The fantasy-reality duality in theatre
Productions of Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” often employ a similar device in costuming; the present reality is in color, while ghosts of the past are in…
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Tasting Report: Ledson Winery, Sonoma
Needless to say, besides all of the other selections that made it to our cellar, a case of the 2009 Ancient Vine Zinfandel Reserve futures…
Theatre Review: ‘Nine’ – Happiness is being Italian!
At first blush Reynolds does not strike one as quite the lothario type, but he evinces enough of an artist’s ego, passion, and an insouciant,…
‘Curtains’ – Not a preview review
After close to a half hour following the evacuation, with fire fighters still inside the theatre, the cast of “Curtains” gathered upon the landing, and…
Moving Forward at Zero MPH
On the west shore of Lake Tahoe there is a section of 10 MPH hairpin turns, overlooking the most magnificent view of Lake Tahoe.
Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet – a cover band operetta’ – The Bard for the masses
The opening sequence is a poignant solo rendition of Dire Straits’ “Romeo and Juliet” by chorus member Miranda Morris. It sets just the right, wistful…
Stage Review: ‘One-Man Star Wars Trilogy’ – May the farce be with you!
Between each of the three hysterical, exhausting “acts,” the affable Canadian takes a short break on stage as himself to talk to the audience. And…
Taste the freedom
We all have expectations about how great life will be once we have the freedom to follow our dreams, once we break out of our…
Review: ‘Billy Elliot’ – All that glitters is not gold
Admittedly, Sir Elton John has composed some of the most memorable pop melodies of our time, but he fails to deliver a single one for…
Time to migrate
Steering clear of the transition zone, that place of limbo. I’ve got one foot on either side, and a big sea in between.