Gilbert & Sullivan Fly High in Bell & Bowman’s Supercharged Jazz Musical by Cedric Westphal Described by its stage director, Jeffrey Polk as “two hours of fun, quirky, message-free entertainment,” 42nd Street Moon’s production of “Hot Mikado” lives up to its billing of pure relaxation. We come out invigorated by the boundless energy of…
Millennial Notes Alex Timbers & Michael Friedman Bring Punk to Politics by Jordan Freed It’s amazing how good Punk Rock looks in 19th Century U.S.! As Andrew Jackson (ferocious James Grady) rises from frontiersman, to general, to governor, and eventually president, we see his journey from unruly upstart to anxiety-ridden leader. We find out…
Millennial Notes Kushner & Tesori’s Boy & Maid Both Outsiders in 60s U.S. by Jose Martin Aveldanes Deprivation lies at the heart of 60s America, whether it follows color, gender, or social class. In “Caroline, or Change,” eight-year-old Noah is deprived of love; his stepmother Rose seeks independence; and their Black maid, Caroline, seeks reprieve…
Millennial Notes S.F. Mime Troupe Sets Sail for Affordable Housing by Fritz Mad’Laine Anyone living in the Bay Area today can tell you that we are in the midst of a housing crisis. Class divisions are at an all-time high as the price of living skyrockets, while wages remain pitifully low. With tech tycoons…