My critical brethren have spoken

That would be the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (or LADCC) of which I am not a member. The group has announced its nominations for the best of Los Angeles theatre over the past season. Some interesting choices. Some I don't agree with. Many _ mea cupla _ I haven't seen. The awards will be handed out March 19 at the El Portal. The public can attend, although that $35 ticket price may be more productively applied to seeing a full length
length performance. Still, Culture Clash, the Troubadour Theater Co. and the Marvellous Wonderettes will entertain at the LADCC shindig.

If you're interested, check out the list at www.ladramacriticscircle.com.

Of some note: "Beehive" which was the first production of Valley Musical Theatre at the El Portal in NoHo took five nominations. The production will play a return engagement at the El Portal beginning April 20. www.elportaltheatre.com or www.valleymusicaltheatre.com.