‘Aladdin’ Flies into The Civic Theatre on a Magic Carpet of Spectacle
Glitter and glitz. Sparkle and spangles. Feathers and fans. Sword-play and scimitars. Buff, bare-chested men…
The Unsung Godmother of Rock: ‘Marie and Rosetta’ at Cygnet Theatre
In recent years, more and more stories have surfaced (or been unearthed) about women whose…
Broadway Classic ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Delights at The Civic Theatre
Growing up in New York during what turned out to be the Golden Age of…
San Diego Is Well Served by ‘Waitress’ at The Civic Theatre
You’ve heard of blackbirds baked in a pie. Well, Jenna bakes all her hopes, fears,…
Country Superstar Clint Black’s Christmas Musical Begins World Premiere at Old Globe
It’s got all the ingredients of a holiday hit: kids, Christmas, country music — and…
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…
