Posts by David Dixon
Stephen Sondheim at His Crudest
When walking into a Stephen Sondheim musical, audiences usually expect class, complex harmonies that are witty and a story full of gloomy darkness. Premiere Productions staging of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum! is…
Read MoreDysfunctional Relationships Rule in ‘Dramedy’
The Diversionary Theatre’s production of Boys and Girls features honest conversations that will resonate with everyone who has been in a dysfunctional relationship. The “dramedy” may focus on gay characters…
Read MoreA Night of Rhyming and Wacky Revelations
The North Coast Repertory’s production of the San Diego premiere of The School for Lies features a narrative device that is rarely featured in a modern day play. The two-hour plus comedy is written in verse….
Read MoreA Cautionary Tale Focusing on a Bizarre Relationship
Tracy Letts is currently getting a lot of attention for the movie adaptation of his masterful play, August: Osage County. People who love the acclaimed family drama, can now see one of his earlier works courtesy of the Ion Theatre Company, Bug.
Read MoreNew Location Retains Magic of “Fiddler”
Last year, Fiddler on the Roof was produced at the Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado, and was a gigantic hit. For those who missed it, the production is now playing at The Lyceum Theatre.
Read MoreCynical Author Shows a Sentimental Side
Fans of Kurt Vonnegut’s famous dark stories such as Slaughterhouse Five and Breakfast of Champions should be warned that the North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of Who Am I This Time? (& Other Conundrums of Love). under the assured direction of Andrew Barnicle, is a light and optimistic play about love, adapted from three short tales by the acclaimed author.
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