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 Clemens, 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 (4) | 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" On Broadway

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.

Theater Review: "Godspell" On Broadway

Comments (0) | Broadway, Godspell, Stephen Schwartz, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The religious musical is on Broadway with a talented cast. Is the show cohesive enough to work?

THEATER TALK: Darren Criss In "How To Succeed"

Comments (1) | A Very Potter Musical, Beau Bridges, Darren Criss, Glee, Harry Potter, How to Succeed in Business without really trying, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Darren Criss stars in the revival of the 1960s musical. How does he measure up to his predecessor, Daniel Radcliffe?

THEATER TALK: Best Of 2011

Our theater editor picks the best shows and performances she saw in 2011.

THEATER TALK: Yes, New Musicals Are Struggling On Broadway, But That's Not Exactly News

Comments (1) | Bonnie & Clyde, Broadway, Lysistrata Jones, new york times, Spider-Man, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

New Broadway musicals are struggling at the box office. But why?

Theater Review: "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" On Broadway

Comments (1) | Bono, Julie Taymor, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the edge, Theater and Dance, U2

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Everyone's heard all about the new Spider-Man musical. But should you believe the hype?

Theater Review: "Bonnie & Clyde" On Broadway

Comments (0) | Bonnie & Clyde, Broadway, Frank Wildhorn, Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Schoenfeld Theatre, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Frank Wildhorn has made a musical adaptation of the famous outlaws' lives. Is it a runaway hit, or is it too riddled with bulletholes to stand on its own?

Theater Review: "Lysistrata Jones" On Broadway

Comments (1) | Aristophanes, Broadway, Lysistrata, Lysistrata Jones, musical theater, musicals, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The almost 2,500 year old Greek comedy is now a musical on Broadway. Will it work in the modern day?

Concert Review: L.A. Master Chorale Presents "Holiday Wonders: Festival of Carols"

Comments (0) | carols, Christmas, Grant Gershon, LA Master Chorale, LAMC, Music

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The Los Angeles Master Chorale brings the spirit of the season to Walt Disney Concert Hall.

THEATER TALK: Mormons, Follies, And More!

Comments (1) | Ahmanson, Book of Mormon, Broadway, Follies, national tour, Pantages, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

There's a good amount of excitement about the shows coming to Los Angeles in the near future.

Theater Review: "Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)" At Sacred Fools

Comments (0) | Alyssa Preston, Brendan Hunt, Carrie Keranen, Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake), John Halbach, Kate Wronowski, Sacred Fools Theater Company, Sheila Callaghan, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

A surreal world exists inside a dilapidated house.

Theater Review: "Asuncion" Off-Broadway

Comments (0) | Asuncion, Camille Mana, Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha, Remy Auberjonois, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Jesse Eisenberg tries his hand at playwriting. Is he as good an author as he is an actor?

THEATER TALK: Full Interview with Jesse Eisenberg

Comments (0) | Asuncion, Jesse Eisenberg, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Our theater editor interviews the playwright and star of "Asuncion."

THEATER TALK: Interview With Jesse Eisenberg

Comments (0) | Asuncion, interview, interviews, Jesse Eisenberg, Off-Broadway, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Jesse Eisenberg talks about his new play, now playing off-Broadway.

Theater Review: "Anything Goes" On Broadway

Comments (0) | Anything Goes, Broadway, Broadway musical, Joel Grey, Roundabout Theatre Company, Stephanie J. Block, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Cole Porter's classic Broadway musical returns to Broadway. Can this revival do the show justice?

THEATER TALK: Breaking Down The "Bring It On" Reviews

Comments (0) | Bring it On, Bring It On: The Musical, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

There's a gender divide when it comes to opinions on "Bring It On: The Musical." What gives?

Neon Tommy is the online publication of the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism
© 2008-2010 USC Annenberg. All rights reserved.
USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281

Connect With Us

Search

Buzz

Most Read Stories

Most Commented