When it comes to theater, Benicia has plenty to celebrate. After all, two of the city’s theatrical institutions– Benicia Old Town Theatre Group and Benicia High School’s drama department– have racked up a combined 43 nominations for the 32nd annual Arty Awards. The Artys, which honor theater productions at all age levels in Solano […]
In the house or under the stars, plenty of theater to see this summer
SUMMER IS NIGH! School will be out soon, and summer theater is already under way with some promising shows, including a few on stage this weekend. Let’s start with outdoor performances. Some take place in the afternoon and some begin after dark. Most venues offer activities before the show, so you may want to arrive […]
Napa offers sweet, funny and upbeat ‘Wonderettes’
THE NAPA VALLEY PLAYHOUSE OPENED THE FINAL SHOW of its long-time residence at Napa’s River Park Shopping Center on Friday. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” by Roger Bean delights with good humor, fun style and a long list of memorable tunes from the ’50s and ’60s as four high school song leaders perform at their prom (“Lollipop,” […]
Review: Zany humor, great acting in DVC’s ‘Noises’
SOME FINE YOUNG ACTORS ARE SHOWING OFF THEIR TALENT at Diablo Valley College in the troupe’s current production of “Noises Off,” Michael Frayn’s frolicking farce about what goes on behind the scenes at a theatrical production. In fact, countless things can go wrong, and Frayn has chosen some doozies to spoof in this, his most […]
Review: Student lead shines in DVC’s ‘Hamlet’
THERE IS ONE WEEKEND LEFT TO CATCH an impressive performance of “Hamlet” at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, closing Sunday, Feb. 16. From the excellent delivery of his Shakespearean English to his powerful overall stage presence, lead Gordon Belanger succeeds beautifully in producing a fully credible and passionate Prince of Denmark. In fact, Belanger […]