Theater Review
Word Scenery
Published Nov. 4, 2009
If she’s right, Tiffany Stern has cracked a theatrical mystery: how companies rehearsed — or didn’t — between 1567 and 1780. Her book, Rehearsal from Shakespeare to Sheridan, first appeared in 2000. Reactions to it, including ... More Post a comment
Top Speed
Published Oct. 28, 2009
Alexander Dodge’s glitzy set for the Old Globe’s Sammy includes stately, showcase-windowlike structures framed by rows of blinking lights. They feature props for the scene, or people who pose, in Fabio Toblini’s classy period costumes, and ... More Post a comment
Theater Listings
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Broadway and the Bible
An evening of entertainment, including selections from The Apple Tree, God's Favorite, Milk and Honey, and Two by Two. Walt ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
7:00 p.m., San Dieguito United Methodist Church
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Prism, Prose, and Passion
Write Out Loud, in association with Diversionary and Ion Theatres, presents a benefit performance of stories, of the LGBT community, ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
2:00 p.m., Diversionary Theatre
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The Andrews Brothers
Like Forever Plaid, The Andrews Brothers is a musical revue held together by a sketchy plot. When Laverne of the ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
1:45 p.m., Welk Resort Theatre
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Sammy
"Your whole life just moves too fast," his wife tells Sammy Davis Jr. This musical biography follows suit. Leslie Bricusse's ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
2:00 p.m., Old Globe Theatre
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The Lion King
The award-winning Julie Taymor musical makes a return visit to the Civic Theatre.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
2:00 p.m., San Diego Civic Theatre
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"Godspell"
Lamb's Players present this musical, by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, telling parables of Jesus as found in the gospel ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
4:00 p.m., Horton Grand Theatre
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Joyful Noise
Tim Slover's "historical backstage drama," which Lamb's Players premiered 10 years ago, still has too many notes. Scenes need compression, ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
4:00 p.m., Lamb's Players Theatre
Art Galleries
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"The Photography of Dave Stewart"
Reception for exhibit of work by this musician (Eurythmics), producer, "innovator." His work has been gathered in The Dave Stewart ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
6:00 p.m., Morrison Hotel Gallery
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"Julian and the San Diego Back Country"
Opening reception for California Art Club Centennial Exhibition. View show with nearly 35 works capturing Julian and "diverse landscapes of ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
6:00 p.m., Julian Art Gallery
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"Goya's Restless Monsters: Los Caprichos and the Birth of the Modern Print"
Opening reception for new exhibit, demonstrating "not only Francisco Goya’s prowess as a virtuosic and experimental printmaker but also his ...
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
5:30 p.m., USD: University of San Diego
Books
The Fabric of Faithfulness
What are you reading? “The Fabric of Faithfulness, by Stephen Garber.” Tell me about it. “I’m trying to remember the subtitle — I think it’s ...
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Classical Music
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"A Choral Mosaic"
Palomar Chamber Singers perform choral compositions from medieval to modern, featuring music by Bach, Mozart, Hildegard Von Bingen. 760-744-1150 x2453.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
8:00 p.m., Palomar College Performance Lab (room D-10)
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"Early Advent" Program
Pacific Camerata vocal ensemble presents an "international sampler of seasonal Renaissance vocal music." Listen for "Missa Secunda" by Hans Leo ...
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
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Organ Concert
Civic organist Carol Williams performs. 619-702-8138.
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
2:00 p.m., Spreckels Organ Pavilion
