‘Roz and Ray’ Confront a Chilling Chapter in Our Medical History
There’s an inherent challenge in writing a play about health, medicine or science: a considerable…
Everyone’s an ‘Accomplice’ in This Thriller at Scripps Ranch Theatre
Can red herrings be packed in as tight as sardines? They can — and they…
Spectacular ‘American in Paris’ Pirouettes into The Civic Theatre
Inspired choreography, phenomenal dancing, an intriguing story, a terrific ensemble, stunning scenery, a full orchestra…
An Energetic ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ at Welk Resort Theatre
John Kander and (the late) Fred Ebb made musical magic and theatrical history by doing…
Little-Known Classic at Cygnet Theatre Mixes Gamma Rays, Marigolds and Optimism
Tillie loves atoms. She savors the word. She loves the thought that some atoms in…
‘Hamlet’ Returns to Command The Outdoor Stage at The Old Globe
For older men, the dramatic Everest is “King Lear.” For younger men, it’s “Hamlet.” Old…
North Coast Rep Goes All In for a Bit of ‘Tomfoolery’
He’s ferociously smart (a Harvard-trained mathematician by trade; he was admitted at age 15). And…
It’s All in The Family in ‘Kill Local,’ a World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
It’s a small family business, established by a close-knit mother and her two daughters, after…
On Moonlight Stage, ‘The Little Mermaid’ Has a Voice…But Not a Tail
If you want to get analytical/philosophical about it, the Disneyfied Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale,…
A Strong Cast, But Not Enough Laughs ‘At This Evening’s Performance’
“Comparisons are odorous,” Shakespeare’s malaprop-spewing Dogberry famously declaimed. Comparing Nagle Jackson’s 1978 trifle, “At This…
Ion Theatre Sings a Sad But Energizing ‘Ballad of Emmett Till’
He was only 14 years old. He never had a chance. A big-city boy from…
Roustabouts Theatre’s Whimsical, Wacky ‘Withering Heights’
Maybe you remember the gloomy moors. Or Catherine calling out from beyond the grave, to…
Recalling a Century of Tumult in ‘Having Our Say’ at New Village Arts
They were honey and vinegar. Sugar and spice. Sadie Delany was the sweet one, who’d…
Forceful Women Confront Terrifying Times in ‘Revolutionists’ at Moxie Theatre
There’s a lot going on in “The Revolutionists.” The French Revolution, for example. But feminist…
