Sparks fly in Salonen’s vivacious return to L.A. Philharmonic

Sparks fly in Salonen’s vivacious return to L.A. Philharmonic By John Mangum Daily Bruin Staff Sparks flew Wednesday night when Esa-Pekka Salonen returned to the Music Center to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic. After more than a month’s absence, Salonen, the Philharmonic’s Music Director, led the orchestra in a program of two masterpieces from the […]

‘Beast’ is

‘Beast’ is a beauty Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ opened Wednesday night with all the grandeur and excitement of the animated film ­ this time with five additional songs. By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff The "tale as old as time" has become incredibly new. There’s no doubt Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" is one […]

Bruin Belles

Bruin Belles and the ‘Beast’ Who says UCLA theater alumnae can’t get jobs? Former college roommates Susan Egan and Sarah Uriarte have found themselves playing the same role ­ Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ ­ but on separate coasts. The musical, which opens at the Shubert on Thursday and has been running on Broadway […]

‘Higher Learning’

‘Higher Learning’ Melnitz, AAP team up for discussion on Singleton film, affirmative action issues By Rex Polkinghorne The recent debates over affirmative action have generated one idea that everyone can agree on: We need to talk about it. Melnitz Movies teams up with the Academic Advancement Program and student groups tonight to present Films and […]