I vividly remember reading Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye when I was a teenager. I’d bought a hardcover copy at one of my favorite thrift stores in Solvang. I think it cost me a quarter. I’d discovered the works of strong Black women like Alice […]
In the blink of an eye, it’s December. The holiday season has arrived and A Noise Within has quickly put me in a merry mood. The beloved theatre company is performing A Christmas Carol all month for its 10th year. I was thrilled to attend […]
A day hasn’t gone by since our lockdown began that I don’t miss live theatre. My Facebook memories often remind me of incredible theatre in Los Angeles I’ve seen. I’ll listen to my favorite albums and reminisce on hearing that one song live, or how […]
It’s no secret I love live theatre. While I’ve attended countless plays and musicals, this week I’ll have the pleasure of seeing Lee Blessing’s A Walk in the Woods. Yet, with a twist. Instead of a traditional stage production, LA Theatre Works is presetting the […]
I’ve been a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s films for as long as I can remember. One of the things I love about his films is that I can imagine them in a live setting. Scenes like Norman Bates’ explanation of “some place” to an uncomfortable […]
(Editor’s Note: While I was in Washington, our newest contributor, Julie Raelyn, headed out to Canyon Theatre Guild to see their production of Something Strange in Awesometown. Read on for her fantastic recap! xo, Mary) For those who haven’t been to the charming little suburb […]
Have you ever heard of William Ivey Long? If you’re a Broadway fan or have watched one of the many live musical films on Fox, then yes, you’re very well acquainted with Mr. Long. I admit that I was unsure who he was when I […]
A “Tale as old as time” has returned to theatres! Nearly twenty years ago, Walt Disney Pictures released one of their most beloved fairy tales to date, Beauty and The Beast. Breaking box office records and becoming the first animated film to be up for […]
So, unless you have been living under a rock (and even then, I bet you would know), you are aware that our next President of the United States is Donald Trump. While I could say that most do not want him as our Leader, the […]
When I headed out on a scorching warm LA day (106 high!) to Griffith Park’s Greek Theatre last weekend, I knew that I would be in for some great music from The Danish Film Harmonics’ and Film composer, Jacob Groth, but, no idea how much […]
On September 25th, join me at The Greek Theatre for Nordic Noir LA, a one-of-a-kind benefit for Friends of Griffith Park, a non-profit charitable group, at the Greek Theatre here in LA! This world-class concert is hosted by internationally recognized film composer Jacob Groth and the Danish […]
Growing up, I lived in a very fun and artistic household. There was always records playing or a musical movie going on the VCR. My Grandma was the Queen of “Columbia House Video Club” and I feel fortunate that I was exposed to all of […]
