Today in history: Vocalist/actress Melba Moore celebrates a milestone
Beatrice Melba Hill, best known by her stage name, Melba Moore, was born on this date in New York City in 1945.
Something for everyone: The sounds of Sondheim
This bio-play of Stephen Sondheim dominates footage projected on a screen above the stage with six live singer/dancers onstage accompanied by a four-piece orchestra.
Panopticon's "Autumn Eternal" is fall-themed metal at its finest
I've always felt that Panopticon hit its peak with "Kentucky." The new album, "Autumn Eternal," changed my mind.
Arlo Guthrie celebrates 50th anniversary of “Alice’s Restaurant”
Folk singer Arlo Guthrie is in the midst of an extensive tour across America.
Today in history: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma born in 1955
Among his many distinctions are the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“uCarmen” from South Africa: No castanets, bring in the marimbas
For the second year in a row, the world-renowned South African Isango Ensemble has come to Santa Monica's Broad Stage.
Today in history: Critic, playwright, Brecht translator Eric Bentley born
As Eric Bentley turns 99 and enters his 100th year, he is recognized as America's oldest living playwright.
Should you see “The Book of Mormon”?
"The Book of Mormon," the musical, has been playing on Broadway to rave reviews since March 2011.
Today in history: Musician/activist Leonard Bernstein is born
Bernstein became the most prominent American-born conductor and a supremely talented musician, educator and composer.
"Who is Gil Scott-Heron?" is tribute to late poet-musician
A new film is being screened in select cities this summer that focuses on the life of the late poet-musician, Gil Scott-Heron.
