‘Medically Vulnerable’ Otay Mesa Detainees Ordered Reviewed for Release
A San Diego federal judge ordered Thursday that a group of “medically vulnerable” detainees at…
Exquisite, Exotic and Exhilarating ‘House of Joy’ at The San Diego Rep
You’re invited into the inner sanctum. The sacred space. The harem. Welcome to the “House…
Modern Echoes of an Ancient Greek War Without End in ‘Orestes 2.0’ at UCSD
There isn’t a problem, concern or crisis in our divisive current culture that doesn’t make…
Race Meets Real Estate in ‘Clybourne Park’ at Trinity Theatre Company
Some plays with a socio-political edge speak to their time. Some get edgier over time.…
Cathy Yan’s Campy ‘Birds of Prey’ Is First Memorable Release of 2020
With the Oscars in the rear-view mirror now, the first memorable release of 2020 is…
Storm Brewing Between Gods and Humans: ‘Hurricane Diane’ at The Old Globe
The Greeks are back at the Globe. The Greek gods, that is. Last summer, Dionysus…
Getting Drunk with Shakespeare at ‘Boozin’ with the Bard’ from New Match Collective
So, maybe Shakespeare isn’t your cup of tea. Well, here’s a way to make his…
All You Need is Love: ‘Italian American Reconciliation’ at Scripps Ranch Theatre
February is ostensibly (at least according to Hallmark) the month of love. If you want…
Wacky, Manic Musical Mayhem: ‘Murder for Two’ at New Village Arts
One piano. Four hands. Two performers. Thirteen characters. Fourteen songs. 100 minutes. I’ll do the…
The Latest Remake of ‘Little Women’ Is Definitely Oscar Material
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is arguably the most read novel by a female writer…
Sting Re-Launches ‘The Last Ship’ at The Ahmanson Theatre in LA
The story may be set in the North East of England, but it’s a familiar…
Take an Incendiary Ride with ‘August Wilson’s Jitney’ at The Old Globe
August Wilson was a Gem of the Ocean, to borrow the title of one of…
Lamb’s Players Theatre Serves Up Faith and Art at ‘Babette’s Feast’
As perfect a pairing as brie and baguettes: Lamb’s Players Theatre and “Babette’s Feast.” In…
Heaven on Earth Is a ‘Place Where You Already Are’ at OnStage Playhouse
Aside from politics, death and religion are supposedly the two subjects you don’t bring up…