Elaine Mura

A Bad Year for Tomatoes Review – Nosy Neighbors Network

May 18, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

The epic career of writer John Patrick provided the stage with blockbusters like “The Teahouse of the August Moon (winning both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony for drama).” Patrick also proved a runaway success […]

The Christians Review – The Question of Hell

May 15, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

American playwright Lucas Hnath has fashioned an intriguing play which questions some basic Christian doctrines while fleshing out the people who struggle to come to terms with the intangible and unknowable. First produced in Kentucky […]

Julius Weezer Review – The Ides of March Came Late this Year

May 15, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

The Troubadours are back – so beware the ides of March as they point their fingers at Julius Caesar in this hysterical mash-up of Shakespeare coupled with the funk-rock of the resurgent and ubiquitous band, […]

And Then There were None Review – Agatha Christie Returns

May 15, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Based on her 1939 book – probably Agatha Christie’s best-selling novel and one of the world’s best-selling mysteries – master storyteller Christie took two years to adapt the tale to the stage. The play, which […]

Diana of Dobson’s Review – Feminist in Frills

May 8, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Cicely Hamilton debuted as a playwright in 1906 with a pen name disguised to hide her sex. But that subterfuge would never suit a feminist like Hamilton, who vowed after that to use her own […]

Boxing Lessons Review – An Explosion of Secrets

May 8, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

To celebrate the first anniversary of their new home in Hollywood, The New American Theatre presents playwright John Bunzel’s dramedy with teeth, BOXING LESSONS. And no, it isn’t about that popular (if bloody) sport – […]

All My Sons Review – What Goes Around

May 4, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Inspired by a true story, author Arthur Miller crafted ALL MY SONS as his last and best effort to succeed as a playwright on Broadway. When an Ohio newspaper reported a World War II conspiracy […]

Steel Magnolias Review – Gentle but Tough as Nails

April 30, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

When attorney Robert Harling’s sister Susan died of diabetes complications in 1985, he handled his grief through his first love, writing, and penned STEEL MAGNOLIAS, his first play. His tribute to his sister, renamed Shelby […]

Singin’ in the Rain Review – Stylish Romp through the Raindrops

April 30, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Who knew that the 1952 uber-popular film starring Gene Kelly would morph into an exciting stage production at La Mirada in 2019? SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is a dream musical production enhanced by John Iacovelli’s […]

Bar Mitzvah Boy Review – Finding Faith

April 27, 2019 Elaine Mura 0

Winner of the New York-based Jewish Plays Project 2017 competition, BAR MITZVAH BOY shines in its Los Angeles premiere. Playwright Mark Leiren-Young has interwoven issues of faith with both pragmatic and soul-searching facets into an […]