A Whimsical Reminder of the Power of Books, Hope and Forgiveness From Left, Emma Hansen, Vihaan Sammi, Troy Whiteley, Maria Wang, Sam Aguirre. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Abaya by Shannon Cudd Growing up isn’t easy, especially when the fate of Narnia, a magical alternate universe, is at stake. This is the very predicament the four Pevensie siblings find themselves in while staying in the countryside. Bibliophiles will recognize the central conflict of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel
Comedy tonight, along with some chaos and a little ancient Roman mischief. Photo courtesy of Westminster Community Playhouse By MaryAnn DiPietro Ancient Rome may not immediately bring to mind door-slamming farce, flirtatious courtesans, mistaken identities and a stage full of people desperately trying to get what or who they want. In the world of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” Rome is less about emperors and history books and more about comedy. “This is a b
History, horror and a modern take on something wicked Photo courtesy of Larking House. By MaryAnn DiPietro There are no witches in “The Crucible,” at least not the kind with pointy hats, broomsticks and bubbling cauldrons. More than 300 years after the Salem witch trials and more than 70 years after Arthur Miller turned them into one of the best-known 20th-century dramas, “The Crucible” at The Larking House and Curtis Theatre still hits a little too close to home. “It’s an ac
Broadway hit explores themes of identity, trauma and healing. From left, Ishan Panjabi, Sol Joun, and Doshima Iyorlu. Photo courtesy of Doug Catiller. by Anne Reid When "Jagged Little Pill" premiered on Broadway in 2019, audiences embraced its unflinching examination of addiction, racism, identity and the complicated realities that often exist beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Now Chance Theater is bringing the Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-winning musical
Putting on a Very Happy Face Bruno A. Satalino and the ensemble of Bye Bye Birdie. Photo courtesy of The Phantom Projects Theatre by Anne Reid Rock-and-roll fever is set to sweep through Phantom Projects Theatre at La Habra Depot as “Bye Bye Birdie,” one of Broadway’s most beloved musical comedies, arrives with laughs, lively dance numbers and timeless charm. Directed and choreographed by Alan M-L Wager, the Tony Award-winning musical follows the chaos that erupts when rock-a
Celebration of Shakespeare’s Friendship and Legacy From left, Genevieve Kauper, Kelly Franett and RigelKent Paden. Photo courtesy of Francis Gacad. by Anne Reid Director Amanda Hallman has wanted to stage “The Book of Will” since the moment she first read Lauren Gunderson’s play. After years of waiting for the rights, that vision is finally coming to life at Curtis Theatre through Begins And Ends With A, the production company Hallman co-founded with producer and costume desi