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Theater review: Charming ‘Desperate Measures’ offers a lighter, musical take on Shakespeare at International City Theatre
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post , a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 27, 2025 From left: Madison Miyuki...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 273 min read


Magical ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ wizards into the Hollywood Pantages
From left: Julia Nightingale (Delphi Diggory), Aidan Close (Scorpius Malfoy) and Emmet Smith as Albus Potter in "Harry Potter and the...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 254 min read


Review: 'Kunene and the King' at Shakespeare Theatre Company
From left: Edward Gero and John Kani in "Kunene and the King" at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography)...
Brett Fischer
Feb 244 min read


Theater review: ‘Jersey Boys’ blasts into Musical Theatre West
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post, a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 20, 2025. From left: Grant Hodges...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 214 min read


Theater review: Innovative staging turns Shakespeare into a frantically physical performance
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post , a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 21, 2025. Chloe Strolia (Ferdinand)...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 213 min read


Theater News: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ — a musical that explores social anxiety — plays at Cerritos Center this weekend
This article was originally published in the Long Beach Post, a nonprofit news organization, on Feb. 13, 2025. Michael Fabisch (Evan) in...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 133 min read


Review: ‘Noises Off’ at Geffen Playhouse
Ora Jones, Audrey Francis and James Vincent Meredith in "Noises Off" at Geffen Playhouse (Photo by Jeff Lorch) While theatergoers enjoyed...
Anthony Gutierrez
Feb 123 min read


Review: ‘Fake It Until You Make It’ at Mark Taper Forum
From left: Dakota Ray Herbert (Grace), Brandon Delsid (Krys) and Tonantzin Carmelo (Wynona) in Larissa FastHorse's world premiere of...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 74 min read


Review: Theatre 40’s ‘Jane Austen in 89 minutes’ at Greystone Mansion
Back by popular demand (and understandably so), “Jane Austen in 89 Minutes” is a hilarious and insightful review of all six of Jane...
Anthony Gutierrez
Feb 42 min read


Theater Review: Excellent lead propels Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s ‘Richard III’
This review was published in the Long Beach Post on Jan. 30, 2025 DeRod Taylor in Long Beach Shakespeare Company's "Richard III" (Photo...
Anita W. Harris
Jan 313 min read


Review: 'Daddy Issues: The Musical' at Madnani Theater
From left: Jake Farm (Ivan), Adyr Villavicencio (Dr. Corey) and Curt Wilson (Dominic) in "Daddy Issues: The Musical" at Madnani Theater...
Anthony Gutierrez
Jan 292 min read


Review: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at La Mirada Theatre
From left: Michael-Leon Wooley, Mary Faber, Trent Mills, Regina Fernandez (hanging) and John Sanders in "The Play That Goes Wrong" at the...
Anita W. Harris
Jan 273 min read


Review: Lushly feminine ‘Wish You Were Here’ at South Coast Rep
From left: Mitra Jouhari (Zari) and Agni Abdi-Bahri (Nazanin) in "Wish You Were Here" at South Coast Repertory (Photo by Robert...
Anita W. Harris
Jan 204 min read


Theater news: This year the Long Beach Shakespeare Company is embracing love — and all its complexities
This story was published in the Long Beach Post on Jan. 3, 2025. The Helen Borgers Theatre at 4250 Atlantic Ave. is the home of the Long...
Anita W. Harris
Jan 33 min read
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