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Some Like it Hot Review
What happens when you mix jazz, booze, comedy, and a few gangsters in Prohibition-era Chicago? You grab a wig, a dress, and a train ticket to California. At least, that was the survival plan for Matt Loehr (Joe / Josephine) and Tavis Kordell (Jerry / Daphne) in the touring production of Some Like it Hot,…
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Come From Away Review
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, the world paused. Planes were grounded, skies fell silent, and questions filled the air: Was this an accident? Was the United States under attack? What will happen next? Thousands of flights were diverted to new destinations, one of which was Gander, Newfoundland, a small Canadian town that suddenly doubled their…
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& Juliet Review
What if Juliet decided not to die for Romeo? David West Read’s & Juliet was not another adaptation of the classic tale; instead, this contemporary jukebox musical delivered a revisionist tale that introduces a new ending: what would have happened if Juliet had never taken the lethal poison.
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Avenue Q! Review
Who needs Avenue A, B, or C when you’ve got Avenue Q? Garden Grove’s GEM Theatre may be an intimate space, but this One More Productions staging of the puppet-filled, satirical musical packs more laughter than some Broadway houses. Sesame Street navigated simple issues for children. It is time to meet the older sibling who…
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Les Miserables Theater Review
At the end of the day, what would you be willing to sacrifice for the sake of love and redemption in a world that is not always fair? Concluding the 2024-2025 season, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts delivered a tour de force production of Les Misérables–a fitting tribute to the venue’s…
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Frozen: The Musical Review
How do you adapt a $1.2 billion animated film into a compelling stage production? A simple live-action version plays it safe but questions the necessity of the project. Or, an adaptation that extends beyond the warm snowman to understand more about the characters. While the atmosphere was chilly, La Mirada Theater brought a hot but…
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Mamma Mia! Theater Review
For one week, and one week only, Segerstrom Center for the Arts hosted Mamma Mia!, a musical that has charmed audiences since its debut in 1999. With its vibrant ABBA soundtrack, heartfelt performances, and nostalgic flair, this musical continues to experience generational success, allowing audience members to channel their own “Dancing Queen.”
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Legally Blonde: The Musical Review
“OMIGOD you guys!” Grab your pink because Legally Blonde: The Musical has come to La Mirada Theater for a night filled with fun, music, and of course, ‘Bends and Snaps!’ Complete with themed drinks like the “Harvard Law Punch” or “Pink Brief” from the Elle-vated Menu, this production delivered a comedic, yet thought-provoking commentary on…
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