Reviews

“all In The Timing” Ion Theatre At The 6th Avenue Bistro

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Airdate: 05/18/07 Here’s a little theatrical brain-teaser: What do Hamlet, Trotsky, Philip Glass and Philadelphia have in common? And the answer is…. They all pop up in “All in the Timing,” a supremely witty, literate series of playlets by David Ives. They don’t appear together in the same vignette, but each makes for a hilariously clever reference. Here’s how it goes. Three chimps are typing away, trying to create ‘Hamlet’; Read More →

“curtain Calls ”   # 192

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 05/11/07 While the Monty guys are busy undressin ’ Josephine gets a Piano Lesson. TAKIN ’ OFF … BY TAKIN ’ IT OFF THE SHOW: The Read More →

“the Full Monty” San Diego Musical Theatre At The Birch North Park Theatre

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KPBS Airdate: 05/11/07 If you think it’s gutsy to go ‘The Full Monty,’ it takes even more cojones to start up a brand new musical theater company. And this week, we get exposed to both at once. The new company is called the San Diego Musical Theatre, and it’s helmed by executive directors Gary and Erin Lewis --   Read More →

“curtain Calls ”   # 191

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 05/04/07 There are Two Trains Running To Freedom NY Where, Under the Elms, desires uncork. TAKE THE A TRAIN THE SHOW: Two Trains Running , Read More →

“two Trains Running” At The Old Globe

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KPBS Airdate: 05/04/07 There are “Two Trains Running” at the Old Globe, and you should get on board. The production is historically significant for two reasons. First of all, it’s set in the late 1960s, which was a time of great upheaval in the country. With a war going on, and the Civil Rights movement stumbling, the country was in the throes of a racial Read More →

“curtain Calls” #190

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com   04/27/07 Learn to Drive with Li’l Bit Get your poetry from Wit And be provoked, in many ways, By the UCSD Fest of New Plays Read More →