As the Chief Los Angeles Theatre Critic, I watched over 40 theatrical productions in the greater Los Angeles area and in Las Vegas. Here is my list of the most entertaining shows in 2019.

The talented dance group creatively moves to popular pop songs by Michael Jackson, Queen, Sting and the Eagles in a small venue for all to see up close.

It’s a bit of “Fast and Furious” meets “West Side Story” with a “Romeo and Juliet” spin and tortuous “Saw” scenes rolled into one. Seeing the titillating new Cirque du Soleil live action show R.U.N. appeals to audiences ages 16 and over.

Walking out onto the Park MGM stage, Lady Gaga has the audience “Rah-Rah-Ooh-La-La” as she sings stripped down versions of her award winning songs at a white Grand Piano.