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Arranger/conductor Matt Dunkley may have provided too many subdued endings for the Oscar winner's music, but the orchestra played sumptuously for him. |
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Cultural Exchange: French writers look beyond Paris
Authors such as François Bon and Jean-Pierre Ostende are drawing more from their social, economic and political surroundings in a movement being called literature 'of the real.'
Google and Getty team up for pictures worth a thousand links
The team behind Google Goggles has partnered with the Getty Museum to provide information on hundreds of paintings from its permanent collection.
Critic's Notebook: LACMA's magical Ardabil Carpet
The breathtaking Ardabil Carpet is on view at the museum through Labor Day.
Dance review: Final Ballet Nacional de Cuba 'Don Quixote' at the Chandler Pavilion
Ballet Nacional de Cuba danced a thrilling, go-for-broke "Don Quixote" on Sunday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Cultural Exchange: Shyne goes from New York to jail to a new life in Israel
The Belize-born rapper, who now calls himself Moshe Michael Levy, an observant Jew, wants his music to make the world a better place.
Julie Taymor and her 'Spider-Man' perspective
The musical's former director receives a warm welcome in Los Angeles, talks of being under the microscope in connection with the gossip-plagued production.
Steampunk culture full speed ahead
Fans of the Victorian-influenced movement have an eye for antiquarian style and do-it-yourself ingenuity.
Engine28.com, NEA fellows plan to cover L.A. theater scene like a house afire
For journalists trying to cover even a fraction of the dozens of performances, this might seem like the equivalent of trying to subdue a three-alarmer in a 70-story skyscraper.
'Book of Mormon' sees ticket demand surge, raises prices
Now that the show has won nine Tony Awards, landing a seat for the comedy looks even more daunting.
Music review: Dawn Upshaw, Peter Sellars and George Crumb in the 2011 Ojai Festival
Concerts at this year's Ojai Music Festival, the 65th, tended to be preceded with something rare in this magical musical kingdom.