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RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE

Culture

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE’ proves drag’s mainstream moment is revolutionary

Matthew Wexler Oct 22, 2025 0

RuPaul's empire thrives at Flamingo Las Vegas with "Drag Race LIVE," where Asia O'Hara hosts a joyful celebration of drag…

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"The Wizard of Oz" at Sphere. Photo provided.

Culture

Dorothy gets an AI makeover for Sphere’s supersized ‘Wizard of Oz’

Matthew Wexler Oct 20, 2025 0

Dorothy goes digital in Sphere's ambitious reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz." Spoiler: the tornado steals the show.

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Lord Nil and the company of "Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins."

Reviews

Smell burnt toast? It’s not a stroke, you’re at ‘Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins’

Matthew Wexler Jul 31, 2025 0

"Lord Nil: Seven Deadly Sins" finds an America's Got Talent quarter-finalist's impressive escape acts undermined by lackluster storytelling at Stage…

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Julia Lester and Marin Ireland in "Queens by Martyna Majok.

Reviews

Martyna Majok’s ‘Queens’: Where a basement becomes urgent refuge for immigrant women

Matthew Wexler Nov 5, 2025

MONUMENTS exhibit at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and The Brick.

Art

In Downtown LA, MOCA’s ‘MONUMENTS’ turns America’s toppled past into urgent art

Matthew Wexler Nov 5, 2025

Taylor Trensch, Alex Newell, and Gabi Carrubba in "Bat Boy The Musical."

Reviews

Can a tabloid legend soar onstage? Taylor Trensch makes ‘Bat Boy’ believe it can

Matthew Wexler Nov 4, 2025

November regional theater composite

Hot Sec

5 regional theater productions worth the trip this November

Lauren Emily Whalen Nov 3, 2025