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History Reels Onward in LJ Playhouse ‘The Year to Come’
The years slip sluggishly along in the retirement Florida of Lindsey Ferrentino’s ‘The Year to Come’ at the La Jolla Playhouse. But who cares?
Read MoreJane Austen Christmas Romance
Jane Austen’s works appear much more suited to Valentine’s Day rather than Christmas, but Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley features the type of love story one would expect from Austen with a wonderful Christmas background. New Village Arts Theatre’s production of the original comedy-drama sequel to “Pride and Prejudice” is a welcome addition to the holiday selections this December.
Read MoreVibrant, Probing Production of ‘All Is Calm–The Christmas Truce of 1914’ at the Balboa
With collaboration from Bodhi Tree Concerts and Sacra/Profana, San Diego Opera opened a powerful new production of Peter Rothstein’s choral opera “All Is Calm” Friday (December 7) at the Balboa Theatre.
Read MoreNora is Riveting in Relevant ‘A Doll’s House’ Sequel at REP
Nora’s dramatic exit is the pivot for Lucas Hnath’s sequel, A Doll House, Part 2, presented by the REP…we return to the scene of the crime in the Helmer house, 15 years after she slammed that infamous door…She’s the mother we love to hate
Read MoreJohannes Debus Conducts the San Diego Symphony in Compelling Dvořák Sixth Symphony
With the San Diego Symphony’s dazzling performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony at Friday’s concert, Dvořák lovers in Copley Symphony Hall were no doubt left swooning. Guest conductor Johannes Debus led an exuberant yet skillfully shaped account of the composer’s one mature symphony that stubbornly remains in the shadow of his mighty Eighth Symphony and beloved Ninth—the “New World.”
Read MoreAmidst the Pie, Southern Hearts Shamelessly Collide in ‘Waitress’
Happiness isn’t automatic by the end of the music ‘Waitress,’ but nearly everybody has learned to live with the best available.
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