THEATRE REVIEWS
‘Destiny of Desire’ a Deliciously Dramatic Telenovela-Inspired Addition to the Old Globe’s Season
“Unapologetic telenovela” doesn’t even begin to describe the deliciousness of Destiny of Desire which, in its May opening, brings all of the twists and turns you’d expect from the genre, dripping with glamour, high drama, intrigue, and star power. The Old Globe’s newest offering plays through June 25 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage…
Read MoreWit 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’
From 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…
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