Tag Archives: San Jose Theater

REVIEW – The Memory Stick – San Jose Stage

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Artsalot

There are a few things I don’t like. I don’t like doing dishes. I don’t like mean people. I don’t like eggplant or olives. I don’t like hangnails. One of the things near the top of my don’t like list … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Disgraced – San Jose Stage

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Artsalot

All you theater pieces providing a pleasant escape from the angry buzzing clutter of real life and a temporary break from discouraged, rage-engaged, politically charged Facebook feeds, take a step forward. Ah-ah-ah, NOT so fast Disgraced at San Jose Stage. … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Kinky Boots – Broadway San Jose

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Artsalot

High on pomp, sparkle and sass, Broadway San Jose’s Kinky Boots strutted into Downtown on Tuesday with the energy and attitude befitting the award-winning show. It’s a show of spectacle, timely reminders of acceptance,  and of course the kinkiest of … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Annie -Broadway San Jose

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Artsalot

If you’re involved in theater in any way, you don’t make it to age 41 without seeing Annie a few (dozen) times. And, if you’re like me, each time you go you’re both reminded how “fun” the show is and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Valley of the Heart – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Artsalot

A Bay Area native, I’ve lived in San Jose for over 15 years now, and I’m always amused (and yes, a bit irritated) when someone claims there is nothing to do and no History here. It’s a blatant misconception and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- RFK – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Artsalot

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 – The Book of Mormon – Broadway San Jose

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Artsalot

There is no doubt that The Book Of Mormon is not advisable for the prudish or for the easily offended.  Truth be told, it might present some challenges for those who consider themselves moderately offendable. Okay, and anyone that has … Continue reading →

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PREVIEW/INTERVIEW – THE BOOK OF MORMON – BROADWAY SAN JOSE

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Artsalot

Alexandra Ncube who plays Nabulungi in the soon to be in San Jose tour of The Book of Mormon was kind enough to answer a few personal questions. Well, they weren’t THAT personal. I mean, I could have asker her … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Violet – Tabard Theatre Company

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Artsalot

There’s a miracle worth lining up for at the Theatre on San Pedro Square. It takes the form of a beautifully performed and soulfully written musical called Violet. It is both a whisper and a roar and it proudly shines … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Venus in Fur – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Artsalot

San Jose Stage you’re such a wicked little tease, aren’t you? And, Venus in Fur, you’re a crafty little minx of a play. Where, oh where to begin with you?  Hell, let’s dive right in to the proverbial deep end, … Continue reading →

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