<![CDATA[The Daily Aztec - 'All the World's A Stage' RSS]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/se/the-daily-aztec-all-the-world-s-a-stage-rss-1.756064 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:04 -0500 en <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: A mélange of Grimm icons seen in new play ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-a-melange-of-grimm-icons-seen-in-new-play-1.2088170

Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? In San Diego State’s latest musical “Into the Woods,” which throws together a medley of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales into one story, a scary wolf is the least of anyone’s problems. Inst...

]]> 1.2088170 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:24:00 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: More fun than a Swiffer commercial ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-more-fun-than-a-swiffer-commercial-1.2033157

San Diego State’s recent play promises to “vacuum the dust off the meaning of love and family.” With a talented cast of 5 people, an amazing set and a gigantic yew tree, it does just that, with a few laughs along the way....

]]> 1.2033157 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:30 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The king lives on in award-winning musical]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-king-lives-on-in-award-winning-musical-1.2029710

Perhaps the most misunderstood lyrics are “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm ingonyama. Siyo Nqoba, ingonyama. Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala.” These words are not gibberish but actually the African language Zulu for “Here comes ...

]]> 1.2029710 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:43:06 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Letters adapted on stage in 'Dear Harvey']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-letters-adapted-on-stage-in-dear-harvey-1.1931768 Current campus play recounts support sent to political icon

In light of the recent budget cuts, the San Diego State theatre department was told it would have to cut its repertoire down from six plays to five — it’s a good thing it didn’t.   Peter Cirino, the director of the almost-doomed pla...

]]> 1.1931768 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:26:05 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: King Arthur of 'Spamalot' tells about life as a knight and Python]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-king-arthur-of-spamalot-tells-about-life-as-a-knight-and-python-1.1864539

In 1975, the world learned through the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” that it’s not a matter of where a bird grips a coconut. Instead, as one character said, “it’s a simple question of weight ratios! A 5-ounce bird c...

]]> 1.1864539 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 03:00:14 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'Godspell']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-godspell-1.1815041

Lamb’s Players Theatre has once again turned to Stephen Schwartz’ “Godspell” in its third attempt to revive some of the downtown theater magic at the Horton Grand since the production “Triple Espresso” ended.  Alth...

]]> 1.1815041 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:09:22 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: San Diego gets 'Wicked']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-san-diego-gets-wicked-1.1814905

With a musical score spanning multiple styles and an interesting story befitting both children and adults, “Wicked” has something for everyone to fall in love with. The story takes place at Shiz University where ultra-popular Glinda, soon to b...

]]> 1.1814905 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:58:14 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Fiddler on the Roof]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-fiddler-on-the-roof-1.1786910

You’ve seen the movie. You’ve been dragged to the musical. Someone has forced you to sing one of the songs in middle school choir class. Yes, “Fiddler on the Roof” is back, but this time it packs an added punch. With Jerome Robbins...

]]> 1.1786910 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:15 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Against all odds, be a good person]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-against-all-odds-be-a-good-person-1.1735666

Bertolt Brecht, born in 1898 in the German city of Augsburg, is considered to be one of the single most important figures in the world of theater. His “Epic Theatre” defied conventional realism, as Brecht believed the emotional release experie...

]]> 1.1735666 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:41:58 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Just about 600 years of history — abridged]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-just-about-600-years-of-history-abridged-1.1730457

If you ever thought that American history could never be as interesting, let alone as funny, as the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget or even YouTube’s “Charlie bit me” clip, think again....

]]> 1.1730457 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:24:24 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: '1001 Grains of Sand' gives families a friendly taste of theater]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-1001-grains-of-sand-gives-families-a-friendly-taste-of-theater-1.1617801

San Diego State theater professor and director/playwright for the SDSU Theatre for Young Audience’s season and touring programs, Margaret Larlham, has brought her own play “1,001 Grains of Sand” to campus. This family friendly romp throu...

]]> 1.1617801 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:32:17 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Get ready, 'Rent' is coming]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-get-ready-rent-is-coming-1.1331304

--“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes …” Now that we’ve got the song stuck in your head, hopefully you’ll get a chance to check out the live version in March. Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award-winning mus...

]]> 1.1331304 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:02:31 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The Broadway smash musical, 'Annie,' is on tour now]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-broadway-smash-musical-annie-is-on-tour-now-1.1307976

The tale of the cheeky, redheaded orphan has been with us since James Whitcomb Riley's poem “Little Orphan Annie” in 1885. However, it is the musical adaptation of the comic strip that has been capturing hearts for decades. Martin Charnin&rsqu...

]]> 1.1307976 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:50:07 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Leave your drugs at home; 'Hotel Cassiopeia' is a trip all by itself]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-leave-your-drugs-at-home-hotel-cassiopeia-is-a-trip-all-by-itself-1.1098427 So artsy, it would make Salvador Dali cock his head in confusion

Most plays have heroes, villains and a plot. “Hotel Cassiopeia” has none of these theatrical and literary archetypes. What it does have is artistry. Crazy, crazy artistry....

]]> 1.1098427 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:15:20 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: This noble adaptation of Satre's work is insightful, haunting and hellish]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-this-noble-adaptation-of-satre-s-work-is-insightful-haunting-and-hellish-1.1096364

Walking up to the Diversionary Theatre gives one the feeling of a true community in every sense of the word. Nestled in the up-and-coming neighborhood of University Heights, it's the nation's third oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender theater. Th...

]]> 1.1096364 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:32:28 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Shakespeare arrives again in San Diego]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-shakespeare-arrives-again-in-san-diego-1.1049209

Every year, Shakespeare theater festivals are held across the world to remind us of why his work is still relevant. And surprisingly after all these years his work still continues to draw in crowds....

]]> 1.1049209 Sat, 6 Dec 2008 13:01:15 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'The Color Purple' is coming to San Diego]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-color-purple-is-coming-to-san-diego-1.965631 Stellar acting, coupled with a timeless plot, makes this classic musical a must-see

Whether it’s the Pulitzer Prize- winning 1983 novel by Alice Walker or the Academy Award-nominated 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, “The Color Purple” has permeated American culture. And in 2005, Oprah Winfrey produced a musical based on...

]]> 1.965631 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:22:34 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: SDSU's other class...]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-sdsu-s-other-class-1.906409

For someone whose knowledge of Broadway musicals begins with “West Side Story,” you might have a vague notion of what “A Chorus Line” is and are probably scratching your head over who wrote it....

]]> 1.906409 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:27:21 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'Water & Power' exudes elements of noir]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-water-power-exudes-elements-of-noir-1.893753 The Lyceum Theatre's recent production allows for an intimate experience

Horton Plaza is a shopping center downtown that we’ve all been to. Not so widely known is that there is an underground theater below the shopping center. This semi-secret location houses one of San Diego’s most acclaimed theaters: the Lyceum T...

]]> 1.893753 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:41:55 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'The Women' is the authentic 'Sex and the City']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-women-is-the-authentic-sex-and-the-city-1.759892

In the heart of Balboa Park, after a short walk through the leafy pathway behind the Casa del Prado Theatre and the San Diego Museum of Art, lies the Old Globe Theatre - a convincing replica of Shakespeare's famous theater. It is here where on Sept. 13, t...

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