Gunderson, Lowdermilk, Kerrigan’s Musical Tells Judges’ HERstories by Barry David Horwitz This stirring spectacle of three women who became Supreme Court justices illuminates the story of American justice. Lauren M. Gunderson shows us how the law progresses and then regresses. “Justice: A New Musical” tells the HERstory of three renowned women: Sandra Day O’Connor…
Don Reed Wins Our Hearts with Warmth & Wit—Oakland Style by Barry David Horwitz If you’ve never seen a Don Reed stand-up show, now is the time for a rare treat. Don Reed has come home to the East Bay from Hollywood, and he’s got lots to tell us about how it rolls down…
Taylor & Jones’ Musical Echoes Mahalia Jackson’s Spirituality by Barry David Horwitz In “HALIE! The Mahalia Jackson Musical,” co-writers Wendy E. Taylor and Darryl V. Jones dramatize the life of Mahalia Jackson, the most gifted Gospel singer of all time. She influenced all the music around her: Blues, Rock n’Roll, Pop—they all incorporate Jackson’s…
August Wilson’s Fiery 60s Friends Deliver Wit & Wisdom by Barry David Horwitz If you haven’t grown up either poor or Black or marginalized, then it’s hard to understand how powerfully those forces affect our opportunities. It takes a genius to make voter suppression and oppression emotional. August Wilson is that genius. And Director…