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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

“Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?” Triumphs! —at The Marsh by Cynthia Lopez

Irma Herrera Tells HerStory with Wit & Insight by Cynthia K. Lopez In the U.S., why do we think it’s okay to mangle a person’s name or assign them an entirely new one, if the origina…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:46PM

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

“Culture Clash (Still) in America” Breaks New Ground, at Berkeley Rep by Cynthia Lopez

Montoya, Salinas, Siguenza Shine Satirical Spotlight on US by Cynthia Lopez Thirty years ago, in the Mission, I discovered “Culture Clash”—a trio of talented comics who offered a hilar…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:28AM

Sunday, December 8, 2019

“Summer—The Donna Summer Musical” Heats Up Winter, at BroadwaySF by Cynthia Lopez

Williamson, Hairston, Simone Celebrate Summer’s High Notes by Cynthia Lopez For me, and many other single working women in the 80s, Donna Summer’s smash 1983 disco hit “She Works Hard …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:01PM

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

“Once” Sparks Musical Magic, at 42nd St. Moon, S.F. by Cynthia Lopez

Hansard & Irglová Transcend Familiar Love by Cynthia K. Lopez “Once,” the award-winning musical, reminds us of the unique ability of music to attract and inspire love. In “Once,�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:42AM

Saturday, June 1, 2019

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Woos & Wows, at SHN, S.F. by Cynthia Lopez

Sarah Bockel as King Is ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ by Cynthia K. Lopez Theatergoers feel “the earth move under our feet” this week, with an upheaval of musical genius in “Beautiful: …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:14AM

Friday, May 10, 2019

“Flower Drum Song” in Full Bloom, at Palo Alto Players by Cynthia Lopez

Director Lily Tung Launches Stellar Ensemble by Cynthia K. Lopez Regardless of your time in America, there’s always that funny balancing act between your ethnic background and “fitting i…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:57PM

Saturday, April 13, 2019

“Adiós Mamá Carlota” Mingles Regal Ruler & Ghostly Dreams, at The Stage, San Jose by Cynthia Lopez

Luis Valdez Uses Mexican History to Expose Imperial Fantasy by Cynthia K. Lopez Most accounts of the short two-year reign in Mexico of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota recount horrors …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:18AM

Friday, April 5, 2019

“Company” Unites Us in Quest for Love, at Altarena, Alameda by Cynthia Lopez

Sondheim Musical Riffs on Single vs. Married Life by Cynthia K. Lopez “Will Bobby marry?”—a successful 70s New Yorker asks himself, as he celebrates his 35th birthday. Married friends…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:38PM

Friday, March 8, 2019

“Fiorello!” Blooms to a Lively Beat, at 42nd Street Moon, S.F. by Cynthia Lopez

Director Altree Piemme Melds History, Politics, Music by Cynthia K. Lopez Fiorello H. LaGuardia, 99th Mayor of New York, known as “the little flower,” was no shrinking violet. A tireless…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:02PM

Thursday, January 17, 2019

“Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?” Rules! at The Marsh, Berkeley by Cynthia Lopez

Irma Herrera’s Success Celebrates Names & Identities by Cynthia K. Lopez In the U.S., why do we think it’s okay to mangle a person’s name or assign them an entirely new one, if the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:24AM

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Cynthia Lopez by Cynthia Lopez

Growing up, Cynthia Lopez acted in and directed elaborate backyard plays with her sister and childhood friends. They even charged for admission and snacks. Decades later, she still appreciat…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:47PM

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