Sometimes, as we walk to our car after a performance at North Coast Rep, we're shocked to remember that we just came out of a local theater in a shopping center in the suburbs of San Diego rather than Times Square because the show was that good. That's how we felt after seeing … [Read more...] about “amadeus” at north coast rep
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“always … patsy cline” at north coast rep
Even if you're not a country music fan, you will love Always ... Patsy Cline at North Coast Rep. Of all the great shows I've seen there, this is hands-down my favorite and I'm tempted to go see it again. … [Read more...] about “always … patsy cline” at north coast rep
“the father” at north coast rep
The Father, the powerful new play at North Coast Rep, will definitely hit close to home for many baby boomers dealing with elderly parents. Christopher Hampton's acclaimed play centers around Andre (James Sutorious), a proud old man suffering from advancing dementia. He is … [Read more...] about “the father” at north coast rep
“how the other half loves” at north coast rep
Oh, I have such mixed feelings about this play. Sir Alan Ayckbourn's "How The Other Half Loves" is described by North Coast Repertory Theatre -- where it's already been extended to May 13 -- as "A portrait of three very different marriages that turns into a spirited game of … [Read more...] about “how the other half loves” at north coast rep
“this random world” at north coast rep
Steven Dietz's new play at North Coast Rep, This Random World, is based on one of my favorite storytelling techniques: showing the audience how specific characters are connected to each other's lives without the characters themselves ever knowing about that connection. … [Read more...] about “this random world” at north coast rep
“the year of magical thinking” at north coast rep
If you're anywhere near San Diego and are free tonight, order tickets for The Year of Magical Thinking at North Coast Rep right now. The special two-night presentation is a must-see and tonight is your last chance to see it here. Linda Purl is a powerhouse in this one-woman … [Read more...] about “the year of magical thinking” at north coast rep
“the spitfire grill” at north coast rep
North Coast Rep has raised its own already-high bar with its stunning production of The Spitfire Grill, a folk musical inspired by the 1996 movie starring Ellen Burstyn and Marcia Gay Harden and the subsequent 2001 off-Broadway show presented by Playwrights Horizon. From the … [Read more...] about “the spitfire grill” at north coast rep
“laughter on the 23rd floor” at north coast rep
What's amazing about Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor, now playing at North Coast Rep, is not just how well it's held up over time but how relevant it still is today. … [Read more...] about “laughter on the 23rd floor” at north coast rep