Laura JohnsonLife and Arts Editor Stephen Schwartz is famous. But, it is not until hearing his list of credentials that one even begins to comprehend how famous he truly is. Writing the tunes for the likes of musicals, such as “Pippen,” “Godspell” and, most recently, “Wicked” — along with scores for countless animated classics, such as “The Prince of Egypt,” “Pocahontas,” “The … [Read more...] about ‘Wicked’ sounds set to ‘defy gravity’ at Smothers Theatre
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Top 10 reasons to ‘thank heaven’ 7-Eleven just opened in Calabasas
Laura JohnsonLife & Arts Editor 10. The name lies. It is not just open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Actually, it is open 24 hours a day. Skeletor, be worried — you now have some competition. 9. Any place you can buy Coke (referring to the beverage) is fine by me. 8. Come on, just because the hot dogs have been rolling on that cooker all day long doesn’t mean they aren’t great. 7. … [Read more...] about Top 10 reasons to ‘thank heaven’ 7-Eleven just opened in Calabasas
‘Brand’ed by one ring to rule them all
Kristen EnglertLife and Arts Assistant At the MTV Video Music Awards on Sun., Sept. 7, Russell Brand took comedy to an uncomfortable level. Brand made his debut in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” playing a sex-crazed celebrity boyfriend. Although he was supposedly just acting in the role, many discovered after the VMAs that his real-life persona does not seem much different. … [Read more...] about ‘Brand’ed by one ring to rule them all
Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Derek Sedam Assistant Online Editor A student’s account of how a hike in L.A.’s backcountry gave way to more than refreshing pools and renewed friendships. Staring down the barrel of a granite gun, I sat atop 45 feet of slick, hot rock. The invisible push of peer pressure felt like another cold barrel on my back, sending chills down onlookers’ wide-eyed gazes. The water, so … [Read more...] about Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Standing up for laughter
Caitlin WhiteStaff Writer Amidst the surfeit numbers of dead-beat comedy clubs that have invaded Los Angeles, it can be hard to decipher where one will find true laughter versus where one will be over-charged to listen to painfully unfunny jokes. Thankfully, a beacon of light has been found, and that beacon is Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. With theatres in both New York … [Read more...] about Standing up for laughter