Cover photo- Marie Pettit Gregson and Corbin Timbrook are excellent in the production, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Divorce,” at the Two Roads Theater in Studio City. Inside photo- Laura Walker and Ian Nemser. A Delicious View of Divorce By Buddy Sampson “A Funny Thing Happened...

Cover and Inside Photo- Reatha Grey has revitalized her career and is doing great things. Photo by Mark Sevier. By Buddy Sampson Reatha Grey’s career as an actress is a story of Black achievement and success. Recently known for the television show “Off Their Rockers,” an award-winning show that...

By Ross Kolde and Aimee Musser Waiting for a play to start is a bit like waking up from a dreamless sleep. Reality had ceased, and is about to reassert itself again, but stranger, more pronounced. With this version of Hedwig, you awaken to an apocalypse; a derelict car, and the outline of a mushroom...

Cover photo, Ross Kolde, journalist and writer. Inside photo- Aimee Musser, journalist and writer. We welcome both contributors to The Scoop LA! By Ross Kolde and Aimee Musser When we saw the Immigrant, it was merely a read through. Whereas the stage direction is lacking, along with lighting, blocking,...

Cover Photo - The cast of Kentwood Players' production of "A RAISIN IN THE SUN" by Lorraine Hansberry. Inside photo - Mamie Hansberry, sister of Lorraine Hansberry. Photos by Shari Barrett WESTCHESTER, CA –Kentwood Players proudly welcomed Mamie Hansberry, the sister of “A RAISIN...

Cover and Inside Photo-Julius Thomas III, who played Berry Gordy Jr., Berry Gordy Jr. and Smokey Robinson. Photo by Kim Webster. By Buddy Sampson Motown The Musical is epic. If you want to see a musical history of a Black mogul, Berry Gordy, it is a must see. In fact, every family should attend this...

Cover photo: Actress Judith Light (L) and Charlayne Woodard of the TV series "Law and Order SVU" arrive to support "The Trip to Bountiful," at the Ahmanson Theatre. Inside photo: Actor Ben Vereen(L) poses next to the poster of the production, which features Blair Underwood(near left)...

(L-R) Chazz Palminteri, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Kenny D'Aquila. Unorganized Crime By Buddy Sampson Chazz Palminteri excels in the L.A. stage theater production “Unorganized Crime,” at the Elephant Theater, located in Hollywood. The production, written by actor Kenny D’Aquila (Les Miserables),...

Alicia Hall Moran and Nathaniel Stampley in “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, book adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and musical score adapted by Diedre L. Murray. Directed by Diane Paulus, “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” previews...

Cover and Inside photos- Daniel Beaty delivers a masterful performance in "The Tallest Tree In The Forest." Both photos by Craig Schwartz. A One-Man Historical Performance For The Ages By Buddy Sampson American history is selective in its representation of many African American icons, and...