Bay Area theatre talk with a Drama Guy
Adam Trent remembers his very first magic trick. Well, he doesn’t remember the specifics but does know it was for a birthday party. And he certainly knows it went about … Continue reading From the beach to Broadway: Trent’s magic the source of his passion
Garrett Deagon is one of the lucky ones. By his own estimation, for the better part of three years, he took part in up to 400 auditions in New York … Continue reading Deagon’s drive paves the way for his role in SHN’s ‘Annie’
“How do you say, ‘Do you still love him’ in Czech?” It’s a critical question that Guy asks Girl in “Once,” the Tony Award winning musical that makes a stop … Continue reading Review: Broadway San Jose’s ‘Once’ is a powerful musical experience
If organized religion can be considered a sacred cow, consider “The Book of Mormon,” a delightfully cheery butcher shop. There is nothing held sacred in the bouncy and peppy musical, … Continue reading Review: Irreverent romp ‘The Book of Mormon’ is a whole lot of fun
There is certainly much to like in the touring production of the Disney musical “Newsies,” currently running through March 15th at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. It has a spirit … Continue reading Review: Despite flaws, ‘Newsies’ brings about a youthful energy
Call Julian DeGuzman’s dad Joe something of a visionary. When Julian was growing up in Alameda, Joe spent many hours, days and years driving his son around to dance class … Continue reading Alameda’s DeGuzman returns to his roots with SHNSF’s ‘Newsies’
This has been another solid year of play going for yours truly. It’s always great to get out to different areas of the Bay and be a part of an … Continue reading The Drama Guy’s Top 10 of ’14
I have a fairly illustrious history with the musical “Wicked,” the inventive prequel to “The Wizard of Oz.” I had bought tickets to attend the open-ended run in San Francisco … Continue reading ‘Wicked’ in San Jose is solid and sentimental
Charlie is in a tough position. Shoes are not flying off the shelves the way they used to, and since his father passed away, the family shoe business has been … Continue reading Road Review: ‘Kinky Boots’ on Broadway is a blast
Upon entering the Ethel Barrymore theatre, director Kenny Leon puts up a most interesting preshow soundscape. It is an interview by famed radio star and writer Studs Terkel with Lorraine … Continue reading Road Review: Hansberry’s play shares top billing with Washington in Broadway’s revival of ‘Raisin’
The God-loving dairyman Tevye lives a life of contradictions. He wants a son, but has five daughters. He wants wealth, yet he is poor. And he wants to read the … Continue reading WVLO’s ‘Fiddler’ a timeless story of culture, tradition
Carole King seemed like the type of person who was downright sheepish about her fame and her talent. She is a funky, buffoonish kind of gal, a person that is … Continue reading Review: Carole King easy to connect to in wonderful ‘Beautiful’
