Arts
May 9, 2024 5:40 p.m.
Helder Guimarães sits in front of several orange lights on stage. The magician wrote and stars in “The Hope Theory,” a theatrical event running at the Geffen Playhouse through June 30. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
“The Hope Theory” magically reinvents storytelling.
Written and performed by magician Helder Guimarães and directed by Frank Marshall, “The Hope Theory” will run until June 30 at the Geffen Playhouse.
By Ana Camila Burquez
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April 25, 2024 9:38 p.m.Aquilah Ohemeng is bringing her reimagining of a 64-year-old dance to the modern stage.
The graduate student in choreographic inquiry is imbuing modern artistic expression into one of the most influential pieces of choreographed dance – Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations.” Titled “PASS US NOT: Holy Ghosted,” Ohemeng’s piece builds on the trailblazing choreographer’s creation, which uses traditional African American spirituals, blues and work songs to tell a story of faith and perseverance as it relates to slavery and freedom.
By Gavin Meichelbock
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April 18, 2024 12:56 p.m.Theater preview: Musicals, comedy and ice-skating heat up the spring season
This post was updated April 18 at 7:39 p.m.
Theater’s biggest names will be springing into action this season.
As the sun shines brighter, vibrant productions will be flowering across Los Angeles stages.
By Isabella Appell, Sydney Gaw, Ruwani Jayasekara, Puja Anand, and Reid Sperisen
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April 16, 2024 4:28 p.m.Q&A: ‘Multiple Talking Women’ hosts discuss origins of podcast, importance of improv
Returning to their old stomping ground, the “Multiple Talking Women” are honoring their comedic roots.
The improvised satirical podcast performed a live recorded episode, featuring special guests Bob Odenkirk, Michaela Watkins and Maggie Baird in celebration of The Groundlings Theatre’s 50th anniversary Friday.
By Talia Sajor
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April 14, 2024 3:19 p.m.Theater review: ‘Fat Ham’ is a must-see ‘Hamlet’ production, keeps classic charm, makes it its own
This post was updated April 17 at 11:50 p.m.
To go, or not to go: that is the question that “Fat Ham” successfully answers.
Written by James Ijames and brought to life by director Sideeq Heard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fat Ham” brings a classic Shakespearean drama to a backyard family barbecue.
By Yuna Choi
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April 13, 2024 4:02 p.m.Getty Center’s College Night invites students to reexamine history through art
This post was updated April 14 at 7:39 p.m.
The Getty Center’s annual College Night strives to display accessible, inquiry-driven art to a college-aged audience.
Set to begin Monday at 6 p.m., the event will host a plethora of artists with a wide range of mediums and interactive aspects – such as a pop-up installation and an experimental documentary – alongside hands-on activities, tours, food and music.
By Izzy De Leon
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April 10, 2024 12:06 p.m.Kyreeana Alexander’s ‘We Cool’ reimagines childhood hope for today’s adults
This post was updated April 11 at 7:16 p.m.
Kyreeana Alexander and her three teddy bears are tapping into the wonder of childhood.
The graduate student in choreographic inquiry is set to perform her capstone project “We Cool” on Friday and Saturday evening in Kaufman Hall.
By Puja Anand
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April 8, 2024 12:08 p.m.Theater review: Katerina McCrimmon is ‘unrivaled’ as Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’
This post was updated April 9 at 9:19 p.m.
Helmed by a supernova, “Funny Girl” is truly the greatest star.
Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, the dazzling revival of the classic ‘60s musical will light up Los Angeles’ Ahmanson Theatre through April 28 – though in a perfect world, it would never leave.
By Victoria Munck
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