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Anita W. Harris

Anita W. Harris has reviewed theater in and around Long Beach for the past eight years. She believes theater is a creative space where words and stories become reality through being spoken, enacted, felt and lived. She is a member of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and won 3rd place for theater criticism in 2023 and 2024 in the Los Angeles Press Club's Journalism Awards.

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Theater News: Holiday magic continues on stages near you this weekend, including ‘The Long Beach Nutcracker’

by Anita W. Harris 8 hours ago

Now in its 43rd year, “The Long Beach Nutcracker” is one of only two productions in the country that uses two harps in the orchestra to ensure the performance sounds the way Tchaikovsky intended.

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Theater News: Carpenter Center takes A.I.M at contemporary dance this Saturday

by Anita W. Harris December 11, 2025December 12, 2025
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Theater Review: Nostalgic and funny, ‘Mrs. Christmas’ is a delight at the Aurora Theater

by Anita W. Harris December 4, 2025December 4, 2025
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Theater News: 3 Long Beach shows tell holiday stories in new ways and old 

by Anita W. Harris November 26, 2025November 26, 2025
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Theater News: Cerritos Center offers slew of holiday shows, from ‘Merry-achi Christmas’ to Jane Lynch

by Anita W. Harris November 20, 2025
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Theater Review: Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ charms at Long Beach Playhouse

by Anita W. Harris November 13, 2025November 13, 2025
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Theater Review: Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ is at the heart of a powerful musical playing in Long Beach

by Anita W. Harris November 13, 2025November 19, 2025
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Long Beach Jewish Film Festival kicks off with free family movie this Saturday

by Anita W. Harris November 6, 2025November 6, 2025
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Theater News: Neil Simon comedy opens this weekend; Alanis Morissette musical arrives next weekend

by Anita W. Harris October 30, 2025November 4, 2025
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Theater Review: Excellent cast propels gender-revised ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B’ 

by Anita W. Harris October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

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