Earlier this spring I got an email blast that a hip-hop musical by the name of KRUNK FU BATTLE BATTLE was about to open in LA. A hip-hop musical, you say? But... but... Yes, BUT this one is written by Qui Nguyen, of the Vampire Cowboys Theater Co., whose praises you've heard me sing before. AND the show's song lyrics are by Beau Sia, a poet whose work I admire. Damn, says I to myself, LA? Why not NYC, where I could -- wait? LA when? And yes indeed, the show was on while I was there.

So Naomi Hirahara and I spent the afternoon in Little Tokyo, at a community garden, then the Japanese-American Museum, then eating sushi, then the show. LOVED IT! Great energy, terrific dancing. In fact, astounding dancing. All the cast is wonderful, but look out especially for Matt Tayao and Blas Lorenzo. Those guys leave it ALL on stage. If you're in the LA area, looking for a totally cool and energizing evening, this is the one.