KPFK's Arts In Review to Host Solo Artist David Dean Bottrell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024
KPFK's Arts in Review welcomes solo performer David Dean Bottrell in 'The Death of Me Yet', a critically acclaimed off-Broadway show exploring mortality and unconventional burial options. Hosted by Julio Martinez.
KPFK's ARTS IN REVIEW to Present A Holiday Special
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2021
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents its annual Holiday Special, featuring the AIR Repertory Players under the direction of Irene Arranga, highlighted by the premiere of Christmastime in the City (the story of “Silver Bells”) and the encore of 2017's Christmas in Tinseltown (the story of “White Christmas”), both written by Julio Martinez. Also featured is the holiday music of Al Jarreau and Jane Fuller.
KPFK Arts In Review Holiday Special Debuts This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2021
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents its annual Holiday Special, featuring the AIR Repertory Players under the direction of Irene Arranga, highlighted by the premiere of Christmastime in the City (the story of “Silver Bells”) and the encore of Christmas in Tinseltown (the story of “White Christmas”), both written by Julio Martinez. Also featured is the holiday music of Al Jarreau.
Group Rep Presents CHRISTMASTIME ORIGINS Radio Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021
-The Group Rep will present “Christmastime Origins” adapted by the Group Rep from the book THE EIGHT PLAYS OF CHRISTMAS written by longtime theatre journalist, radio host and critic Julio Martinez, directed by Kathleen Delaney with musical direction by Paul Cady, produced by Stevie Stern for the Group Rep.
KPFK's Presents Two-Hour Holiday Radio Drama Special
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2020
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents its annual Holiday Drama Marathon, featuring the AIR Repertory Players under the direction of Irene Arranga, highlighted by the premiere of the What Child Is This?
KPFK's Arts In Review Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2020
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, airs Fridays (2-2:30pm) on KPFK 90.7FM. On October 30, Arts in Review showcases 24th Street Theatre's annual “Dia de los Muertos” block party, which is moving online, celebrating the joyous tradition of Mexico's most famous holiday from the comfort of your home on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET at www.24thStreet.org.
KPFK's Arts In Review Welcomes Award-Winning Musical Theater Star, Jason Graae
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2020
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, airs Fridays (2-2:30pm) on KPFK 90.7FM. On September 11, host Julio Martinez welcomes award-winning musical theater star, Jason Graae, discussing the 10th Anniverary Kritzerland Show, a live all-star cabaret concert, streaming for free on Facebook and YouTube.
KPFK's Arts In Review Welcomes Three L.A Live Theater Icons
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2020
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, airs Fridays (2-2:30pm) on KPFK 90.7FM. Today, September 4, host Julio Martinez welcomes director Asaad Kelada, producer Paula Holt and actress Jenny O'Hara, discussing the Rogue Machine Theatre's virtual premiere of the three-character stage play, a?oeThree Viewingsa?? by Jeffrey Hatcher.
KPFK'S Arts In Review Welcomes Taylor Gilbert and Tracey Silver, July 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2020
KPFK'S Arts In Review welcomes Taylor Gilbert, Co-Artistic Director of North Hollywood-based Road Theatre Company and Tracey Silver, Executive Director of the Road's Eleventh Annual Summer Playwrights Festival, discussing this upcoming live stage extravaganza, which will feature 26 plays performed in 12 days. Hosted by arts journalist Julio Martinez, Arts in Review airs Friday, July 17 (2 to 2:30pm), at 90.7FM.
KFK's Arts In Review Airs Friday, June 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2020
KPFK Radio's Arts in Review, Los Angeles's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, presents a plan by Artistic Directors of over 55 Intimate (aka 99-Seat) non-profit theaters for the post Covid-19 re-emergence of theater in Los Angeles. Guests include Beatrice Casagan, Gary Grossman and Michael A. Shepperd. Hosted by entertainment journalist Julio Martinez, the program airs Friday, July 3 (2 to 2:30pm), on KPFK 90.7.FM, streamed live worldwide on kpfk.org.
KPFK's Arts In Review Airs IAMA Theatre's Premiere Of Christian Durso's 'Redline'
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2020
During the current pandemic, KPFK's Arts in Review, Southern California's longest-running radio showcase on live theater and cabaret, will be airing short plays, produced by local small theatres, during the month of May. This week Arts in Review airs an excerpt from IAMA Theatre Company's 10th Anniversary Season premiere of Christian Durso's Redline, directed by Eli Gonda, playing Friday, May 8 (2 to 2:30pm) over KPFK 90.7fm, home of Pacifica Radio for Southern California.