Wendy Altschuler

Powerhouse singer and former American Idol star Adam Lambert recently made his Broadway debut as the Emcee in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in New York last year and, now, the 43-year-old star is set to dust off his stage chops again as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at our very own Hollywood Bowl on August 1 to 3. What’s more, Lambert will star opposite fellow vocal powerhouse Cynthia Erivo, who was previously announced to take on the role of Jesus. Show tickets will be available online starting to at 10am tomorrow right here. The production is something of a homecoming: The show—featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber—was originally performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1971. The current revival is directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, with Stephen Oremus serving as conductor and musical director. Originally performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1971, this production is a bit of a homecoming. Lyrics are by Tim Rice and music is by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The current production is directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, a Tony Award winner. Stephen Oremus, a Tony and Grammy winner, is responsible for conducting and musically directing the production.  “For many Angelenos and concertgoers, the Hollywood Bowl is the premier summer destination for live music,” LA Phil President and CEO Kim Noltemy said in an official statement. “Each season, the LA Phil presents world-class artists in a truly one-of-a-kind setting, and this

Avocado toast, French dip sandwiches, big salads and fresh tacos aren’t the only culinary staples Los Angeles is known for. In fact, the list of local epicurean delights is long and officially includes some of the very best steaks across the world—at least if you believe the judges behind the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list.  Gwen, located on Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood, has already earned a Michelin star for its high-quality cooking and is now number 43 on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, an accolade of the highest order in the steak ecosphere. This trusted annual catalog uses quality-driven ranking criteria to determine which eateries should earn a coveted spot at the top.  In 2014, Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone opened Michelin-starred Maude in Beverly Hills. (As of last September, Stone has closed Maude, repurposing the space as the Pie Room, a more casual bakery, café and wine bar.) Gwen, which opened in 2016, is Stone’s second venture, which he runs with his brother, Luke. Both destinations are named after their grandmothers.  Part butcher shop, part fine dining restaurant, Gwen is a carnivore’s dream. Perhaps it’s the meat lockers where hanging cuts are on full display, showing discerning diners that there’s nothing to hide when it comes to your meal. Or maybe it’s the elegant dining room with ambient lighting and curved architectural details. Could it be the duck-washed dirty martinis that you spot on tables or the head somme

Give your mother something she really wants this Mother’s Day: a sun-filled vacation in an exotic locale.  Just in time for the holiday, Arajet, a budget carrier that trims the fat when it comes to in-flight extras, is offering up to 50% off the price of flights using the promo code, MOM25. Valid for bookings of two or more passengers, this is a deal that you don’t want to pass up. To be clear, the promotion applies to flights from Miami to a variety of locations for a limited time only. The activation runs from today through May 9 and applies to travel between June 1 and November 30.  You can fly from Miami to Kingston for a little over $150, for example, or opt to head to Medellin for closer to $100. Routes to Quito, Santiago de Chile, El Salvador, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires, Aruba and Punta Cana abound as well. Browse through all available options and book your tickets right here. Encouraging more people to travel through affordable flights, Arajet curates fares to meet demand, bundling certain services and add-ons for a customer-forward approach. The Smart Plan, for example, includes just the essentials: a personal item and access to online check-in. The Comfort Plan allows for a personal item, online check-in, one checked bag, seat selection and the ability to change your flight only paying the fare difference. Finally, the Extra Plan has all the bells and whistles that you’re accustomed to with other flights, including priority boarding and the ability to make up to thr

The Alamo Drafthouse at 60 Seaport Boulevard #315 will be hosting a series of movie parties this month in Boston and you can expect the crowd to be a lively bunch.  The lineup, which you can browse in full right here, is looking stocked—but we'd be remiss not to mention a few highlights. If wearing a shark hat while holding a beverage in a yellow floatie sounds like a fun moviegoing experience, then secure tickets to screening of the 1975 classic, Jaws, on May 26 at 3:30pm or 7pm. What better way is there to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg iconic masterpiece, after all? Those scared off by classic thrillers can instead opt to catch Britney Spears light up the screen in Crossroads, a coming-of-age story that will be playing at the theater on May 21 at 7pm. You'll get to sing along with a crowd of new friends while watching and leave with a bunch of fun tchotchkes—a globe keychain, feather earrings and a butterfly bandana, all reminiscent of the movie's props—that will be given out during the screen.   Have kids? Plenty of family-friendly options are on the schedule as well, including The Wiz Re-Release, showing on May 17; How to Train Your Dragon, playing on June 12; and National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest, screening on June 27.  Movie fans will also love the multi-course menu options that are delivered straight to your seat. Who can resist the “Royale with Cheese” burger or warm chocolate chip cookies? Of course, you can’t have a name lik

Chicago has a rich, meaty history when it comes to steakhouses—one that dates back to the Union Stockyards and the city’s influential meatpacking industry, which helped shape the local culinary landscape. From Gene & Georgetti, Chicago’s oldest and arguably most iconic steakhouse, founded in 1941, to Morton’s The Steakhouse, which opened in 1978 before expanding to 65 locations nationwide, and Chicago Chop House, serving locals since 1986 in a historic Victorian brownstone, the Windy City’s love of meat and potatoes runs deep. It's no surprise, then, that Chicago would earn three coveted spots on the recently released 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. Managed and published by London’s Upper Cut Media House, the ranking is the work of "steak ambassadors" that take into account 28 specific criteria—from taste and quality of meat to restaurant ambiance, service, wines on offer and more.  In Chicago, Asador Bastian, an intimate Basque-inspired restaurant located in a historic townhouse built in 1883, landed at number 13. The eatery's secret to success involves the meat masters’ ability to grill timeworn dairy cows over live embers to create distinct flavors that you can't easily find anywhere else. With rich Spanish reds to whet your whistle, you can be sure that you’ll leave satiated and happy.  Located in the Fulton Market District, Swift & Sons, which is ranked at number 71, is a lively locale for celebration, especially if patronizing one of the private dining roo