Put a Little Drama in your Life
Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, August 13, 2009 MINI REVIEWS: “Musical Theater Divas” Split Personality THE SHOW: “Herringbone,” a one-man musical by Tom Cone, with music by Skip Kennon and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh, at the La Jolla Playhouse Read More →
Pat Launer on San Diego Theater Thursday, August 6, 2009 MINI REVIEWS: “The New Mambo Kings,” “Romeo, Romeo and Juliet,” “The Waves” Exes and Ohs THE SHOW: “The First Wives Club,” a Broadway-bound world premiere musical, at the Old Globe A new musical is a gargantuan Read More →
Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, July 16, 2009 Little Girl Lost THE SHOW: “The Glory of Living,” the San Diego premiere of a dark, disturbing drama by Rebecca Gilman, presented by InnerMission Productions Read More →
Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, July 16, 2009 READ MINI-REVIEWS OF: “ Yerma ,” “Shakespeare Unscripted” Those Dancin ’ Feet THE SHOW: “42nd Street,” the ultimate musical about musicals, with book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, lyrics by Al Read More →
Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, July 16, 2009 Lord… Thane… King THE SHOW: “Macbeth,” premiere production of Intrepid Shakespeare Company True to its name, the new Intrepid Theatre Company has embarked on a bold and daunting venture. The Read More →
Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, July 9, 2009 Big Man, Big Pride THE SHOW: “Coriolanus,” Shakespeare’s final tragedy, at the Old Globe Caius Martius , a haughty but honorable Roman warrior, Read More →
“San Diego is a hotbed of theater. Every year, I see 200-250 productions. This is fertile ground for new work. In addition to the prodigious local talent, theatermakers from around the country come here to premiere their latest creations. San Diego sends more shows to Broadway than nearly any other city in the U.S.”
-Pat Launer