Millennial Notes Ron Lytle Scores with Winter Fantasy, Joyful Music by Rachel Norby “Christmas in Oz” by East Bay Children’s Theatre offers a delightful adventure through Oz during Christmastime. As Dorothy, Jordyn Foley sings like an angel—clear and captivating. The Douglas Morrison Theatre in Hayward overflows with unforgettable songs and joy. Especially remarkable are…
Millennial Notes Rowling, Tiffany, Thorne Conjure Magic from Drama by Tyler Jeffreys Harry Potter has always been a hothead, but in “Cursed Child” we get to witness his deliciously dark side. Playwright Jack Thorne shows us the results of being an orphan who lacks self-assurance. Fans know his epic story–how Harry Potter (firecracker John…
Millennial Notes PigPen’s Young Mouse Inspires Musical Heroics by Tanvi Agrawal & Natasha Munasinghe PigPen Theatre Co. dazzles us with spectacular technical wonders in their heartwarming musical adaption of Katie Dicamillo’s children’s book The Tale of Despereaux. The musical opens on the fateful day the Queen of Dor perishes from a heart attack caused…
Millennial Notes Willie Reale Takes a Big Leap for Kids by Rosa del Duca We arrive at Frog and Toad’s front doors in the Spring. Three birds dressed like French airline stewardesses spill the news that they are back from their winter vacation down south. They invite us to look in on Frog and…