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“A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS” at The Old Globe

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Posted at TimesofSanDiego.com on 3/31/18 RUN DATES: 3/23/18 - 4/29/18 VENUE: The Old Globe “The only skill you need,” her mother tells young Mariam, is “Tahamul.” Endurance. And endure Mariam must – a tormented rural childhood followed by an abusive, barren marriage. And then Laila comes into her life: free-spirited Laila, who is urban, privileged, educated and blissfully happy – until a bomb destroys her home and family. Desperate and penniless, she agrees to marry Mariam’s monstrous husband – becoming Read More →

“NATHAN GUNN FLYING SOLO” at the San Diego Repertory Theatre

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Posted at TimesofSanDiego.com on 5/27/18 RUN DATES: 5/23/18 - 6/10/18 VENUE: The San Diego Repertory Theatre This may be Nathan Gunn’s first time Flying Solo in a play – but he certainly takes off and stays aloft. After all, he’s been onstage almost his whole life. But “Flying Solo” is more a concert or cabaret act than a play. Gunn has a rich, gorgeous baritone (he’s been called a “bari-hunk”) and a charming personality. He seems like a genuinely Read More →

“THE MADRES” at Moxie Theatre

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Aired on KSDS-FM on 6/1/18 RUN DATES: 5/13/18 - 6/10/18 VENUE: Moxie Theatre “The Madres” is perfectly timed to this #MeToo moment. The rolling world premiere, written by Stephanie Alison Walker, is part of the National New Play Network. It opened first in L.A., then moved to Chicago, and heads to Austin after its San Diego premiere. The “Dirty War” is raging in 1978 Argentina. People are being ripped from their homes—murdered, incarcerated or ‘disappeared.’ Before it’s all over in Read More →

“THE WIND AND THE BREEZE” at Cygnet Theatre

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Aired on KSDS-FM on 3/31/18 RUN DATES: 3/23/18 - 5/25/18 VENUE: Cygnet Theatre Rap is all about agility and facility with words. Using it to stunning effect, to punctuate his world premiere, “The Wind and the Breeze,” award-winning playwright Nathan Alan Davis makes it clear that he’s punch-drunk on language. Sam is the fulcrum of the piece. Everyone in his small African American family-by-choice pivots around him. But he’s rooted to one spot—a lawn-chair on the State Street Bridge Read More →

“SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE” at OnStage Playhouse

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Aired on KSDS-FM on 5/18/18 RUN DATES: 5/4/18 - 6/9/18 VENUE: OnStage Playhouse San Diego is laying out the welcome mat for Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The legendary songwriting team is being celebrated at two local theaters within a year’s time. “Smokey Joe’s Café,” a Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner, features three dozen of the pair’s Rock ‘n’ Roll and Rhythm & Blues classics, like “”On Broadway,” “Stand By Me” and “Kansas City.” Leiber and Stoller were Read More →

“SCHOOL OF ROCK” at The Civic Theatre Broadway San Diego

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Posted at TimesofSanDiego.com on 6/13/18 RUN DATES: 6/12/18 - 6/17/18 VENUE: The Civic Theatre/Broadway San Diego The references appeal to the Boomers (Stevie Nicks, Black Sabbath, Mama Cass, AC/DC). The kids appeal to the kids (recommended for age 6 and up). And the music appeals to everyone. “School of Rock” is a rockin’ roof-rattlin’ crowd-pleaser. The spontaneous, enthusiastic standing ovation on opening night was well deserved. The musical is based on the hit 2003 film of the same name, which Read More →