BWW Reviews: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Creates Magic
"Peter and the Starcatcher" catches more than starstuff with its mosaic style and resourceful staging.
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"Peter and the Starcatcher" catches more than starstuff with its mosaic style and resourceful staging.
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, the often-called 'epic' musical 'Les Miserables' sets a high standard, especially for theatre companies with smaller budgets.
They're blue for a reason.
Bring It On Folsom.
Playhouse Merced continues to prove itself with challenging material and increasingly talented casts.
Dolly may leave Broadway Fresno after one more performance tonight, but in our hearts, Dolly will never go away again.
Before "So You Think You Can Dance" and the "Step Up" films, there was "Flashdance," the 80s cult classic that brought us songs like "Maniac" and "I Love Rock N Roll.
It's no great work of art, but it's a lot of fun, and it's a great way to exercise those snapping fingers.
For one of the best Ebenezer Scrooges you're ever likely to see on stage, make a stop in Merced, CA.
Stockton Civic Theatre has plenty of Christmas cheer to offer at its production of the Alan Menken version of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every theatergoer is in want of a great show, and that every Jane Austen fan is in want of yet another way to enjoy her favorite love story.
Woodland Opera House provides a fantastic cast performing in its lovely, historic space and directed by Amy Shuman, with a formidable orchestra led by James C.
Closing the summer season with its first production of the Kander and Ebb classic, 'Chicago,' Music Circus gives Sacramento the 'old razzle dazzle them' this week at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.
Visiting a different culture is always exciting.
The secret ingredient is dance.
I cannot imagine a better production.
As much as the Judy Garland film version of 'The Wizard of Oz' upholds its status as a classic, there's something about seeing the joyous musical live that makes it immensely more enjoyable.
Not long after the Sacramento opening night performance of Les Miserables, producers officially confirmed plans to take the 25th anniversary production to Broadway next March.
Exceptionally crafted, Sacramento Theatre Company's world premiere of "A Little Princess" is full of imagination and excitement.
"Billy Elliot" features all the elements of theatricality theatregoers love, although friends of the late Margaret Thatcher may wish to stay away.
Decorated with Monty Pythonesque humor, the touring production of 'Shrek' the musical contains enough tasteful pop culture and Broadway musical references to make the Genie at Disney California Adventure's 'Aladdin Musical Spectacular' proud.
Be their guest.
Song echoes heart in Jon Marans' 'Old Wicked Songs,' a beautiful play that, like the classical music it celebrates, takes its time to mature story and soak in emotion and meaning.
'Dare to Dream' features some of the best costumes, sets and lighting in Disney on Ice history, not to mention some second act circus action.
Some time last year, Playhouse Merced christened its 2012-2012 season "There and Back Again.
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Menopause The Musical Harris Center for the Arts (9/24-9/27) |
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Art on the Plaza Sonoma Plaza (7/11-7/11) |
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Rent Davis Musical Theatre Co (6/26-7/19) |
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Don't Touch That Dial! The Fallon House Theatre in Columbia State Historic Park (6/19-7/19) |
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Goose – The Band Frost Amphitheater (8/15-8/15) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait at Golden 1 Center Golden 1 Center (11/17-11/17) |
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Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience! Yuba Sutter Marketplace (7/10-7/10) |
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Tutti Frutti: The Musical - A Tribute to Little Richard (Concert Show) The Guild Theater (11/07-11/07) |
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40th Mendocino Music Festival July 11 through 25 Mendocino Music Festival Tent Concert Hall (7/11-7/11) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Harris Center (7/25-7/26) |