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'Disco' Over Doo Wop
Don't call Joseph Leo Bwarie's revival of the family-friendly musical Cindy and the Disco Ball, starring most of the original cast from the 2005 premiere, a farewell.
March 12, 2008 | Back Stage
Zanna, Don't!
In Zanna's L.A.-premiere staging, director Nick DeGruccio pulls out all stops to bring us an irresistible toe-tapping entertainment, a delectable warm-weather refreshment.
July 18, 2007 | Back Stage
As U2 Like It
What can you say when a team that clearly knows how to play the game — hell, practically invented the damn game--is amazingly, brilliantly on their game?
August 29, 2008 | Back Stage
Alice in One-Hit Wonderland 2: Through The Looking Glass
For those who missed the first installment, Troubadour Theater Company thoughtfully provides Alice 1 (Lorin Shapiro) in the traditional blue pinafore but sporting less-traditional English orthodontia.
July 30, 2008 | Back Stage
Garland's Critics List
Following is the Back Stage Garland Critics list.
March 13, 2009 | Back Stage
Taking the Lead
No longer is Joel David Moore just the lanky, likably nerdy supporting player with the timid demeanor. In February, Moore — who first came to prominence in Dodgeball — headlines two...
February 05, 2008 | Back Stage
2008 Garland Awards: The Honorable Mentions
This year marks the 10th year Back Stage West critics have voted on the best of Southland theatre. Read on for the complete critics' lists.
February 28, 2008 | Back Stage

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