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’R&J’ in SD

By Chris Carpenter | May 19
When four boys from an oppressive Catholic boarding school get their hands on a forbidden copy of "Romeo and Juliet," a night of revelations, unexpected intimacy and universal truths result.


Theatre Features

Divine Intervention

By Tim Parks
For playwright Charles Busch the concept for his play, "The Divine Sister," was nothing short of creative divine intervention.

Shirley MacLaine :: She Got Up, Got Out, and Did It!

By Joel Martins
Think what you will about Shirley MacLaine and her life or lives. Many have dismissed her "new age" beliefs and the many books written on the topic, but more have read them than can be counted. And no one can lightly cast off her body of work.
Allison Spratt Pearce plays Maria in ’The Sound of Music,’ running May 10-26 at the Birch North Park Theatre

Allison Spratt Pearce Talks ’Sound of Music’

By Lisa Lipsey
Although we can’t have Julie Andrews for this production of "The Sound of Music," I’ll place my bets on Allison Spratt Pearce as Maria. She’s definitely high-spirited, gracious and loves all of "the children."

The Boys of ’Flashdance’

By Tony Reyerditto
"Flashdance-The Musical" is one of the most anticipated adaptations of the season, taking its first national tour with a 12-date stop at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Kathy Griffin

Living the Dream with K.G.

By Joel Martins
How do you solve a problem like Kathy Griffin? At one moment the hysterical and acerbically-tongued comic we all know and fear just a little... and during this interview at least, an articulate and thoughtful voice for change.
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