‘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…
Nuts to You! ‘The Squirrels’ World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
Portrait of America as Nuthouse. “The Squirrels,” the latest creation from the wild (and wacky)…
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…
Emotion or Emoji? ‘For Better’ at Scripps Ranch Theatre
“For Better” is a story about a marriage. But the wedding is actually secondary to…
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…
Exceptional, Disturbing Drama: ‘The Father’ at North Coast Repertory Theatre
You get a growing sense of disorientation as you watch “The Father,” the award-winning drama…
Bawdy Puppets and Thoughtful Themes on ‘Avenue Q’ at New Village Arts
There’s a funny thing about “Avenue Q.” (Well, actually, there are lots of funny things…
Singing Superstar ‘Nathan Gunn, Flying Solo’ at San Diego Rep
This may be Nathan Gunn’s first time flying solo in a play — but he…
Seeing ‘Red’ Like Rothko at Oceanside Theatre Company
What does RED mean to you? Blood? Passion? Roses? Wine? Anger? That’s a critical question…
World Premiere ‘What Happens Next’ Explores Aftermath of Never-Ending Wars
An admonition courses through “What Happens Next,” a world premiere produced by the La Jolla…
In a World Premiere, ‘The Wanderers’ Find a Home at The Old Globe
Two disturbing stories are being told in parallel in “The Wanderers.” Unexpectedly, both turn out…
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…
