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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

A Hot Production Of A Tepid Play: ‘Blithe Spirit’ At The Ahmanson

Comments (0) | Ahmanson, Angela Lansbury, Center Theatre Group, CTG, ghosts, Noel Coward, Theater and Dance

Susan Louise O’Connor, Sandra Shipley, Charles Edwards, Angela Lansbury, Charlotte Parry and Simon Jones in “Blithe Spirit” (Pho

Ryan David McRee
Staff Writer

While the Ahmanson delivers a fabulous production, it isn't enough to save this weak script.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: 'The Gershwins' Porgy And Bess' At The Ahmanson

Comments (2) | Ahmanson, CTG, Diane Paulus, Porgy and Bess, The Gershwins, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Theater and Dance

Alicia Hall Moran and Nathaniel Stampley as Porgy and Bess in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Photo by Michael J. Lutch.

Molly Quinlan
Contributing Writer

A beautiful revival of a beautiful show.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: 'Peter And The Starcatcher' At The Ahmanson

Comments (0) | Ahmanson, Alex Timbers, CTG, Peter and the Starcatcher, Roger Rees, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The play eschews cinematic techniques in favor of fully owning up to its theatrical nature.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

THEATER TALK: Top Seven Shows To See In L.A. This Season

Comments (0) | A Noise Within, Ahmanson, Buyer & Cellar, Geffen Playhouse, I'll Eat You Last, Mark Taper Forum, Once, Pantages, Peter and the Starcatcher, Tartuffe, The Book of Mormon, Theater and Dance, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Our Theater Editor breaks down the shows you should see this year.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: 'The Scottsboro Boys' At The Ahmanson

Comments (2) | Ahmanson, CTG, Josh Henry, Scottsboro Boys, Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The musical has strong elements but is framed poorly by its minstrel show elements.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: 'End Of The Rainbow' At The Ahmanson

Comments (0) | Ahmanson, CTG, End of the Rainbow, Judy Garland, musical, Theater and Dance, Tracie Bennett

Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow". Photo by Craig Schwartz.

Savannah L. Barker
Staff Reporter

Bennett blows away audiences with her spectacular portrayal of Hollywood icon Judy Garland in this insightful musical-esque drama.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: "Anything Goes" At The Ahmanson

Comments (0) | Ahmanson, Anything Goes, CTG, Kathleen Marshall, Rachel York, Theater and Dance

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

The Cole Porter show is a delightful reminder of a bygone era of musical theater.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: "Mary Poppins" At The Ahmanson

Comments (2) | Ahmanson, Disney, mary poppins, Theater and Dance

"Mary Poppins," playing at the Ahmanson through September 2.

Liffany Chen
Staff Contributor

A musical as "practically perfect" as the nanny herself!

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: "War Horse" At The Ahmanson

Comments (3) | Ahmanson, Theater and Dance, War Horse

Liffany Chen
Staff Contributor

The play tells a heart-felt story of a boy and his horse.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Theater Review: "Follies" At The Ahmanson

Comments (9) | 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.

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