So now living in the San Gabriel Valley (the OTHER Los Angeles area valley), one wonders where culture resides. Surely they it can be found in the megaplexes that dot the landscape playing summer blockbusters. Surely they it can also be found in the chain bookstores and coffee shops that provide many with a home […]
24 Season Two: The Musical is from the guys who brought us Silence: The Musical. Now, I’m not necessarily a musical theatre person, but this hilarious send-up of 24 is irresistible to anyone familiar with the show, especially season two. Composers Jon & Al Kaplan even make use of the show’s themes composed by Sean […]
One of the most popular and probably perfect overtures ever written…Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. The operetta itself was not a big hit, but the music is pretty great. While I have my issues with Bernstein’s compositions (I actually sang bass in Chichester Psalms), this gem is undeniably great. Enjoy.
Candide Overture - Leonard Bernstein
Composer John Adams and Theatre Director Peter Sellars have both had storied careers in the operatic world, notably for both Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer. When you hear either of them speak about their art, it’s clear that they have a child-like curiosity that keeps them engaging with the changing world. For […]
The history of Asian American Theatre begins with the founding of East West Players in 1965. After 42 years, they are still the major theatre for Asian American actors, writers, and directors, and perhaps even more importantly, they are the longest-running theatre of color in the country. Without them, it’s probably true that Asian Americans […]
