'American Idiot' on Broadway: What did the critics think?

'American Idiot' on Broadway: What did the critics think?

Judging from the opening-night reviews, everyone likes the music and staging, but some find the story pretty flimsy.

Old dog, not so new tricks

Commissioning an artist to design a museum store -- and call it an 'acquisition' -- is something Richard Koshalek has tried before.

Ring Festival LA: USC Thornton Opera opts for Wagner's obscure second opera

'Das Liebersverbot' gets only its second staged production in North America

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Jason's 'Idol' confessions

Jason's 'Idol' confessions

Former Idol Jason Castro goes before our cameras.

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Join in the Scavenger Hunt at this weekend's Festival of Books.

Critic’s Notebook: Brasilia’s embrace of the future seems so quaint

Critic’s Notebook: Brasilia’s embrace of the future seems so quaint

On its 50th anniversary, the Brazilian capital seems stuck in the past. It was built with an optimistic eye on the future, whereas planners of today are wary about the fate of the planet.

Beating the drum for Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum

Beating the drum for Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum

Former Target CEO Robert Ulrich wants to represent the musical culture of every country on the planet.

MOCA ordered to revamp its budget practices

MOCA ordered to revamp its budget practices

The California Attorney General’s office says the museum mismanaged its finances and abused state law.

‘Elegy for April&#8217 by Benjamin Black

‘Elegy for April’ by Benjamin Black

Benjamin Black’s third crime novel about Quirke’s search for sobriety and a missing woman in ’50s Dublin is well written and its characters well drawn.

Political posters make bold statements

Political posters make bold statements

‘Art Against Empire’ at the Center for the Study of Political Graphics focuses on American involvement in foreign lands.

Deirdre O’Connell: The right woman for ‘The Wake’

Deirdre O’Connell: The right woman for ‘The Wake’

The veteran actress has been lauded for her work in Lisa Kron’s new play. O’Connell loves the part, but says she has struggled with the reality that she has not known the same kind of tragedy as her character.

David Robertson heads home, bringing some St. Louis friends

David Robertson heads home, bringing some St. Louis friends

The Santa Monica High graduate returns at the head of an orchestra he’s helped to take ever higher.

Critic’s Notebook: On this year’s drama award, the Pulitzer board blew it

Critic’s Notebook: On this year’s drama award, the Pulitzer board blew it

In honoring ‘Next to Normal,’ the board ignored the advice of its drama jury in favor of its own sentiments, says Pulitzer jurist Charles McNulty.

 Pulitzer for drama goes to ‘Next to Normal’

Pulitzer for drama goes to ‘Next to Normal’

Board overlooks the list of finalists to bestow the award on the 2009 musical, a critical and audience hit that, nevertheless, was not seen as a favorite to win.

Music Center plaza renovation may require taking on additional debt, report says.

Music Center plaza renovation may require taking on additional debt, report says.

There is no funding in place or timetable for the project, which could cost as much as $250 million.

Watts Towers may get LACMA as a guardian

Watts Towers may get LACMA as a guardian

The art museum offers to direct conservation work on the fragile structures that has been delayed by Los Angeles' budget crisis.

Craig Noel dies at 94; founding director of San Diego's renowned Old Globe

Craig Noel dies at 94; founding director of San Diego's renowned Old Globe

Under his leadership, the Balboa Park landmark became a Tony Award-winning font of dramatic productions bound for Broadway.