Ed Rampell

LATEST ARTICLES BY Ed Rampell

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  Rossini’s super cuts: The Barber of Seville in review

  March 10, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  L.A. Opera's production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville is one of those things that can make you feel glad to be alive

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  “Fugue”: Tell Tchaikovsky the news – sexual atonality

  March 6, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  It was with great interest that I attended the world premiere of the cleverly titled "Fugue."

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  “Queen & Country”: No time for sergeant-majors

  March 3, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  In the extremely enjoyable Queen & Country legendary English director John Boorman treads familiar ground we've seen in various films.

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  Let them eat opera: “The Ghosts of Versailles”

  February 27, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  A specter is haunting opera in this epic about revolution by Academy Award-winning composer John Corigliano and librettist William Hoffman.

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  Spirit Awards for Indies; Academy Awards highlights

  February 26, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 21, was held beneath an elaborate tent constructed at Santa Monica Beach.

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  “Sassy Mamas”: Generational and gender role reversals

  February 25, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  "Sassy Mamas" is a comedy-drama about three longtime girlfriends in Washington, D.C.

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  West Coast premiere of “Hellman v. McCarthy”

  February 20, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  As a Hollywood Blacklist historian, I've eagerly looked forward to seeing the fact-based "Hellman v. McCarthy."

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  “The Night Alive”: Dubliners wish upon a star

  February 19, 2015 By Ed Rampell

  This play is essentially about fringe characters yearning to get away from their boring existences. 

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