Drama Review: Insensitive and In Love
‘Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter,’ Odyssey Theatre, West Los Angeles, Mar. 20 - Apr. 26, 2026 April 3, 2026 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: The modestly stimulating double-bill now at the Odyssey offers a glimpse into the mind of Harold Pinter through the lens of two of his lesser-known works, one from early in his development, before he had achieved fame and notoriety, and the other written some 30 years later. Michelle Ghatan, Paul Marius, Larry Eisenberg, Mouchette Van Helsd
Dance Review: A Superb Revival Here, Then Gone
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, “Still/Here,” Royce Hall, Los Angeles, Mar. 5, 2026 Mar. 8, 2026 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: The Jones company performed a potent full-length dance and theatre piece with grace, vitality, and conviction. It was here in Los Angeles for one night only. Kick yourself if you missed it. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company in Still/Here . (Photo: Nir Arieli) In 1992, Bill Jones conducted the first of what he called “survival workshops.” They
Drama Review: "Amadeus" Still Thrills In This Superb Revival
“Amadeus,” Pasadena Playhouse, Feb. 11 - Mar. 15, 2026 Feb. 18, 2026 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: Peter Shaffer’s florid period drama was a huge hit in London and on Broadway in the early 1980s. It holds up well some 45 years on, but the real pleasure in Pasadena Playhouse’s lavish staging is Jefferson Mays’s bravura lead performance. Jefferson Mays in Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse (Photo: Jeff Lorch) Let’s give author Peter Shaffer his due. He took two historical fig