Entertainment Reviews
by Jain Lemos
Lying, dog-faced pony soldier or yellow-bellied polecat?
Dog, cat, fibber or coward, I think we can all agree there’s an insult in there somewhere.
The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming Revisited
Can a kiss blown from the hand of a little girl change the world?
The Hit Men: Theatre Coppell, Texas
A dazzling display of talent and reverence from a remarkable supergroup of rock musicians who played with Foreigner, Journey, The Who, Hall and Oats, Elton John, Alan Parsons and many other legends.
Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is an Authentic Trip
By mid-point, I was so entertained I didn’t want the story to end. And the ending is vastly different from anything I could have predicted.
The Jungle Book
The undaunted cast of Duke City Repertory Theatre embraces mineral-vegetable-animal-human in a short stage version of The Jungle Book with confidence and dexterity.
Chispa: Latin Diva Series, Sofía Rei
Sofía Rei’s Argentine nucleus has to be unlike that of most mere mortals; there is no other way to explain what happens when she sings.
Jesús Muñoz Flamenca Era
Developed in the New Flamenco style, this performance is not the tired expression of a once-forbidden folk art.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a satisfying escape that makes you wonder if you should have stayed in Neverland when you had the chance way back when.
The Lion King
The Lion King is more than a treasured family extravaganza, it’s a complete course in musical theater production.
The Curious Savage
Ah, the drama of blended families. When they find themselves facing asset allocation, personalities often supersede principals.
Julius Caesar
This version of Julius Caesar is both ancient and futuristic, with a spooky, tribal soundtrack.
A Chorus Line
Director Zane Barker stays true to Michael Bennett’s original structure as performers deliver a valiant effort in recreating this trailblazing chartbuster.