A Catered Affair
Friday, September 28, 2007 8pm
Old Globe Theatre, San Diego
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Clay
Clay
Sunday, September 23, 2007 6:30pm
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Culver City
I'll admit that I was a bit hesitant to see this production. I wasn't sure about what it was going to be and it definitely could go either way with this theatre. I've had some pretty boring experiences at the 'ol Kirk Douglas....remember the one about the painting of the people in the diner?? UGH!!
This show, however, was amazing. It was a one man show and he told the story of his parents getting a divorce, his mother committing suicide, his dad re-marrying, him finding someone to emulate and look after him who happens to be a rap star, and him having an affair with his father's wife. It all gets pretty messy, but the telling is so wonderful. He jumps around the story to the point where it's a flash-back. He mostly tells it as a rap. It's just amazing. Another article mentioned that this would be perfect for off-Broadway and I totally agree. I would love to see this guy go somewhere.
Sunday, September 23, 2007 6:30pm
Kirk Douglas Theatre, Culver City
I'll admit that I was a bit hesitant to see this production. I wasn't sure about what it was going to be and it definitely could go either way with this theatre. I've had some pretty boring experiences at the 'ol Kirk Douglas....remember the one about the painting of the people in the diner?? UGH!!
This show, however, was amazing. It was a one man show and he told the story of his parents getting a divorce, his mother committing suicide, his dad re-marrying, him finding someone to emulate and look after him who happens to be a rap star, and him having an affair with his father's wife. It all gets pretty messy, but the telling is so wonderful. He jumps around the story to the point where it's a flash-back. He mostly tells it as a rap. It's just amazing. Another article mentioned that this would be perfect for off-Broadway and I totally agree. I would love to see this guy go somewhere.
Avenue Q
Avenue Q
Saturday, September 15, 2007 8pm
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
This is the second time that I've seen this show. The first time was on Broadway with most of the original cast. John Tartaglia was the only one that had left.
This touring show did a great job. The lady that played Kate Monster really had the voice and everything down wonderfully. She was amazing. The guy who played Rod was a bit annoying, but ok. The other guy who did a lot of the voices and played Trekkie Monster was very good. Christmas Eve was a different stereo-type since she was skinny and the fat guy was way fatter than the original, but did a great job.
I'd recommend this show. There's nothing here that is too off from the original. It is what it is. Kind of a one-hit wonder. That's all that they need for Broadway, though.
Saturday, September 15, 2007 8pm
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
This is the second time that I've seen this show. The first time was on Broadway with most of the original cast. John Tartaglia was the only one that had left.
This touring show did a great job. The lady that played Kate Monster really had the voice and everything down wonderfully. She was amazing. The guy who played Rod was a bit annoying, but ok. The other guy who did a lot of the voices and played Trekkie Monster was very good. Christmas Eve was a different stereo-type since she was skinny and the fat guy was way fatter than the original, but did a great job.
I'd recommend this show. There's nothing here that is too off from the original. It is what it is. Kind of a one-hit wonder. That's all that they need for Broadway, though.
Falsettos
Falsettos
Saturday, September 8, 2007 8pm
Wilshire Theatre, Los Angeles
This show was a benefit for Actor's, I'm assuming in the LA area. It had some big names...Jason Alexander, John McDaniel at the piano, the guy from Caroline in the City, the lady from numerous TV shows who I can't remember her name off-hand. This is also supposed to be a pretty famous show from what I can tell of the folklore of theatre. I didn't even stay for the whole thing. There just didn't seem to be any story that was actually progressing. First off, this is the theatre where they shoot Last Comic Standing, so there were a bunch of TV cameras in the back of the balcony. My ticket put me smack dab behind these cameras. I told the usher and he just had me wait and then find my own seat once the show started. It wasn't hard since there were quite a few empty seats, but it's kind of annoying. Why did they issue me a seat behind the cut-off point?? No one else was sitting back there.
Then the show didn't start until almost 9 o'clock. Again...annoying! I understand it was a fund-raiser and they wanted to give people plenty of time to browse around the things they had up for auction, but come on...instill a little structure people.
I suppose if another production of this came around again I'd be willing to give it another shot, but it just wasn't wowing me that night. The fact that I was willing to just leave at the intermission says something because I'll usually give everything at least till the end. I don't have to like it, but I've spent the money and I want to see the show. Not this time.
Saturday, September 8, 2007 8pm
Wilshire Theatre, Los Angeles
This show was a benefit for Actor's, I'm assuming in the LA area. It had some big names...Jason Alexander, John McDaniel at the piano, the guy from Caroline in the City, the lady from numerous TV shows who I can't remember her name off-hand. This is also supposed to be a pretty famous show from what I can tell of the folklore of theatre. I didn't even stay for the whole thing. There just didn't seem to be any story that was actually progressing. First off, this is the theatre where they shoot Last Comic Standing, so there were a bunch of TV cameras in the back of the balcony. My ticket put me smack dab behind these cameras. I told the usher and he just had me wait and then find my own seat once the show started. It wasn't hard since there were quite a few empty seats, but it's kind of annoying. Why did they issue me a seat behind the cut-off point?? No one else was sitting back there.
Then the show didn't start until almost 9 o'clock. Again...annoying! I understand it was a fund-raiser and they wanted to give people plenty of time to browse around the things they had up for auction, but come on...instill a little structure people.
I suppose if another production of this came around again I'd be willing to give it another shot, but it just wasn't wowing me that night. The fact that I was willing to just leave at the intermission says something because I'll usually give everything at least till the end. I don't have to like it, but I've spent the money and I want to see the show. Not this time.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Matter of Honor
Matter of Honor
Thursday, August 30, 2007 8PM
Pasadena Playhouse
This was actually pretty riveting. It was kind of like CSI:Westpoint. The play was based on a true story of the first or second black man to attend the famous school. The actors did a very good job. I would recommend this production. That was the most special effects that I've seen at the Playhouse. It was impressive.
Thursday, August 30, 2007 8PM
Pasadena Playhouse
This was actually pretty riveting. It was kind of like CSI:Westpoint. The play was based on a true story of the first or second black man to attend the famous school. The actors did a very good job. I would recommend this production. That was the most special effects that I've seen at the Playhouse. It was impressive.
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