<![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, 10 Sep 2010 05:49:00 -0400 en <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Successful Beatles tribute act storms Civic Theatre]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-successful-beatles-tribute-act-storms-civic-theatre-1.2269923 “Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles” gives audiences a realistic look at the band

After performing to sellout crowds in April of last year at Balboa Park, 'Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles and rdquo; returned to San Diego with only five performances at the Civic Theatre. The music satisfied audiences' love for The Beatles, while the cast...

]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 21:23:40 -0400 1.2269923 Hui Ling Tham, Staff Writer All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Psychedelia and rock 'n' roll give Shakespeare’s play a new look]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/all-the-world-s-a-stage-psychedelia-and-rock-n-roll-give-shakespeare-s-play-a-new-look-1.2260268

From the second the audience members took their seats it was clear it was going to be William Shakespeare like they had never seen it. With a live band providing the musical backdrop and a giant multi-colored moon hanging in the background, the audienc...

]]> Thu, 6 May 2010 01:32:10 -0400 1.2260268 Drew Scoggins, Staff Writer Entertainment <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: A spectacle in every sense of the word]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/all-the-world-s-a-stage-a-spectacle-in-every-sense-of-the-word-1.2169297

The Theatre of the Absurd was a moniker given to European plays of the 1940s through 1960s, and fittingly so because of themes of confusion, hopelessness and dialogues full of clich and eacute;s, oppositions and overall nonsense. This whimsical theater an...

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:40:51 -0500 1.2169297 Sandy Chase, Staff Writer Entertainment <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The acclaimed tragic love story returns to ballet]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-acclaimed-tragic-love-story-returns-to-ballet-1.2156638

Once again, the legacy of one of William Shakespeare's classics was brought to life on stage. To end the celebration of its 20th anniversary, the San Diego Ballet decided to return with last year's performance of 'Romeo and Juliet. and rdquo; Lead by the ...

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:27:17 -0500 1.2156638 Hui Ling Tham, Staff Writer All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'Birds' cast performs a la Chekhov, 'Wicked']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-birds-cast-performs-a-la-chekhov-wicked-1.2156629

Warning: Spoiler alert / Love them or hate them, musicals are one of the best ways to see fresh and talented actors at their finest, minus the Hollywood glamour mumbo jumbo. However, in San Diego State's latest musical 'Birds of Paradise, and rdquo; quali...

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:23:52 -0500 1.2156629 Kari Luu, Contributor All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Depression-era play offers life perspective]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-depression-era-play-offers-life-perspective-1.2110431

With all the holiday shows dominating San Diego's stages this season and mdash; 'Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas and rdquo; and 'The Nutcracker and rdquo; come to mind and mdash; it might be refreshing to experience a production that doesn't a...

]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:30:31 -0500 1.2110431 Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: A mélange of Grimm icons seen in new play ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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, and rdquo; which throws together a medley of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales into one story, a scary wolf is the least of anyone's problems. Instead, the characters ...

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:24:00 -0500 1.2088170 Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: More fun than a Swiffer commercial ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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. and rdquo; 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....

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:30 -0400 1.2033157 Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The king lives on in award-winning musical]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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. and rdquo; These words are not gibberish but actually the African language Zulu for 'Here comes a lion, Father...

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:43:06 -0400 1.2029710 Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Letters adapted on stage in 'Dear Harvey']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and mdash; it's a good thing it didn't. and nbsp; Peter Cirino, the director of the almost-doomed play...

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:26:05 -0400 1.1931768 Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: King Arthur of 'Spamalot' tells about life as a knight and Python]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; 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 can not carry a 1-pou...

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

By: Josh Elwell, Senior Staff Writer


Lamb's Players Theatre has once again turned to Stephen Schwartz' 'Godspell and rdquo; in its third attempt to revive some of the downtown theater magic at the Horton Grand since the production 'Triple Espresso and rdquo; ended. and nbsp; Although this wi...

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:09:22 -0400 1.1815041 Josh Elwell, Senior Staff Writer All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: San Diego gets 'Wicked']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; has something for everyone to fall in love with. The story takes place at Shiz University where ultra-popular Glinda, soon to be ...

]]> Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:58:14 -0400 1.1814905 Sandy Chase, Staff Writer All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Fiddler on the Roof]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; is back, but this time it packs an added punch. With Jerome Robbins' original Ton...

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:15 -0400 1.1786910 Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor Entertainment <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Against all odds, be a good person]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; defied conventional realism, as Brecht believed the emotional release experienc...

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:41:58 -0400 1.1735666 Tanya Dracolakis, Assistant Copy Chief Entertainment <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Just about 600 years of history — abridged]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; clip, think again....

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:24:24 -0400 1.1730457 Amanda Macias, Staff Writer All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: '1001 Grains of Sand' gives families a friendly taste of theater]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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

By: Tanya Drackolakis, Assistant Copy Chief


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 and rdquo; to campus. This family friendly romp through space...

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

--'Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes and hellip; and rdquo; 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 musical 'Rent an...

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:02:31 -0500 1.1331304 Sandy Chase, Staff Writer Entertainment <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The Broadway smash musical, 'Annie,' is on tour now]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; in 1885. However, it is the musical adaptation of the comic strip that has been capturing hearts for decades. Martin Charnin's 'Ann...

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:50:07 -0500 1.1307976 Tanya Dracolakis, Assistant Copy Chief All the World's A Stage <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Leave your drugs at home; 'Hotel Cassiopeia' is a trip all by itself]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/entertainment/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 and rdquo; has none of these theatrical and literary archetypes. What it does have is artistry. Crazy, crazy artistry....

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:15:20 -0500 1.1098427 Sandy Chase, Staff Writer All the World's A Stage