Elaine Mura

Witness Review – Harnessing Technology and Art

January 16, 2022 Elaine Mura 0

An award-winning, artist-driven theater company dedicated to imaginative storytelling and new forms of theater, the Arlekin Players present WITNESS, a fascinating true story prepared for a pandemic audience, typically an audience confined to socially-distanced computerized […]

This Wonderful Life Review – One Man Creates a Miracle

December 20, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

And that one man is Leo Marks, who before your eyes becomes over a dozen different people as he takes on the multiple roles in the 1946 Hollywood classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Rogue Machine […]

Christmastime Origins Review – Welcoming the Holidays

December 17, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

Have you ever wondered how some of our Christmas songs – the ones we’ve known since the cradle – came to be? Longtime theater journalist, radio host, and critic Julio Martinez wondered the same thing. […]

The Game’s Afoot Review – Holmes for the Holidays

December 15, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

Sherlock Holmes and Christmas? Is there any connection? By stretching its creative imagination, the Group Rep has managed to turn a mystery farce into holiday cheer. After all, what better way to enjoy the holidays […]

Santasia 2021 Review – Twenty-two Years and Still Going Strong

December 12, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

It’s hard to believe that SANTASIA has been running in Los Angeles every holiday season for the past 22 years. This screwy holiday comedy classic comes directly out of the outlandish minds of brothers Brandon […]

It’s a Wonderful Life Review – A Holiday Classic

December 10, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

It would probably be impossible to find anyone in the U.S. who isn’t familiar with the classic 1946 holiday film, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed. Produced and directed by Frank […]

Good People Review – The Eye of the Beholder

December 9, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

With a script by David Lindsay-Abaire, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his play “Rabbit Hole,” GOOD PEOPLE certainly sports the right credentials for a thoughtful examination of people as they navigate a difficult – […]

Mr. Yunioshi Review – Breakfast at Mr. Yunioshi’s

December 7, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

Written, directed, and performed by J. Elijah Cho, MR. YUNIOSHI was voted the Hollywood Fringe 2019 Best Solo Performance, a well-deserved award. Producers Ari and David Stidham present Cho’s clever performance in a guest production […]

Flee Review – An Immigrant’s Secret Story

December 3, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

In many parts of the world, immigration has become not only a pleasant future goal but often a mandatory journey to escape danger and even death. The award-winning Danish entry into this year’s Oscar for […]

A Christmas Carol Review – True Holiday Magic

December 2, 2021 Elaine Mura 0

So you sometimes think you’ve seen A CHRISTMAS CAROL one time too many? After all, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has become a holiday staple with hundreds of productions each December in every nook and cranny of […]