Monday, February 23


Curtain Calls

  AHMANSON THEATRE "Into the Woods", Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical, interweaves five of Grimms’ famous fairy tales with an original story. “Into the Woods” Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles Music Center (213) 628-2772 Through March 24 Comedy is in the details for this revival of the 1987 musical “Into the Woods.” The humor of a single rhyme, the rise of intonation in someone’s voice, and even the bird-like waving of one’s hand all seemed to be the difference between the dull and the brilliant. Read more...



Don’t walk, we’re filming!

  ANGIE LEVINE/ Daily Bruin Will Ferrell (left) and Luke Wilson stop to take a break in between takes of their new movie "Old School," which is currently being shot at UCLA. Read more...



Jack Johnson show plays like friendly sing-a-long

By Suneal Kullori Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s almost like it wasn’t even a rock concert. Sure, the place was packed, kids screamed passionately about wanting to make love to the singing man on stage, and a delightful blend of sweat, alcohol, and marijuana aromas filled the club. Read more...


SnoCore Icicle Ball flurries with talent, energetic sets

MICHAEL MANTEL Spearhead was a favorite at SnoCore’s Wiltern Theater show. Seen here dancing on stage with Alisabeth Brown, a ceramist and mother. By Mary Williams Daily Bruin Senior Staff Wiggling his hips and dancing across the stage in bare feet, Michael Franti of Spearhead exuded the kind of enthusiasm that makes live shows worthwhile. Read more...