

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: Though This Be Madness, Yet There Is Method In It
"Eddie Izzard Performing Hamlet," Montalbán Theatre, Los Angeles, Jan. 22 -31, 2026 January 26, 2026 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: Eddie Izzard essays some 30 characters in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. What could have come off as a stunt is instead a remarkable display of breathtaking virtuosity that honors and illuminates the familiar text. Eddie Izzard in her solo Hamlet . After touring to rave reviews, the trans British actor and comedian Eddie Izzard has brought her


Drama Review: His Brother's Keeper
"littleboy/littleman," Geffen Playhouse Kenis Theater, Los Angeles, Oct. 1 – Nov. 2, 2025 October 21, 2025 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: A valiant, empathetic mashup of poetry slam, conventional playwriting, and performance art accompanied by a live percussive soundtrack that punctuates and propels the edgy drama. littleboy/littleman may be unorthodox in form, but above all it is a thrilling, memorable theatrical experience. L-R: Marlon Alexander Vargas and Alex Hern


Review: Music, Treachery, and More Music
“Cambodian Rock Band,” East West Players, Los Angeles, Feb. 13 – March 23, 2025 Mar. 4, 2025 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: Cambodian...


Review: Wanting More and Still Waiting
"Waiting For Godot," Geffen Playhouse, Nov. 6 - Dec. 15, 2024 Nov. 18, 2024 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: A professional production...


Review: The Devil and Randy Newman
"Randy Newman's Faust: The Concert," The Soraya, Northridge, Calif., Sept. 28 – 29, 2024 Oct. 5, 2024 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief:...


Season Update: The Soraya's '24-'25 Lineup
Lea Salonga, Mummenschanz, Tharp, Emanuel Axe, Chuco Valdès, Jazz at the Naz, Holiday Shows, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Israel Phil, and...


Review: "Dragon Lady," a Tender, Jubilant Family Saga
“Dragon Lady,” Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles, Sept. 12 – Oct. 6, 2024 Sept. 13, 2024 | By Bruce R. Feldman In Brief: An emotional roller coaster of a story of three generations of a Filipino family. Sara Porkalob’s tour-de-force performance will make you laugh, tear up, and clap until your hands are sore. Sara Porkalob stars in "Dragon Lady" at Geffen Playhouse (Photo: Jeff Lorch) In Dragon Lady , Sara Porkalob vividly recounts the misfortunes, disappointments, occasiona


Review: A Familiar Story, A Lesson, An Impressive Production
"The Brothers Size," Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at Geffen Playhouse, August 22 - September 8, 2024 August 30, 2024 | By Bruce R....