Don Reed Mesmerizes with Divine Comedic Mastery by Robert M. Gardner “East 14th” provides the most entertaining 100 minutes of theater I have seen EVER. I highly recommend a trip to The Marsh in Berkeley to see how “East 14th” offers comedy and enlightenment. Don Reed takes no prisoners in his one-man retrospective of…
Frank Loesser’s Music Highlights Gritty N.Y. Riffs by Lynne Stevens Broadway is the embodiment of the melting pot. Damon Runyon’s gritty 30s New York stories reveled in its variety. Broadway welcomed Italian, Irish, and Jewish, immigrants—the road to prosperity for many went through Times Square. Director Bill English’s cast for “Guys and Dolls: A…
Kheven LaGrone Breaks Age Barrier in New Comedy by Barry David Horwitz Kheven LaGrone’s down to earth and funny San Francisco play about being gay in the Bay makes “Group Therapy” a beacon for the many challenges of gay culture. LaGrone, who lives in Oakland, has his finger on the pulse. “Group Therapy” takes…
Harrison David Rivers’ Words Inspire Three Superb Performances by Barry David Horwitz If you want to see a touching, true-to-life drama don’t miss “we are continuous.” This memory play speaks to us poetically in an arena style production that produces chills and wonders. MOM, SON, and HUSBAND (his) invite us to hear their innermost…