LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS For those of you who’ve never seen this stage musical, nor the movie, nor the original…

A PLAY IS A POEM There are two reasons I’m thrilled that I saw this new play at downtown LA’s…

LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Some people are just born funny, with no trying necessary. And John Leguizamo is one of…

THE CHINESE LADY This play should be required viewing for everyone in this country! Prior to seeing The Chinese Lady…

THE JOY LUCK CLUB Sort-of surprisingly, I’ve never read the book nor seen the film, so I thank Sierra Madre…

SAUGERTIES We Angelenos are privileged to have occasional opportunities to see accomplished and currently-working actors ply their trade up-close. And…

WEST SIDE STORY West Side Story is Mr. X’s favorite Broadway musical of all time! So even though he’s one…

RENOVATIONS FOR SIX Renovations For Six is the best show I’ve seen at this theatre in a while. Actually, it’s…

THE SPITFIRE GRILL The Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, (or Toluca Lake, for you geographic snobs,) is probably the easiest,…