‘Hamlet’ departs from traditional production L.A. Repertory ‘s actors prove to be mainstays of play By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff When William Shakespeare wrote "Hamlet" he probably didn’t have the Los Angeles Repertory’s production in mind. Read more...

‘Pants’ tells of woman’s love, loss By Barbara Hernandez Daily Bruin Staff In "Pants on Fire," a thirtysomething married woman contemplates an affair with her daughter’s preschool teacher. Read more...

Band past its prime bores Roxy’s crowd By Brian Remick Though they present themselves as an "escape from grunge," the Lightning Seeds’ on-stage presence lacks so much excitement that Alice In Chains seems intoxicating by comparison. Read more...

Theatricals bring ancient past to the present Getty theater uses Greek and Roman setting successfully By Jeana Blackman A high-pitched metallic sounding wind instrument fills the open courtyard. Read more...

LaJoye’s ‘Snowflake’ finds solace in hope-laden junk Former clown’s hometown hero inspires comedy By Rodney Tanaka Each snowflake that falls to earth possesses unique characteristics. Each performance of Gale LaJoye’s one-man show "Snowflake," also changes with each new inception. Read more...

‘One Man’ explores fierce ignorance of human soul England’s Berkoff makes three appearances at the Freud By John Mangum Despite his success, Steven Berkoff still faces crippling obsessions. Read more...

Fishbone frontman ‘counts down’ to racial harmony By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream. Dr. Madd Vibe (a.k.a. Angelo Moore of Fishbone) has reason to try and make that dream a reality this weekend at the Civil Rights Festival Benefit. Read more...