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

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

 

'Bent' Is That Nightmare You're Grateful You Had

The cast of "Bent" at the Mark Taper Forum. Photo by Craig Schwartz.

Ryan David McRee
Theater and Dance Editor

Everyone should see "Bent" at least once in their theatregoing careers... Although they may never want to go back.

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

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

 

Tommy Smith's 'Ghost Light' Is More Poetry Than Play

Deborah Puette in "Ghost Light."

Ryan David McRee
Theater and Dance Editor

This companion piece provokes both fascinating and troubling questions about what we consider "theatre."

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

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

 

Antaeus's 'Picnic' Is The Hottest Show Of The Summer (Literally)

"Deviled Eggs" cast in "Picnic" at Antaeus. Photo by Geoffrey Wade.

Ryan David McRee
Theater and Dance Editor

You can't go wrong with either cast in Cameron Watson's brilliant production of this William Inge classic.

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

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

 

'August: Osage County' Is A Natural Tour De Force At The Theatricum Botanicum

The cast of "August: Osage County" at the Theatricum Botanicum. Photo by Miriam Geer.

Ryan David McRee
Theater Editor

An outdoor setting provides an unexpectedly poetic enhancement of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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

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

 

'Bad Jews' Is Good News For The Geffen Playhouse

The cast of "Bad Jews" at the Geffen. Photo by Mark Garvin.

Ryan Brophy
Staff Reporter

But it's not even remotely close to being kosher—nor does it want to be.

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

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

 

'The Glass Menagerie' Flounders At The Greenway Court Theatre

Brian Foyster and Kerry Knuppe. (Photo Credit Alfred Collar)

Ryan David McRee
Theater Editor

This "Menagerie" fails to capitalize on excellent source material.

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

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

 

Glory Struck's 'American Idiot' Is Not As Radical As It Wants To Be

The cast of "American Idiot." (Photo by Ian Momil)

Ryan David McRee
Theater Editor

This warehouse production is great environmental theatre, but doesn't go far enough.

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

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

 
 

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

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

 

'Corktown '57' Revives The Irish Dramatic Voice

John Ruby, Andrew Connolly and Nick Tate. (Photo by Ed Krieger)

Ryan David McRee
Staff Reporter

"Corktown '57" is very close to being the next great Irish play.

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

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

 

Bad News For 'Newsies' At The Pantages

The cast of 'Newsies' (Photo by Deen van Meer)

Ryan David McRee
Staff Reporter

While the Disney adaptation is entertaining, no amount of production value can save its weak story.

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