ENTERTAINMENT
August 22, 1996 | BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rick Braun called to say he's turning his entire Woodland Hills home into a studio to record his next album. "I'm taking over the whole house," said the trumpeter-composer-producer whose 1995 album, "Beat Street," spent 13 weeks at No. 1 (a record) on Gavin's jazz-adult-alternative radio play chart. "One room has a tile floor and wood-beam ceiling that's perfect for live drums. Another room has wood floors, which resonate with acoustic bass, giving the sound a lot of warmth," Braun said.
NEWS
July 8, 1994 | LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
During the four years-plus that she played Christine Daae, the object of the title character's tortured affections in the Los Angeles production of "The Phantom of the Opera," Dale Kristien was on stage for 2 1/2 hours each performance, while the masked man was visible a mere 27 minutes. Yet, she says, her role was considered the "second banana" part.
NEWS
July 1, 1994 | BRENDA REES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Brenda Rees is a regular contributor to The Times
Thinking of going to an outdoor summer concert? There's the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theater or Warner Center. But if you take a ride to the hills high above Burbank, you'll discover a less-obvious choice--the Starlight Bowl. The music offered is wide-ranging, the view spectacular, and it's often free. Jazz musician Jack Sheldon returns Aug. 14 for the third year in a row, taking his place among other celebrities who have played the Starlight--Bob Hope, Dennis Day, Jack Benny and Mel Torme.
ENTERTAINMENT
September 1, 1993 | NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Even as Broadway is rediscovering the pleasures--and financial rewards--of putting a fresh coat of greasepaint on such oldies but goodies as "Guys and Dolls," regional theaters are also taking a new look at old staples. For 48 years, San Diego's Starlight Musical Theatre has made a career of doing old-fashioned musicals the old-fashioned way. Now with "Good News!
NEWS
August 21, 1992 | CHRISTINE ZIAYA-ZEIGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
After being closed for nearly three years, the Starlight Bowl in Burbank is open again for a series of community-based concerts and children's events. The summer season marks the first time that the city-owned and city-managed facility has been used since September, 1989.
ENTERTAINMENT
June 20, 1992 | NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
"No, No, Nanette" has a plot--but don't let that fool you. What this show is really about is feathers and spangles and beads, tap dancing, dancing through hoops (literally), dancing on beach balls and glorious candy store colors that drape its chorus from hats to spats and be-ribboned feet. Starlight Musical Theatre's faithful recreation of a 1971 revival of a 1925 hit is pure, breezy melt-in-your-mouth dessert fare. Those looking for something to chew on should keep looking.