Top Ten Picks of the Year so Far

 Here are my top 10 picks in alphabetical order for the first half of 2026:

1.  Alvin Ailey American Dance at LA Music Center-Inspiring and amazing as always

2.   Doc. Film-"Chris & Martina"-Female tennis foes find victorious friendship

3.   Broadway Play GIANT-John Lithgow won a Tony for his portrayal of an antisemitic Roald Dahl

4.   Film: THE INVITE-sexy swingers starring Olivia Wilde, Ed North, Penelope Cruise and Seth Rogen

5.   SF Ballet "BrokenWings"-Frida Kahlo's colorful life in a hypnotic ballet

6.   Series/Apple "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Elle Fanning and Nick Offerman in a quirky drama 

7.   NYC Ballet Returned to LA-Please never go away again

8.   Film: OBESSION-Horror flick; careful what you wish for

9.   Series/Peacock-PONIES-American wives become CIA spies in 1970s 

10. Netflix "Take a Banana for the Road" Taping of Jeff Ross' one man bio on Broadway

Bonus Pick 

11. Series/Apple WIDOW'S BAY-Comedy/horror with Matthew Rhys (can't wait for next season)