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REVIEW- RFK – San Jose Stage Company

There are days of late, when I spy a gray hair protruding from my pigtails and I think for a moment; so this is “old.” Such moments seem increasingly more frequent for this lady in her 40th year and while … Continue reading

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REVIEW- Wicked – Broadway San Jose

This certainly isn’t Wicked’s first rodeo, but it is San Jose’s first time hosting the show (thanks to Broadway San Jose) and it has infused the city with an excitement and energy that suits our town very well. The show … 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 – An Iliad – San Jose Stage Company

I’m the kind of girl who has, on more than one occasion, been approached by a person of let’s say…questionable mental stability. I’d like to think it’s because I have kind eyes and I’m approachable, but in reality, I’m just … Continue reading

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Mini Reviews – Les Mis, Making God Laugh, Animals Out Of Paper

Time is short this week, but I saw a number of shows that are really worth mentioning for those looking for something to do in the next week or two…nothing in depth here, but a quick bite on what to … Continue reading

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REVIEW – One Night With Janis Joplin – San Jose Rep

Here is a list of my not-so-favorite things, also known as “Why theoretically, I should not have liked One Night With Janis Joplin at the San Jose Rep:” Celebration of 60/70’s drug culture, musicals that don’t have much of a … 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 – GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT – BROADWAY SAN JOSE

It was a sad, sad day in my history this week. Please, bow your head in a moment of silence for my youth. Time of death; Tuesday, June 4th, 7:41pm while attending Broadway San Jose’s production of Green Day’s American … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Shout! The Mod Musical – The Retro Dome

If there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that when you walk through the doors of the Retro Dome in San Jose, you’re going to have fun. Check any pretense, drama, and angst at the door and don’t forget to … Continue reading

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It’s time for GeeKart! – The Princess’ Top 5 Music Apps

Art and technology are a way of life here in the Silicon Valley and I have coined the term GeeKart to describe us art-loving geeks! It’s true, I find I’m able to socialize and entertain myself when there’s no one … Continue reading

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