THEATRE REVIEWS
Old Globe ‘American Mariachi’ Displays Mexico’s Soul, All Genders
The mariachi tradition so defines Mexico’s very soul that it doesn’t really matter whether women or men are playin. But a new play at the Old Globe Theatre sets a family crisis story back when the fuss when it did seem to matter.
Read MoreOne Program Note Is Key to Inventive ‘Men on Boats’
New Village Arts’ ‘Men on Boats’ features more than a female cast. It sets a certain bar for the availability of material regardless of gender — and as important as that is, the production values don’t hurt, either.
Read MoreCommemorating a Prideful Town
When San Diego Repertory Theatre’s co-founder and Artistic Director Sam Woodhouse and writer Herbert Siguenza (San Diego Rep’s Playwright In Residence) work together, they’re not afraid to take risks. In 2014, they premiered the dystopian spectacle El Henry, presented by the La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls program and the San Diego Rep, at the outdoor public space SILO in Makers Quarter.
Read MoreFreewheeling ‘Love Never Dies’ Does (Almost) Everything Well
‘Love Never Dies,’ the sequel to the all-time great ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ makes a worthy spectacle. In fact, it does everything a spectacle should do — except one.
Read MoreHappiness is Pursued in Diversionary’s Solo Show
Philip Dawkins has his moments where he critiques Walt Disney’s work, but his story is about his family and its pursuit of happiness…
Read MoreNon-Stop Debauchery Turns Grim
Certain shows benefit from the audience knowing very little about them when going into the theatre, while others are more enjoyable when the attendees have a good idea about the type of show they are about to see. Bachelorette is an example where your engagement will depend on how prepared you are for the drastic tonal shifts that occur throughout the dark comedy.
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