by Cast It Admin | Jun 27, 2016 | Theatre Review, US
Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to a new label for your favorite (well, at least mine) type of theatre, the “theatre of argument.” It’s pretty catchy, no? I can’t take credit for it. I was listening to NPR recently while stuck in traffic and that...
by Cast It Admin | May 24, 2016 | Theatre Review, US
There is a lot of buzz in the musical world (and beyond) about Hamilton, the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda currently taking Broadway by storm. You can’t buy tickets unless you have a lot, and I mean A LOT, of cash in your back pocket. And no, I didn’t see it, nor am I...
by Cast It Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Theatre Review
A Brit and an American walk into a bar. Err…no, that’s not exactly right. A British playwright by the name of T.L. Shannon and American playwright Phil Scarpaci have joined forces to give us a new British comedy, Baby oh Baby. It’s premiere location of...
by Cast It Admin | Mar 31, 2016 | Theatre Review, US
If you are paying attention lately, there’s plenty to be concerned about: the presidential election, racism, terrorism. UGH. I know. I’ll stop. I think we can all agree that a serious dose of silliness is in order for just about all of us. Lucky for the Angelinos, A...
by Cast It Admin | Mar 4, 2016 | Theatre Review
There are many reasons for theatre. There could be as many cases for the viability of theatre as there are people who love theatre, do theatre, watch theatre. And these cases are varied. Theatre for entertainment above all else. Theatre as enlightenment. Theatre...
by Cast It Admin | Feb 3, 2016 | Theatre Review, US
I’m delighted. You might be, too . . . or not at all. I think this is a one or the other situation. Thom Pain (Based on Nothing), currently on stage at the Geffen Theatre, is throwing some folks for a loop. I’m not sure why . . . or maybe I am. Let’s start with a...