Posts by David Dixon
Comical Thrills from New Village Arts Theatre
Alfred Hitchcock is often considered the “master of suspense.” In addition to thrills, his movies are often full of unexpected humor to balance out tension.
Read MoreAn Intense World Premiere Drama from North Coast Repertory Theatre
It is hard to humanize people who commit horrible acts of evil. The intense world premiere of Sense of Decency, from North Coast Repertory Theatre, is an unsettling experience as audiences learn about the life of the notorious Reichmarschall Hermann Göring (Frank Corrado).
Read MoreA Low-Key Charmer from Lamb’s Players Theatre
Some of the best family shows encourage people to learn more about the world around them. The great new musical at Lamb’s Players Theatre, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, is full of positive messages about nonconformity and the wonders of nature and science.
Read MoreThe Roustabouts’ ‘Hand to God’ Humorously Explores Edgy Material
You might not expect a plot about people dealing with sinful actions, religious issues, and grief to be focused on a teenager and a profane puppet. However, that is part of the appeal of the Tony-nominated comedy, Hand to God.
Read MoreEmotional Power of “Redwood’ Grows at the La Jolla Playhouse
Idina Menzel has such a distinct and powerful voice that it can be easy to forget that she is also an accomplished actor. Her acting, singing, and even climbing chops are on full display in the La Jolla Playhouse’s moving world premiere of the musical, Redwood.
Read MoreUnderstated Obsession Rules Old Globe’s ‘Age of Innocence’
Many scholars have described Edith Wharton’s novel, The Age of Innocence, as a love story of sorts. Though, The Old Globe’s solid stage version does not come across as a romantic tale.
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