Review: 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND' at Palm Canyon Theatre
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Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Desert Theatreworks
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Review: MR. PARKER at Dezart Performs
Death tends to affect those who remain differently.
Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL at Desert Ensemble Theatre
There is no mystery here! Three actors were caught running away with a priceless & humorous hit at DET
Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at CVRep
When a successful theatre company presents a period musical they pray for a hit.
Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29
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Review: DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals
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Review: MEAN GIRLS at The McCallum Theatre
Through the zany situations, there is a message about “girl power”; a timeless message.
Review: THE WOMAN IN THE MIRROR at Revolution Stage Company
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Review: SWEENEY TODD is a Bloody Good Time at Palm Canyon Theatre
What is it about a good horror story that draws audiences by the cart load? Is it the adrenaline surge of danger around every corner, even as the viewer remains safely out of danger? Or is it the exploration of the dark side of man’s psyche, feeding a vicarious blood lust in the deep recesses of
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks
For folks of “a certain age” (which I am not telling if I do or do not fall into that category), prolific songwriter and performing artist Carole King provided what could be the official soundtrack to their adolescence.
Review: ELLIE at Desert Ensemble Theatre
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Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Desert Theatricals
Desert Theatricals 'Fiddler' stands tall and breathes LIFE into old TRADITIONS.
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA, This Tale of A Knight Errant Proves No Fool's Errand at Theatre 29
“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published uno
Review: CHICAGO at The McCallum Theatre
What did our critic think of CHICAGO at The McCallum Theatre? There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash.
Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs
What did our critic think of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Dezart Performs?
Review: POTUS at CVRep
What did our critic think of POTUS at CVRep? POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive, now playing at CVRep, premiered on Broadway at The Schubert Theatre in 2022.
Review: RED HOT MAMA: THE SOPHIE TUCKER SONGBOOK at The Revolution Stage Company
What did our critic think of RED HOT MAMA: THE SOPHIE TUCKER SONGBOOK at The Revolution Stage Company? Gary Powers and James Owens, in association with producer Michael Alden, gave their audiences Sharon McNight’s RED HOT MAMA: The Sophie Tucker Songbook at The Revolution Stage Company.
Review: Palm Canyon Theatre's SOMETHING ROTTEN Proves a Rose by Any Other Name Never Smelled as Sweet
History credits the first modern musical production to the year 1866 and a little-known work called “The Black Crook” that premiered in New York on September 12 of that year.
Review: Neil Simon's PLAZA SUITE Brings Laughter and Pathos at Desert Theatreworks
Several things rush to mind in the thoughts of the prolific theatre-goer when a Neil Simon production is promised: smart & funny being chiefly amongst them.
Review: THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent
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Review: WITCHLAND at Revolution Stage Company
Producing innovative, provocative work is part of the Revolution Stage Company’s DNA, so it is not surprising they chose Witchland for their first new production of 2024.
Review: CABARET at CVRep
The musical Cabaret is a classic for many reasons, and no matter who produces it the dark foreboding story never fails to pack a gut punch.
Review: JOE CROYLE IN MONDAY MONDAY: A MUSICAL JOURNEY at The Revolution Stage Company
Joe Croyle Sings with Beautiful Strength and Affection; Content Falls Short Of Full Potential.
Review: LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
Quality Actors In A Timely ‘Lifespan’; Conflict Between Journalistic Integrity And Poetic License; When Facts Matter.
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri Aug 28 8:30pm Quinn's Lighthouse (8/28-8/28) |
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All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Plaza Theatre (3/30-3/30) |
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Mama''s Boy Starring Gregg Glaviano Plaza Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars in Visalia, CA Visalia Fox Theatre (4/23-4/23) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Grove of Anaheim (10/09-10/09) |
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Making Porn - A Comedy (June 25-August 2) Prism Theater (6/25-8/02) |
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Jaws of Brooklyn - with Opening Act '945' at Santa Rosa, CA The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (7/16-7/16) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Fox Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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Cirque Ma'Ceo LIVE in Norco Sep 11 - Oct 4, 2026 Ingalls Event Center (9/11-10/04) |
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! FNL Improv with PRNIT! PseudoRandomNoise Improv Theater (7/10-6/11) |