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…
Review: Byrne-ing Down The House in San Diego
Former Talking Heads frontman and revered solo artist David Byrne is nothing if not a…
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…
The Women in ‘Men on Boats’ Challenge Patriarchal History at New Village Arts
If Lin can do it, anyone can, right? Muck with history, that is. In “Hamilton,”…
Hermanas Are Doin’ It for Themselves in ‘American Mariachi’ at The Old Globe
Mariachi is all about “familia, amor and tradición.” And so is “American Mariachi,” a world…
Take an Interactive, Immersive Trip to a Familiar ‘Beachtown’ at San Diego Rep
Fact: Some people just do not like interactive theater Fact: Whether you do or not,…
The Phantom Is Back: ‘Love Never Dies’ at The Civic Theatre
The mask remains, but The Phantom himself has re-located — to Coney Island (what a…
‘Thoroughbreds’ Tests The Age Limit for Enjoying Teen Movies
Focus Features’ latest release — Cory Finley’s Thoroughbreds — seems to be really trying hard to…
Travel Down a Magic River in ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ at San Diego Opera
There’s magic in the river, in the shape-shifter and in the music. And through it…
‘A Jewish Joke’ Recalls Frightening McCarthy Era—And Has Parallels for Today
This is a perfect time for “A Jewish Joke.” Not just that we could all…
Party from Hell: ‘Bachelorette’ at Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company
Bachelor parties are often an invitation to bad behavior and a summons for excess. So,…
Faith Versus Heart in ‘The Cake’ at The La Jolla Playhouse
Talk about being ripped from the headlines! “The Cake” concerns a conservative Christian baker who…
Reluctant Romance with a Bit of a Brogue: ‘Outside Mullingar’
There’s something touching and fulfilling about watching a reluctant lover come around and a lopsided…
