Entertainment
A Big, Bold “BOOP! The Musical” Comes to Life as Broadway Magic
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman […]
Year: 2025
Entertainment
Much Ado About Nothing Review – A Civil War Romp in the Battle of the Sexes
Shakespeare is back at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, the Bard’s frothiest romantic comedy. Under the superb direction of Ellen Geer (assisted by Sara Carpenter), the play is one of the […]
Entertainment
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Review – An Enchanted Summer Dream
William Shakespeare would surely have adored the Theatricum Botanicum’s latest production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. After a half century of practice, they finally got it more than right! A perennial favorite at the outdoor […]
Music & Arts
Michael Arden’s “Parade” Dazzles at the Ahmanson
Lady Beverly Cohn Editor-at-Large When entering the Ahmanson Theatre for the opening night of PARADE, one is immediately struck by the colorful set by scenic designer Dane Laffrey and my finely honed instincts just knew […]
Life's Journey
Reset, Recharge, Reclaim: VYVE’s Take on Self-Care for the Modern Overachiever
We live in an era where burnout has practically become a badge of honor. The 6 a.m. workout, the packed calendar, the after-hours hustle—it’s all part of the grind. And for many high-achieving professionals, parents, […]
Film, TV & Books
The Simonetta Lein Show Returns: Season 7 Promises Bigger Stars, Deeper Conversations, and Global Impact
She’s interviewed everyone from Jerry Springer to Steve-O, from billionaires CEOs to Grammy winners — and now, Simonetta Lein is back with a new season of her award-winning talk show, and the excitement is already electric. […]
Entertainment
Gaslight Review – A Victorian Suspense Thriller
Playwright Patrick Hamilton’s mystery-thriller GAS LIGHT premiered in London in 1938 and opened to rave reviews on Broadway in 1941 – two days before Pearl Harbor. It ran for 1,295 performances and closed in 1944. […]
Attractions
Arts, Letters, and Power: Van Dyck at the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California
Detail from Paulus Pontius (Flemish, 1603–1658), after Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599–1641), published by Gillis Hendricx (Flemish, active 1640–1677), Peter Paul Rubens, n.d. Engraving on paper, 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (image). Crocker Art Museum, gift of Margaret and Timothy Brown, 2021.115.100. […]
Film, TV & Books
“The Acid Queen” – In Conversation with Susannah Cahalan
Of all of the books that I’ve read thus far this year, one that I’ve been most looking forward to is the brilliantly written and compelling The Acid Queen by one of my favorite authors, […]
Life's Journey
Limbs, Literature, and Longevity: Thoughts from Someone Who Really Knows How to Do It
By Thalia Cunningham Nowadays, you can’t pick up a newspaper, magazine, scroll through your newsfeed, or wander through a bookstore without being bombarded with a plethora of advice on longevity: The Longevity Diet; The Longevity […]
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