Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 16, 2025
Christopher Durang’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is a riotous blend of sibling rivalry, absurdist farce, and Chekhovian melancholy. A laugh-out-loud farce with real heart, Director Anthony Methvin finds balance in the absurdity while still landing the emotional punches.
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025
When was the last time you thought about the Constitution? I mean really thought about it and how it impacts your life? Probably not that often, but that will change after seeing North Coast Rep’s stellar production of ‘What The Constitution Means To Me,” which is playing through March 30th.
Unconditional Arms Premiere Second Single 'Westbrae Sunrise'
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 27, 2020
Oakland, CA post-rock band Unconditional Arms is debuting a new track ('Westbrae Sunrise') off the upcoming album 'Formation' out April 3rd on Bay Area indie label Sell The Heart Records - run by Andy Pohl of Tsunami Bomb.
Heaven's Club Release the Project's Debut EP
by Abigail Charpentier - Aug 27, 2019
After spending a near-decade as the sonic backbone of post-black metal unit Deafheaven, Shiv Mehra is exploring new sights and sounds with the vehicle Heaven's Club. Touching tones spanning from kraut rock and jazz to echoic shoegaze and glimmering pop, Heaven's Club is equal parts exploration and experiment.
First Look at AMADEUS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2019
With the glorious music of Mozart as a backdrop, Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS assures North Coast Repertory Theatre of a grand start to Season 38. The Tony winner for Best Play weaves the fascinating tale of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Told in a series of flashbacks laced with humor, intrigue and personal insight, AMADEUS examines two men a?" one consumed with jealousy; the other, blissfully unaware of his extraordinary gifts. Deemed a?oeterrifically entertaining and highly theatricala?? by The New York Times, this audience favorite deftly explores musical genius by a master playwright. Tickets are already going quickly, so order now.
AMADEUS Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2019
With the glorious music of Mozart as a backdrop, Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS assures North Coast Repertory Theatre of a grand start to Season 38. The Tony winner for Best Play weaves the fascinating tale of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Told in a series of flashbacks laced with humor, intrigue and personal insight, AMADEUS examines two men - one consumed with jealousy; the other, blissfully unaware of his extraordinary gifts. Deemed 'terrifically entertaining and highly theatrical' by The New York Times, this audience favorite deftly explores musical genius by a master playwright. Tickets are already going quickly, so order now.
Heaven's Club Have A New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 25, 2019
Shiv Mehra isn't one for basking in the spoils of downtime and open schedules — that's why he created Heaven's Club. The Deafheaven guitarist is inching into territory with this project, a hopscotching fusion of contemporary/kraut rock, jazzy percussion, reverb-drenched riffage, and overdub cloaked vocals.
BWW Review: MR.AND MRS. FITCH
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 28, 2019
Some couples spend time together playing a sport, traveling, or watching a favorite show. For MR.AND MRS. FITCH, the title characters of the play presented by Backyard Renaissance they find their connection in being the snarky, society gossips that bring the hottest news to the public to devour.