REVIEW: OKLAHOMA! BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO The musical Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II was know as the “musical heard ‘round the world” in 1943 as it was the first full realization of the new concept of the “book musical” (where the music and dances are woven tightly into the dramatic structure of […]

REVIEW: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND BY RYAN LUÉVANO The musical Once on this Island may not be a household name like West Side Story or Wicked, however this show, with a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, takes audiences to an exotic island in the Caribbean boasting messages of goodwill and […]

REVIEW: HELLO DOLLY BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO 3D Theatricals proves that the musical Hello Dolly is still going strong long after the original Broadway production opened at the St. James Theatre over fifty years ago. Here the musical is reinvigorated with fresh and imaginative contemporary productions values and a stellar cast that bring this Jerry […]

REVIEW: THE FULL MONTY, 3D THEATRICALS BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO Bare asses and flabby bellies hit the big screen in 1997 when the British film, The Full Monty, directed by Peter Cattaneo, starring Robert Carlyle, was released and hailed a critical success with an unexpected international commercial success, grossing over $250 million from a budget […]

REVIEW: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO A tale as old as the 18th century, a favorite Disney movie and Broadway’s ninth longest-running production in history—Beauty and the Beast the musical as presented by 3D Theatricals is an enchanting night at the theatre for the whole family. All the songs, characters and more […]

REVIEW: Tarzan, 3D Theatricals By Ryan M. Luévano If the opening night performance of 3D Theatricals production of Tarzan in Redondo Beach proves anything, it’s that when it comes to 3D: it’s always theater worth driving for. This production of Disney’s Tarzan marks the regional premiere for Southern California bringing the audience into the African jungle where […]

REVIEW: SIDE SHOW, 3D THEATRICALS By RYAN M. LUÉVANO The musical Side Show returns to the west coast after its second Broadway run, bringing the freaks to the Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton CA, where 3D Theatricals has mounted its tent for this production. The true story of conjoined twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton comes to […]