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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: What’s on in June? A romantic comedy, a new works festival and a trailblazing female programmer’s story

by Anita W. Harris May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

With summer heating up in Long Beach, why not enjoy the communal, air-conditioned atmosphere of one of our many local theaters? Here’s what’s playing near you.

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Theater News: A bluegrass-infused musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell is coming to the Long Beach Landmark

by Anita W. Harris May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
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Theater News: ‘Steel Magnolias’ set to grace the Long Beach Playhouse stage

by Anita W. Harris May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
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Theater News: A dozen original plays head to the stage in Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s New Works Festival

by Anita W. Harris May 8, 2025May 8, 2025
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Theater review: In the story of restored instruments left behind amid the Holocaust, ‘The Violin Maker’ strikes a hopeful note

by Anita W. Harris May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
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Theater News: Teens tackle ‘Hadestown’ at Long Beach Playhouse beginning this weekend

by Anita W. Harris April 25, 2025April 24, 2025
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Theater News: The Carpenter Center has a special guest for its 30th birthday: Richard Carpenter

by Anita W. Harris April 24, 2025April 24, 2025
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Theater review: ‘God’s Favorite’ brings humorous misfortune to Long Beach Playhouse  

by Anita W. Harris April 17, 2025April 16, 2025
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‘Bach to the Future’ and more at Bach Fest this weekend in LA and Long Beach

by Anita W. Harris April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
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Theater News: Humorous ‘God’s Favorite’ opens this weekend at Long Beach Playhouse 

by Anita W. Harris April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

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