Co-author and star Molly Bell shines in musical ‘Becoming Britney’ at the Retro Dome in San Jose
Articles by Jen Nowell
Susan Sandler’s charming romantic comedy Crossing Delancey first hit the stage back in 1985 and made its film debut in 1988. Now it’s Tabard Theatre Company’s turn. Under the direction of the company’s founder, Cathy Cassetta, the play provides plenty of laughs.
The Tabard Theatre Company is ringing in the holiday season with its rendition of It’s a Wonderful Life, a stage version of the Frank Capra film beloved by generations of fans. It’s a charming and touching story, in which a happy ending is anticipated. Performing it as if it were a live radio drama in progress provides a new twist on an old classic, and director Cathy Cassetta chosen a talented cast. The actors cleverly bring to life the characters in the film, with five or six voices coming out of one person.
Tim Reynolds and Kevin Kirby bring to life Thomas and Alvin, two men whose lifelong friendship shaped the men they became.
In the world premiere of Dan Dietz’s new play, a New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward family tries to rebuild their home post-Katrina.
Tabard Theatre opens its 11th season with a rocking musical that brings back the classic dance tunes of the 1950s and 1960s.
The Renegade Theatre Experiment opens its 10th year with Avery Crozier’s 2001 play ‘Eat the Runt’ under the direction of Sean Murphy.
Sisters of Swing!, now playing at the Retro Dome, takes audiences on a trip way down memory lane with well-sung hit songs blended with a tell-all plot line. Selling more than 90 million records, the Andrews Sisters were on top of their game in the late ’30s and during World War II.
