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'Hearts Like Fists' Is a Theatrical Version of a Graphic Novel

Female superheroes fight for love against Doctor X in Adam Szymkowicz’s “Hearts Like Fists,” a fun, athletic, but overlong comic book of a play from Flux Theatre Ensemble.

The Acting Company's 'Of Mice and Men' Packs a Punch

“Of Mice and Men,” John Steinbeck’s classic portrait of human loneliness among Depression-era ranch workers, receives a moving production from the Acting Company.

Stephanie J. Block on 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' and Her 'Wicked' Experience

Stephanie J. Block chatted about "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," and her experience doing shows like "Wicked" and "The Boy From Oz."

'Let's Kill Grandma This Christmas' Is One Confused Comedy

“Let’s Kill Grandma This Christmas,” Brian Gianci’s “twisted new comedy,” offers tantalizing hints of depth but traffics mostly in one-note characters and tasteless yuks.

The Group Rep Fails to Solve 'Sherlock's Last Case'

“Sherlock’s Last Case,” Charles Marowitz’s 1984 spoof of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, proves a wobbly vehicle in the Group Rep’s underpowered production.

Tourist Audiences and Internet Purchasing Increases on Broadway

Tourists continue to flock to Broadway productions in record numbers, according to a new report released by the Broadway League.

Mamet’s ‘The Anarchist’ Is a Droning Essay Brought to Unnatural Life

David Mamet’s “The Anarchist,” starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, takes a potentially juicy situation and drains it of all humanity and drama in a mere 60 minutes.

'Plaid Tidings' Trades on a Bygone Innocence

Stuart Ross’ “Plaid Tidings,” at Laguna Playhouse, an ingenious rehash of “Forever Plaid,” has solid-gold musical content combined with wearyingly innocuous comedic material.

Promoting the Latino Voice in the Theater

L.A.'s Latino Theater Company is one of the recipients of a National Endowment of the Arts' Art Grants this year.

'Reid Farrington's A Christmas Carol' Is a Dizzying Digital Wonder

“Reid Farrington’s A Christmas Carol” is a stylish and funny remix of Dickens’ classic, with Everett Quinton’s Scrooge haunted by the digital ghosts of nearly 40 film versions.