Diabolical Palace Intrigue in the U.S. Premiere of ‘The Virgin Trial’ at Cygnet Theatre
Any time your dysfunctional family gets you down, just turn your gaze back to the…
Honesty, Deception and Sexual Identity in ‘Victor/Victoria’ at Moonlight Stage
All the ingredients are there: strong actor/singers, excellent dancers, gorgeous costumes, a 21-piece orchestra, timely…
La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Kiss My Aztec!’ Takes a Wildly Satirical Look at Colonial History
The title gives a taste of what’s to come: a cheeky, salty, irreverent, playfully wicked…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Remains Timelessly Relevant at The Old Globe
It could be said that the characters in Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” have poor…
Beloved Musical ‘West Side Story’ Is a Dancing Knockout at Moonlight Stage
The song says “Something’s Coming,” but actually, it’s here. “West Side Story,” the beloved 1957…
Seeking Salvation at Hobby Lobby in ‘Bright New Boise’ at OnStage Playhouse
The employees at the Hobby Lobby in Boise are a damaged lot, each seeking something…
Tribute and Triumph: World Premiere of ’33 1/3 House of Dreams’ at the San Diego Rep
Ever heard of the Wall of Sound? How about “Da Doo Ron Ron”? Do you…
Ghost of Elvis Leaves Audiences ‘All Shook up’ at San Diego Musical Theatre
Elvis is in the building (once again). Well, sort of. A facsimile is currently sporting…
‘Dogfight’ at Coronado Playhouse Is Potent Mixture of Machismo and Love
The malice of the premise is offset by the sweetness of the romance. As laid…
A Smart Girl Gets Sassy in ‘Matilda the Musical’ at Moonlight Stage
You gotta love a brainy, bookish young heroine. She may take guff for her smarts—ridicule,…
A New Theater Company Confronts Sexual Identity in ‘Straight’
People like to categorize and dichotomize. Ambiguity is unsettling. But ambiguity abounds in “Straight.” Emily…
Theater for Travelers: ‘Canada the Musical’ Is a Fun Intro to a Country’s Proud Art
O Canada! (as the national anthem has it). Who knew the depth and breadth of…
Beloved Mouse ‘Despereaux’ Comes to Life in Old Globe World Premiere
He’s the mouse that roared (in an unprepossessing kind of way). Big ears, huge heart,…
Lamb’s Players Recall Seminal Moment in Rock ‘n’ Roll in ‘Million Dollar Quartet’
It was a meetup that made rock ‘n’ roll history. Sun Records, Memphis, Dec. 4,…
