By Ernest Kearney — BC Caldwell’s "One Way Ticket to Oregon" takes a theatrical setting that is familiar; one could almost say exasperatingly so — and then, to his credit, executes a graceful aerial cartwheel and turns us about in a direction hardly expected.
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.
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.
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
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.
By Ernest Kearney — There is an old saw that annoys the hell out of me whenever I hear it: “History repeats itself.” Wrong. History never repeats itself. It only seems that it does because humanity keeps making the same mistakes over
By Ernest Kearney — The story of Chiara Offreduccio, AKA Clare, is one of the most beloved “ripping yarns” of the Catholic Church.
By Ernest Kearney - Since its Broadway opening in 1982 it’s doubtful a year has passed without there being at least two dozen (likely more) revivals of the Tony nominated musical, "Blues of the Night," all across the nation.
By Ernest Kearney - "In Our Man in Santiago," Playwright Mark Wilding forgoes those subtle, silken threads from which history spins its webs, which is entirely acceptable since he’s penning a farcical romp and not a historical recounting.
By Ernest Kearney — Saba takes us down the rabbit hole of the American dream in her HFF21 presentation of “Lies, Anger and Forgiveness,” and it is a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
