“Big Sky” makes even the most dysfunctional of families look cuddly in comparison. The Geffen Playhouse’s latest show is hilarious and touching; there is something horrible yet intriguing about being privy to another person’s dirty laundry. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Darrett Sanders)

Simon Helberg said acting in a radio play is a completely different muscle of the performance business. Helberg, who plays Howard Wolowitz on “The Big Bang Theory,” and his wife Jocelyn Towne will perform in L.A. Read more...

Photo: Real life married couple Jocelyn Towne and Simon Helberg will play onstage couple Alain and Annette Reille in L.A. Theatre Works’ production of “God of Carnage.” (Courtesy of Sam McCay)

One of Matthew Robb’s favorite childhood activities was counting the number of dogs in paintings. As a child, Robb traveled with his family around the world visiting collections like the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Read more...

Photo: Matthew Robb assumed the role of chief curator at the Fowler Museum at UCLA on June 13. He said the position entails working with donors, artistic colleagues and viewers of the exhibition. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)