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)
Mixing Greek drama with Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, “Oedipus the King, Mama!” took the stage this month as a playful collision of ancient tragedy and rock ‘n’ roll spectacle. Read more...
Photo: Seven actors and actresses dressed in ancient Greek-stylized costumes pose with their hands in the air, mid-performance. Beth Kennedy, one of the actresses in the show, said the original production of “Oedipus the King, Mama!” was created during a nine-day intensive, a concentrated period of rehearsal designed to develop a performance in a short time. (Courtesy of J. Paul Getty Trust)
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 11:08 p.m. Mitch Rowland steps to center stage with his sophomore album. While “Come June” was a vulnerable project presented as if overhearing a personal conversation, “Whistling Pie” is meant to be shared with the world. Read more...
Photo: Artwork for Mitch Rowland’s second studio album “Whistling Pie.” Released Sept. 12, Rowland’s new LP reflects more confidence, showcasing a more diverse sound than his previous project (Courtesy of Erskine Records/Giant Music)
This post was updated September 7 at 3:33 p.m. It was also updated September 6 at 3:09 p.m. to remove a photo that did not meet Daily Bruin standards. Read more...
Photo: Jeremy Atherton Lin poses for a photo. A UCLA alumnus, Atherton Lin’s latest work of creative nonfiction is a blend of personal experience and queer history. (Courtesy of Jeremy Atherton Lin)
This post was updated September 7 at 4:13 p.m. In short, these six up-and-coming filmmakers are making their presence known. From July 16 to July 28, the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival screened around 400 films and attracted roughly 10,000 attendees – including some of UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television students. Read more...
Photo: Portraits of six of the UCLA graduates’ short films screened at the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival. (Photo illustration by Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director, Photos courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma, Emilia Figliomeni, Isabella Uzcátegui, Roan Uong Pearl, Rhett Hipp and Shizue Roche Adachi.)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 4:21 p.m. Sweet and satisfying, “Shucked” is worthy of all ears. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. Read more...
Photo: Several actors clad in denim and overalls pose excitedly on a stage featuring props of corn and a wagon. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. 7 on its national tour. (Courtesy of shuckedmusical.com)
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 7:59 p.m. Warning: Spoilers for R.F. Kuang’s “Katabasis” ahead. “Katabasis” is an intriguing book for academics but possibly a challenging journey for casual readers. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the cover of R.F. Kuang’s latest novel, “Katabasis.” The story follows two graduate students’ journey to hell to save their professor. (Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers)
