Tag Archives: Expect the Unexpected

REVIEW – Hank Williams: Lost Highway – Douglas Morrison Theatre

The acting ante is certainly being upped as more and more shows about musicians are being produced; shows where it is absolutely essential that the actors expertly play their own instruments. While I’m always in awe of any actor, and … Continue reading

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REVIEW- Bonnie & Clyde – San Jose Stage

When seeing a musical, one of the questions I always try to ask myself is “Is this story told better by being a musical?” In the case of Bonnie and Clyde at San Jose Stage, I think I was wooed … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Boeing, Boeing – Palo Alto Players

Not unlike air-travel during the holidays, the lead up to my arrival at Boeing, Boeing was quite the adventure. While parking was a challenge to begin with (there was a wedding in addition to the opening night crowd at the community … Continue reading

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REVIEW- REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL – SAN JOSE STAGE

I found myself feeling a bit faint last weekend. Light headed, weak and strangely humorless. Sluggish even when you come right down to it. So, I went through the regular self-diagnosis, as you do, to see if I could find … Continue reading

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REVIEW- The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus – San Jose Repertory Theatre

A play is like kind of like a recipe. You take some ingredients, you mix them all about, you let it bake, you serve it up and you hope that everyone (whose taste buds are as individual as finger prints) … Continue reading

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REVIEW – THE PRODUCERS – HILLBARN THEATRE

With an iconic show like The Producers, you run the risk of certain celebrities having played the title roles to such a high standard that you really can’t imagine someone else doing them justice. There are certain people that were just born to play … Continue reading

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PREVIEW- INTERVIEW- DANE AGOSTINIS – THE BEAST – BEAUTY & THE BEAST – BROADWAY SAN JOSE

Monday. Sigh. Although I know it will be nearly impossible to accept, admittedly, on occasion, even a Princess, such as myself, has been know to act the beast on a Monday. It’s as if I’m under a spell. This got me thinking … Continue reading

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REVIEW- Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway- San Jose Rep Theatre

101 years. That’s a long time. Though I deny liking musicals more times than I admit to liking them, I’m super glad Broadway has made it that far. I hope it continues to flourish for many, many more centuries. San … Continue reading

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REVIEW- DOUBLE INDEMNITY – SAN JOSE REP

Admittedly, my extensive knowledge of Barbara Stanwick, Billy Wilder and film noir is lacking. I came into San Jose Rep’s stage adaptation of Double Indemnity certainly familiar with the genre, but with virtually no prior knowledge of the plot or film specifics. On … Continue reading

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REVIEW – How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying- West Valley Light Opera

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a show that’s meant to be over the top. I mean huge. It’s no wonder it landed back on Broadway recently as it lends itself to gigantic production numbers and gimmicky … Continue reading

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