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Christmastime at the Welk
Another year, another upbeat Christmas musical at Welk Resort Theatre. The Escondido entertainment space has featured plenty of festive shows during the holidays. A major section of the light musical Meet Me in St. Louis takes place around December 25 and features the classic tune, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Read MoreIs ‘The God of Vengeance’ ‘Indecent’? La Jolla Playhouse Wrestles With the Legend
Two girls kiss passionately in the poetic rain and World War I Europe loves it. But Sholem Asch’s play “The God of Vengeance’ doesn’t fare as well in New York, where the English-language version is busted on Broadway. Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman ponder the story in a nimble drama at the La Jolla Playhouse.
Read MoreCuddly as a Cactus, Calloway Gives ‘The Grinch’ New Swagger
Watch for his hiccup-stroll across the stage in those too-tight shoes. He’s a giant in road-kill green fur…
Read MoreMoxie’s ‘Watson’ Shows its Intelligence
Playwright Madeleine George has run with the coincidence that Holmes, Bell, and Jeopardy all had a “Watson” in their lives…
Read MoreLack of References Scuttles Well-Intentioned ‘Bright Half Life’
Married life is either a patiently enduring proposition or a gamble lost as often as won. Diversionary Theatre’s well-intentioned ‘Bright Half Life’ tries to make us think it’s both, and that’s where the problems lie.
Read MoreChris Thile Rocks Bach and Pop in La Jolla
Singer, composer, and mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile rocked La Jolla’s sold-out Sherwood Auditorium Saturday with a performance that elated his ardent followers and easily won over the traditional crowd of the staid La Jolla Music Society . . .
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