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Karen McKenney watches a rehearsal Thursday of a production of
Rainbow Company director like a theater mom
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
PEOPLE IN THE ARTS:
A weekly snapshot of creative people living in the Las Vegas Valley.
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'The Shawl': Smart and spooky
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
REVIEW: Mamet play about a psychic, a client and a mysterious third delivers
“The Shawl,” a seldom-performed three-hander by David Mamet, culminates in a seance.
Proceeds from showings of
'God Lives in Glass' — from children’s lips to Las Vegas stage
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
THEATER:
What began as one man’s effort to find solace for his children during a time of stress has grown into a full-scale musical concert that brings comfort to many.
Chazz Palminteri, who has acted in dozens of films, will close a two-year national run of his one-ma
Compelling ‘Bronx Tale’ is refreshingly good theater
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
REVIEW:
I wondered why Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale” was suddenly booked into the Venetian Showroom for a limited run this month.
The cast of
'Company': Musical about couples, pal proves hard to stage
Monday, October 5, 2009
REVIEW:
My friend’s cell phone rings as we’re driving to see “Company” at UNLV’s Judy Bayley Theatre on Friday night. After a few minutes of small talk, it becomes clear that the caller is distressed about her spouse.
Chazz Palminteri, who has acted in dozens of films, will close a two-year national run of his one-ma
Chazz Palminteri's 'A Bronx Tale' a tale of toughness
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Theater: Actor, playwright based his work on an act of real violence
Actors look for motivation. “Starvation was mine,” says 58-year-old Chazz Palminteri, dressed casually in black slacks, shirt and slippers.
Sparks, curses fly in resonant play about love
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Review: In darkly funny production, acting shines
For days afterward, I couldn’t stop thinking about “Reasons to Be Pretty,” the latest play by Neil LaBute, at UNLV’s Black Box Theatre. And not just because I had to write about it.
Holocaust survivor shares painful memories with students
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser doesn’t need a serial number tattoo to remind him of his childhood spent in a concentration camp. He said he will have the experience etched in his mind forever. During his time imprisoned by the Nazis, Lesser was pistol whipped, starved and stabbed. He lost family members. But he never lost his faith.“Why was I so fortunate to live?” Lesser said. “God needed a witness.”
Dana Kreitz performs during a dress rehearsal Thursday for
In zany spoof about ‘reefer,’ the joke’s on squares
Monday, September 21, 2009
Review:
About halfway into Act I of “Reefer Madness: The Musical,” it hits you: Chris Mayse picked, produced and directed this show just so he could play God. Really.
Performers sing
'Working': A show about work
Monday, September 14, 2009
REVIEW: Cast and crew competently present praise for jobs big and small
When the lights go up on “Working,” a musical about, well, working, it seems as if the show has made a dent in Las Vegas’ unemployment problem all by itself.
Great American Theatricals and Emily Jillette are presenting 'School House Rock Live!' from 11 a.m.
Knowledge really is power at 'School House Rock Live!'
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Cast teaches as they perform in throwback to '80s cartoon show
With all the focus on back to school shopping and getting students ready for classes, it’s easy to forget that school is starting for the teachers too. School House Rock Live! opens with a scene of a nervous teacher preparing for her first day. The musical at The Stage Door Theater in Town Square returns the teacher to her early days of learning as characters from the beloved Saturday morning cartoon show remind her “knowledge is power.”
Audience reaction isn’t always what it seems
Friday, August 21, 2009
DAILY MEMO: ENTERTAINMENT:
Something funny happened at the theater the other night. But it wasn’t on the stage.
Insurgo Theatre Movement cast members perform
This should have stayed in ‘South Park’ creator’s drawer
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
REVIEW:
“Cannibal! The Musical” begins promisingly enough. The title is funny, the backdrop is a mountain scene painted “South Park”-style, the comedy begins with a “Deliverance” banjo duel involving a toy beaver, a pushbroom, a hoe and an audience volunteer.
Primrose Martin, left, and Don Bellamy perform during
Taste of tropics a welcome escape
Monday, August 17, 2009
REVIEW: ‘Once on This Island’ soars at Spring Mountain Ranch
Everything seems so shouty! and strident! lately. With all the political and financial ruckus rattling everyone’s nerves, sometimes even Las Vegas’ most escapist shows can seem to agitate rather than entertain, coming at us full speed and full blast with their brights on.
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Please forgive my excitement for the fall arts season
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
FALL ARTS PREVIEW:
Journalists, we are told, are not supposed to take an advocacy position, and that includes arts reporters and reviewers.
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