Millennial Notes Tina Landau Dives Deep for Fresh Take on Beloved Cartoon by Tanvi Agrawal You don’t need to be a child or a “SpongeBob” fan to enjoy the wonder and excitement of this cartoon classic in a big musical world. Millennials, nostalgic for SpongeBob’s innocent hilarity, will find exuberant, talented Lorenzo Pugliese as…
Millennial Notes Kevin Landesman’s Inventive Set Steals the Show by Rosa del Duca There is magic in Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” When intrepid Lucy (lightbulb bright Cassie Grilley) ventures into the wooden wardrobe and pushes past the coats to emerge in snow-covered Narnia, a remarkable transformation overtakes the…
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…