Posts Tagged ‘Wicked’
Emotional Power of “Redwood’ Grows at the La Jolla Playhouse
Idina Menzel has such a distinct and powerful voice that it can be easy to forget that she is also an accomplished actor. Her acting, singing, and even climbing chops are on full display in the La Jolla Playhouse’s moving world premiere of the musical, Redwood.
Read MoreOld Globe’s ‘Windsor’ Gleefully Mixes Shakespeare and the 50’s
Staging The Merry Wives of Windsor in the style of a 1950’s sitcom might not appear to be the most natural period setting for William Shakespeare’s comedy. However, director, James Vásquez, delightfully makes it work with standout contributions from his cast and crew.
Read MoreSensational ‘Wicked’ Is At Once Teacher and Cultural Marker
‘Wicked,’ whose rise to untold fame began 15 years ago, harbors life lessons that date to the advent of theater itself. Currently, the colossal Broadway San Diego production serves as an outstanding example.
Read More‘Snakeskin’ Score an Anthology of Styles
Malashock Dance’s ‘Snakeskin’ premiered at UC San Diego’s Forum Theater Friday (May 15) propelled by an eclectic score from Krishan Oberoi, director of the choral ensemble SACRA/PROFANA . . .
Read More‘Wicked’ Feeds Oz Obsession
It’s hard to resist. Wicked has the allure of dirty high school gossip and soap operas. We know the characters before the show begins, and they suck us into the underdog story, love triangle twist..
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