Stages Of 2009: It Was A Very Good Year

Stages 

Of 2009: It Was A Very Good Year

Pat Launer on San Diego Theater Theater Year in Review By Pat Launer , SDNN December 30, 2009 http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-12-31/things-to-do/theater-things-to-do/san-diego-theater-in-2009-a-look-back There aren’t too many areas that showed a bump in the decidedly downtrodden 2009. But theater in San Diego was alive and Read More →

“it’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” – Cygnet Theatre

“it’s 

A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” – Cygnet Theatre

Center Stage with Pat Launer on KSDS JAZZ88 AIRDATE: DECEMBER 25, 2009 If you haven’t had your bellyful of Christmas yet, there’s one more wonderful holiday tradition that you just shouldn’t miss. Of course, you’re familiar with the classic 1946 film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But for the past four years, that heart-warming tear-jerker has sprung to fabulous Read More →

Read Reviews Of: “festival Of Christmas,” “a Christmas Story”

Read Reviews Of: “festival Of 

Christmas,” “a Christmas Story”

Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, December 24, 2009 http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-12-23/things-to-do/theater-things-to-do/festival-of-christmas-a-christmas-story-theater-reviews-and-news Decking the Halls THE SHOW: “Christmas Stars, ” the newest installment of Lamb’s Players Theatre’s ‘Festival of Christmas’ You’d definitely have to call it a tradition. For Read More →

“a Christmas Carol” – North Coast Repertory Theatre / “the Santaland Diaries” – New Village Arts

“a Christmas Carol” – North Coast Repertory Theatre /   “the Santaland Diaries” –  New Village Arts

Center Stage with Pat Launer on KSDS JAZZ88 AIRDATE: DECEMBER 18, 2009 So, how do you like your holiday fare? Tasty and familiar? Or tart and unpredictable? Of course, your palate might take to the acidic and the sweet. If you’re something of a traditionalist, you should head straight to Read More →

Read Reviews Of: “I Do! I Do !, ” “The Santaland Diaries,” “a Christmas Carol,” “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Read Reviews Of: “I Do! I Do !, ” “The  Santaland  Diaries,” “a Christmas Carol,” “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Pat Launer on San Diego Theater By Pat Launer , SDNN Thursday, December 17, 2009 http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-12-16/things-to-do/theater-things-to-do/i-do-i-do-santaland-diaries-christmas-carol-its-a-wonderful-life-theater-reviews-news Together Forever THE SHOW: “I Do! I Do !, ” the 1966 musical, newly revised, at the Old Globe It’s all about the bed. A giant fourposter Read More →

“dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” – Old Globe Theatre / “the King And I” – The J*company At The Jcc

“dr. 

Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” – Old Globe Theatre /   “the 

King And I” – The J*company At The Jcc

Center Stage with Pat Launer on KSDS JAZZ88 AIRDATE: DECEMBER 11, 2009 This time of year, folks think about theater in terms of the ‘takeaway.’ Not prizes or presents, but the emotional or philosophical reward of a heartfelt story that reminds us of the gift of benevolence. One local production gives the message onstage; one, off. Read More →