Posts by Kris Eitland
A Jumpin’ Tribute to Fats and Old Harlem
Mr. LaMarr has us hooked from his first drag in “The Viper’s Drag,” better known as the “Reefer Song.” He sings with gravelly sensuality, a bit like Sammy Davis Jr., and giggles and puffs while his pals cheer him on. The entire theatre turns a dark green, and smoke swirls over the stage and into the crowd.
Read MoreTrolley Dances soars with choir and murals; sparks talk about homeless
It’s just a few exits south of downtown under the majestic San Diego/Coronado Bay Bridge, but for many in San Diego, Chicano Park in the community of Barrio Logan may seem like a world away. That makes it the perfect spot for this year’s Trolley Dances, which begins at the Barrio Logan Trolley Station and runs for two weekends, Sept. 28 and 29, Oct. 5 and 6.
Read MoreHigh on decibels, low on laughs, Moonlight takes risk with The Who’s TOMMY
Unlike the warm and fuzzy Wizard of Oz that broke all attendance records at Moonlight this summer, the rock opera Tommy about a “deaf, dumb, and blind” pinball wizard is an adult show and smacks of grim realities.
Read MoreFormer Martha Graham Dancer became Pilates Master Teacher
Julian Littleford, a former dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company and popular master teacher of Pilates, has died of cancer. The owner of J.L. Body Conditioning Inc.in Del Mar was 53.
Read MoreGreat cast, theatrics, make Frankenstein a monster hit
If you laughed at the movie Young Frankenstein that spoofs horror films, you will howl during The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, outdoors under the stars.
Read MoreMaking the cut: Inside the audition for 2013 Trolley Dances
“I want you to improvise two things – sliding and placement sequences – and don’t forget to change levels,” she said. “Press into other body parts, and I want you end with something risky.”
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