by Jordan R. Young | Sep 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ever seen “Raymonda,” the 19th century Russian work that’s been called the “last grand ballet” of its era? No? Not to worry—Russia’s Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra will fill this void in your cultural resume (and mine) with the So Cal debut of this masterpiece from...
by Jordan R. Young | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Steven Harvey Hirsch, who plays Tevye in Mysterium Theater’s current production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at the La Habra Depot, has been seen on So Cal stages as Lazar Wolf in Saddleback CLO’s production of “Fiddler,” Mordcha the innkeeper in Irvine Valley...
by Jordan R. Young | Jul 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s been 35 years since Martin Sherman’s “Bent” premiered on Broadway but the play still packs a wallop, at least in Moisés Kaufman’s superb revival at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Let’s face it, not everyone can handle live drama that offers a whack in the...
by Jordan R. Young | Jun 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Judy Garland, Patricia Palmer and Deanna Durbin on the set of Every Sunday (1936). It would be easy to miss “Cartoon Roots,” Tommy Stathes’ new release on his independent Cartoons on Film label, but this Blu-ray/DVD combo deserves attention from anyone interested in...
by Jordan R. Young | Jun 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Heard of Ira Aldridge? It matters not. “Bright Swords” exhumes the 19th century black actor and brings him vividly back to life, telling the story of how he took a fellow thespian’s advice when he was 17 and went to England, where he would not face racial...
by Jordan R. Young | May 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Silence, please! It’s almost time for the 20th annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival, slated to run May 28-June 1 at the City by the Bay’s wonderful vintage movie palace, the Castro. And this writer will be making his first visit to the fest, having decided he’s...
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