Posts Tagged ‘musical’
Welk’s ‘Superstar’ Designed to Impress
Jesus Christ Superstar is a show that’s designed to impress, and it does so, with a few caveats…
Read MoreComplex ‘Boy’ Dances at Diversionary
While not apologizing for sexual exploitation, the musical does attempt to examine the relationship between Paiman (Troy Iwata) and Jahandar (Jonathan Raviv), the man who bought him and taught him to dance. It’s admirable that the writers have not tried to oversimplify the story, but, like almost all world premieres, there is still work to be done…
Read MoreTenth Avenue’s ‘Rope’ a Musical Execution
You’ve got to admire Mark Sickman. He believes – in himself and in his creative work…
Read MoreBroadway-aspiring ‘Empire’ Debuts in La Mirada
Not ready for prime time yet, but there’s nothing that can’t be fixed…
Read MoreNew York and San Diego’s Symbiotic Theatre Relationship
In which the critic-at-large reflects on the shows he saw on Broadway, what they tell us about New York theatre, and what they imply for the state of San Diego theatre…
Read MoreAll-American ‘Allegiance’ Debuts on Broadway
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce Allegiance, the all-American Broadway musical, now in residence on the Great White Way…
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