PORTUGUESE HALL OF SAN DIEGO

by Jared Fessler - December 11, 2025

What did our critic think of HOLIDAY SHOW 2025 - SOLSTICE at Circus Juventas?...

by Bruce Apar - December 11, 2025

Those dramatis personae (ha!) and more are animated to a fare thee well by only two – count ‘em – two actors, Mr. Guy and Mr. Lang, who bring to their poly-personality assignments proficient physical suppleness and chameleon-like chops. I started to keep track of how many characters they essay, and ...

by Andrea Stephenson - December 11, 2025

This is one of the most enjoyable versions of A Christmas Carol this reviewer has seen in recent years—it is unique and entertaining, while maintaining the classic storyline and its underlying themes....

by Kat Mokrynski - December 12, 2025

Alison Spittle: BIG begins with Spittle entering the stage wearing a costume made out of colourful loofahs, before pulling it off to reveal a sequined outfit underneath. But this isn’t just a costume reveal - Spittle confesses to the audience that, while she is still fat (and has been since she was ...

by David Friscic - December 11, 2025

Before Lea Salonga stepped out on the stage of the Strathmore this past Saturday evening, I could feel the anticipation building. Soon, a very savvy orchestra assembled and lightly “tuned up” as the audience awaited the entrance of Lea Salonga, --stage, screen, recording and concert performer par ex...

by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 12, 2025

Having brought their extraordinary theatrical concepts to the all-conquering Fiddler on The Roof, director Jordan Fein and designer Tom Scutt reunite to bring lucky London audiences a gorgeously dark and heartfelt version of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods. ...

by Mica Blackwell - December 12, 2025

I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holida...

by Mica Blackwell - December 12, 2025

I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holida...

by Natalia Jarczynska - December 11, 2025

What did our critic think of DIALOG-WROCŁAW INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL in Wrocław?...

by Glenda Pearce - December 11, 2025

Imagine the situation. You’re in love. You are asked to defend your present relationship as one that could endure. Could you be supremely confident that nothing could shake its foundations?  If asked by authorities, what proof would youneed? How easy is it to truly have an open mind? Do we make assu...