Posts by David Dixon
Moxie’s Latest Provides Laughs and Food for Thought
The current production of The Chronicles of Kalki represents a bridge between two periods for Moxie Theatre. It is the last production of the 2022-2023 season and the final show produced by the Executive Artistic Director and co-founder of the organization, Jennifer Eve Thorn.
Read MoreMoonlight Stuns with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
rom the 1960’s to the 1980’s, composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and lyricist, Tim Rice, worked on several popular musicals. Their breakout show as a duo is the 1970 show, Jesus Christ Superstar, which is currently being presented by Moonlight Stage Productions.
Read MoreA Lighthearted Agatha Christie Adaptation from North Coast Rep
A murder mystery might not sound like a breezy evening of entertainment, but these types of stories can be, depending on the execution. A current example is North Coast Repertory Theatre’s comedic World Premiere theatrical adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel, Murder on the Links.
Read MoreAdventure Carries The Old Globe’s Creative ‘Exotic Deadly’
Over the past few years, Keiko Green has given standout performances in both Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company’s production of God of Carnage and Cygnet Theatre’s staging of The Great Leap. She is also an accomplished playwright, and her unique prose are in full display throughout the wonderful World Premiere presented by The Old Globe, Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play.
Read MoreUnsettling and Timely Satire from Roustabouts
Right after the 2020 world premiere performance of The Roustabouts Theatre Co’s grim show, gUnTOPIA, the rest of the run was cancelled, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After a three-year wait, it is finally back and audiences can now experience the disturbing and thought-provoking story.
Read MoreA Strong Coming-of-Age Musical from the La Jolla Playhouse
For decades, “The Outsiders” has been a popular book by S.E. Hinton, particularly for middle and high school students. More than 50 years since being published in 1967, a musical version just premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse.
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