‘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…
Terrific Transition from Movie to Musical: ‘Benny and Joon’ at Old Globe
Benny and Joon live a fairly regimented, routinized life. That’s what he thinks is best…
Moonlight Stage Goes to New York City with Electrifying Musical ‘In The Heights’
“In the Heights” was always a good show. But since the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s…
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…
At Last, a Serious ‘Good Time’ for ‘Twilight’ Actor Robert Pattinson
A decade ago, I never would have guessed or predicted that my favorite male actor…
‘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…
Moonlight Takes a Musical Ride Down ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Forget the closeup, Mr. DeMille. The best line in the Oscar-winning 1950 Billy Wilder film…
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…
San Diego Musical Theatre Sets Out to ‘Pump Up The Volume’
Oh, snap. The wacky 1990s and their Gen X denizens are back. It was a…
Onstage Playhouse’s ‘Spring Awakening’ Is in Full Bloom
It’s the height of summer, so why look back at the unfolding of a prior…
