Complexions Weaves Choreographed Wonders at The Wallis
By Ernest Kearney — Dance has been equated to language less poetry. Complexions, the dance company founded by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, in 1994, gives validation to that observation
‘A Death-Defying Escape’ — Magician Judy Carter Performs her Slight of Show
By Ernest Kearney — Judy Carter packs a lot of diversity in her petite package; Jewish, Lesbian, comedienne, abuse survivor, hopeless romantic, dedicated magician, loving sister and natural born kvetcherkeb.
‘A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney’ By Lucas Hnath at The Odyssey— Lights, Cameras— Huh??
By Ernest Kearney — There’s an old joke. My wife loves it. A judge in a divorce hearing informs Mickey, “I’m sorry, Mister Mouse, but mental illness is not acceptable grounds for divorcing your wife Minnie.”
Fountain Theatre’s ‘Detained’ Recycles Our Recycled Rage
By Ernest Kearney — It goes without saying to those in the know, that The Fountain Theatre is one of the preeminent producing venues in Los Angeles or, even the state, perhaps the nation and, arguably, in its “weight class,” the world.
‘Rapunzel Alone’ — a Magical, Mythical Morality Play Not to be Missed…
By Ernest Kearney — It was both a pleasure and an honor to take my seat for the world premiere of "Rapunzel Alone" at the 24th Street Theatre; in association with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
John Fleck’s ‘It’s Alive, It’s Alive’ at The Odyssey — Unfortunately, it Isn’t…
By Ernest Kearney — John Fleck is an imposing figure in the history of Los Angeles theatre and beyond. His shows have shocked, enticed and entertained audiences across the nation and the world.
‘Marry Me A Little’, The Melody of Melancholia Plays at International City Theatre
By Ernest Kearney — In many ways, “Marry Me a Little,” in its final weeks at Long Beach’s International City Theatre is, perhaps, the most bittersweet of all Stephen Sondheim’s shows.
Singing Revolution: The Musical – Artistry, Achievement and Heartache
By Ernest Kearney — "Singing Revolution the Musical," at the Broadwater Main Stage, has so very much going for it that one is somewhat in awe of Director Tony Spinosa – who also composed the music and, in partnership with James Bearhart, provided the lyrics
Robert Green Ingersoll — The Forgotten Giant
By Ernest Kearney — The service held at the Washington National Cathedral this past December 10, for the late Senator Bob Dole, wielded a near hypnotic sway over me. Watching President Biden eulogize his long time senate colleague, the dignity of the ceremony emanated tranquility.
Eloise Coopersmith’s ‘My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical’ – A Dream of a Show
By Ernest Kearney — "My (Unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical," currently onstage at The Broadwater in Hollywood, has all the signposts of a truly disastrous evening in the theatre.