Highlights of the May Los Angeles Social Calendar   Elton John, Taio Cruz, Bruno Mars, Downton Abbey, Holly Robinson Peete, Jason Alexander, Toni Braxton, Bob Saget, Billy Crystal and More       May 2 – EIF Women’s Cancer Research Fund “Unforgettable Evening”...

What’s So Great About Kirk Douglas?   As of this week, there are 50 million more reasons to love Kirk Douglas.  * On July 29, according to the Los Angeles Times Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne said that through their Douglas Foundation, they are pledging $50 million to five...

Cast Members Brooke Shields and Richard Chamberlain, Director John Doyle, Playwright John Pielmeier, Author William Peter Blatty and Others Celebrate the World-Premiere of “The Exorcist” at the Geffen Playhouse   Following a standing ovation at the July 11 Opening Night...

Literary Feast with Hall of Fame Songbook Writers Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann   Usually money can’t buy the chance to meet, let alone dine with, the author of a favorite book, although for one night every two years in Los Angeles, that opportunity exists for all those who support the Los...

Romeo, Juliet, Placido Domingo and More Cast Members Join LA Opera Party   The glamour quotient shot up Nov. 6 at the Los Angeles Opera, when the opera company re-launched Opening Night cast parties after Sunday’s performance of “Romeo and Juliet.”  The traditional parties,...

Gilles Marini, Saffron Burrows & Kirk Douglas Go for THIS the Play   While I probably shouldn’t have been surprised to see Kirk Douglas at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, the sight of the Hollywood legend at the Aug. 7 opening of THIS the play, still gave me pause. “Kirk is...