Millennial Notes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Musical Springs to Life by Isa S. Chu The lights dim, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Latin barrio comes alive in front of our eyes. “In the Heights” sweeps us into the struggles, grief, and triumphs of Washington Heights, a neighborhood known for its Dominican pride, vibrant Latinx culture, and…
Michael Gene Sullivan Alerts US: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” by Robert M. Gardner Hooray! The San Francisco Mime Troupe is back! And they are just in time with a topical show about our current political mess. Written by the genius that is Michael Gene Sullivan, the master of political satire, the new musical…
Michael Gene Sullivan Brings Outrageous Fun to Hot Political Topics by John-Thomas Hanson The Tony award-winning SF Mime Troupe (SFMT) opens its 65th season with “American Dreams – A New Musical.” The show’s plot, rich with futuristic dreams and political satire, offers a comedic, yet critical take on the current political and technological landscape….
Webber & Rice Expose Dangerous Legacy of Perón Era by Lynne Stevens A huge screen shows headlines that blast out the news: On July 26, 1952, Eva Perón has died at age 33. Argentines flee their movie houses and crowd the streets of Buenos Aires, mourning Evita. Who is this “Santa Evita” who had…