Charles McNulty
Theater Critic at Los Angeles Times
LA Times Theater Critic. Former Village Voice theater editor, Obie chairman and director of Brooklyn College's grad dramaturgy program. http://t.co/gJrDWoNykq
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1 week ago |
latimes.com | Charles McNulty
Every age sees the apocalypse in its own image, as the distinguished literary critic Frank Kermode observed in his book “The Sense of an Ending.” The apocalyptic imagination, he argued, imposes on history “neat, naïve patterns” presaging a turning point in the grand scheme of humanity.
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latimes.com | Charles McNulty
“Regency Girls,” a new musical comedy set in the period of Jane Austen’s novels, begins on a note that fans of “Pride and Prejudice” will savor. The fate of the Benton family depends on finding husbands for the two oldest daughters, Elinor (Isabelle McCalla) and Jane (Kate Rockwell), both of whom are being courted by wealthy scions. Distress ensues when these savior suitors, who are bound for a yearlong voyage, fail to show up at the appointed hour to bid the ladies farewell.
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2 weeks ago |
latimes.com | Charles McNulty
“Ulysses” may not be James Joyce’s most difficult novel. That distinction would have to go to “Finnegans Wake,” a book that has been described as unreadable even by its most fervent admirers. But “Ulysses,” the modernist novel that changed the course of 20th century literature, is notoriously demanding. The book bested me when I first gave it a go in my student days. I expected to sprint through “Ulysses” in a couple of weeks but found myself running uphill in a race I feared might never end.
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2 weeks ago |
flcourier.com | Charles McNulty
NEW YORK — A funny thing happened on the way to being blown away by Audra McDonald in the new Broadway revival of “Gypsy.” For much of the production, directed by George C. Wolfe, I was quibbling and quarreling with the reigning queen of Broadway. I expected to be agog, because whenever McDonald is on stage, no matter if it’s a musical, play or concert, my appreci- ation for the majesty of her brilliance soars.
Our critics pick spring's most anticipated L.A. arts, theater, classical music, pop and comedy shows
3 weeks ago |
latimes.com | Christopher Knight |Mark Swed |Charles McNulty |Mikael Wood |August Brown |Nate Jackson
Broadway shows, world-class art and concerts that crisscross the musical spectrum descend on L.A. this spring. Whatever your jam, be it painting, photography or sculpture, Beyoncé, Boulez or AC/DC, “Hamlet,” Ibsen, stand-up or show tunes, our critics have a recommendation for you. So pick up your phone (or pencil and planner) and start adding events to your calendar for the must-experience performing and visual arts events of the season. April 5-Aug.
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