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CANDY APPLE - Written and produced by Dom Cicchetti - Writtne by Chris Cassone
"Candy Apple"Written and produced by Dom CicchettiCo-Produced and Engineered by Tom PisaniFeaturing:Piano, Keys, Synth: Dom CicchettiGuitars: Jon Herrington, Mick Gaffney, Dave Lavender, John...
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ONE FOR MY BABY - El Portal Theatre (North Hollywood)
Reviewed by Nyla ArslanianIn the program, the directors note their intention for their production of"the ultimate objective is nothing more than to leave audiences dazzled, a bit breathless, bathed in...
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TWO SMALL BODIES - GGC Theatre
Reviewed by Amalisha HuEckWe have a disappearance of two little children here, a possible murder or kidnapping that remains an unsolved mystery by the very end. In this two actor play, a constant...
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March 15, 2025 Opening NightReviewed by Chris Cassone cc@chriscassone.comWhat it isn't: a sweet restaging reminiscent of Liza in her bowler with all of her precocious, youthful naivete. For sure, this...
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THESE SHINING LIVES - Actors-Co-op at Crossley Theatre
March 14, 2025Reviewed by Chris Cassone ccassone@chriscassone.comWhen you know the basic plot going in to see a play such as this, one can have difficulty with the joyful opening scenes. You know these...
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FEAST- The Count's Den, DTLA
Review by Amalisha HuEckAfter the challenge of finding 'The Count's Den," a hidden space in downtown Los Angeles, with an enchanting and mysterious atmosphere. As soon as you walk through the door, you...
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DRAT! THE CAT! - The Group Rep Theatre at Lonny Chapman Theatre (North...
Reviewed by Chris Cassonecc@chriscassone.comIra Levin, author of this 1965 revival, warned up and coming writers never to insert two exclamation points in a title. His perky-quirky Victorian musical...
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DRAT! THE CAT! - The Group Rep Theatre at Lonny Chapman Theatre (North...
Reviewed by Chris Cassonecc@chriscassone.comIra Levin, author of this 1965 revival, warned up and coming writers never to insert two exclamation points in a title. His perky-quirky Victorian musical...
View ArticleONE JEWISH BOY - Echo Theatre Company at Atwater Village Theater
Reviewed by Amalisha HuEckThis is a story of one Jewish boy who fell in love with a mixed-race woman from the very moment he saw her. Despite enchanting moments of love, marriage and sharing a baby...
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UNRECONCILED - Moving Arts Theater Company
Review by Amalisha HuEck Jay Sefton in Unreconciled - Photo Credit: Andrew Greto This solo play co-written by Jay Sefton and Mark Basquill and performed by Jay Sefton is a true representation of an...
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ADANZA - Show Me Your Dreams - Eastwood Performing Arts Center
Reviewed by Chris Cassonecc@chriscassone.com"Adanza" means dance in Spanish, journey in Italian and according to their promotional material, a musical circus, with the addition of juggling, unicycles,...
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HUGHIE - Two Roads Theatre (Studio City)
Reviewed by Amalisha HuEckIf you want to fill the theatre space with the legends, our true thespians in Los Angeles, produce one of the plays by Eugene O'Neill, an American dramaturg and the only...
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HARRISON HELD'S SceneAroundTown...Hollywood!
HARRISON HELD'S SceneAroundTown...Hollywood!The Black History Month opening celebration for This Joint Is Jumpin' was fantastic! It's a wonderful celebration of Black entertainers from Film, TV &...
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BUDDIES - SkyPilot Theatre
Review by Chris Cassonecc@chriscassone.comCan modern day men be friends? I mean, close, really good friends? Can they, ahem, love each other without the "G" word bandied about? Most importantly, can...
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LOST CELLPHONE WEEKEND - Write Act Repertory at the Brickhouse Theatre
LOST CELLPHONE WEEKEND at the Brickhouse TheatreReviewed by Amalisha HuEckAddiction to cell phones has truly changed how we communicate in our personal and work lives today. Somehow, those little...
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BHFF '25: A GLAMOROUS CELEBRATION OF CINEMA
BHFF '25: A GLAMOROUS CELEBRATION OF CINEMAWritten by Adam FisherThe 2025 Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) was nothing short of spectacular-a dazzling celebration of independent cinema, global...
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Hellas: Ancient Theatre in its Present Best at the Broadwater Mainstage in LA
Review by Amalisha HuEck We have an incredible show in town. It should have every single performance completely SOLD OUT, in my humble opinion. This show is NOT to be missed, especially for world...
View ArticleHARRISON HELD'S SceneAroundTown
Actor/Director Anson William's play Crazy Mamaopening night was a huge success! Beautiful talented Linda Purl turns in a tour de force award worthy performance playing over fifteen different characters...
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CORKTOWN '39 - Rogue Machine at The Matrix Theatre "Corktown '39" By John...
Reviewed by Chris Cassonecc@chriscassone.com Corktown '39 A Riveting Irish-American Tragedy Just east of Fairfax on Melrose, the Matrix Theatre is hosting something extraordinary-and you'd be wise to...
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