“Vietgone” now at the Capital Stage may be the future of musical theater. Certainly it’s the beginning of a new branch from its musical tree — a hip-hop, rap branch — as...
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We see two very different versions of modern women in “A Doll’s House, Part 2” at B Street Theatre and “Reborning” at Big Idea Theatre this month. In the former, Nora...
The subject of Jews in the Southern United States is rarely explored in theater. Sure, we know there were Jewish members of communities there — we’ve seen “Driving Miss Daisy”...
There are many tragedies of war. More than enough to go around. They are on the battlefield, of course, but those who fight and live return with wounds both physical and psychological. Meanwhile...
This holiday season, DOCO (Downtown Commons) proudly presents the 10th Anniversary “Macy’s Theatre of Lights,” an electrifying and family-friendly holiday tradition. Taking place on K Street between...
The Crucible One of the darkest days of America came before it was even a country, just a string of colonies. Accusations, lies and hysteria resulted in lives lost, reputations ruined and families...
The two final productions of the Sacramento Theatre Company’s 73rd season perfectly represent the year’s theme: Fate, Fantasy and Forgiveness. The first play – “Mothers and Sons,” which closes...
Mental illness is a tough and touchy subject. Like shoes, it comes in many styles, from “simple” depression to full-blown schizophrenia. Anyone who doesn’t have the disorder—or know...
Wednesday might be a conundrum for some. It is both Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, not exactly complementary events. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 46 days ending in Easter. It is a...
Two local theater companies — B Street Theatre and Celebration Arts — have new homes beginning in 2018. Meanwhile, another theater company — Runaway Stage Productions — has...
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