Review: THE DIVAS BALL at Vincent Victoria Presents
by Brett Cullum - March 18, 2024
It’s fun, a bit quirky, and has a Fellini-sized cast that should make your head spin in all the right ways. Apparently, it takes an army to make a diva, but then again, is that a surprise?...
Review: THE PILLOWMAN at DIRT DOGS THEATRE COMPANY
by Brett Cullum - March 10, 2024
Malinda L. Beckham has always been a master of directing testosterone-fueled plays where men fight and abuse each other. She and her cast bravely take on Martin McDonagh’s script and make wise decisions. The pace is breakneck, never allowing the viewer to wallow much in the muck. She brings out the ...
Review: THE NERD Waxes Nostalgic at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - March 06, 2024
THE NERD is frankly still THE NERD, and the director, Brandon Weinbrenner, doesn’t reinvent much of anything. There’s nothing new or fresh, and the script is presented almost as if it would have run back in 1981. There is no discernable reason to remount this show save for the idea that it was fun b...
Review: Rec Rooms Slams Dunk with KING JAMES
by Armando Urdiales - March 06, 2024
Sports. The word with various meanings, but always seems to perpetuate a game, a sparring of two teams or two people. This battle is well done on-stage with Rec Room Arts, King James. Rajiv Joseph’s expert play book ends the friendship of two male Cavaliers fans at the start of Lebron James career w...
Review: IT IS MAGIC at Catastrophic Theatre
by Brett Cullum - February 16, 2024
IT IS MAGIC is far from false advertising because this play, this cast, and this team make some pretty strong magic from Mickle Maher’s latest play. Just sit back, relax, and let it all wash over you is my advice. It’s funny, it’s quirky, and it is unlike anything else you are likely to see anytime ...
Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Theatre Under the Stars
by Brett Cullum - January 31, 2024
This is a beautifully cast show full of authentic Latin performers. They have all had input into the choreography for this production, which Luis Salgado headed up. The director has amped up the dancing from the original Broadway version and made the final journey after Gloria’s accident far more sp...