San Diego Musical Theatre Raises The Dead with ‘Young Frankenstein’
The raunch factor is high. The laugh factor aims high — or should I say…
Paris Comes to The Moonlight Stage with ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’
Not every musical can create a good story. And not every good story makes a…
You’ll Want to Get ‘On Your Feet’ and Dance at The Civic Theatre
Jukebox musicals have gotten a pretty bad reputation (deservedly so). Trying to wrap a group…
Valley Girl Goes…Omigod!…to Harvard: ‘Legally Blonde’ at New Village Arts
For Elle Woods, pink is the new black. Wait — scratch that. She can’t imagine…
Read All about it! Striking ‘Newsies’ Triumph on The Moonlight Stage
A David/Goliath story is always inspiring. But in these times of appalling income inequality, it’s…
A Fabulous Farce Inspired by Ancient Rome at North Coast Rep
The term “slapstick” may have its origins in the 16th century, but farces go back…
‘Mamma Mia!’ Whatta Production! The Disco Classic Is Superb at Moonlight Stage
It all depends on how you feel about ABBA (the Swedish pop group), or jukebox…
Take a Roof-Rattlin’ Lesson from ‘School of Rock’ at The Civic Theatre
The references appeal to the Boomers (Stevie Nicks, Black Sabbath, Mama Cass, AC/DC). The kids…
A Marvelously Unique Musical: ‘Once’ at Lamb’s Players Theatre
Once upon a time, there was a low-budget indie movie shot in Ireland in less…
A Gut-Wrenching, Heartbreaking Mental Illness Musical: ‘Next to Normal’
Lots of families are unhappy and dysfunctional. And many have trouble communicating. But the Goodmans…
Orange Juice, Activists, Pie and The Ultimate Loneliness of Anita Bryant
Sometimes, loneliness is self-imposed. Consider Anita Bryant, the centerpiece of the world premiere musical at…
Back to Psychedelic ’60s with The Singing Rabbi of ‘Soul Doctor’ at Lyceum
The free-form, anarchic abandon of “Hair” and “Rent,” mixed with the father/son generational angst of…
The Phantom Is Back: ‘Love Never Dies’ at The Civic Theatre
The mask remains, but The Phantom himself has re-located — to Coney Island (what a…
San Diego Weekend: March 23-25
This weekend is the first weekend of spring. Here’s how to make the most of…
