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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.

 

Does 'Wicked' At The Pantages Blow The Audience Away?

Comments (0) | Chandra Lee Schwartz, Emma Hunton, Gregory Maguire, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Kenneth Posner, Kim Zimmer, Lyman Frank Baum, Nick Adams, Pantages, Pantages Theatre, Stephen Schwartz, Susan Hilferty, The Wizard of Oz., Theater and Dance, Wicked, Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked: the Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, Winnie Holzman

Casey James Dunn
Staff Writer

A must see for any fan of the Wizard of Oz, theatrical connoisseur, or teenage girl who loves “Popular.”

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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.

 

Audra McDonald Stuns At The Walt Disney Concert Hall

Comments (1) | Audra McDonald, Cabaret, Climb Every Mountain, cole porter, Kander and Ebb, Liza Minnelli, musical theater, Stephen Schwartz, the sound of music, Theater and Dance, Tony Awards, USC Sports

Audra McDonald takes the stage (Photo by Autumn de Wilde)

Maureen Lee Lenker
Staff Writer

Broadway star Audra McDonald graces California with her spectacular voice.

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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.

 

La Jolla's 'The Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Is A Musical Theater Blessing

Comments (0) | Alan Menken, Broadway, Disney, la jolla, La Jolla Playhouse, musicals, san diego, San Diego theatre, Southern California, Southern California theatre, Stephen Schwartz, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Theater and Dance, Victor Hugo

Ciara Renée as Esmeralda with the cast of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (Kevin Berne/La Jolla Playhouse)

Ryan David McRee
Staff Writer

This Disney classic comes to life on stage.

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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.

 

'Pippin' Offers High Flying Thrills At The Hollywood Pantages

Comments (0) | acrobatics, acrobats, Andrea Martin, award, award winning, Berthe, Broadway, Broadway musical, Chet Walker, Circus, classic, dance, Diane Paulus, discovery, Dominique Lemieux, Gypsy Snider, Helen Carefoot, Helen Z. Carefoot, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, John Rubenstein, Journey, Kristine Reese, life, live theatre, musical, musical theatre, Pantages Theatre, Pippin, Prince, Review, Roger O. Hirson, Sabrina Harper, Sasha Allen, Scott Pask, song, Stephen Schwartz, The Voice, Theater and Dance, Theatre, Tony, Tony Award, “Corner of the Sky, ” Los Angeles, ” “Glory, ” “Love Song, ” “Magic To Do, ” “Morning Glow, ” “No Time At All

Helen Carefoot
Web Producer

Jaw dropping acrobatics help make this revival an entertaining update on a well loved classic.

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

Comments (0) | Book of Mormon, Next to Normal, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Stephen Schwartz, The Lion King, Theater and Dance, Wicked

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

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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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: "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?

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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: "Godspell" Revival Preview

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

Katie Buenneke
Theater Editor

Our theater editor passes judgment on a preview of the "Godspell" revival.

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