THEATRE REVIEWS
Not Your Typical Drama Program
There have been many powerful and unforgettable shows written about war veterans and their adjustment to the outside world. Less common in San Diego are plays where veterans are cast in full-length dramas.
Read MoreTwo Jewish Worlds Far Apart In Old Globe ‘The Wanderers’ Premiere
Two young couples, both alike and worlds apart in their Jewish heritage, struggle to build lives and find meanings in Anna Ziegler’s well-observed play ‘The Wanderers’ premiering at the Old Globe Theatre.
Read MoreThe A’s, E’s and I’s Have It in NCR’s OK ‘Other Half’
Britain’s Sir Alan Ayckbourn is the best at his craft since Sir Noel Coward — the problem is that the era he chooses to reflect doesn’t always define the grit of day that Coward faced. Despite that, his ‘How the Other Half Loves’ holds water, as North Coast Repertory Theatre’s current turn illustrates.
Read More‘Noises Off’ in Good Hands at Lamb’s
Michael Frayn’s Noises Off has been celebrated as a farce to be reckoned with, and if reckoning means that the ensemble cast must execute precisely while pretending to be flailing about, then the cast of the current production at Lamb’s Players Theatre has reckoned well indeed…
Read MoreInspiring Followers Through Faith
Most singers who use religion to connect with others write music that appeals to people with similar beliefs. A good example is Shlomo Carlebach, an Orthodox Jewish singer/composer/lyricist with the nickname “the Singing Rabbi.”
Read MoreWorking for a ‘Funny Girl’
Working for a high-profile celebrity sounds like an amazing opportunity. One could receive a lot of exclusive perks and might even be able to get to know a superstar on a personal level.
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