Posts by David Dixon
Rebelling Against Greed
Most shows from Disney Theatrical Productions are adaptations of highly successful movies such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Mary Poppins.” Compared with those musicals, “Newsies”, a stage version of the 1992 family-friendly motion picture (and a box office bomb in theatres), sounds highly risky.
Read MorePandemonium in Old Town
For any production of Monty Python’s Spamalot to succeed, there needs to be well-delivered, non-stop hilarity coupled with cleverly executed musical sequences. Cygnet Theatre’s interpretation features these elements in spades, largely thanks to Artistic Director, Sean Murray.
Read MoreCreative Comedies From Local Artists
The main goal of comedy is, of course, to make people laugh, and there is a wide spectrum of comedy, from light to dark to twisted.
Read MoreUnpredictable Fringe Events
One important rule about the San Diego International Fringe Festival is to be prepared for anything, especially on the first day. Last year, for instance, the festival had several performances with very low attendance.
Read MoreTeaching Kids Through Music
One of the songs in School of Rock, currently running at the Civic Theatre, is somewhat ironically titled “Where Did the Rock Go?” Fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber might have felt the same way about the composer before his latest hit opened on Broadway.
Read MoreSlowly Losing Your Identity
Anyone helping a person whose health is deteriorating knows how psychologically grueling an experience this can be. There is nothing gratifying about seeing a person whom you care about weaken in front of your eyes.
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