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City Lights Theater Company
529 South Second Street
San Jose, CA 95112Phone: 408-295-4200
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Rapunzel or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow & Holiday Vaudeville Revue
"Opening Night-- I know what I'm getting from City Lights"
Review posted by: Bert from Palo Alto, CA, USA, Nov 21, 2008
Noted voices of Sarah Griner as Rapunzel and Samantha Bartholomew. (Saw Griner at Palo Alto Players several months ago I believe) Also recognize Benjamin Barker the Barber (Jake Van Tuyl), though... Expand
Noted voices of Sarah Griner as Rapunzel and Samantha Bartholomew. (Saw Griner at Palo Alto Players several months ago I believe) Also recognize Benjamin Barker the Barber (Jake Van Tuyl), though can't remember what from. Either way, you'll remember THIS show after watching it. Won't change your life or the way you look at theatre, but if you want a fun night and a few laughs with some nice singing, come down and see City Lights. Collapse
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Event Name: Noises Off
"And the Doors Do Slam"
Review posted by: Brett Bayne from Los Angeles, CA, Oct 05, 2008
One of the theater's most beloved farces, Michael Frayn's "Noises Off" can be a bloody mess if not performed by a first-rate cast. Happily, City Lights has mounted a truly dynamic staging with a cast... Expand
One of the theater's most beloved farces, Michael Frayn's "Noises Off" can be a bloody mess if not performed by a first-rate cast. Happily, City Lights has mounted a truly dynamic staging with a cast that coaxes every last slap of the knee from the audience. Steve Lambert exudes pure genius as the bitingly sarcastic director of the As the director of the play-within-a-play (entitled "Nothing On"), while Robyn Winslow is the embodiment of sexuality as the underwear-clad, dumb-blonde actress who is utterly incapable of improvisation. All nine performers in this classic comedy are a riot -- don't miss it! Collapse
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Event Name: Noises Off
"Howls of Laughter!!!"
Review posted by: T Wilkins from Sunnyvale, Sep 28, 2008
Dazzling! All I'll say is it's hard to breathe when you're laughing so hard! Long show, but well worth it!
Dazzling! All I'll say is it's hard to breathe when you're laughing so hard! Long show, but well worth it!
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Event Name: Hair
"SJSU fan"
Review posted by: SJSU fan from San Jose, CA, Aug 21, 2008
I was pleasantly suprized - while not being a hug fan of the music in HAIR - I purchased the tickets for my wife since it's one of her favorites. I have to say the cast is very strong - some amazing... Expand
I was pleasantly suprized - while not being a hug fan of the music in HAIR - I purchased the tickets for my wife since it's one of her favorites. I have to say the cast is very strong - some amazing singing. It's a small theater so you really get to enjoy the performances up close and they use the entire space very well - The live band really rocked it. A great performance. Collapse
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Event Name: Hair
"Can you dig it?"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Aug 07, 2008
So, I've never seen Hair, and other than a handfull of songs, I'm not familiar with the show, or the fact that it has very little "book". That being said, I was really having a difficult time... Expand
So, I've never seen Hair, and other than a handfull of songs, I'm not familiar with the show, or the fact that it has very little "book". That being said, I was really having a difficult time understanding ANY of the lyrics. There's nothing more frustrating that seeing energy and talent (they were singing, moving, and emoting well) and not have a clue what words are being sung. This sound issue coupled with with the fact that the theatre was really COLD, made it very difficult to enjoy what I think I would have otherwise. I had to leave at intermission for these reasons but I would like to come back and see it again if these two things are cleared up. Maybe it's because I was on the side, maybe they had mic problems that night, but I felt like I should have been appreciating it a lot more. I didn't have huge expectations for it, but the ones I did have seemingly felt short despite feeling that the cast was working it. Collapse
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Event Name: Hair
"A clarification"
Comment posted by: Arts Junkie from Silicon Valley, Aug 06, 2008
Interesting points Hillary, let me clarify some things for you. I did not say and did not mean to imply that the cast of Hair is too young. I simply pointed out that people will notice their mean age.... Expand
Interesting points Hillary, let me clarify some things for you. I did not say and did not mean to imply that the cast of Hair is too young. I simply pointed out that people will notice their mean age. I most certainly do NOT want to see a production of HAIR if the cast is in their 40's and beyond. I did say that more homework needed to be done to properly convey the era. Thanks too for pointing out that the final scene involves everyone, I hadn't noticed. I will stand by my statement that the last scene is very powerful and very well done. Would that the rest of the mass scenes had the same amount of drive, power, diction and balance. Collapse
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Event Name: Hair
"Broadyway Fan"
Review posted by: Hillary from San Francisco, Aug 06, 2008
I saw Hair last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. Reading the review below me I am not sure if he knew what he wrote. If they were born anywhere near when the draft took place it would've been a cast... Expand
I saw Hair last Sunday and enjoyed it very much. Reading the review below me I am not sure if he knew what he wrote. If they were born anywhere near when the draft took place it would've been a cast of 40 + and that would make it a little unbelievable. That did not make sense at all but anyway....I do agree with the outfits could've been a "little" more from the 60's but really that is reaching. I thought the ensemble was fabulous and again the comment below me wrote how the last 10 minutes of the show was the strongest and that is when the entire cast is singing. I thought the leads were AMAZING with the exception of Sheila - voice just ok. A few ensemble singers had much stronger voices I thought. Great show though - LOVED the duet and the black girl/white boys song. Collapse
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Event Name: Hair
"Could be a little grittier"
Review posted by: Arts Junkie from Silicon Valley, Aug 06, 2008
The first thing you'll notice when you see this show (and you WILL see this show) is that none of the cast members were born any where near when the musical takes place. A very young, energetic and... Expand
The first thing you'll notice when you see this show (and you WILL see this show) is that none of the cast members were born any where near when the musical takes place. A very young, energetic and clean bunch of actors. Too clean. None of the clothes were distressed (a serious lack of bell bottoms) and they all looked as though they rolled out of bed, showered, shaved (if they needed to), pulled out their well laundered clothes and went to protest. The leads were very good, the chorus numbers not quite so. More research was necessary to properly convey the time period and I didn't think the chorus did their homework. The choreography was very well thought out and well executed however there were sound issues. Garbled words, unbalanced with the band, that sort of thing. The last 10 minutes of the show are simply fantastic and worth the price of admission. It's been extended so you still have a chance to go. Walk to a performance, you'll be glad you did. Collapse
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Event Name: Hair
"Outstanding!!!"
Review posted by: Mary Nuamah from Campbell, CA, Jul 28, 2008
I thought the review from the diretor of "Hair" last summer was a little harsh and the only reason I can think of why he commented or went to see the show was to compare his work against the work of... Expand
I thought the review from the diretor of "Hair" last summer was a little harsh and the only reason I can think of why he commented or went to see the show was to compare his work against the work of the Director of San Jose City Lights. Well I happened to see both productions and both productions were very good. This production vocally blew away last summers but the choregraphy was better in last summers production. I did feel the acting was well done as well in this show and it drew me in. The last number was AMAZING as well as a few others. Definitely go see it if you are a "Hair" fan. Worth every penny and two thumbs up to Lisa. Where did you find all these awesome vocalist? Collapse
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Event Name: Hair
"they have the attitude"
Comment posted by: Hair lover from los gatos, Jul 26, 2008
This is in response to the comment that was made by the director of last years HAIR i saw your show and your movement was not at all fluid it was actually chaotic. i absolutely loved this production... Expand
This is in response to the comment that was made by the director of last years HAIR i saw your show and your movement was not at all fluid it was actually chaotic. i absolutely loved this production was absolutely amazing i was moved by the acting in the show and i think the dancing gave it a great quality. Lisa mallet you are wonderful Collapse
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