THEATRE REVIEWS
Soggy Pace and Score Dampen ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
As much as the sumptuous rainy dance on stage, grainy films of Lina and Don in their first attempts at talkies float this production to a higher level. The leads are adorable in black and white, even Lina. “Oh Philippe, you shouldn’t have come…” she squawks…
Read MoreHershey Felder Kicks Off Jewish Arts Festival
San Diego’s 22nd Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival kicked off Thursday, May 21, with an appearance by Hershey Felder at the Balboa Theatre. A San Diego favorite, Mr. Felder eschewed his usual portrayals of musicians, taking on instead the role of raconteur and sharing his love of the American musical theatre.,,
Read MoreShaw wrestles Romanticism at the Old Globe Theatre
George Bernard Shaw took aim at the prevailing romanticism of the later Victorian era in ‘Arms and the Man,’ and the Old Globe Theatre’s sumptuous production, fulfilling needs we might not have known we had, helps him keep on winning over a century later.
Read MoreMagical, Satirical ‘Cinderella’ at the Civic Theatre
The production is the best of its kind when it comes to visual splendor and enchants with lovely voices. A modern twist and terrific cast draw you in. Even if you’re not a romantic or hoping to find your inner princess, you’ll get a kick out of the zingers and …
Read MoreWeakish Premise Hobbles Well-Mounted ‘Lesson 443’
The father-daughter connection can be as roily as any other in the family, especially when the daughter’s a teen and is frightened to death of her own ethnicity. MOXIE Theatre’s ‘Lesson 443’ is a well-mounted piece to that effect, but the premise weakens against the solid understories.
Read MoreCome to the Cabaret in Escondido
Two years ago, the Welk Resort Theatre produced a hit staging of composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb’s musical, Chicago. So of course it makes total sense that the director/choreographer of that version, Ray Limon, would now tackle one of Kander and Ebb’s other dark classics, Cabaret.
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