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Theatre Review: “halpern And Johnson” At North Coast Repertory Theatre & “much Ado About Nothing” By Aquila Theatre At La Jolla Playhouse

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KPBS AIRDATE: January 27, 2006 Though separated by centuries, a Shakespearean classic and a West coast premiere have a lot in common: The agony of betrayal, cushioned by comedy. “ Halpern and Johnson” was only the second play penned by London-born Lionel Goldstein. But it quickly became an HBO special, starring Jackie Gleason and Sir Laurence Olivier. Now, the play has its Read More →

“curtain Calls” The Odd Couple .. Or Are They The Sunshine Boys?

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 01/27/06 Halpern and Johnson have grieving to do, Sharing a woman -- and betrayals, too But at least we can’t say it’s all Much Ado . Read More →

Theatre Review: “biedermann And The Firebugs” At Cygnet Theatre & “ Ajax ” At 6th @ Penn & “the Exonerated” At Lynx Performance Theatre

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KPBS AIRDATE: January 20, 2006 The year is getting off to a potent political start on San Diego stages. Whether it’s comedy, tragedy or docu -drama, ancient or modern, theater does a great job of making us take a good look around and close look inside. “ Ajax ,” a 2500-year old Read More →

“curtain Calls” Where There’s Smoke…

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 01/20/06 Political relevance, German and Greek, It doesn’t matter what language you speak: ‘ Biedermann ’ and ‘ Ajax ’ could be living today Plus, the ‘Beautiful’ boys have a lot to say, Read More →

Theatre Review: Youth Productions

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KPBS AIRDATE: January 13, 2006 This is Our Youth. It’s the name of a play, and the theme for the month on local stages. Young people are in the spotlight in a variety of venues. Coming up at Diversionary Theatre, there’s a staged reading of the play that established the reputation of playwright/screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan. “This is Our Youth” concerns Read More →

“curtain Calls” Taste Of PattÉ

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 01/13/06 Local theater makes you grin, frown or quiver: Our theatermakers ‘ain’t chopped liver!’ And many articulately had their say At the knockout gala, the 9th Patté. Read More →