Tag Archives: Silicon Valley Theatre

REVIEW- SPAMALOT – HILLBARN THEATRE

My family is very much a fan of Monty Python and the show and the films were an integral part of my upbringing. I surmise, the call of “bring out your dead” on laundry days may have been the only way mom … 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 – Eurydice – Douglas Morrisson Theatre

I don’t consider myself to be a very emotional being. Well, that’s not entirely accurate. I’m intuitive and perceptive with regard to emotion, I’m just not easily or often found actually exhibiting emotions from the sentimental, romantic, sad or distraught … Continue reading

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REVIEW- BLUE MAN GROUP – BROADWAY SAN JOSE

Aside from an unexpected and upsetting allergic reaction to Dramamine one time, I’ve never done hallucinogenic drugs, nor do I condone their use, but having seen Blue Man Group, I kinda feel like I know what a good experience with … Continue reading

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REVIEW – SHERLOCK HOLMES THE FINAL ADVENTURE – DOUGLAS MORRISON THEATRE

I went into Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure at the Douglas Morrison Theater, having never read the books or seen another live production and with no significant exposure to the various television manifestations of this literary icon. In fact, my only … Continue reading

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REVIEW – All My Sons – Douglass Morrisson Theatre

As I wound through Hayward (a city I rarely explore or even pass through) I was convinced I was experiencing the dreaded Apple Maps wild goose chase that’s been at the heart of so many live theater patron late seatings. … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Trying – Tabard Theatre Company

There’s no doubt about it, I love cantankerous old men. Perhaps that phrase could use some clarification. Allow me to explain. There are a few things in this world which, for some unknown reason, will make me laugh out loud every … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Bill W. and Dr Bob – San Jose Rep

”Hey, let’s go see a play about the founders of AA” isn’t maybe something you expect to hear or get super excited about, right? What? Not your feel good play of the year? Okay, maybe not, never-the-less, San Jose Rep … Continue reading

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REVIEW – Bells Are Ringing – West Valley Light Opera

There’s an enchantingly nostalgic and a much appreciated tongue-and-cheek feel to Bells Are Ringing. This 1950’s musical, which saw a Broadway revival in 2001, is rarely done in comparison to many of its contemporary musicals and after seeing West Valley … Continue reading

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REVIEW – BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON – SAN JOSE STAGE – PLUS THE NAGLEE PARK GARAGE

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been asked “what would happen if South Park, Sam Shepherd, Wikipedia, and Dog the Bounty Hunter played the School House Rock drinking game while listening to American Idiot?” Well, San Jose … Continue reading

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