Music Reviews
This week’s opening of SIX at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was an absolute thrill. From the very first beat, the theater was alive with anticipation, and the audience was completely captivated. The humor and distinct personalities of each of Henry VIII’s six wives, the powerhouse musical numbers, the undeniable chemistry between the queens, […]
Opening night of The Notebook at Segerstrom Center for the Arts was a powerful reminder of why live theater has the ability to move us in ways nothing else can. While audiences may arrive expecting heartbreak—after all, this is The Notebook—this production delivers far more than tears alone. It finds a delicate, beautiful balance between […]
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is far from a standard jukebox musical; it’s a profoundly moving and exuberant celebration of Neil Diamond’s life and music. Through powerful storytelling and exceptional performances, the play transforms a catalog of beloved songs into a deeply personal and communal experience, perfect for both lifelong fans and newcomers. […]
Henry Mancini at 100 was advertised in a very specific way, a celebration of the man and his music. The Scott Dunn Orchestra made it abundantly clear that what mattered most to them in this special performance was that Mancini’s music and legacy were preserved and respected throughout the decades. After enjoying a two hour […]
It’s the weekly dilemma: what new releases do I play on my show? KUCI’s ever-expanding music library offers no shortage of tracks to pick from, but I need something that speaks to me. While browsing our rock genre selections, I came across FAKE MOON, the second album by Canadian band Cleopatrick (stylized as cleopatrick) consisting […]
Drawing inspiration from across the globe, Dorian Wallace delivers a remarkably cohesive and compelling double album of improvised solo piano works. Laeh Su Tel! unfolds in two movements: Psychology in a New Key and A Healing Sound for the People!, each resonating with deep emotion, cultural awareness, and bold musical storytelling. Wallace’s playing ranges from […]