Posts by David Dixon
Political Satire Brings the Jokes
With Super Tuesday right around the corner, it is a perfect time for a political comedy. North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of the West Coast premiere of The Outsider uses clever humor, for a hilarious evening of crazy hijinks.
Read MoreLaughs Drive a Twisty Whodunit
Popular murder mystery musicals are surprisingly scarce. While there are a few, such as The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Curtains that are routinely produced, others such as Nick & Nora and Baker Street are rarely put on by theatre companies.
Read MoreLead Performer Honors Famous Humorist
Being relatable has helped many humorists develop a loyal and devoted fan base. One writer who made a career of connecting with others was the newspaper columnist, Erma Bombeck.
Read MoreRomantic Elements of ‘Bloomsday’ Satisfy in Solana Beach
“No regrets” is a motto that many hope to achieve, in order to maintain a healthy life. The truth is that plenty of people feel remorse over missed opportunities.
Read More2019: Good Year for Small Theatre Companies
When I was younger, I generally saw musicals and plays in San Diego at The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre and San Diego Civic Theatre. My, how times have changed!
Read MoreWonderfully Hilarious Visit to Santaland
Diversionary Theatre’s excellent “Legacy Revival Production” of The Santaland Diaries is a dark comedy for adults that takes shots at, while honoring, the Christmas season in equal measure. Adapted by Joe Mantello from a David Sedaris semi-autobiographical essay, an unemployed thirty something gay actor in the 1990’s, briefly referred to as David (Wil Bethmann), decides to become a seasonal department store elf at Macy’s.
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