THEATRE REVIEWS
At Globe, August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ Shows It Belongs in Masterpiece Cycle
August Wilson’s 10-play ‘Pittsburgh Cycle’ of life by the decade in a 20th Century Pittsburgh ghetto is more than only an African-American masterpiece. As indicated by the triumphant post-Broadway tour of ‘Jitney,’ the lesser-known 1970s play now at the Old Globe, Wilson belongs among the masters of the American drama.
Read MoreLamb’s ‘Feast’ a Gift of Grace to Audiences
Lamb’s Players Theatre loves a good story – and they’ve been specializing in dramatizing them since their early days as a company. They’ve found another one to tell, and the result is a veritable banquet for the imagination and the soul…
Read MoreScripps Ranch Cast Loves ‘Not Wisely But Too Well’ in Shanley Play
Given societal changes, it would take a good deal of finesse to make “Italian American Reconciliation” work as a contemporary story. The Scripps Ranch production hadn’t found that finesse as of opening night.
Read MoreRep Examines the Misery of Holidays
Among the bright celebrations of theatrical holidays spectaculars there is a darker sub-genre of plays about families bashing each other yet somehow surviving to fight again next year. The Rep currently has one of these.
Read MoreRomantic Elements of ‘Bloomsday’ Satisfy in Solana Beach
“No regrets” is a motto that many hope to achieve, in order to maintain a healthy life. The truth is that plenty of people feel remorse over missed opportunities.
Read MoreMore than One! Thrilling Combination of Dance, Song and Heartache in ‘A Chorus Line’ at Welk
‘A Chorus Line’ was gleaned from taped workshop sessions with dancers in the 70s and explores their joys and sacrifices. It made cultural leaps that are still relevant…
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