Category Archives: Reviews

“Wisdom of Eve” Delightful, Engaging and a Limited Run

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sue

How did they do it? Pierson Playhouse burns in the January 7 Fire. There’s no place for Theatre Palisades actors to practice or perform. The costumes burned, the lighting and sets burned and yet . . .the Wisdom of Eve, … Continue reading →

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Theatre Palisades Awards Produces a Bittersweet, Optimistic Evening

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Sue

Annually, the Theatre Palisades hosts an award evening to fete the actors and productions that were deemed the best of the season of the five produced plays/musicals. It is usually a lovely evening with a meal held at Founders Oak … Continue reading →

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“Private Eyes” Explores Secrecy and Deception

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Sue

By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the mourning Hamlet commissioned a play that pantomimes the murder of his father by his uncle to “catch the conscience of the king.” It is a very human inclination to … Continue reading →

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“The Outsiders” Opens Tonight, November 7, at Palisades High School

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Sue

Palisades High Schools has an amazing amount of talented actors and it is on display in a play The Outsiders, which opened tonight, Thursday, November 7. The full-length play was adapted by Christopher Serge in the 1976 book by S.E. … Continue reading →

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“Emeka:1985” Debuts in Westwood

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer When Chijioke Elizabeth Obi’s 16-year-old father came to the United States, he was a talented Nigerian who had earned a scholarship to study economics at a North Carolina university. “My dad was the last of … Continue reading →

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“Social Studies” a Must See Documentary for Parents

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Sue

Venice resident and documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield has produced a five-part series Social Studies, which is being presented on Hulu. Filmed in Los Angeles, Social Studies follows 15 students over the 2012-22 school year, as they navigate school after the … Continue reading →

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Getty Villa Revives Ancient Hero in Outdoor Theater Production

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Sue

By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor Over the 18 years that the Getty Villa has been presenting Greek and Roman drama, the Trojan War, its triumphant heroes and tragic outcomes have dominated thematically. This is the greatest battle in … Continue reading →

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Emmys Were a Win-Win for Home Audience

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Sue

  The 76th Emmy Awards were held September 15, hosted by former Pacific Palisades Mayor Eugene Levy and son Dan. Radio talk show host Tim Conway Jr. on his September 16 show the next day, described the Levys as funny … Continue reading →

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“tick, tick . . . Boom!” Explodes on Stage

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Sue

The musical tick, tick . ..Boom!, which opened at Theatre Palisades on September 6 and will run through October 13, is thought-provoking, entertaining evening filled with great performances. This Broadway-quality production should not be missed by residents. “It’s one of … Continue reading →

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New Play at Theatricum Pops the Myth of the Latino Vote

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Sue

By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor It’s not often when you see a play about an election that doesn’t involve backroom drama, a candidate’s demons, or the breathless election-night count. No, Bernard Cubria is interested in the so-called myth … Continue reading →

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