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Waiting for Godot at Long Beach Playhouse leaves lots of room for interpretation
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer There was a time when, upon seeing Waiting for Godot, I would…
April 20, 2011
Late-life romance distilled in Southern Comforts at International City Theatre
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Sappy? A little. Predictable? To a great extent. Simplistic? That, too.
March 25, 2011
Romance states quirky case in LB Playhouse’s heartwarming Almost, Maine
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer The dozen or so vignettes included in Almost, Maine possess a common…
March 18, 2011
Suba Sushi & Tapas Lounge: Fusion never tasted so good
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer There is something so inviting about Suba, the hip new sushi and…
March 18, 2011
Musical Theatre West’s Cats brings top-quality dancing and vocals, fabulous costumes
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Cats is a show that’s been around a long time now. And…
February 18, 2011
Delightful Moon Over Buffalo shines at Long Beach Playhouse
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Whenever I review farce, I’m compelled to “apologize” for my review with…
January 28, 2011
Cunning royals vie for throne in The Lion in Winter at Long Beach Playhouse
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Call me a product of contemporary American culture. I am guilty as…
November 12, 2010
ICT’s world premiere musical When Garbo Talks! gives voice to career of movie icon
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Richard Kaye promised his dying father, lyricist Buddy Kaye, that he would…
October 22, 2010
Mamet’s Boston Marriage masterfully weds comedy with emotional power
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Boston Marriage is a surprisingly good play. Who would have thought playwright…
October 1, 2010
ICT’s The Clean House just scours the surface
By Vicki Paris Goodman Culture Writer Some might feel cheated that the opening joke in The Clean House…
September 10, 2010