Posts by David Dixon
Unsettling and Timely Satire from Roustabouts
Right after the 2020 world premiere performance of The Roustabouts Theatre Co’s grim show, gUnTOPIA, the rest of the run was cancelled, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After a three-year wait, it is finally back and audiences can now experience the disturbing and thought-provoking story.
Read MoreA Strong Coming-of-Age Musical from the La Jolla Playhouse
For decades, “The Outsiders” has been a popular book by S.E. Hinton, particularly for middle and high school students. More than 50 years since being published in 1967, a musical version just premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse.
Read MoreHigh-Spirited Celebration of the 60’s at Lamb’s Players Theatre
An important decade for music, the 1960’s, featured iconic and revolutionary female singers and musicians. Many of these famous celebrities are paid tribute to in Lamb’s Players Theatre’s terrific world premiere, R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Read MoreLoud Fridge Presents a Stellar Dark Drama
In 2019, Loud Fridge Theatre Group presented a compelling drama at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center’s Forum Stage, Straight. While the company put on several events and shows since then, there hasn’t been a full season from the organization, due to the global pandemic.
Read MoreLa Jolla Playhouse’s ‘As You Like It’ Celebrates Joy
A good amount of shows from the La Jolla Playhouse this year, including Bhangin’ It, Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord and Fandango for Butterflies (and Coyotes) focused on optimistic stories with messages about positive relationships. The company, in association with Diversionary Theatre, is ending 2022 with a great production of another narrative involving life-changing bonds between people, William Shakespeare’s comedy, As You Like It.
Read MoreAwkward First Impressions in Onstage’s Hilarious ‘First Date’
October might seem like an unusual time for Onstage Playhouse to present the frequently funny romantic musical comedy, First Date. However, staging the show around Halloween actually makes sense since the dating experience can be scary and stress-inducing.
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