When Deaf West Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening begins, two actresses, both playing Wendla, face each other from opposite sides of a mirror that sits center stage. The music starts to play and one Wendla (Katie Boeck) begins singing “Mama Who Bore Me”, accompanying herself on the guitar, while her counterpart (Sandra Mae Frank) begins … More Theater Review: Spring Awakening at Deaf West
I first saw Once in August 2012 on Broadway as a part of a four show weekend theater binge. I was not sure what to expect going in as I had seen the movie it is based on and not cared much for it. I specifically remember feeling frustrated with the movie’s melancholy non-ending. However, … More Once the Musical (Reprise)
This past weekend I saw the Hollywood Bowl’s production of Hair. For those who don’t know, every summer the Bowl puts on a production of a popular musical for 3 nights only with an “all-star” cast after only two weeks or so of rehearsal. I have gone every year since moving to LA, and have … More Please, Let the Sunshine In: Hair at the Hollywood Bowl
A couple weeks ago I caught the closing performance of Ghost: the Musical at the Pantages in LA. I decided to check it out because I missed the show during its Broadway run in New York, but many of my friends saw and enjoyed it. I also make it a point to check out as … More Ghost: The Musical and the Good Bad Show
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