Clothes say a lot about the wearer. They convey self-expression, gender identity, spending budget, societal norms, and the desire to belong or go against the grain in protest. The history and impact of clothes are the focus of an exhibition, “Dress Codes,” at the Autry Museum of the American West, in Los Angeles, until January […]
A musical based on Greek myths reset in a contemporary city resembling New Orleans with jazzy songs touching on climate change and capitalism seems a bit much. However, “Hadestown,” the Tony-award-winning musical that opened this week at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, brings the Greek myths and jazzy score together with a generally […]
The production of Pearl Cleage’s “Blues for an Alabama Sky” at Center Theatre Group’s Mark Taper Forum offers a well-acted look at Depression-era Harlem, but ultimately falls flat. The play, directed by Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad and running through May 8, is pleasantly presented, which is part of the problem. In an attempt to […]
