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Two Friends Take on the American Dream

Kelly Hamlin and Julian Michael’s BAFF Entry Embraces Montage, Mirrors and Movement.

July 10, 2025
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Life is a Steampunk Ballet

Lee Purtill's uniquely subversive vision of the circus comes to town.

June 15, 2025
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Crown of the Valley

Pasadena revisited.

March 22, 2025
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Chick-Power on Tap

Swiffling at the Senior Center. Even Lil Nas X is a fan.

October 21, 2024
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The Dead Shall Rise…on Their Toes

Romeo and Juliet's love persists, even from beyond the grave.

September 24, 2024
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Tango Sizzles at Pasadena’s Malbec

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September 29, 2023

 

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My Father, Michael Madsen

Local News Pasadena correspondent Calvin Madsen remembers his famous father.

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AFTERBURN

Victoria Thomas, from Pasadena to Crete and back again.

With This Ring

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Bard and Muse: A Love Story

Devastation has not destroyed the love of the Ash family.


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