The life and writings of Emily Dickinson, one of America’s most treasured poets, comes vividly to life in the Elite Theatre Company’s production of The Belle of Amherst by William Luce,…
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On February 24, American Theatre Guild’s production of Jersey Boys makes a single appearance in Thousand Oaks at the Fred Kavli Theater. COVID forced the canceling of the show…
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In Author, Cary Ginell
Broadway Parodist Gerard Alessandrini Talks About “Spamilton” & “Forbidden Broadway”
02/18/2022
Gerard Alessandrini (Creator, Writer & Director) is a Special Tony Award winner for Excellence in the Theatre. He created, wrote, and directed all 25 editions of Forbidden Broadway in NYC, Los Angeles,…
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In Author, Cary Ginell
Shakespeare Dismembered: An Interview With The Stars Of “Something Rotten!”
02/09/2022
It’s always nice when we see a show that has never been performed in Ventura County so we were looking forward to seeing 5-Star Theatricals’ Something Rotten!, the 2015…
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With the worst of the pandemic hopefully in the rear view mirror, Young Artists Ensemble is back in action with another stellar introduction to children’s theatre. Joseph Robinette’s The…
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When producers of country music decided to try and appeal to pop audiences sixty years ago, the main recipient of this shift to a more accessible sound was Patsy…
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In Author, Cary Ginell
“The Band’s Visit” – An Exquisite Look At The Magic Of Music To Heal And To Inspire
12/04/2021
It’s one of the most common themes found in Broadway musicals: a culturally stagnating town is rejuvenated when an outsider arrives on the scene, affecting everyone in the process.…
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After watching Conejo Players’ production of “Baby,” which plays through November 21 at the company’s newly reopened theatre in Thousand Oaks, a better title for the musical might have…
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If you’ve ever worked in an office, you might be familiar with experiencing the panic of running late for an important meeting for which you are designated to play…
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To show you how little importance the plot for the jukebox musical Mamma Mia! is, the printed program lists no scenes from the show, only an alphabetical checklist of…