OOakland Read More ‘Mountaintop’ in Oakland relies on warts-and-all look at MLK Jr.February 14, 2026 It seems that no one can agree on who “the real MLK” was. In the 58 years since…
SSan Diego Read More Old Globe’s Katie Holmes-led ‘Hedda Gabler’ a boldly staged power struggle – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 14, 2026 In the opening seconds of The Old Globe’s new version of Henrik Ibsen’s 1890 play “Hedda Gabler,” a…
SSan Diego Read More Diversionary Theatre premieres new play about keeping the flame alive – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 13, 2026 Diversionary Theatre’s first production of 2026, a world premiere of Harrison David Rivers’ “Straddle,” has been a true…
SSan Jose Read More 9 shows and concerts to catch this weekendFebruary 12, 2026 From the perfect Valentine’s Day band to Opera San Jose’s take on “Salome,” there are a lot of…
SSan Jose Read More 9 shows and concerts to catch this weekendFebruary 12, 2026 From the perfect Valentine’s Day band to Opera San Jose’s take on “Salome,” there are a lot of…
SSan Jose Read More 9 shows and concerts to catch this weekendFebruary 12, 2026 From the perfect Valentine’s Day band to Opera San Jose’s take on “Salome,” there are a lot of…
SSan Diego Read More Dora Ristorante offering Julia Child-inspired menu for La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘The Recipe’ – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 10, 2026 In November, Cori Trattoria’s co-owners chef Accursio Lota and his wife, Corinne Goria, opened their second restaurant at…
LLos Angeles Read More I played asses.masses, a 7-hour live video game. Here’s what happenedFebruary 10, 2026 The donkeys are pissed off. Put upon, out of work and victims of decades-long systemic abuse, it’s time,…
SSan Diego Read More S.D. Musical Theatre’s ‘Succeed’ is spry, but dated – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 9, 2026 When it comes to musical theater classics, I get nostalgic about great shows like “Guys and Dolls,” “The…
OOakland Read More ‘The Mountaintop’ brings Dr. King’s humanity to the stage in OaklandFebruary 9, 2026 During my teen years, Dr. Martin Luther King was admired for his non-violent resistance to the impossibly unjust…
SSan Diego Read More San Diego Opera’s ‘Barber of Seville’ focuses on the funny – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 8, 2026 Among the many reasons “The Barber of Seville” opera is hugely popular worldwide, here are three: Its music…
SSan Diego Read More Richard Thomas brings Hal Holbrook’s ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ back to life – San Diego Union-TribuneFebruary 8, 2026 Over the past 12 years San Diego theatergoers have had the good fortune of seeing actor Richard Thomas…