Diane Arbus’ influence on modern photography may be unmistakable, but one of the 20th century’s most iconic photographers has been largely ignored by museum curators. The full spectrum of her works rarely enters the consciousness of even her biggest admirers. Read more...

The hangman’s noose descends upon Macgowan Hall next week in the form of “The Crucible,” playwright Arthur Miller’s parable of paranoia and persecution set in Puritan Massachusetts. Read more...

Zero. That’s how many applicants the UCLA theater directing graduate program admitted this year. Even though this year’s magic number is only two less than last year, zero does send a loud and clear message that the graduate directing program is not an easy fortress to breach. Read more...

Filmmaker Cynthia Newport has had dance in her blood since she first stepped onto a dance floor. Now she has a film to show for it. Read more...

Actors normally don’t take snapshots of each other during rehearsal, but for UCLA dorm residents acting in English Professor Frederick Burwick’s theatrical production, every moment of this rare experience must be captured. Read more...

Imitation is said to be the most sincere form of flattery. But in the arena of cover songs, imitation can be a source of annoyance. This feeling becomes magnified when the cover sounds similar to the original and dominates the radio airwaves. Read more...

The Zombies walk again. Vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent, both 58, resurrected their 1960s British pop group for their first tour in 30 years, stopping at the Key Club last Friday night. Read more...