Review: MEAN GIRLS Misses the Mark at the Denver Center
by Jon Bee - March 05, 2025
In today's pop culture canon, most folks of a certain age have some sort of connection with Mean Girls. The original movie and its all star cast have left an indelible mark on American, if not global, culture. On Wednesdays we wear pink. On October 3rd, we ask what day it is. There's a 30% chance it...
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE STRUGGLES WITH NOSTALGIA at DCPA
by Jon Bee - January 27, 2025
Television and film have always encapsulated my attention with a fervor. The imprint left by action movies from a bygone era still burn with a certain reverence. It is no secret that the culture of today seems to thrive on nostalgia which is why we see so many theatrical productions having made thei...
Review: Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End is Filled with Lost Opportunities at DCPA
by Jon Bee - September 17, 2024
The Silent Generation, born between 1928 and 1945, grew up during times of economic hardship and war, leading to a reputation for resilience, loyalty, and a preference for stability over revolution. They were shaped by events like the Great Depression and World War II, and many became hardworking, c...
Review: WAITRESS Whips Up Warmth and Wit at Arvada Center
by Jon Bee - September 10, 2024
I have long been a Sara Bareilles stan. My love for she and her music stems from my high school days, extends to my college years when I saw her twice in concert, and leads to where we are now: Bareilles making her way from concert venues to theatrical stages, earning three Tony nominations along th...