A Decade of Theatre in San Diego

January 1, 2020, marks the start of a new decade. Looking back, I notice that I have been reviewing theatre in San Diego for more than ten years. It seems appropriate to consult what I’ve written and see, what has changed about San Diego theatre. So, instead of summarizing 2019, I’m returning to 2010 and working my way forward to the present.

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Many ‘Jewels’ Sparkle in Lamb’s Tribute to Itself

Lamb’s Players Theatre is celebrating 25 years in its Coronado theater, and it’s throwing itself a party, in the form of a “greatest hits” show. The company certainly deserves to praise itself, as it has proved to be a major theatrical presence in both the city of Coronado and in San Diego more generally…

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Lamb’s ‘Camping’ Echoes Present Times

Lamb’s Players Theatre had a big hit last year by featuring Francis Gercke and Robert Smyth in a production of Mark St. Germain’s play, Freud’s Last Session. So, big that they’re staging an earlier St. Germain work, Camping with Henry & Tom with the same two actors, plus local favorite Manny Fernandes…

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