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Lord of the Rings, the Musical? Sensational!

Like West Side Story and the upcoming cinema release of Wicked, we’re far more accustomed to the entertainment industry turning theatrical productions into movies rather …

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The Fine Art of Self-Promotion at the Core of Lucid Theater’s WELLS AND WELLES

Lucid Theater’s current production of WELLS AND WELLES about an imagined meeting between legendary film pioneer, Orson Welles, and literary titan H.G. Wells, proves obscure …

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Art and Life’s Authenticity Merge in MCA’s Outstanding Nicole Eisenman Exhibition

Nicole Eisenman: What Happened has been surprising and captivating visitors to the Museum of Contemporary Art since it arrived in early April.  Judging from attendance …

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Georgia O’Keeffe’s Genius Shines Again in the Art Institute’s “My New Yorks”

The seed of greatness often shows itself early. Given the right environment and care, it grows to capture the imagination of the globe.  The gifts …

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Love and Ingenuity Take The Hot Wing King to the Top

Katori Hall’s The Hot Wing King may be one of the most unexpected stories you could hope to find on the American stage right now.  …

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Visceral Brilliantly Brings Carmen’s Kinetic Fire to Dance

When an opera about a spirited and sensual gypsy debuted on a Paris stage in 1875, audiences were disdainful and offended. Some were even outraged. …

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New Theater Company Opens with a Delectable World Premier

Overdue for one of those sudden unexpected bursts of laughter?  Interested in meeting singularly engaging and original people?  Open to a little amusing titillation? Be …

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The Salon Champions Culture from the Vantage Point of the Beauty Parlor

You’d be hard pressed to overstate the importance of legacy.  Often it represents a lifetime devoted to a dream, a purpose or an ideal.  And …

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Magic Show Steeped in Humor Delighting Fans at Rhapsody

What do you get when you mix a healthy dose of infectious comedy with a whole lot of magic?  The only conceivable answer is David …

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