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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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In a world of shrinking orchestras, a $65,000 gift let this Long Beach theater afford the full musical experience

by Anita W. Harris May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Musical Theatre West says a recent donation has transformed “the experience for our audiences and our artists alike.”

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Recycled trolls are hiding in a nearby garden. It’s the perfect excuse for a beautiful walk.

by Anita W. Harris May 23, 2026
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Theater Review: ‘The Lion in Winter’ — a catty play about dysfunctional royals — roars at Long Beach Playhouse

by Anita W. Harris May 21, 2026May 21, 2026
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Theater News: With 12 plays debuting, the New Works Festival lets you see artists crafting productions of the future 

by Anita W. Harris May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
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Theater Review: International City Theatre’s world premiere of ‘Warsaw’ probes past and present

by Anita W. Harris May 7, 2026
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Theater News: Music performances perfect for Mother’s Day — songs by Sondheim and two jazz vocalists 

by Anita W. Harris April 30, 2026
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Theater News: Two local women-oriented plays open this weekend to make you laugh and think

by Anita W. Harris April 23, 2026
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Theater Review: Old-school ‘Harvey’ charms at Long Beach Playhouse 

by Anita W. Harris April 17, 2026April 19, 2026
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Theater News: Behind the scenes of Musical Theatre West’s ‘In the Heights’

by Anita W. Harris April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
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Theater News: Journey to the underworld with Eurydice in ‘Hadestown’ at Cerritos Center

by Anita W. Harris April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

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