Far ‘Too Proud’ of Itself: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ world premiere at Berkeley Rep
The sets are amazing and the songs are classics, but Dominique Morisseau’s truncated script shortchanges its subjects in this Berkeley Rep world premiere musical.
Playground Double-Feature: ‘Hedge’ and ‘Kano + Abe’
I spotlight two shows in Playground’s “Best Of” festival, both of which focus on Bay Area neighborhoods.
One is a hypocritical gentrification drama, the other is a creative (if flawed) crime story.
An Almost-Perfect Storm: ‘Monsoon Wedding’ world premiere at Berkeley Rep
Some head-scratching directorial choices are the only thing keeping this world premiere musical from being perfect.
In For a Penny: Bum-rush the Show!
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“A wise man told me ‘Don’t argue with fools ‘Cause people from a distance can’t tell who is who’ ” —Jay Z, “The…
In For a Penny: (T)BAcon Bits
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Charles Lewis III, involved. So official… “My royal lord, you do not give the cheer: the feast is sold That is not often…
Only a Fraction of an Idea: ‘An Octoroon’ at Berkeley Rep
Fine acting and great Berkeley Rep production values can’t save Branden Jabobs-Jenkins’ God-awful script.