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September 25, 6:39 pm

Theater review: ‘West Side Story’ hits right notes as timeless tragedy with contemporary topics

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:49 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The LA Opera’s “West Side Story” is in the right place at the right time. Read more...

Photo: Two dancers strike a dramatic pose amid a crowd of additional dancers with a colorful, balloon-filled set in the background. Originally brought to Broadway in 1957 by a legendary creative team including Jerome Robbins and Stephen Sondheim, the classic musical has arrived at Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with a modern spin. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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September 21, 5:08 pm

Book review: Biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda provides insight, realistic depiction to readers

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:39 p.m. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute win for “Hamilton” enthusiasts, artists and those curious about education. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s newest biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for the biography and even interviewed Miranda himself a dozen times. (Courtesy of Simon and Schuster)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 14, 11:33 pm

‘The Studio’ wins record-breaking total of 13 awards at 77th Primetime Emmy Awards

This post was updated Sept. 14 at 11:57 p.m. Sunday evening’s Primetime Emmy Awards show shone a spotlight on Hollywood’s brightest stars in television. Live from the vibrant Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards highlighted this year’s most celebrated TV icons on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Stephen Colbert, holding the Emmy, and his team from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” accept the award for Outstanding Talk Series during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.(Courtesy of AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Arts Columns, Film & TV

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September 14, 12:10 pm

Emmys 2025: The Daily Bruin forecasts winners of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards

Outstanding Comedy Series: “Abbott Elementary” School is back in session, and “Abbott Elementary” is teaching viewers about true comedy. The latest season of the workplace sitcom is arguably its best – the series has found its groove and expertly navigates through hilarious plotlines while building larger character arcs for the ensemble cast. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)


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