Musical Review: Going Nowhere in Style
“Perfect World,” El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood, Nov. 1 - 9, 2025 Nov. 4, 2025 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: A professional, polished production that overwhelms the slight story and elusive main character. Still, this new musical has its enjoyable moments. Charlie Rowan McCain, far left, and the Perfect World ensemble (Photo: Jim Cox Photography) When my late mother-in-law was 85, my wife and I took her to dinner and a hit show in New York. The restaurant was price
Review: A Vibrant, Loving "Fiddler" in Yiddish
"Fiddler on the Roof," The Soraya, Northridge, Calif., Sept. 13-14, 2025 Sept. 21, 2025 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: This abridged concert version in Yiddish of the beloved Broadway classic emphasizes glorious singing and choral work, affording a renewed appreciation for Jerry Bock’s tuneful, enduring score. It also delivers a lot of familiar laughs and a few tears. Assured performances from a veteran cast add to the overall pleasure. Steven Skybell (third from left) leads
Review: The Lady Wants It Her Way
& Juliet, Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, Aug. 13 – Sept. 7, 2025; Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, Sept. 9 – 21, 2025 Aug....
Review: A Timely, Baleful "Parade"
“Parade,” Ahmanson Theater, Los Angeles, June 17 – July 12, 2025 June 25, 2025 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: Handsomely sung and...