THEATRE REVIEWS
Wit and Serious Subject Matter in Scripps’ Terrific ‘Lost in Yonkers’ Staging
The late writer, Neil Simon, is often acknowledged as a comedy master with a gift for memorable one-liners and eccentric characters. Although those elements are in Scripps Ranch Theatre’s production of Simon’s comedy-drama, Lost in Yonkers, the show is full of serious subject matter not always featured in his other famous works.
Read More‘Singin in the Rain’ Closes New Village Arts’ Season
AJ Knox’s production also fills the bill nicely, thanks to attractive leads who are fine singers, excellent music direction and choreography…
Read MoreMoxie’s Latest Provides Laughs and Food for Thought
The current production of The Chronicles of Kalki represents a bridge between two periods for Moxie Theatre. It is the last production of the 2022-2023 season and the final show produced by the Executive Artistic Director and co-founder of the organization, Jennifer Eve Thorn.
Read MoreMoonlight Stuns with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
rom the 1960’s to the 1980’s, composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and lyricist, Tim Rice, worked on several popular musicals. Their breakout show as a duo is the 1970 show, Jesus Christ Superstar, which is currently being presented by Moonlight Stage Productions.
Read MoreSandy Campbell Makes Auspicious Directing Debut in Oceanside’s ‘Good People’
Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire is on familiar territory…
Read More80s Cult Classic ‘Xanadu’ Sparkles into Existence at SDMT
Tease up the ‘do, brush up on the 80s references, and prepare for what the script calls “a gift so grand that none of us truly knows what it is” with Xanadu, playing through June 4 at San Diego Musical Theatre.
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