Posts by Bill Eadie
SDMT’s ‘Sister Act’ Energizes at the Horton Grand
Sister Act, a musical based on the hit 1992 film, takes more suspension of disbelief than most of its compatriots. But, despite a slow start, some catchy tunes and big production numbers manage to win over audiences. ..
Read MoreActors’ Performances Power ‘Sweat’ at SD Rep
Of Lynn Nottage’s two Pulitzer-Prize-winning plays, Sweat is the lesser. San Diego Repertory Theatre nevertheless gives it a powerful production that could leave audiences enthralled.
Read MoreMorrow, Diversionary, Explore ‘Hedwig’s’ Legacy
Morrow’s production…focuses on how “genderqueer” differs from drag…
Read MoreSDMT’s ‘Crazy’ Gets 12th Season Off to a Fast Start
Playwright Ken Ludwig hit gold in 1989 with his first Broadway play, Lend Me a Tenor, and he hit more gold with Crazy For You, his second Broadway production, three years later. In fact, Mr. Ludwig is so prolific that he’s got two shows currently running at the same time in San Diego (North Coast Rep’s Moon Over Buffalo, and San Diego Musical Theatre’s Crazy For You) along with a world premiere play, The Gods of Comedy, opening in May at The Old Globe. Mr. Ludwig’s popularity is well-earned, as amply demonstrated in SDMT’s production of Crazy For You…
Read MoreSDRep’s ‘Aubergine’ Pits Poetic Against Mundane
Julia Cho’s Aubergine, at San Diego Repertory Theatre through February 17, explores the cultural practices associated with dying, especially when multiple cultures are involved. The exploration sits astride the two cultures well and makes for a mostly satisfying couple of hours in the Lyceum Space…
Read MoreMany ‘Jewels’ Sparkle in Lamb’s Tribute to Itself
Lamb’s Players Theatre is celebrating 25 years in its Coronado theater, and it’s throwing itself a party, in the form of a “greatest hits” show. The company certainly deserves to praise itself, as it has proved to be a major theatrical presence in both the city of Coronado and in San Diego more generally…
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