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Theater Review: Musical Theatre West’s throwback ‘Man of La Mancha’ is an emotional, must-see show Long Beach is lucky to have
This review was originally published in the Long Beach Post , a nonprofit news organization, on February 19, 2026. From left: Monika Peña (Aldonza), Richard Bermudez (Don Quixote) and Reggie De Leon (Sancho Panza) in Musical Theatre West's "Man of La Mancha." Photo by Sujan Creative. Miguel de Cervantes’ 1605 novel “Don Quixote” tells the story of a nobleman who becomes a knight errant, traveling the land doing chivalrous deeds with his more realistic sidekick Sancho Panza —
Anita W. Harris
Feb 204 min read
Musical Theatre West’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ rocks the Carpenter Center
This review was published in the Long Beach Watchdog on April 22, 2024. On a cold Dec. 4, 1956, four now legendary musicians happened to...
Anita W. Harris
Apr 19, 20244 min read
Dancing sparkles in Musical Theatre West’s '42nd Street'
This review was published in the Long Beach Post's "Hi-lo" culture section on Feb. 18, 2024. If you are a fan of Broadway musicals, look...
Anita W. Harris
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Musical Theatre West’s ‘Cinderella’ charms at the Carpenter Center
Review of Musical Theatre West's "Cinderella" by Anita W. Harris
Anita W. Harris
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Musical Theatre West’s ‘Grease’ goes back to high school with spirited singing and dancing
Review of Musical Theatre West's Grease by Anita W. Harris of LA Theatrix
Anita W. Harris
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Musical Theatre West to present new, diverse version of ‘Grease’
Preview of Musical Theatre West's upcoming production of "Grease" by Anita W. Harris for LA Theatrix
Anita W. Harris
Jul 1, 20223 min read
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