Bravos and Boos for 2016

We asked each of our writers to cast their thoughts as “bravos” and “boos.” As you’ll see, some of them found it easier to do than others. Be that as it may, we proudly present essays by Ken Herman, Kris Eitland, Bill Eadie, David Dixon, Martin Jones Westlin, and Welton Jones.

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A Weekend of Creative Adventures

Four shows might sound like a lot to see in one weekend, but at the La Jolla Playhouse’s 2015 Without Walls (WoW) Festival, that was just a taste of what the event offered. There were more than 21 site-specific and immersive theatre projects ranging from drama, opera, dance and family friendly entertainment.

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Twilight of the Diva: Lady Day at ion theatre

Is “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” the antidote to the banal jukebox musical? Check out ion theatre’s new production of Lanie Robertson’s 1986 two-person play about jazz great Billie Holiday and make up your own mind . . .

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