Posts Tagged ‘Cygnet Theatre’
Cygnet’s ‘Carol’ Is Fair, But Where’s Fred?
Everybody knows ‘A Christmas Carol,’ wherein the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge plunges into virtuousness courtesy of three dogged apparitions. But Cygnet Theatre Company’s entry this year is a little different. That’s because, all in all, it’s not really that good.
Read MoreEverybody Flock to Cygnet’s Shepards
The American Dream is in reality the American Nightmare, and Sam Shepard is here to prove it. Cygnet Theatre’s very good Shep-Rep fare, comprising “True West” and “Fool for Love,” is Shepard come alive, with two emotionally raw scripts and a scathing indictment of a country that’s clearly lost its way.
Read MoreCygnet’s Great ‘Pageant’ Caught in a Time Warp
Beauty contests are sitting ducks for the high-camp treatment that casts and directors give them. That’s what makes Cygnet Theatre’s Pageant such a funny play; the show’s ensemble culture and hilarious writing take it from there.
Read MoreEarnest and Travesties Make a Top-Rate Double Bill
These are both “don’t miss” productions, so, tempting as it might be, please don’t content yourself with the froth of Earnest and miss out of the intellectual games of Travesties. But, see Earnest first.
Read MoreCygnet’s Assassins: Fine Production, Maddening Show
Many of Stephen Sondheim’s musicals are more admired than beloved. Assassins falls into that category, despite a well-paced and sung production at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.
Read MoreEssay: 2012 Not a Great Theatre Year
Let’s face it. 2012 was by no means a great theatre year. Even so, there was good work that went on in San Diego and elsewhere, despite a disappointing overall result.
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