The Stage Whisperer

The Simon Wiesenthal Center has been condemning the film “The Reader” for its sympathetic portrayal of a woman who was a Nazi war criminal and at least partially responsible for murdering Jews. Even though Kate Winslet, portraying the aforementioned Nazi, is exceptional in the role and deserving of at least the nomination, it is her [...]

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According to the Austrian Times, the Jewish community of Austria celebrated what would have been the 100th birthday of Simon Wiesenthal, even though his birthday was actually December 31.

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So, in the tradition of the Austrians, Southern Californians have the opportunity to celebrate Wiesenthal’s 100th [...]

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Yet another reason to love the Daily Breeze: they know a good thing when they see it. That’s why they recommend you go see Mallory Lewis at the Armstrong Theatre in Torrance this Saturday at 11am.
The Emmy-winning daughter of Shari Lewis brings song and dance and, of course, Lamb Chop to the delight of all. [...]

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The Sunday, October 26 performance of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” at Torrance’s Armstrong Theatre has sold out, according to Ray Solley, the Executive Director of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center Foundation (TorranceArts), which presents the series of family programs at the Armstrong.
Though the classic tale, presented by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, is not [...]

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The always delightful Torrance Theatre Company is presenting the musical “Baby” for 8 shows the first two weekends in October, at the Nakano Theatre, part of the Torrance Cultural Arts Center.
When it premiered on Broadway in 1983, the musical won 7 Tony awards, including Best Musical. So, if you’re too late to get tickets [...]

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