“Into the Breeches!”: Wartime Women Take Center Stage–at Masquers
Millennial Notes George Brant’s WWII Comedy Shows Us How to Fight Back by Isa S. Chu George Brant’s 1942 ensemble comedy, re-set in Richmond, California, imagines a bold community effort to keep theater alive during WWII. Brant tells the true story of an all-female production of Shakespeare’s “King Henry” plays. It’s a love letter…
“My Fair Lady” Hits Perfect Pitch of Cockney Comedy—at SF Playhouse
Millennial Notes Lerner & Loewe’s Songs Renew Dream of “A Room Somewhere” by Isa S. Chu At SF Playhouse, “My Fair Lady” sings a new tune—full of laughter, sharp commentary, and a knowing nod to the politics of speech. Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical gets a buoyant, comedic revival with subtle comments on language,…
“5 & Dime: A New Musical” Reckons Who We Were—at TheatreWorks
Millennial Notes Shakina’s Lyrics Evoke Memories for ‘Disciples of James Dean’ by Isa S. Chu At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,” has been reimagined as a musical. In a 50s Five-and-Dime store in McCarthy, Texas, the dusty aisles become a stage for women’s memories and…