Late in the World War II drama “Darkest Hour,” Winston Churchill — played, in case you hadn’t heard, by Gary Oldman — delivers his famous “We shall fight on the beaches” speech in the House of Commons, a piece of oration so rousing that it brings his listeners to their feet. For a moment ripped...

Chocolate Babies Stephen Winter’s 1997 political satire centers on a group of LGBTQ black and Asian performers and activists, most of whom are HIV-positive, as they target local politicians who oppose an AIDS hospice in their neighborhood. Part of The Black Book series. A discussion will follow...

It’s rare to see a double nominee in the craft categories at the Oscars, but this year there are three: costume designer Jacqueline Durran, production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer. They have all earned the double honor for their work on two very different movies, “Darkest..

Somewhere in Los Angeles, a Jo-Ann fabrics and a 99 Cents Only store must be seriously depleted. Their stock seemingly can be found onstage at the Lex Theatre, where “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” is dazzlingly sheathed in drag couture made of tulle, satin and spangles, adorned with sections of...

Spotlight on Los Angeles theater: Justin Tanner's "El Nino," the new drama "An Illegal Start" at the Santa Monica Pier carousel, the new comedy "Wicked Pagan Gays" at the Zephyr and Olivia Dufault's New York hit "Year of the Rooster" at Theatre of NOTE.