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…
After Mysterious 2-Year Delay, ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette?’ Finally Debuts
Annapurna Pictures’ new dramedy Where’d You Go, Bernadette? is about a suburban housewife who has…
‘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…
All-Star Revisionist History of The 1960s: ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
As he’s already done with World War II in Inglourious Basterds (2009) or the Civil…
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…
‘Marianne & Leonard’ Chronicles the Tangled Lives of a Folk Legend and His Muse
Two months ago we welcomed the 1960s pop-rock themed Echo in the Canyon and now…
‘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…
Steve Martin’s Equal Opportunity Offender: ‘The Underpants’ at The Old Globe
Steve Martin’s “The Underpants” is an equal opportunity offender. In the name of comedy, the…
A New Theater Company Confronts Sexual Identity in ‘Straight’
People like to categorize and dichotomize. Ambiguity is unsettling. But ambiguity abounds in “Straight.” Emily…
