1950s Reimagining of 'Merry Wives' a Rousing Success
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, August 6, 2023 Shakespeare always stands the test of time for some, whereas others find his material more...
The Old Globe Presents a Wickedly Funny Reimagining of Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, August 5, 2023 Wickedly funny and playful, Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen have delivered a unique brain child in...
Ambitious and Well-Performed 'Tarzan: The Stage Musical' Soars at Moonlight
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, August 4, 2023 Why walk when you can soar through the trees? A high-flying and high energy Tarzan wraps its three...
Stephen Schwartz's 'Pippin' Earns a Tip of the Crown at North Coast Rep
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, July 29, 2023 When Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz first wrote the book, music, and lyrics to Pippin, it was...
Vivacious Naomi Rodgers and Ayvah Johnson rock 'Tina' on Tour
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, July 29, 2023 The woman herself was a legend, and the performers who embody her on this tour likewise bring live...
World Premiere Musical 'Bottle Shock!' Debuts at CCAE
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, July 8, 2023 If there’s one thing that can be said about CCAE Theatricals, it is that they aren’t afraid to make...
‘Passengers’ Captures Imagination Through Movement and Circus Magic at The Old Globe
Taking the train? Why not fly? Passengers, the newest touring production to open at The Old Globe and a manifestation of Montreal-based...
Stunning 'Six' Pairs Vocal Perfection With Tudor History and Girl Power
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, July 5, 2023 Dismantling the patriarchy seems an easy task in the able hands (and belts!) of the queens behind the...
'Love All' Captures Billie Jean King's Career, Documentary-Style, at La Jolla Playhouse
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, June 27, 2023 Anna Deveare Smith’s new biographical play Love All has arrived at the La Jolla Playhouse, telling...
Chilling World Premiere "Sharon" Runs Through July 2 at Cygnet Theatre
by Cassiopeia Guthrie, June 26, 2023 Playwright Keiko Green’s inclusion of a micro-expressions reference in the script is insightful (and...