Friday, October 2

Ideal soprano brightens colors of fading ‘Butterfly’

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Ideal soprano brightens colors of fading ‘Butterfly’ THEATER: L.A. Opera, Watanabe bring Puccini favorite back to the stage By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Her house may need a new coat of paint and her porch could use some carpentry work, but L.A. Read more...



Save the best for last

Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Save the best for last Studios release most promising films of 1998 in year-end rush as Academy Awards ceremony draws near By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff Every December, it begins anew. Read more...


Voices from the Deep

Monday, January 11, 1999 Voices from the Deep THEATER: After a successful run on Broadway, a musical version of ‘Titanic’ hits the Ahmanson By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Long before James Cameron dove into narrating his over-budget, three-hour epic, the infamous demise of the "Unsinkable" ignited the interest of veteran composer Maury Yeston and scriptwriter Peter Stone. Read more...


Even after 20 years, ‘Annie’ still steals hearts

Monday, January 11, 1999 Even after 20 years, ‘Annie’ still steals hearts THEATER: Revival brings orphan, endearing story back to L.A. stage By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff You know a musical has left its mark on a generation when lyrics start showing up in rap songs and even labor protests. Read more...


KROQ eclectic rocks, lets down fans

Monday, January 11, 1999 KROQ eclectic rocks, lets down fans MUSIC: Annual two-day concert makes splash with talent, though dulled by lackluster performances By Brent Hopkins and Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff As a reflection of contemporary musical tastes, one concert during the holiday season brought together the good and terrible of 1998. Read more...