The Benicia Old Town Theatre opened Ken Ludwig’s comic romp, “The Game’s Afoot” Friday to a fun crowd, some goers dressed in ‘30s period attire in keeping with the spirit of the Sherlock Holmes theme. The Benicia troupe served up a healthy portion of theatrical entertainment, seasoned with exquisite comic timing, a brilliantly-designed set, and […]
Benicia writer promotes new musical through ‘Great Wall of Lips’
Those who have visited Java Point Cafe lately might have noticed something called “The Great Wall of Lips.” It is a collection of small pieces of paper with lipstick imprints on them, all neatly arranged in several rows on a wall near the entrance. It certainly is an attention grabber, but many might wonder what […]
Review: Center Rep’s ‘Sleuth’ is sharp but loosely knit
CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, the in-house theatrical arm at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, continues its production of Anthony Shaffer’s classic mystery, “Sleuth” through Saturday, April 26. Actors Equity Association member Kit Wilder is excellent as the snobbish and boorish wealthy author who invites his sexual rival (Equity actor Thomas Gorrebeeck as Milo Tindle) […]