Theater Review: "Seminar" At The Ahmanson

While the play about writers is entertaining, it fails to leave a positive impression.



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Theater Review: "Justin Love" At Celebration Theatre

While predicatable, Celebration Theatre's world premiere musical is pleasant and diverting.



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Theater Review: "The Book of Mormon" At The Pantages

Our theater editor didn't love the musical—but she thinks you will, if you see it.



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Theater Review: "Cymbeline" At A Noise Within

The Pasadena theater company puts forth a strong production of the flawed Shakespeare romcom.



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THEATER TALK: How To Make A Hit Broadway Show, Part II: Be A Hit Already

It's circular logic, but one of the best ways to be a success on Broadway is by already being a success. But how does a show become a success? Here's a hint: word of mouth is very important.



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Theater Review: "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark" At The Geffen Playhouse

While the play has a promising first act, a disjointed second act negates its allure.



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Theater Review: "The Full Monty" At The Third Street Theatre

While the show is problematic, it boils down to this: do you want to see men strip or not?



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Theater Review: "Dogfight" Off-Broadway

Though it features a strong cast and a good score, this puppy still has some growing up to do.



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Theater Review: "Triassic Parq" Off-Broadway

Hilarious, yet sensitive, the musical takes a look at the plight of trans* dinosaurs.



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Theater Review: "The Normal Heart" At Arena Stage

The cast of "The Normal Heart" at Arena Stage

The cast of the AIDS drama tell an important and impassioned, if flawed story.



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Theater Review: '3C' Off-Broadway

The tribute to "Three's Company" is ultimately too confusing to be satisfying.



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REVIEW: "The Amazing Spider-Man" Is An Enjoyable Origin Story

"The Amazing Spider-Man" speaks to an America that's dealing with the aftermath of a recession and its effects on national morale. 



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THEATER TALK: Oops, I Saw It Again

Some shows get better the more you see them. Some don't. What gives?



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Theater Review: "Ghost" On Broadway

While not a great musical, "Ghost," a stage adaptation of the 1990 movie, is an impressive spectacle.



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Theater Review: "Once" On Broadway

A hauntingly beautiful adaptation of the 2006 movie, "Once" tells a compelling, musical story.



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Theater Review: 'Rent' Off-Broadway

A good, if ill-timed revival of the 1990s rock musical.



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THEATER TALK: A Rash Of Mediocrity

Shows that are "fine, but not great" are coming to Broadway. What gives?



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Theater Review: "Follies" At The Ahmanson

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



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THEATER TALK: Women On Broadway

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



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