242 stories by "Marcus Crowder"
Shakespeare in general and “Romeo and Juliet” in particular has stood up to numerous “interpretations” as inspired or ill-conceived as they may be. The young …
The Bee’s Marcus Crowder suggests a look at Steinbeck productions.
From left, Coleman Daniels (Hazel), Michael Sicilia (Doc) and Michael Coleman (Mack) appear in John Steinbeck&…
Actor Andrew Perez envisions a fresh physicality in Shakespeare’s leading man.
Andrew Perez, right, playing Romeo in the Sacramento Theatre Company’s “Romeo and Juli…
Four plays are being staged now in Ashland.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival knows a good thing when it produces it. Two years ago the festival had a critical and audience hit with its extremely funny production of the Marx Brothers&#x…
Chita Rivera can say she’s been “a lucky gal,” but that luck thing only goes so far. Her extraordinary record of achievement in musical theater speaks for itself. She wa…
Sacramento’s Music Circus created a unique theater experience that has endured.
The Music Circus tent debuted in 1951. “Show Boat” was the first production.
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The Bee’s Marcus Crowder suggests performances worth seeing.
“The Conductor: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” at the B Street Theatre Family Series sta…
There’s some sort of kismet in B Street Theatre taking its “Around the World in 80 Days” on its first international tour.
The 2004 B Street staging of “Around the…
“Flashdance The Musical” is one of those stories you know.
“Flashdance The Musical,” based on the 1983 movie, runs through Sunday at the Sacramento Communit…
Muriel Johnson, Sandy Smoley and the late Jean Runyon are influential Sacramento women who have an unlikely and little-known connection. Each participated as a volunteer actress in the Sacr…
The Bee's Marcus Crowder suggests performances worth seeing.
David Blue Garrison, front, and Corey D. Winfield star in the second part of Tony Kushner’s landmark “Angels …
With a writer as the central subject, and absolute standards in art and love as a central theme, Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing” may be the celebrated playwright’s most i…
With a writer as the central subject, and absolute standards in art and love as a central theme, Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing” may be the celebrated playwright’…
Shaw production explores power and influence.
Myra Melford
George Bernard Shaw’s “Major Barbara,” being staged at San Francisco’s American Conservato…
The tribute to the Chicano poet, artist and activist will include UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta.
Lisa Lacy in “Livin’ Out Loud,” at the DDSO Parkway Theatre.
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STC’s ‘Closer Than Ever’ has its charms but also it’s misses.
STC’s production of “Closer Than Ever” features, from left, Kristen Heit…
A hectoring comedy examines the differences between the haves and have-nots.
California Musical Theatre is still listening to its Music Circus audience. Similar to the last two seasons, the new schedule of productions is heavily influenced by patron choices.
Th…
Molly Smith Metzler’s ‘Elemeno Pea’ is a cautionary tale for any time or place.
“Elemeno Pea” at B Street Theatre features, from left, Stephanie Alth…
With the holidays behind us, the winter theater season pushes on.
Jillian Mueller is Alex Owens and Matthew Hydz is Nick Hurley in the national touring production of “Flashdance…
Several shows deserve recognition for 2013.
Stephanie Gularte played the title role in Capital Stage’s production of “Hedda Gabler.”
“Ordinary Days&…
A national touring production brings “Buddy — The Buddy Holly Musical,” to Sacramento’s Community Center Theater.
Todd Meredith takes flight in “Budd…
David Sedaris’ acerbic observations in “The SantaLand Diaries” may not be everyone’s idea of Christmas spirit, but that’s actually the point. “Keep …
Composer and pianist John Bucchino may want to make Sacramento his second home after this weekend.
Aaron Wilton does a solo turn as Crumpet the discontented Macy’s elf in humori…
