Aimee Curameng

Aimee Curameng Aimee Verder Curameng is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, with a degree in Film Studies that took her back to her native city of Los Angeles. A musical theatre fan since she was a child, you can often find her admiring talented performers and artists by attending shows in the Southern California area (and beyond). Follow her on Twitter @aimeecurameng and on Instagram @aimeecurameng.




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BWW Review: Pasadena Pops Shine Under the Stars 
BWW Review: Pasadena Pops Shine Under the Stars 
September 18, 2019

Michael Feinstein, once again, brought MGM Movie Classics to life last Saturday with his rare finds and classic orchestrations. The popular Pasadena Pops offering is the last show of the summer season and it ended well, the sound of the symphony invoking the same feeling Judy Garland has when she walks through the door and into the world of technicolor.

BWW Review: A FUNNY THING (ABSOLUTELY) HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at the Garry Marshall Theatre!
BWW Review: A FUNNY THING (ABSOLUTELY) HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at the Garry Marshall Theatre!
December 14, 2017

The Garry Marshall Theatre (formerly the Falcon Theatre) is currently home to a new, hilarious revival of the Stephen Sondheim classic A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

JOSHUA HENRY PERFORMS SOLO SHOW IN LOS ANGELES at El Rey
JOSHUA HENRY PERFORMS SOLO SHOW IN LOS ANGELES at El Rey
December 12, 2017

Joshua Henry, playing Aaron Burr in the current Hamilton tour and soon to be joining the Broadway cast of Carousel, performed his solo concert at the El Rey on Monday night in Los Angeles.

BWW Review: HOME ALONE Parody Holiday Hit!
BWW Review: HOME ALONE Parody Holiday Hit!
January 4, 2016

The holidays aren't over at Rockwell (nor should they be!) and you have two more chances to catch their current great parody show of the '90s Christmas classic Home Alone. Previous parodies included Scream and Cruel Intentions which brought a flurry of nostalgia for those who grew up in the '90s, but how would a Christmas-themed parody fare? Really, really well!

BWW Reviews: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN'S A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Brings Nostalgia with the Pasadena Pops
BWW Reviews: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN'S A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Brings Nostalgia with the Pasadena Pops
October 2, 2015

The Pasadena Pops held their final event of the summer at the Los Angeles Country Arboretum and Bontanic Garden on September 12, 2015. Michael Feinstein, performer and principal Pops Conductor led the full orchestra and featured soloists Shelea Frazier and Broadway's Jeremy Jordan.

Video: EMMA HUNTON and THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF CLUELESS
Video: EMMA HUNTON and THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF CLUELESS
September 21, 2015

Emma Hunton (Wicked, Next to Normal, Spring Awakening) recently took to the Rockwell stage, performing songs ranging from Fleetwood Mac's 'Go Your Own Way' to Radiohead's 'Creep.' Guest stars included Glee's Lindsay Pearce and Dear John Hughes' Michael Thomas Grant. Grant is currently performing alongside Hunton in 'The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Clueless,' playing now through October 2nd at Rockwell Table and Stage. Hunton honored her Broadway roots with a performance of Spring Awakening's 'Touch Me.'

Photo Coverage: Segerstrom Center Previews 2015-2016 Season!
Photo Coverage: Segerstrom Center Previews 2015-2016 Season!
August 31, 2015

Audiences in Orange County were treated to live performances of shows featured in the 2015-2016 season at the Segerstrom Center. The shows featured were THE LION KING, CABARET, NEWSIES, CINDERELLA, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and THE ILLUSIONISTS. Scroll for performance photos below!

BWW Reviews: THE SKIVVIES Delivers Dynamic Performance Nearly Nude at Rockwell!
BWW Reviews: THE SKIVVIES Delivers Dynamic Performance Nearly Nude at Rockwell!
July 31, 2015

Last Monday, Rockwell played host to the incredibly entertaining performers The Skivvies, the duo of Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley aptly named because they perform stripped down versions of recognizable songs in their... well, skivvies.

BWW Reviews: ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD Soars at Rockwell!
BWW Reviews: ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD Soars at Rockwell!
June 3, 2015

It's difficult for any production to take on Shakespeare, especially such a beloved classic as Romeo & Juliet, but 'Love Is A Battlefield' is more than up to the challenge.

BWW Reviews: CRUEL INTENTIONS at Rockwell - A True Homage to the '90s
BWW Reviews: CRUEL INTENTIONS at Rockwell - A True Homage to the '90s
February 20, 2015

Soundtracks of the '90s were epic, memorable, and unforgettable. A familiar song plays on the radio and you know that song. You can name the scene in the movie, the actors, and you're probably reciting a few lines to yourself. Cruel Intentions had one of those soundtracks.

BWW Reviews: STEVE KAZEE Wows at Rockwell!
BWW Reviews: STEVE KAZEE Wows at Rockwell!
February 9, 2015

Steve Kazee is best known for his Tony award-winning role as Guy in the musical Once. He has since been seen as Gus on the Showtime show, Shameless. On February 6th, patrons at Rockwell had the pleasure of experiencing his very first Los Angeles show.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Looks Ahead to the Future in Their Season Finale
September 29, 2014

Here it is, folks. We've hit the end of the road for season two in another great season of MASTERS OF SEX. I can't believe it's over until next year! Let's savor these last few moments we have together and talk about all the twists and turns the season finale had for us.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Finally Gives Libby Her Due
September 22, 2014

Libby. This episode of MASTERS OF SEX was really all about Libby. I know other things happened but I really just want to get to Libby. All right, let met give you a quick rundown and then we're going to talk about Libby and the wonderful work of Caitlin Fitzgerald and Robert, played by Jocko Sims.

BWW Reviews: It's Another Hit with ROAR at Rockwell
BWW Reviews: It's Another Hit with ROAR at Rockwell
September 15, 2014

Like Rockwell's previous residency, Jagged Little Pill, their latest show Roar brings life to contemporary songs with the use of storytelling and a cast of incredible talent. Think 'Rent' meets a jukebox musical of contemporary female singer/songwriters.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Bill and Virginia - Check Your Local Listings
September 15, 2014

This was yet another great build-up episode of MASTERS OF SEX and ended with a bang! Let's talk about it. The entire episode had taken a look at various storylines, giving us a hint of what's to come, but never giving us the bigger picture.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Learns About Guests, Including Christian Borle
BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Learns About Guests, Including Christian Borle
September 8, 2014

This week's MASTERS OF SEX benefited from two stand-out guest stars – Betsy Brandt and Christian Borle. That's not to say that our lead characters gave any less than they usually do, but these two and their storylines really gave punch-you-in-the-gut-fantastic performances.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Welcomes Christian Borle for a Not-So-Happy Reunion
BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Welcomes Christian Borle for a Not-So-Happy Reunion
September 2, 2014

It is the day I've been waiting for. Christian Borle finally makes an appearance on tonight's episode as Bill's brother, Frank! Or Francis. Francis, the name Bill used in his and Virginia's roleplaying game. Yep. It wasn't some arbitrary name he insisted on calling himself.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Skips Ahead and Leaves Nothing Behind
August 25, 2014

One of my favorite television devices of all time is a time jump. I love, love, love a good time jump and when they're utilized well as it was in this week's Master of Sex, it really works to advance the story without sacrificing important plotlines.

BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Gives & Takes Away; Palmer Leaves, Goldsberry Comes
BWW Recap: MASTERS OF SEX Gives & Takes Away; Palmer Leaves, Goldsberry Comes
August 18, 2014

I admit, this was a tough episode to watch, but also, the kind of episode that makes this show so great. There was a lot of loss, and we said goodbye to some key performers. It was such a well-constructed episode that it brought on the tears. Let's get to it...

BWW Recaps: MASTERS OF SEX Learns A Lot; Annaleigh Ashford Sings!
BWW Recaps: MASTERS OF SEX Learns A Lot; Annaleigh Ashford Sings!
August 11, 2014

Hello, Masters of Sex fans! Let's get to recapping the fifth episode of this fantastic season. This episode packed in a few (what I like to call) 'Oh, snap' moments. The title of the episode is called 'Giants' and I'd say that it's aptly titled. It's almost one full hour clocking in at 55 minutes so let's try to hit every minute.



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