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Destiny of Desire – An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage

June 1, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 1

By Kathy Carpenter “For all our family complexities, and wild aspirations, we’re just people in the end: frail, flawed, and trying our best.” Barry Edelstein – The Old Globe theatre presents, “Destiny of Desire,” written […]

HAY FEVER – THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER

May 26, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter The Bliss family’s treatment of others may seem horrible, but they revel in their games without a care in the world. Coronado Playhouse presents Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” as part of their […]

LOST IN YONKERS – FAMILY IS FAMILY

May 24, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter “…how sad and funny life is. I can’t think of a humorous situation that does not involve some pain. I used to ask, ‘what is a funny situation?’ Now I ask, ‘What […]

Rose And Walsh – An Ode To The Power Of Love

May 23, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter “I don’t want to forget him. I want to remember him always,” Rose says, reflecting on Walsh. The Point Loma Theatre presents Neil Simon’s final play, “Rose and Walsh,” a hauntingly romantic […]

Xanadu – A Magical Fantasy of Love, Art, and Inspiration

May 10, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter Zeus said it best: “Music and lyrics, dancing and a funny story – put them together and you have a musical comedy.” San Diego Musical Theatre presents Xanadu, a whimsical journey of […]

Murder on the Links – A Twisty, Turny Mystery That Will Keep You Guessing Until the End

April 26, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter Dame Agatha Christie, widely considered the most successful writer in history, once wrote, “If it is necessary for a criminal to be a consummate actress, then by all means assume her to […]

The Bodyguard Musical – A Triumph of Music and Emotion

April 18, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter As Whitney Houston once said, “I believe music has the power to change the world.” The Welk Theatre’s production of “The Bodyguard The Musical,” with a book by Alexander Dinelaris based on […]

Present Laughter – A Classic Comedy of Errors

April 12, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter “Consider the public. Never fear it nor despise it. Coax it, charm it, interest it, stimulate it, shock it now and then if you must, make it laugh, make it cry, but […]

ANYTHING GOES – IT’S DELIGHTFUL, IT’S DELICIOUS, IT’S DE-LOVELY

February 16, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter Sometimes you just need fun. The San Diego Musical Theatre presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.” It is directed by the brilliant and extremely funny performer Omri Schein, with choreographer Xavier J. Bush, […]

DISCOUNT THEATRE MONTH – TIME TO GO TO THE THEATRE

February 13, 2023 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter No matter where you live in the County of San Diego, you’re not far away from amazing live theatre, dance and music! The goal of Theatre Month is to get you to […]