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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
"FANTASTIC!"
Review posted by: Erika from San Jose, May 08, 2008
I thought that it was amazing! Really high energy and lots of great musical numbers. I definitely recommend going to see it this weekend!
I thought that it was amazing! Really high energy and lots of great musical numbers. I definitely recommend going to see it this weekend!
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
"Entertaining and thought-provoking"
Review posted by: Clara from San Carlos, CA, May 08, 2008
This is a very entertaining production that takes full advantage of the humor value in its material, but I was pleased to find that it also addresses some of the more serious issues for sex workers... Expand
This is a very entertaining production that takes full advantage of the humor value in its material, but I was pleased to find that it also addresses some of the more serious issues for sex workers and the social structures that simultaneously demand and condemn them. Linda McKee brings marvelous presence to the role of Miss Mona, making a striking contrast between her matter-of-fact honesty and the hypocrisy of her highranking male clients. She also gives a very poignant performance of Miss Mona's more vulnerable side towards the end of the show. Lawrence-Michael Arias makes the role of the conflicted sheriff plausible and moving. Aaron Weisberg shows off an eye-catching song-and-dance in a short but pivotal appearance as the Texas governor who marks the height of the Chicken Ranch's influence as well as the height of the opposition to it. Collapse
Ken O'Malley in Concert
Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay
"brilliant musician ! highly recommended !"
Comment posted by: HL from Mountain View, CA , May 08, 2008
Ken's love for his native Ireland which he transmits into his music, his rich voice, and amazing rapport with the audience all create a memorable "journey to Ireland". Rare San Jose-area... Expand
Ken's love for his native Ireland which he transmits into his music, his rich voice, and amazing rapport with the audience all create a memorable "journey to Ireland". Rare San Jose-area performance for Ken. Collapse
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
"Interesting"
Review posted by: Mysterious Stranger from Bay area, California, May 07, 2008
Aaron Weisberg and Doug Baird were the highlights of the show. They were really funny and brought terrific energy. The female ensemble had good enthusiasm and kept the show moving when they were... Expand
Aaron Weisberg and Doug Baird were the highlights of the show. They were really funny and brought terrific energy. The female ensemble had good enthusiasm and kept the show moving when they were onstage. Kady Segretto, Krystin Skidmore, Molly Gazay, and Terri Weitze were standouts in the ensemble. The set design was also superb. Props to Steve Wathen once again. However the show was way too long. There were many long scenes, causing the show to drag, and there were not enough fun musical numbers. And some that existed were a bit uncomfortable. Several members of the cast could have been stronger in their performance. There was a bit too much unneccesary profanity for my taste. I was expecting, if not a fabulous plot, a fun, energetic musical....but many parts were VERY long and slow. It's not a musical i would recommend a company produces in the future. Collapse
The Light in the Piazza
"PA Players' Light in the Piazza is spectacular!"
Review posted by: BayAreaTheatreFan08 from Redwood City, CA, May 05, 2008
Fantastic production! The leads (and ensemble too)are all first class, better than the touring production! The lighting is nothing short of spectacular,the costumes are gorgeous. Dominique Bonino as... Expand
Fantastic production! The leads (and ensemble too)are all first class, better than the touring production! The lighting is nothing short of spectacular,the costumes are gorgeous. Dominique Bonino as Clara is a special treat. It is hard to believe she is only 17, what a star and she sings like an angel! Diana Torres Koss is such a pleasure to watch and listen to, and Justin Taylor Nixon's voice is just to die for. Go see this production before it closes! Collapse
Pandemonium
"See it before it ends!"
Review posted by: I Support Community Theatre from Campbell CA, May 03, 2008
What fun! Don't miss it!
What fun! Don't miss it!
The Art of Christine Benjamin
Good Karma Vegan Restaurant
"Love this artist's work!"
Review posted by: Michelle from San Jose, CA, Apr 30, 2008
I have seen this artist's work at different galleries and really love the fun whimsical creatures and colorful palette!
I have seen this artist's work at different galleries and really love the fun whimsical creatures and colorful palette!
The Light in the Piazza
"Beautiful!"
Review posted by: dramagal614 from palo alto, ca, Apr 30, 2008
This ambitious production by Players has incredible lighting, sets, and costumes-- the most beautiful looking show i've seen in a long time-- but it also has a great cast, with great voices and... Expand
This ambitious production by Players has incredible lighting, sets, and costumes-- the most beautiful looking show i've seen in a long time-- but it also has a great cast, with great voices and some really fine performances. I really liked Clara, and Diana tores-koss as Maragaet. It's a don't miss! Collapse
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
"Excellent show in excellent venue.."
Review posted by: Bill from Arlington, MA, Apr 28, 2008
Saw this show while in town visiting a friend. Everything fit together well in an excellent production of a quirky show. Performances were excellent, singers were quite strong, and the set seemed... Expand
Saw this show while in town visiting a friend. Everything fit together well in an excellent production of a quirky show. Performances were excellent, singers were quite strong, and the set seemed impossibly large for the space. If there are any flaws here, they are in the underlying material rather than this production. The play is very direct about what's going on in the house -- unlike that other brothel-centric musical, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", reality isn't buried in euphemism -- but, once the awkward "Shy" explains why she can't go home -- not so much on what happens outside. (Are we to believe that only single gentlemen ever patronized the Chicken Ranch? Where's the irate wife looking for her husband?). Bottom line: Go see it. Collapse
Pandemonium
"A great family play"
Review posted by: George from Santa Clara, Apr 28, 2008
We took our granddaughter to this play and she hasn't had this much fun at a play in quite some time. Nor, for that matter, have we. A very clever interplay among multiple cultures, some rather... Expand
We took our granddaughter to this play and she hasn't had this much fun at a play in quite some time. Nor, for that matter, have we. A very clever interplay among multiple cultures, some rather obscure. The costumes were marvelous, depicting just what they needed to and the set design was simple yet very suggestive of each locale. I was puzzled by the San Jose bit until I realized which of the escapees had gone there. Well done! Collapse
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