Posts by David Dixon
Easy to Fall for Lamb’s Delightful ‘Outside Mullingar’
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people are in the mood to see a memorable love story. Luckily, Lamb’s Players Theatre is staging a terrific one with the romantic comedy-drama, Outside Mullingar.
Read More‘The Glass Menagerie’ at Diversionary Leaves an Emotional Impact
Tennessee Williams is known for writing several classic plays including A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. One of his most personal shows is his breakout memory play, The Glass Menagerie, which is now receiving a strong “Legacy Revival” from Diversionary Theatre.
Read MoreThought-Provoking Family Struggles in Backyard Renaissance’s ‘Proof’
Watching a close family member’s health decline is always difficult to experience. Going through this process forces many people to think about their own mortality and whether they will suffer a similar fate.
Read MoreWitty Performances Shine in La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Babbitt’
The life of a bored man might not sound like a barrel of laughs, yet La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director, Christopher Ashley, writer, Joe DiPietro, and a memorable cast led by Matthew Broderick, manage to inspire laughter from dissatisfaction in the strong world premiere production of the comedy-drama, Babbitt.
Read More‘The Little Fellow’ is Wonderfully Compelling at Cygnet Theatre
Many audience members might not be familiar with the British Regency courtesan, Harriette Wilson. However, after seeing the Cygnet Theatre’s wonderful World Premiere production of, The Little Fellow (or – The Queen of Tarts Tells All), , theatregoers will be inspired to learn about her unique life.
Read MoreVery Funny 90’s Homage from Loud Fridge
The 1990s were a popular time for high school sitcoms, particularly the NBC series, “Saved by the Bell.” These shows are paid tribute to and subverted in Loud Fridge Theatre Group’s strong production of Zach.
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