Review: KING JAMES at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Steve Murray - October 14, 2024
Coach John Wooden said “Sports don’t build character, they reveal it” and this applies to fans as well, evidenced wonderfully in TheatreWorks 54th season opener King James, award-winning Rajiv Joseph’s two-hander perspective on fandom and its effect on the relationship between two bros....
Review: CHOIR BOY at Shotgun Players
by Steve Murray - October 04, 2024
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Review: CHOIR BOY at Shotgun Players
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - September 29, 2024
Words seem like such an ordinary way to express such an extraordinary experience like CHOIR BOY by Shotgun Players. With a powerful story, soulful music, and purposeful choreography, CHOIR BOY captivates from start to finish. This mesmerizing show grapples with tough topics, not only on the surface ...
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Masquers Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - September 17, 2024
GOD OF CARNAGE at Masquers Playhouse brings conflict and human nature to the forefront and shines a light on our tendencies to attack and our capacity to empathize and connect. With arguments evolving from couple against couple to husbands against wives, the show takes you on a rollercoaster of verb...
Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Center Rep
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - September 16, 2024
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE delivers the laughs in grand style at Center Rep. Director Matt M. Morrow puts a fresh spin on an old classic and breathes new life into it. In a show that is full of great one liners and subtle bits, Center Rep has added layers of physical comedy and technical accents. What is ...
Review: THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - September 09, 2024
THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse sparkles with energy, sequins, and high-octane choreography. With its message of inclusivity and tolerance, the show highlights the continued struggles of LBGTQ+ youth. Come for the dancing, and stay for the story. And just like in high school, THE PROM is a night you ...
Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Altarena Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - September 07, 2024
THE NIGHT ALIVE is brimming with tension, humor, and talent. With characters that are rich in nuance but light on acuity, the show winds its way through rough waters. With more heart than wit to see them through, they grapple with big problems and hard circumstances with every moment adding to your ...