Bay Area theatre talk with a Drama Guy
Recently, I attended the American Theatre Critics Association conference in New York City, where I saw four Broadway shows for review. The final of my four reviews is “Come From Away” which … Continue reading Broadway Review: Humanity at its finest in wonderful ‘Come From Away’
Recently, I attended the American Theatre Critics Association conference in New York City, where I saw four Broadway shows for review. The third of my four reviews is “The Play That … Continue reading Broadway Review: A whole lot right in Broadway’s ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
Recently, I attended the American Theatre Critics Association conference in New York City, where I saw four Broadway shows for review. The second of my four reviews is “A Bronx Tale” which … Continue reading Broadway Review: Plenty of strong moments in uneven ‘Bronx Tale’
There’s nothing particularly poor about SHN’s latest production, the pre-Broadway premiere of “Roman Holiday.” The principals and ensemble are all mostly entertaining, some nice choreography, a few big showstoppers and … Continue reading Review: SHN’s underwhelming ‘Roman Holiday’ is simple and safe
“This was the very first play in which I listened to the dialogue as opposed to trying to force it into the mouths of characters, and once I got the … Continue reading African-American Shakespeare Company drives ‘Jitney’ onto the stage
It’s been one helluva year for San Francisco native Lena Hall. She was part of an amazing run in Broadway’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” where Hall played loyal husband … Continue reading Hedwig and Hall are a match made in rock and roll Heaven.
Less than three years ago, Carole King’s music lit up San Francisco. And since it went so well the first time, the company has decided to do it again. “Beautiful: … Continue reading Another ‘Beautiful’ run ready to go in San Francisco
Mention to Robert Brill that he may be the second most famous alumnus from Salinas High School, and you’re sure to get a chuckle. “Who might the first be?” asks … Continue reading Travels with Robert: Broadway set designer returns home with SHN’s ‘Cabaret’
I just love me some Lola. Based on the reaction of the crowd that gathered at the Golden Gate Theatre for opening night of the all too short run of … Continue reading Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ never ceases to amaze
Wait, how did they do that? You know, that is pretty much the question that everyone asks while watching something as sublime as “The Illusionists,” the magic spectacular that takes … Continue reading Review: Nothing is what it seems in SHN’s ‘The Illusionists’
(L to R) Keith Hines, Aaron De Jesus, Drew Seeley and Matthew Dailey are The Four Seasons in the return engagement of “Jersey Boys,” playing through Feb. 14th at San … Continue reading Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ are still the big men in town
For the person lucky enough to play the signature role of Frankie Valli in the smash Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” the lifestyle can be pretty lonely. Take Aaron De Jesus … Continue reading DeJesus searches for truth as Frankie Valli in SHN’s ‘Jersey Boys’
