Archive for the ‘Theater’ Category

The Extraordinary Life of Alberto Spadolini

Josephine Baker-Photo courtesy of Marco Travaglini, Spadolini's nephew. Inspires a film and stage production called Spadolini & The White Stone of Mecca LOS ANGELES, CA. May 15, 2013 – Marco Travaglini of Atelier Spadolini and Eddy & Kat Hawks of American Ballet of Los Angeles announce...
May 16th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

Fela!

Cover Photo-Adesola Osakalum. Inside Photo-Michelle Williams. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster AHMANSON THEATRE, Los Angeles  CA  -  The walls vibrated, the floors rumbled and the audience was ignited with the musical rhythms described as “Afrobeat.”  These rhythms and lyrics were...
May 7th, 2013 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles, Theater | Read More

PARADISE-A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy‏

Cover Photo: Elijah Rock (as Tater) and Jason Rowland (Mayor Gayheart). Inside photo-Nina Brissey (as Chastity) and Jonathan Root (as Preacher John Mountain). Both photos by Agnes Magyari. Developed by the company that launched eight sold out months of Sideways The Play (now slated for La Jolla Playhouse),...
April 10th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

Jekyll and Hyde at The Pantages Theater-Simply, a Masterpiece

Cover Photo-Hyde (Constantine Maroulis) terrorizes Lucy(Deborah Cox) in Jekyll and Hyde. Inside Photo- Constantine Maroulis as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Both photos by Chris Bennion. By Buddy Sampson It seems that every 10 years or so, a theatrical stage performance comes along that stands above the fray. A...
February 14th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

Landing of the Urban Rebels

Cover and Inside photo- Kongit Farrell (L) Playwright and Actress, "Landing of the Urban Rebels," shows off Hula Girl cocktails. Photo by Sandy Schwartz. By Greg Thompson The bulbs were poppin’ Thursday 12-13 in the Flight Theater at the Complex in Hollywood.  A dozen members of the press...
January 11th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

FELA! – A Magical Performance

    Fela! is running at the Ahmanson Theater for 5 more days. It is a magical performance. Story By Shelaagh Ferrell. Inside photo-Melanie Marshall and Sahr Ngaujah excel in Fela! By Shelaagh Ferrell   For those of you who have not yet seen FELA! at the Ahmanson Theater, don’t miss this opportunity...
January 18th, 2012 | Theater | Read More

The Old Settler Has Audiences Spellbound

Cover Photo by Carlos Delgado(L-R) Ryan Vincent Anderson, Tarina Pouncy, Karen Malina White and Veralyn Jones. Inside Photo by Kim Webster. (L-R) Karen Malina White (Quilly), Veralyn Jones (Elizabeth), Ryan Vincent Anderson (Husband) and Tarina Pouncy (Lou Bessie). By Kim Webster Harlem, NY 1943 ...
June 7th, 2011 | Theater | Read More

Paul Gregory-The Debonair Actor Has An Innate Skill for Acting. He’s That Good.

         Paul Gregory. The actor has worked with Sir Lawrence Olivier and The Beatles. The Debonair Actor Has an Innate Skill for Acting. He’s That Good.      By Buddy Sampson  Paul Gregory is an actor’s actor. True, there are some actors and producers that can be trained to become working...
June 6th, 2011 | Theater | Read More

“Rain,” A Tribute To The Beatles at the Pantages

        "Rain," which is running at The Pantages Theater through April 17, 2011 is masterful. Cover poster photo and inside poster photo by Carol Brenner. “Rain,” A Tribute To The Beatles  A Masterful Portrayal of The Beatles’ Music in America  By Buddy Sampson  “Rain,”...
April 13th, 2011 | Theater | Read More

“Hair” Premieres at The Pantages Theater

         The Cast of Hair-Its Message of Anti-War and Love, Still Hold True Today. Photo by Joan Marcus.   The Star-Studded Affair Was Attended By Several Notable Celebrities, Including Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander.   By Buddy Sampson    Hair, a production that originally opened on...
January 10th, 2011 | Theater | Read More