15 stories by "Isa S. Chu"
Sankoff & Hein’s Musical Turns Crisis into Connection by Isa S. Chu A sign in the lobby informs us that our “layover” is 100 minutes long. Suitcases and pet carriers line the front…
Millennial Notes Candace Johnson Brings Music, Creativity, Joy by Isa S. Chu We've all had that moment when our 'to-do' list stares back at us, smug and untouched, while our brain has wander…
Millennial Notes George Brant's WWII Comedy Shows Us How to Fight Back by Isa S. Chu George Brant's 1942 ensemble comedy, re-set in Richmond, California, imagines a bold community effort to …
Millennial Notes Lerner & Loewe's Songs Renew Dream of "A Room Somewhere" by Isa S. Chu At SF Playhouse, "My Fair Lady" sings a new tune"full of laughter, sharp commentary, and a knowing…
Millennial Notes Shakina's Lyrics Evoke Memories for 'Disciples of James Dean'Â by Isa S. Chu At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," has …
Shakespeare Re-Imagined in Dance, Design, & Whimsy by Isa S. Chu We settle into our seats as the sun dips in the west and a breeze rolls in from the Pacific with a hint of chill. Designe…
Millennial Notes Tennessee Williams' Haunting Power Trip Fits Our Politics by Isa S. Chu In Tennessee Williams' "Suddenly, Last Summer," we step into an elegant sitting room, refined and imm…
Eric Reyes Loo Serves Heartbreak, Tortas, & Revelation in 90 Minutes by Isa S. Chu In the world premiere of "Simple Mexican Pleasures," playwright Eric Reyes Loo serves up a vibrant, hea…
Millennial Notes Sara Bareilles' Songs Capture Beauty in Life's Messiness by Isa S. Chu San Francisco Playhouse's "Waitress" is the perfect pie, with a buttery crust made of friendship and e…
Millennial Notes Patrick Barlow Blends Hitchcock Thriller & Slapstick Comedy by Isa S. Chu "The 39 Steps," a madcap comedy with breakneck pacing, tells a story as wild as its characters.…
Millennial Notes Ahrens/Flaherty's Magical Musical Uses FUN to Banish Bullies by Isa S. Chu In a time that calls for big thinking, "Seussical" reminds us that art doesn't just lift us up, it…
Millennial Notes Sara Porkalob Transforms Generations of Trauma to Healing by Isa S. Chu With her magnetic stage presence and meticulous storytelling, Sara Porkalob's one-woman show invites …
Millennial Notes Lin-Manuel Miranda's Manhattan Musical Springs to Life by Isa S. Chu The lights dim, and Lin-Manuel Miranda's Manhattan Latin barrio comes alive in front of our eyes. We…
Millennial Notes John Fisher's Dynamic Duo Delivers Queer Thrills by Isa S. Chu "Fallin" is a thrilling mashup of a high-octane action story and a bittersweet rom com set against the pul…
Millennial Notes Naomi Iizuka Chronicles Richard's Fall for Our Time by Isa S. Chu Hip-hop and club music play in the house speakers, the first sign that this will not be your traditional Sh…
