Posts Tagged ‘comedy’
‘Beau Jest’ a Pleasant Winter’s Diversion at Lamb’s
James Sherman’s Beau Jest is a lightweight trifle that would border on the offensive were it not for smooth ensemble work by an expert cast…
Read More‘Sister Act’ a Crowd-pleasing Opener for Moonlight
Moonlight Stage Productions’ opening show of the summer season, Sister Act, should prove to be a crowd pleaser…
Read MorePoint Loma Goes Pro with (abridged) Parody
The three principals are all famous historical theatre figures: William Shakespeare, Sarah Bernhardt and Constantine Stanislavsky. Why these three is not entirely clear, especially because by Act 2 they’re all playing multiple characters at breakneck speed….
Read MoreFringe’s Tuesday Got Better As It Went
Three performances on July 28: Surviving Love, Vanished, and The Things We Never Say…
Read More“Trouble in Mind” at Moxie
Trouble in Mind can be a bit of a slow burn, but the explosive payoffs make the journey worth taking. If nothing else, the rendition can initiate a lengthy discussion about how blacks have been portrayed in the arts throughout history.
Read MoreSan Diego Fringe: ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ a Freaky Hit with Heart
Dr. Frankenstein’s Travelling Freakshow culminates with an unexpected and emotional punch. Those lucky enough to see the production are now in mourning simply because it’s gone. How did they pull so many elements together? But Fringe isn’t over yet. There are more excellent productions running through Sunday, July 13 such as…
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