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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.

Posted inDo

Theater Review: Musical Theatre West’s throwback ‘Man of La Mancha’ is an emotional, must-see show Long Beach is lucky to have

by Anita W. Harris February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

You’ll be as moved as the audience was on opening night, rising to your feet in applause by the end of the tale.

Posted inDo, The Hi-lo

Theater News: Children’s Theatre of Long Beach stages family favorite ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

by Anita W. Harris February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Posted inDo

Theater News: Something for everyone at Long Beach theaters this month

by Anita W. Harris February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Posted inDo

Theater News: Carpenter Center hosts performances from Charo, Mandy Patinkin and the Miles Electric Band

by Anita W. Harris January 28, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inDo

Theater News: Insights on music and storytelling from talent in ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ and ‘STOMP’ at Cerritos Center

by Anita W. Harris January 22, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inDo

An antidote to isolation and crucial for free speech: Local theaters discuss what’s important in 2026 

by Anita W. Harris January 15, 2026January 21, 2026
Posted inDo

Theater News: Murder is on the menu at a theater near you this month, along with some imaginative experimentation

by Anita W. Harris January 1, 2026January 1, 2026
Posted inNEWSLETTERS

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

by Anita W. Harris December 18, 2025December 20, 2025
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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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