Theater Review: "Follies" At The Ahmanson Theatre

Comments (0) | Ahmanson, Broadway, Center Theatre Group, Follies, Jan Maxwell, Stephen Sondheim, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Both overwhelming and underwhelming, "Follies" is a show that has trouble resonating.

THEATER TALK: Tony Award Nominations

Comments (0) | Broadway, Clybourne Park, Death of a Salesman, Follies, Leap of Faith, Lysistrata Jones, Newsies, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Once, One Man Two Guvnors, Other Desert Cities, Peter and the Starcatcher, Porgy and Bess, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Theater and Dance, Tony Awards

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Check out our recap of the Tony Award nominations.

THEATER TALK: Tony Award Predictions

Comments (0) | Bonnie & Clyde, Broadway, Death of a Salesman, Godspell, Lysistrata Jones, Newsies, Peter and the Starcatcher, Porgy and Bess, Seminar, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Theater and Dance, Tony Awards

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A run-down of who and what our theater editor thinks should be nominated.

THEATER TALK: Women On Broadway

Comments (0) | Bechdel Test, Broadway, Death of a Salesman, feminism, opinion, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

There's a lack of female representation on Broadway. What gives?

Theater Review: "Newsies"

Comments (0) | Alan Menken, Christopher Gattelli, Jack Feldman, Jeff Calhoun, Jeremy Jordan, Newsies, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Alan Menken's musical is a good ol' fashioned Broadway show.

Theater Review: "Death Of A Salesman"

Comments (0) | Andrew Garfield, Arthur Miller, Broadway, Death of a Salesman, Mike Nichols, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

An enjoyable revival of an unenjoyable play.

Theater Review: "The Gershwins' Porgy And Bess"

Comments (0) | Audra McDonald, Broadway, DuBose Heyward, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Josh Henry, Norm Lewis, Porgy and Bess, The Gershwins, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

An aurally delightful, if inaccesible musical theater reworking of the classic opera.

Theater Review: "Seminar"

Comments (0) | Broadway, Jeff Goldblum, Justin Long, Theater and Dance, Theresa Rebeck

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A fun but hollow play by Theresa Rebeck.

Theater Review: "Peter And The Starcatcher"

Comments (2) | Alex Timbers, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher, Roger Rees, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A fun trip into the imagination of a child, a la "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson."

L.A. Times Festival Of Books: An Interview With "The Magicians" Author Lev Grossman

Comments (0) | Books, la times festival of books, Lev Grossman, The Magicians

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

An interview with the creator of the worlds of Brakebills and Fillory, who will be appearing at the LA Times Festival of Books this weekend.

Theater Review: "Billy Elliot" At The Pantages

Comments (2) | Billy Elliot, Broadway, Elton John, Kylend Hetherington, Pantages, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A musical with some moments that are great and some that are disappointingly lackluster.

Theater Review: "Good People" At The Geffen Playhouse

Comments (0) | Geffen Playhouse, Good People, Jane Kaczmarek, Malcolm in the Middle, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A compelling and humorous story of South Boston told with depth by good actors.

Theater Review: "The Bungler" At A Noise Within

Comments (0) | A Noise Within, JD Cullum, Michael A. Newcomer, Moliere, The Bungler, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Moliere's farcical play comes to life delightfully at the classical repertory company.

THEATER TALK: A Conflict Of Interest?

Comments (0) | Broadway, opinion, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The fine line between being a critic and a friend.

THEATER TALK: Full Interview With Jake Epstein

Comments (0) | American Idiot, Jake Epstein, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Read the full transcript of our interview with Jake Epstein.

THEATER TALK: Exclusive Interview With Jake Epstein

Comments (0) | American Idiot, Degrassi, interview, interviews, Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Our exclusive interview with "American Idiot," "Degrassi," and "Spring Awakening" actor.

Theater Review: "The Who's Tommy" By DOMA Theatre Company

Comments (5) | DOMA Theatre Company, the who, The Who's Tommy, Theater and Dance, tommy

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

An under-prepared version of the rock opera.

REVIEW: "The Hunger Games" Incredibly Engaging And Satisfying

Comments (1) | Film and TV, Gary Ross, Jennifer Lawrence, josh hutcherson, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

VIDEO: A satisfying and compelling adaptation of the wildly successful book.

Theater Review: "Waiting For Godot" At The Mark Taper Forum

Comments (1) | Alan Mandell, Barry McGovern, Mark Taper Forum, Samuel Beckett, Theater and Dance, Waiting for Godot

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A well-done production of the polarizing play.

Theater Review: "American Idiot" At The Ahmanson

Comments (0) | American Idiot, Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day, Jake Epstein, Josh Kobak, Michael Mayer, Theater and Dance, Van Hughes

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A vibrant, brash exploration of the lives of today's youth.

THEATER TALK: Theater Etiquette

Comments (0) | etiquette, musical theater, opinion, Theater, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Our theater editor lays down some ground rules for going to the theater.

Theater Review: "Spring Awakening" By Over The Moon Productions

Comments (0) | Kate Sullivan, Lindsay Pearce, Spring Awakening, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A disappointingly surface-level production of the Tony-winning musical.

Theater Review: "Yentl" At Asolo Repertory Theatre

Comments (0) | Andrew Carter, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Hillary Clems, Jill Sobule, Theater and Dance, Yentl

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

"Yentl" is a fulfilling, empathetic story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man.

Theater Review: "Fallen Angels" At Asolo Repertory Theatre

Comments (0) | Asolo Repertory Theatre, Fallen Angels, Hillary Clemens, Kate Hampton, Noel Coward, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A fun and frothy evening with Noel Coward's play.

THEATER TALK: Broadway Gets Biblical

Comments (0) | Broadway, Christianity, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Leap of Faith, opinion, Religion, Sister Act, The Book of Mormon, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Christianity is all over Broadway. But can it last?

THEATER TALK: "Once" Cast Recording Preview

Comments (0) | Bernard B Jacobs Theatre, Broadway, Broadway musical, Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, Once, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The Broadway show's cast recording is just as achingly beautiful as the movie's soundtrack.

Theater Review: "Spamalot" At The Pantages

Comments (0) | Monty Python, musical theater, Pantages, Spamalot, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

An amusing production of a familiar show.

Theater Review: "Herakles" By Aquila Theatre

Comments (0) | Aquila Theatre, Euripedes, Herakles, Peter Meineck, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A promising but flawed production of the Greek tragedy.

THEATER TALK: Why I Don't Watch "Glee" (And You Shouldn't, Either)

Comments (4) | Broadway, Glee, musical theater, opinion, Theater and Dance, TV

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

"Glee" promotes perfection in an imperfect world.

Book Review: "Until The Next Time" Is An Enjoyable Escape

Comments (0) | Books, Ireland, Kevin Fox, Until the Next Time

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A captivating story about reincarnation.

THEATER TALK: The Broadway/Hollywood Dichotomy (Or Lack Thereof)

Worlds collide.

THEATER TALK: Repeat Offenders, Part II

Comments (0) | Broadway, musical theater, musicals, opinion, Theater, Theater and Dance, Theater Talk

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

What's it like to keep coming back to the same show?

Book Review: "The Fry Chronicles"

Comments (0) | BBC, Books, Cambridge, Emma Thompson, England, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, The Fry Chronicles

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The second part of Stephen Fry's memoirs is an engaging look into the British comedian's life.

THEATER TALK: Repeat Offenders, Part I

Comments (0) | American Idiot, Broadway, hair, musicals, opinion, Spring Awakening, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Why do some people see shows multiple times?

THEATER TALK: Christie Brinkley Brings "Chicago" To LA, Wildhorn Gets Another Broadway Show

Comments (1) | Chicago, Chicago: The Musical, Christie Brinkley, Constantine Maroulis, Frank Wildhorn, Jekyll & Hyde, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Brinkley will reprise her turn as Roxie Hart

Theater Review: "Clybourne Park" At The Mark Taper Forum

Comments (0) | Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park, CTG, Mark Taper Forum, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play is full of conflict.

Theater Review: "Our Town" At The Broad Stage

Comments (0) | Broad Stage, Helen Hunt, Our Town, Theater and Dance, Thornton Wilder

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Helen Hunt and co bring a sleepy New England town to life.

THEATER TALK: Mormons Across America, Idiots In London, A JoBro On Broadway, And More!

Comments (0) | American Idiot, Book of Mormon, Broadway, Follies, How to Succeed in Business without really trying, Nick Jonas, Rebecca, TED, TEDxBroadway, The Book of Mormon, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Lots of things to be excited about in the theater world!

"Smash" Takes A Peek At Backstage Broadway Drama

Comments (0) | Anjelica Huston, debra messing, entertainment, Film and TV, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, NBC, pilot, Smash, Steven Spielberg

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

"Smash" NBC

VIDEO: Is the new NBC show a hit, or is the show about Broadway too boring?

Theater Review: "War Horse"

Comments (0) | Broadway, Lincoln Center, plays, Seth Numrich, Theater and Dance, War Horse

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Amazingly lifelike puppets rule the stage in this World War I drama.

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