THEATRE REVIEWS
Actors Bryan Banville & Luke Harvey Jacobs ‘Tolerate’ Each Other in Diversionary’s Hilarious ‘Irma Vep’
A gay play that entertains its audiences with both its wit and its perspicacity…
Read MoreClever musical comedy ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ strikes just the right chord
A love letter and condemnation of classical musicianship at the same time, returning production 2 Pianos 4 Hands has arrived (with standing ovation) to grace the North Coast Repertory Theatre stage through January 1.
Read MoreSan Diego-specific ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’s…’ returns to The Old Globe
Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show has returned to The Old Globe to chortles and smiles. For San Diego locals who like to poke fun at themselves, this might just be the Christmas Carol to attend…
Read MoreSatire ‘It’s a Wonderful Vida’ brings telenovela and sitcom vibes to Chula Vista’s OnStage Playhouse
Radical drama abounds in OnStage Playhouse’s It’s a Wonderful Vida as the American dream goes on trial and is found guilty. Running at the Chula Vista venue through December 21, this world premiere by playwright/director Herbert Sigüenza is a witty period piece which explores the experiences of a Tejano family living in Corpus Christi circa Christmas 1957 through the application of a situational comedy lens…
Read MoreEmotionally charged adaptation of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ hits Broadway San Diego for a limited run
“A mob’s a place where people go to take a break from their conscience.” “I was guilty as soon as I was accused.” “How much time would Maycomb like? Helen Robinson was asking.” The hits just keep coming as To Kill a Mockingbird, currently stopping in San Diego on tour for the next few days, refuses to shy away from packing the punches…
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.
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