Nuts to You! ‘The Squirrels’ World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
Portrait of America as Nuthouse. “The Squirrels,” the latest creation from the wild (and wacky)…
Take a Roof-Rattlin’ Lesson from ‘School of Rock’ at The Civic Theatre
The references appeal to the Boomers (Stevie Nicks, Black Sabbath, Mama Cass, AC/DC). The kids…
Emotion or Emoji? ‘For Better’ at Scripps Ranch Theatre
“For Better” is a story about a marriage. But the wedding is actually secondary to…
A Marvelously Unique Musical: ‘Once’ at Lamb’s Players Theatre
Once upon a time, there was a low-budget indie movie shot in Ireland in less…
A Gut-Wrenching, Heartbreaking Mental Illness Musical: ‘Next to Normal’
Lots of families are unhappy and dysfunctional. And many have trouble communicating. But the Goodmans…
Orange Juice, Activists, Pie and The Ultimate Loneliness of Anita Bryant
Sometimes, loneliness is self-imposed. Consider Anita Bryant, the centerpiece of the world premiere musical at…
Exceptional, Disturbing Drama: ‘The Father’ at North Coast Repertory Theatre
You get a growing sense of disorientation as you watch “The Father,” the award-winning drama…
Bawdy Puppets and Thoughtful Themes on ‘Avenue Q’ at New Village Arts
There’s a funny thing about “Avenue Q.” (Well, actually, there are lots of funny things…
Singing Superstar ‘Nathan Gunn, Flying Solo’ at San Diego Rep
This may be Nathan Gunn’s first time flying solo in a play — but he…
Comparing Four Movies About Long-Term Relationships in Trouble
Just by sheer coincidence, this past month I happened to not only catch Claire Denis’…
Review: Schubert’s ‘Pinnacle of Chamber Music’ at La Jolla Music Society
Inon Barnatan, music director-designate of La Jolla Music Society’s world renowned SummerFest, has curated another…
City Requests Legal Review of Competing Mission Valley Ballot Initiatives
City officials are asking the San Diego Superior Court to review two competing development plans…
Seeing ‘Red’ Like Rothko at Oceanside Theatre Company
What does RED mean to you? Blood? Passion? Roses? Wine? Anger? That’s a critical question…
Revisiting Martin Scorsese’s ‘Gangs of New York’ 16 Years Later
Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York was released during a retrospectively impressive Oscar season: Rob…
