Tag Archives: What to see in San Jose

REVIEW – The Toxic Avenger – San Jose Stage

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Artsalot

Do you remember hearing about that Musical Theater orgy between Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown, and Hairspray that happened at a Bruce Springsteen concert? Well, probably not, mostly because I made it up just now as an illustrative device, but … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Motown the Musical – Broadway San Jose

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Artsalot

I’m not going to lie, going into Broadway San Jose’s Motown the Musical I thought there was a good chance I might be about 20 years too young to fully appreciate it. You’d think I’d be trusting enough by now, … 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 – RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA – Broadway San Jose

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Artsalot

You might think that just because I choose to assert my royal title of Princess, that I might be predisposed to frilly, fluffy, romantic fairytales. If you thought that though, you’d be mostly wrong. I’m nearly immune (nearly) to the ooh … 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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REVIEW – A Weekend with Pablo Picasso – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Artsalot

It is a rare occasion when I find myself believing an actor is in fact the character they are playing. Years of being behind the scenes paired with the frequency of theater that I see has certainly affected my ability … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- The Rainmaker – San Jose Stage

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Artsalot

Every now and then I find myself flipping through network TV channels on a Sunday morning searching in vain for cartoons and I come across one of those mega-church evangelists spilling their hearts out to a stadium sized congregation. Despite … Continue reading →

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