Monday, May 25, 2015

SCR is all grown up by PAUL HODGINS

South Coast Repertory's new facility fulfills a dream and places it in American theater's front ranks.
Contains links to five other new articles about the South Coast Repertory.

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'Millie' gets a twist with new star by PAUL HODGINS

A thoroughly silly musical leaves a different impression without Tony winner in its title role.

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The girl who quit Christmas BY PAUL HODGINS

Some people think Sandra Tsing Loh personifies Southern California.

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'Mame' composer Jerry Herman links past to present by ERIC MARCHESE

The veteran songwriter peeks in on the MTW revival of his 1966 hit, starring Carol Lawrence and Sally Struthers.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

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Ingenue to educator by PAUL HODGINS

Susan Egan, who has placed her showbiz career on hold to help run the Orange County High School of the Arts, talks about her experience halfway through her one-year appointment.

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Arts school sings fiscal blues by PAUL HODGINS

Susan Egan could not have taken the reins at a more turbulent moment in the history of the Orange County High School of the Arts.

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'George M!' gives the man his due by ERIC MARCHESE

Fullerton staging plays up the 1968 musical's grandly entertaining nature.
With Randy Rogel.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the two links above.

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An acting talent is lost much too soon by PAUL HODGINS

Kellie Waymire died suddenly earlier this month; she was only 36.
Reading the online appreciations that hit the Internet this week, I was disappointed to see little written about her stage roles.

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'Talking Cure' has the blahs by PAUL HODGINS

A play about Freud, Jung and the patient who comes between them doesn't find enough juice.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

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Big role for a big guy by PAUL HODGINS

Michael Mulheren is one of the theater world's rarest creatures - an actor who willingly divulges not only his age (he's 45) but his weight (240 pounds, ladies and gentlemen) and that he's getting heavier.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

SOURCE: www2.ocregister.com at 05:58PM

A bittersweet 'Sugar Plum Fairy' by PAUL HODGINS

In her latest one-woman show, Sandra Tsing Loh takes a humorous swipe at Christmas in Southern California from the viewpoint of a kid who didn't fit in.

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A 'Royal' revival by PAUL HODGINS

A venerable comedy classic looks at a fictional theater family that may seem strangely familiar to Barrymore fans.
�The Royal Family� with Kate Mulgrew and Marian Seldes.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the two links above!

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Another jewel in the crown by PAUL HODGINS

August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean,' the latest play in his Pittsburgh cycle, takes us to 1904.

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'Proof' of madness and math by PAUL HODGINS

A talented actress banishes the ghost of a Tony-winning performance in the play's Orange County debut.

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Finding the cost of freedom by PAUL HODGINS

Slavery and its aftermath are explored in 'Gem of the Ocean,' August Wilson's latest play.

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A Shaw for a new age by PAUL HODGINS

South Coast Rep's Martin Benson tackles his favorite playwright again, with some help from a renowned scholar.

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An emperor for all seasons by PAUL HODGINS

A bloody, post-apocalyptic staging by director Daniel Sullivan gives fresh, grim relevance to 'Julius Caesar.'

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Playwrights fest opening eyes by PAUL HODGINS

In its sixth year, SCR's new-play festival merits some national interest - and lands a few name actors.
With a complete schedule and cast list.

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This 'Plaid' earns its stripes by ERIC MARCHESE

La Mirada staging of popular musical 'Forever Plaid' is a tuneful, nostalgic and poignant tribute to life's also-rans.
With David Engel.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

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An opera in the key of color by PAUL HODGINS

Director Baz Luhrmann holds a special place in his heart for 'La Boh�me,' the audacious staging of Puccini that put him on the map.

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Falling in love with 'Loves' by PAUL HODGINS

Rebecca Luker stars in the best musical you've probably never heard.

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On stage as well as on screen

Paul Hodgins' theater column looks at the stage backgrounds of Oscar nominees.

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Tough guy with heart by PAUL HODGINS

Stacy Keach takes on a role that seems perfectly suited to his brand of American-style masculinity in "Ten Unknowns."
Thanks to American Theater Web for the two links above.

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Sadly, this 'World' falls flat by ERIC MARCHESE

The lack of context, overly large Long Beach venue, cast and staging create a mixed bag of the 1991 revue of Kander and Ebb songs.
With Paige Price and Adrian Zmed.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link.

SOURCE: www2.ocregister.com at 05:58PM

Not your grandfather's play by PAUL HODGINS

Unorthodox playwright Mois�s Kaufman wants to modernize American theater, and he's generous with his work.

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It's a whole new world by PAUL HODGINS

A veteran of the nonprofit theater world, Anne Hamburger feels like a kid in a candy store creating shows for Disney.

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Life's not a cabaret, but it comes close by DANIELLA WALSH

In his new work, performance artist Tim Miller examines how musicals have shaped his identity.

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More than hot buttons by PAUL HODGINS

The disenfranchised, the damned and an age-old street con are the muses that inspired Suzan-Lori Parks.

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For your Edna-fication by STACY DAVIES

Dame Edna brings her brand of heavily sequined camp to the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

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The silence is deafeningly good by PAUL HODGINS

An adaptation of Roger Miller's 'Big River' incorporates speech and sign language to marvelous effect.
Thanks to American Theater Web for the link!

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