Fierstein & Herman’s 80’s Musical Soars with Hope & Joy by Jenyth Jo In 2017, reviewer Michael Billington rightly claimed, “No piece of theatre has done as much to encourage sexual tolerance” as “La Cage aux Folles.” Today, it appears our president wants to return to 1983, when conservatives criticized the gay love story….
Michael Phillis Excavates Ironies in Dancing Dinos & Pop Songs by Jenyth Jo Can this incredible spectacle, extended until Sept. 13 and overflowing with talent and mischief, save the fabulous Oasis, slated to close in December? Can the Dinos save the humans? For my first-ever drag show, I wore animal print, a safari hat,…
Millennial Notes Lerner & Loewe’s Songs Renew Dream of “A Room Somewhere” by Isa S. Chu At SF Playhouse, “My Fair Lady” sings a new tune—full of laughter, sharp commentary, and a knowing nod to the politics of speech. Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical gets a buoyant, comedic revival with subtle comments on language,…
Richmond & Maxwell’s Witty Story & Songs Spotlight Stellar Ensemble by Kim Waldron “Ride the Cyclone” was reviewed on September 30, 2024, at NCTC. The standard musical does not start with a death, let alone half a dozen, but there’s not much standard in this off-beat, yet upbeat production. Six teens killed in a…