Posts by Bill Eadie
Gales of Laughter Erupt at NCR’s ‘Forum’
It’s easy to forgive Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart and Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for its many faults. It’s sexist, misogynistic, homophobic, and the plot has been done for eons, or, at least, 200 BCE. It’s low comedy at its best. In fact, it might even be called the pinnacle of low comedy…
Read More‘The King and I’ Enchants at the Civic
I’m happy to report that the national touring company of The King and I, stopping at the Civic Theatre this week, meets the challenges of staging this musical very well.
Read MoreBryant Gets Lost in Diversionary’s Admirable ‘Loneliest Girl’ Premiere
Under the leadership of Matt M. Morrow, Diversionary Theatre has gifted San Diego with sharp and complex productions and has broken the mold for what might be thought of as “gay” theatre. Its current production, Julia Meinwald and Gordon Leary’s The Loneliest Girl in the World aims even higher – and in many ways gets there….
Read More‘Noises Off’ in Good Hands at Lamb’s
Michael Frayn’s Noises Off has been celebrated as a farce to be reckoned with, and if reckoning means that the ensemble cast must execute precisely while pretending to be flailing about, then the cast of the current production at Lamb’s Players Theatre has reckoned well indeed…
Read MoreHappiness is Pursued in Diversionary’s Solo Show
Philip Dawkins has his moments where he critiques Walt Disney’s work, but his story is about his family and its pursuit of happiness…
Read MoreLamb’s ‘Camping’ Echoes Present Times
Lamb’s Players Theatre had a big hit last year by featuring Francis Gercke and Robert Smyth in a production of Mark St. Germain’s play, Freud’s Last Session. So, big that they’re staging an earlier St. Germain work, Camping with Henry & Tom with the same two actors, plus local favorite Manny Fernandes…
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