The World Sort-of Needs a Nilsson Revue

The first question that demands to be asked about the San Diego REPertory Theatre world premiere of Everybody’s Talkin’: The Music of Harry Nilsson is, “Does the world need a Nilsson revue?” The second question is, “Is Alice Ripley’s voice ok?” The answer to both questions is “Yes, sort of…”

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Hershey Felder Kicks Off Jewish Arts Festival

San Diego’s 22nd Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival kicked off Thursday, May 21, with an appearance by Hershey Felder at the Balboa Theatre. A San Diego favorite, Mr. Felder eschewed his usual portrayals of musicians, taking on instead the role of raconteur and sharing his love of the American musical theatre.,,

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How to Describe ‘Sons of the Prophet?’ Wonderful

It’s hard to describe Stephen Karam’s play, Sons of the Prophet, performing through February 15 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. “Comedy-drama” is too mild. “Dark farce” comes closer, but doesn’t capture the true looney-tunes aspect of several of the characters. I think I’ll settle for “wonderful” and let it go at that…

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