san diego theatre briefs
On Normal Street
MARTINIS ABOVE FOURTH
TABLE + STAGE “A little song, a little dance...” And a whole
SORDID LIVES The Coronado Playhouse is getting a little
sordid... It’s taking on Del Shores’ tall Texas tale about three generations of one family who have gathered together for the funeral of the clan’s matriarch. The play, running from Friday, May 27 through Sunday, June 26 is loosely based on elements of Shores’ life growing up gay in conservative Texas. The show centers on how each comes to grips with the accidental death of the family’s elderly matriarch, during a clandestine “coming together” at a seedy motel with her married and much younger neighbor. Chaos erupts in Winter, Texas when Mama bleeds to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden
legs...And the whole town knows about it! As Shores’ camp stated, it’s a “Black comedy about white trash” and carries everything from affairs to cross-dressing and bigotry, guilt, homosexuality, forgiveness and accep- tance. Sordid Lives has much to say in a short amount of time, offering a laugh-a-minute, colorful and wildly entertaining joyride. For tickets and more information, call 619.435.4856 or go to
coronadoplayhouse.com.
lot of gigantic martinis, in every flavor you could possibly imagine. Martinis Above Fourth offers local musical favorites on a regular basis, but they also offer a great lineup of ticketed shows, with acts from all over the world. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up in May: On Tuesday, May 3, Bonnie Kilroe brings Divas—Vegas Meets Vaudeville with more than 20 characters and over 40 songs! Idol and Voice star, Frenchie Davis makes her debut at Martinis on Thursday, May 5 as she shares her power vocals. The lovely Liz Callaway drops by Tuesday, May 10 offering her signature show, The Essential Liz Callaway and the fab Sherry Vine steps on stage Thursday, May 12 featuring her show Adult Content. Returning on Thursday, May 19 is the lovely Sacha Boutros, followed by Randi Driscoll celebrating her CD release on Saturday, May 21. Songster Dennis McNeil presents A Century of Sinatra—The Sinatra Songbook, followed by Dave Diamanni and the Instigators who swing into town on Sunday, May 29. Just a small sampling of the many events to keep you entertained as you brave your way through their heady martini selections. Look out for the Arachnophobia, dangerously delicious! For tickets and more information, call 619.400.4500 or go to
ma4sd.com.
42ND STREET “Come and meet those dancing feet. On
the avenue I’m taking you to, 42nd Street...” Classic Broadway comes to life on the Spreckels Theatre stage from Friday, May 27 through Sunday, June 12 in this show about the life on the great white way. Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus in New York City, having left her hometown of Allentown, PA. Through a fluke of luck, and an amorous suitor, Peggy manages to land a spot in the chorus of Pretty Lady, 1933’s latest show. Through another series of happy accidents, she ends up with the lead role in the production, which she has to learn in two days... Though hard work, perseverance and a mass of talent, she does so, much to the surprise of many naysayers and secures her place as the stage’s newest phenom. Musical hits include: “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me,” “Dames,” “I Know Now,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street.” Performances take place at the historic Spreckels Theatre in Downtown San Diego. For tickets and more information, call 858.560.5740 or go to
sdmt.org.
CAMP DAVID It’s the 1970s and much like today, 40 years later, Middle East peace seems a remote possibility.
In what has become his lasting legacy, President Jimmy Carter (played by Richard Thomas of The Waltons fame) manages to broker a conversation between the region’s world leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, leading to an extraordi- nary agreement that inspired the entire world during a 13-day marathon, conducted under the President and First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s
watchful...and often exasperated eyes. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lawrence Wright tells the historic story with humor, great insight and as many surprises as three world leaders, each devoutly committed to his faith, who find peace is possible and that hope is always the better choice. Camp David runs Friday, May 13 through Sunday, June 19 at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. For tickets and more information, call 619.234.5623 or go to
theoldglobe.org.
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