Neil Simon’s Humor Unfolds Folly of Misunderstandings by Patricia L. Morin Neil Simon’s hilarious play “Rumors” has found its comedic niche with Coastal Rep’s talented ensemble. In a world filled with adversity and fear, natural disasters and nuclear threats, swimming in a sea of hilarity offers the perfect holiday. Rumors is the funniest show…
Millennial Notes Tina Fey’s Hilarious Path to Privileged Girls’ Self-Approval by Amy Deng At the Golden Gate Theatre, Tina Fey’s satirical humor combines with Jeff Richmond’s dynamic music to make “Mean Girls” a delight. Based on the movie Mean Girls, the musical reminds us that comparing ourselves to others is self-destructive. In her suburban…
Kim Powers’ Solo Play Spotlights Versatile Vivian Vance’s Career by Patricia L. Morin “Sidekicked” spotlights vibrant Vivian Vance’s feelings about playing down-to-earth Ethel Mertz, second fiddle to Lucille Ball on the I Love Lucy show. It is the last performance of the show. We are drawn into Designer Michael Ross’s realistic 50s Hollywood…
Dipika Guha’s Wit Blossoms into Love with “No Regrets” by Kelly Mou & Barry David Horwitz “Getting There” opens with Edith Piaf singing “Moi, je ne regrette rien”—“Me, I regret nothing.” As the all-female cast of five vogues to Piaf’s song, they slip us into the Parisian moment that all tourists seek. French life…