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Brucesman1 on ""West Side Story" Revival Another Huge Hit For Broadway Sacramento"

2012-01-29T07:49:16Z

Just got home...........TERRIBLE! You ruined it by making half the dialogue in Spanish! HELLO! everyone does not speak spanish. Why change a classic. it makes sense now why half the Seattle audience left during intermission.

Bill Burgua on "STC Pollock Stage "Ruthless!-The Musical" Ruthlessly Funny!"

2012-01-21T06:25:55Z

Much thanks to Barry Wisdom for all of the great photographs he took for this review!

kcampbell on ""How Long Has This Been Going On?" at STC Cabaret"

2012-01-03T16:43:41Z

Christine is such a talented girl - and beautiful inside and out! So happy to see her featured!

jlm on "“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” A Nostalgic Look Back at Capital Stage"

2011-12-28T22:25:15Z

I am so sad I missed it! I hope they do it again next year. I want to go!

KES on "“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” A Nostalgic Look Back at Capital Stage"

2011-12-28T03:30:59Z

A complete delight! I hope this will become an annual offering so I can persuade all my friends and family to see it with me.

2999JohnPaul on "“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” A Nostalgic Look Back at Capital Stage"

2011-12-21T22:28:48Z

This was a very fun performance. The underlying story, while familiar, was very engaging. Seeing it done as a radio play was great fun.

Casey Kirk on ""Every Christmas Story Told (and then some!)" a New Holiday Tradition at Capital Stage"

2011-12-08T20:44:22Z

Thanks for keeping an eye out, Mari. We've issued a correction!

Mari Carson on ""Every Christmas Story Told (and then some!)" a New Holiday Tradition at Capital Stage"

2011-12-08T06:07:35Z

Thanks for the lovely review. Couple of corrections though, Brad Thompson was the sound designer and Owen Smith the lighting designer for "Every Christmas Story Ever Told"

Bill Burgua on "Recruitment for 2012 City Management Academy ends Friday"

2011-12-08T01:25:18Z

Note: Kris Wimberly's phone number is (916) 808-6172. The number listed is for Vincene Jones, head of Neighborhood Services. While Vincene would probably be happy to answer your questions, she is a very busy person. So call one of us and we will answer your questions.

Casey Kirk on "Recruitment for 2012 City Management Academy ends Friday"

2011-12-07T23:54:59Z

I submitted my application and am eagerly awaiting their decision!

Isaac Gonzalez on "Recruitment for 2012 City Management Academy ends Friday"

2011-12-07T23:34:03Z

Do it! I did last year, and it was a great class.

Bill Burgua on ""How Long Has This Been Going On?" at STC Cabaret"

2011-11-21T16:33:05Z

Next STC Cabaret: Make 'em Laugh Broadway's Best Comedy Songs January 26-28, 2012

mlain on "Lots of Funny Business in “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” at STC"

2011-11-15T16:44:08Z

Saw the play and i couldn't agree more! It was stellar!

Elaine Johnson on "“Superior Donuts” Gets Capital Stage Off To A Great Start At Its New Home"

2011-10-28T17:35:53Z

I loved this production, and they've done a nice job with the theatre; it's comfortable, but has an urban feel. I was especially impressed when a plate fell and broke during one scene--unexpectedly, I assume--and the scened went on without a flinch.

mariremariemarie on ""Frankenstein" at STC-A Different Look at the Monster"

2011-10-20T05:36:24Z

we saw it on wednesday oct 12th and screeched with delight! the entire cast was hypnotic and charming. very clever production. YOU MUST GO SEE THIS!!! Thank you STC!! Elsman is my new hearthrob... ;)

KES on ""Frankenstein" at STC-A Different Look at the Monster"

2011-10-18T16:39:41Z

If I remember my college lit classes correctly, Ms. Shelley's themes in Frankenstein were the responsibilities of bringing life into the world, and the difficult relationships of parents and children. The original F-monster is very articulate, vengeful and scheming. Halloween is a great time to pick up the original story, and be surprised by the directions it took in scary movies over the years! Okay, I'm picky, but: "perquisite" is a noun, and means "something received in addition to regular salary."

Bill Burgua on "Everybody Wins at this Bingo-"Bingo the Winning Musical" Cosmo Cabaret"

2011-10-05T22:44:06Z

"What I did not emphasize in the review is how much fun everyone was having. People were laughing constantly in the audience while the great cast with a fun play was having a great time bringing their characters to life." "It has all the earmarks of being a see again show. A show that is fun for like minded groups to attend as a group."

2999JohnPaul on ""Shrek the Musical" Kicks Off the Broadway Sacramento 2011-2012 Season"

2011-09-29T19:08:15Z

Liked the show. The voices for Pinochio and the Gingerbread Man were awfully screechy. Fortunately their speaking was limited.

LARRY MEADE on ""Shrek the Musical" Kicks Off the Broadway Sacramento 2011-2012 Season"

2011-09-29T07:39:08Z

This show was wonderful! Althought I had some doubts before going in, this show far, far exceeded my expectations. It's funny and rather smart - there are so many references/satires of other musicals, we lost count. The cast was fabulous. It was also great to see a sold-out theater! :) Go see this show - you won't regret it!!

KES on ""God of Carnage" Another Excellent B Street Theatre Production of a Contemporary Hit"

2011-09-27T16:55:19Z

This production is astonishingly good. Funny, discomfiting, witty, rude-- and the cast is perfect. What a pleasure. Excellent photos with this review, too.

Bill Burgua on "Great Performances by David Silberman and Jason Kuykendall in "Freud's Last Session""

2011-09-10T16:47:02Z

“Freud’s Last Session” B Street Theatre B3 Series Through October 1, 2011 More information and Tickets: http://bstreettheatre.org/current-shows/freuds-last-session

Bill Burgua on "Something Different With "I Do! ! Do!" At Music Circus"

2011-08-18T05:54:17Z

"I Do! I Do!' runs through Sunday. www.calmt.com/index.cfm?page=639072 for schedule and ticket purchase information.

Bill Burgua on "Graham-A-Rama's Excellent Production of "In Trousers" Being Reprised at Cosmopolitan Cabaret"

2011-08-16T16:34:22Z

Saw the show again last night at Cosmopolitan Cabaret. Just as great or maybe even better than at the Geary. Each performer did a song before the show. Jerry Lee's take on "Anyone Can Whistle" had the audience cracking up. Production assistant Connor Mickiewicz performed the title song from "Little Fish" which he will be producing at New Helvetia Theatre this fall.

bbuono on ""Annie Get Your Gun" One of the Best Show Ever at Music Circus"

2011-08-14T15:27:47Z

This review is on target. Annie Get Your Gun is a dynamite show. We saw it Sat matinee. What a great set of performers, singers, and stage arrangement. Too bad it moves on, but we're hoping for continued great shows at the Music Circus. Congrats "Annie Team!"

Tony Sheppard on "Graham-A-Rama's Excellent Production of "In Trousers" Being Reprised at Cosmopolitan Cabaret"

2011-08-13T10:20:08Z

Crazy amount of talent in that room :)

Bill Burgua on ""Annie Get Your Gun" One of the Best Show Ever at Music Circus"

2011-08-11T05:39:55Z

Remember like all Music Circus shows it's only there until Sunday. www.calmt.com/index.cfm?page=177380 for tickets

Lynn Mayugba on "B on K, New Concept, New Venue for B Street Theatre"

2011-08-05T00:35:25Z

I absolutely LOVED this show. It was hysterical!

Sherrie Tyler on ""Bob," One of the Funniest B Street Theatre Shows Ever"

2011-08-04T23:32:00Z

After I read your review... I want to see "Bob" too!

dcole on ""Bob," One of the Funniest B Street Theatre Shows Ever"

2011-08-03T19:13:27Z

Sounds very funny. I can't wait to see it. Thanks, Bill.

MidtownSquinter on ""Bob," One of the Funniest B Street Theatre Shows Ever"

2011-08-03T01:56:33Z

Lyndsy Kail's scene-stealing portrayal of a Girl Scout nearly trumped John Lamb's deliciously droll butler-with-attitude... but then Michael Stevenson's simpering & plump man-whore-in-a-tube-top upped the ante for outrageously over-the-top in a piece written chock-full of over-the-top! Anything that further induces the gigglefest in the audience would only add to the enjoyment...

Ben Ilfeld on ""Bob," One of the Funniest B Street Theatre Shows Ever"

2011-08-02T23:42:14Z

Sold. Just jumped off to buy some tickets.

tamarad on "A Lively Cole Porter With "Anything Goes" At Music Circus"

2011-07-28T20:51:52Z

i just saw this last nite & have never laughed so hard. music & cast were great & they really seemed to enjoy every minute.....Bravo!!

Bill Burgua on "A Lively Cole Porter With "Anything Goes" At Music Circus"

2011-07-28T02:46:05Z

Photo caption Jeffrey Pew (middle right) and Drew Franklin (far right). Thanks to Charr Crail for all the wonderful photos we get each week!

Bill Burgua on "Music Circus Production of "Oliver!" Features Junior Company Members"

2011-07-22T00:49:37Z

2nd photo correction: That is Lisa Ferris in the photo with Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and Aaron Serotsky as an ensemble member. Page Silvester does perform the role of Bet but it is not her in the photograph. Thankfully none of the kids in the Junior Company were identified. In a previous review of a show at another theater company with a lot of kids in it the photographer had to identify several children in each shot while they were moving about rapidly in a rehearsal. We got a lot of "that is my child in the photograph" from parents.

bird1 on "Music Circus Production of "Oliver!" Features Junior Company Members"

2011-07-21T23:39:37Z

The photo depicts ensemble member Lisa Ferris, not the character Bet.

bird1 on "Music Circus Production of "Oliver!" Features Junior Company Members"

2011-07-21T23:38:10Z

Correction: The role of Bet is played by Paige Silvester.

Bill Burgua on "Music Circus Production of "Oliver!" Features Junior Company Members"

2011-07-21T23:13:04Z

Photo caption correction: Lisa Ferris plays the role of Bet.

Bill Burgua on "Music Circus Production of "Oliver!" Features Junior Company Members"

2011-07-21T15:40:15Z

Next up: "Anything Goes" featuring the songs of Cole Porter. This is currently one of the hottest tickets on Broadway. "Anything Goes" stars the terrific Vicky Lewis who thrilled audiences as Fanny Brice in last summer's “Funny Girl." This show is bound to entertain the adult audience but is also kid friendly. The family guide recomends it for youth age four and over.

Bill Burgua on "Music Circus Production of "Oliver!" Features Junior Company Members"

2011-07-21T15:29:38Z

"Oliver!" like all Music Circus shows runs through Sunday evening. Tickes are available at (916)557-1999, In person at the Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office at 1419 H Street or Tickets.com Tickets start at $42 Youth Tickets (ages 4-17) are $30 - $35 for every performance!

MyQuest on "Will Monday's Neighborhood Advisory Group Meeting Be Its' Last?"

2011-07-15T17:13:26Z

Dale, seven of the eight paragraphs above are the most pleasurable of yours I've ever read.

Dale Kooyman on "Will Monday's Neighborhood Advisory Group Meeting Be Its' Last?"

2011-07-15T05:52:38Z

Originally the NAG (Neighborhood Advisory Group) was the NAAG (Neighborhood Association Advisory Group). Association was in the title because there were several active Neighborhood Associations in the central city, which collectively formed the Central City Alliance of Neighborhoods (CCAN). They had learned by meeting each other accidentally at council meetings and reading the Sutter Town News, etc. that they were all having similar problems with city services and staff opposition to resident needs, including preservation of historic homes and other structures, Banding together gave us a cooperative voice that could overcome the city's tactic "divide and conquer." Then Bill Edgar became city manager, the city had fallen into bad fiscal shape. He respected and recognized that many residents had several ideas which could be implemented and save the city money in the central city. He reasoned that if that resource existed here, then it must be equally so citywide. So he crafted a plan to institute a city wide "Barn Raising" event (a concept borrowed from the days when a barn burned down, all neighbors came together to help rebuild it) and together "Barn Raising" to help the city pull through the fiscal emergency. Through a series of citywide workshops he tapped into residents' skills, knowledge, abilities to find that volunteerism could provide many of the same services as city employees who were going to be laid off due to that fiscal emergency. He also learned that residents knew best what services and resources neighborhoods could be reduced or eliminated and those which residents felt were essential to them. It was then he created four Neighborhood Service Areas through out the city. Mike Hanamura was our first Area Manager and Fernandez the second. There were several of us who had been "burned" by the city before and while liking Bill and staff he appointed to work with us, we remained suspicious. To ensure that the city did not slip back to its old ways, we in Area 1 then formed the NAAG to hold meetings to continue our communication. We also found it necessary to create an Action Request Form (ARF) which the NAAG "chair" and city partner completed jointly at the meeting to record an issue/problem, recommendation to resolve that lack of service problem, assign staff responsibility for resolving the issue/problem and a report back when it had been resolved. It was through the more than excellent management skills of Hanamura and Fernandez that several years of productive problem solving and neighborhood improvement followed. We look back now to realize that the Edgar/Martinez/Crist/Hanamura/ Fernandez team were the golden years, which enabled Midtown as well as other parts of the central city to become the precious and unique area of that city that attracted families and those investing to preserve historic houses to return to livable, pedestrian oriented neighborhoods that that once were here. The restoration and improvements attracted artists, musicians, a variety of offices and businesses to move here as well as dinner houses and live theatres. All were warmly welcomed, including the intial few entertainment clubs, which many of us patronized. Some worked with Midtown Businesses to hold events such as Halloween trick or treat, sidewalk sales, art and Christmas festivities. It is because of these years of hard work and eventual success that turned the area from a slum to the livable mixed ethnic and income area that it became and we oldies and newer home owners guard so fiercely against the heretofore uninterested alcohol businesses, the over concentration of which now threaten to degrade our quality of life.

Craig Powell on "Will Monday's Neighborhood Advisory Group Meeting Be Its' Last?"

2011-07-15T01:17:53Z

Thanks for bringing attention to this issue, Bill.

Suzanne Hurt on "Will Monday's Neighborhood Advisory Group Meeting Be Its' Last?"

2011-07-15T00:05:49Z

Wonder if NAG will return to meeting in private homes? A pretty big crowd gathers around that collection of tables at Hart Senior Center for meetings.

Isaac Gonzalez on "Music Circus, A Sacramento Summer Institution, 2011 Season Opens Tuesday"

2011-07-09T14:54:14Z

Don't beat yourself up Bill. :-)

Bill Burgua on "Music Circus, A Sacramento Summer Institution, 2011 Season Opens Tuesday"

2011-07-08T23:50:41Z

Bil can't count. Eight shows in SIX days. Tuesday (opening night) 7:30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 pm, Thursday 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Friday 8:00 pm, Saturday 2:00 and 8:00 pm. Sunday (closing) 7:30 pm

Tashina Brito on "Music Circus, A Sacramento Summer Institution, 2011 Season Opens Tuesday"

2011-07-08T18:54:14Z

I was very fortunate to see "Monty Python's Spamalot" last year. I have seen numerous plays nationally and internationally, and this Musical Circus performance has been my absolute top favorite so far. I still chuckle every now and then over a memory. I strongly encourage going to see any show at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.

thsas on "Long Running “Defending the Caveman” Opens at Cosmopolitan Cabaret"

2011-06-06T15:59:22Z

Seeing Rob Becker perform his own work is the only way to go.

BlairRobertson on ""Equivocation at B Street Theater B3 Stage-Powerful Story-Great Acting"

2011-05-24T18:04:22Z

Nice review, Bill. Certainly makes me want to see it.

Bill Burgua on "Roy Blount Jr. Has a Way With Words"

2011-05-19T22:18:58Z

When I spoke with Roy Blount Jr. about how he saw himself, one of the things he emphasized was that he did not like "ist" words. This was especially true of being called a humorist. I wrote about it but it disappeared in editing. Imagine my humor this morning reading the headline: "Humorist Roy Blount Jr. mine the language for fun" on the front page of Living Here in the Bee.

stagemngrse on "William Elsman Is Sherlock Holmes at Sacramento Theatre Company"

2011-05-08T19:09:33Z

What a fabulous production. Truly a must see!

Bill Burgua on "KOLT Run Creations "Antigone" Exciting Drama and Excellent Performances"

2011-05-08T02:14:34Z

"Antigone" runs Fridays and Saturdays through May 28, 2011at the California Stage. Tickets and more information at http://koltruncreations.com/default.aspx Tickets are a bargain $15. The show has been receiving excellent press and the show is selling fast.

Carolyn Giannini on "David Sedaris-Entertaining Reading At Mondavi Center"

2011-05-05T00:40:34Z

Kudos to Sedaris for mentioning Tobias Wolff's book. For one, it's refreshing when authors acknowledge one another, and makes for a great reference system when you are looking to expand your collection.

Andy Ford on "David Sedaris-Entertaining Reading At Mondavi Center"

2011-05-04T23:15:50Z

My wife bought tickets to this show many months ago and we still ended up in the top balcony. It was strange that the staff allowed the microphone feedback to continue for so long. Sedaris seemed quite irritated by it in a David Sedaris kind of way which the audience found amusing. But overall the show was hilariously entertaining.

Bill Burgua on "David Sedaris-Entertaining Reading At Mondavi Center"

2011-05-04T16:53:36Z

David Sedaris will be at the Crest for two nights this fall. Cap Public Radio had a drawing for two tickets for the show as part of their fundraising yesterday. Beware, David Sedaris is very popular and his appearances often sell out. When tickets go on sale pick one up or you may loose out.

Alaa Shabouni on "David Sedaris-Entertaining Reading At Mondavi Center"

2011-05-03T22:34:38Z

I really enjoy Sedaris' writing and am entertained by his dry sense of humor. I would love to attend one of his readings in the future!

NSI on "Second Saturday: A Tragedy Waiting to Happen Can Anything Be Done To Save It?"

2011-05-03T21:26:55Z

I want to thank everyone who at least recognized the security work we implicated in the neighborhoods of midtown . We were called Neighborhood Services Inc. and thanks to all the bar owners (THE BLOC) that were cashing in 2nd saturday thanks to...... N.S.I...... thats was there to clean up there mess and pacifier the neighborhood so the can continue to run illegaly without entertainment permits or licences to operate which sac pd and abc had no knowledge of cause thats how much of a differnce we made. So with that said all the onwers felt all was now and safe to say F#@* You your fired were not gonna pay you what are you gonna do about it!!!! and these are there exact words. But thankyou all.

interested on "Great New "Cinderella" at B Street Theatre Family Series"

2011-04-28T18:35:06Z

Be warned that this play is not really suitable for children. In Bill Burgua's review he suggests that adults will enjoy the references to homosexuality and cross dressing in the play. He also states that children will see them as silly. I think he needs to give children more credit. My 11 and 13 year old daughters were disturbed by these references. The dialogue certainly did not go over their heads. And as an adult I found the comments offensive and not suitable for a family friendly show.

TWRL on "Lots of Humor With Sarah Silverman at Mondavi"

2011-04-20T16:11:20Z

"Well, I'm not afraid to say something if I think it's funny, even if it's harsh or racist." Sarah Silverman

castlepenn on "SMUD Seminars Can Help With Your Energy Costs"

2011-04-20T01:36:48Z

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Rorie Oliver on "Lots of Humor With Sarah Silverman at Mondavi"

2011-04-20T00:49:35Z

I am sure her parents are very proud. She sells out at venues such as Mondavi of Performing Arts to people who wanna pay to hear her say something. She is successful and has made finding humor in this hard life into a living. Something a lot of us should do .

Alaa Shabouni on "Lots of Humor With Sarah Silverman at Mondavi"

2011-04-14T23:48:19Z

I really appreciate the irreverent and witty humor Sarah Silverman executes. She can be crass but the fact that it is backed up be a intelligent mind really propels her comedy.

thsas on "Lots of Humor With Sarah Silverman at Mondavi"

2011-04-14T23:48:17Z

She is a foul person. I am sure her parents are very proud.

Bill Burgua on "Lots of Humor With Sarah Silverman at Mondavi"

2011-04-14T00:26:36Z

Thanks Isaac. It was a little tricky to write.

Isaac Gonzalez on "Lots of Humor With Sarah Silverman at Mondavi"

2011-04-13T22:26:48Z

Great review Bill!

P W on "Terry McMillan Charms Her California Lectures Audience"

2011-04-05T20:50:49Z

Original: "Terry McMillan’s conversation with Mary Mackey at California Lectures last Thursday evening got off to a rocky start. She pleaded being post-menopausal when she couldn’t remember where she last left her characters from “Waiting to Exhale.” ======== Better: (?) The conversation between Terry McMillan and Mary Mackey got off to a rocky start last Thursday evening at California Lectures. McMillan pleaded being "post-menopausal" when her memory failed as to the location of her "Waiting to Exhale" characters. === Better yet (?) There was a rocky start to the conversation between Terry McMillan and Mary Mackey at California Lectures when the "Waiting to Exhale" author pleaded being "post-menopausal" for being unable to remember where she last left her characters from the best-selling novel. === Still a little confusing...I wasn't there, so I'm having a little trouble putting things into context. Was she planning on using puppets as part of her presentation, and couldn't locate them? Or is this a more esoteric passage? Regardless...a reporter needs to (in most cases) use the first sentence/paragraph to encapsulate as much of the story as possible to draw readers in...not to alienate them.

naga on "Terry McMillan Charms Her California Lectures Audience"

2011-04-03T17:57:45Z

Good points, Casey. Although it speaks for itself. "Terry McMillan’s conversation with Mary Mackey at California Lectures last Thursday evening got off to a rocky start. She pleaded being post-menopausal when she couldn’t remember where she last left her characters from “Waiting to Exhale.”"

Casey Kirk on "Terry McMillan Charms Her California Lectures Audience"

2011-04-02T19:37:47Z

Can you clarify what you mean by that, naga? If you click "edited on" you will see the comments that the user removed. How does "McMillanAdmirer" agreeing with the reviewer point out a double standard? I can't speak for him, but I'm assuming Bill would love to have constructive criticism besides just criticism. What is so awful about his opener and how do you think he could improve it?

naga on "Terry McMillan Charms Her California Lectures Audience"

2011-04-02T18:42:44Z

wow, Bill. maybe COMMENT REMOVED BY USER pointed out the double standard here... your opener is awful.

Savage on "Terry McMillan Charms Her California Lectures Audience"

2011-04-01T22:28:14Z

Nice synopsis -- McMillan sounds charming.

Bill Burgua on "Rachael McLaren Talks About Dancing With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater"

2011-03-30T03:05:25Z

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater April 5-6, 2011 Jackson Hall Mondavi Center Tickets and Info: Mondaviarts.org

jonellramos on "Janis Stevens A Tour De Force in "Master Class""

2011-03-28T20:49:44Z

We loved it Janis Stevens was so wonderful to watch. She made me cry and smile and feel all emotions one person could fell in her preformance. I loved the way she can change from one person to another in a split second. Great job Janis.

Larry on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-25T20:14:42Z

The last Second Sat event I got graffiti outside on my apartment building as well as inside and this is a controlled acces building. Out of Control! City council talking about walkable alleys when we dont even have walkable streets.

Bill Burgua on "Janis Stevens A Tour De Force in "Master Class""

2011-03-22T18:50:21Z

Clarification: Janis Stevens is directing 'The Bell of Amherst" at STC. Emily Dickinson will be played by Jackie Vanderbeck.

Ahsan Awan on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-22T07:27:55Z

Can someone explain the difference between Second Saturday events in Sacramento and Folsom insomuch as I've never heard of Folsom having problems like those documented in Sacramento? Is there something they're doing that Sacramento is not? Unless the difference is purely demographic, or even socioeconomic, it would seem that however they have things structured in Folsom is perhaps how things could be structured in Sacramento.

Dale Kooyman on "Janis Stevens A Tour De Force in "Master Class""

2011-03-22T06:19:42Z

Janis Stevens is one of Northern California's most brilliant actresses and talented directors. She has directed several stage plays and performed numerous roles on several stages in Northern Calif and in addition to the Off Broadway show mentioned above but also in Maine and Philadelphia theatres. In 2006 she also received the Elly Award for her portrayal of Julia Morgan at the California Stage premier of Becoming Julia Morgan. She played Klytemnestra the California Stage production of Electra and Her Family in Myth. Stevens has an incredible ability to draw the audience into each character she portrays.

Dale Kooyman on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-21T20:39:57Z

Why would anyone be embarrassed to attend a neighborhood advisory group meeting? Do you think that you are too superior or are too good to mix with the common neighborhood folk who sponsored and have run this forum for well over 10 years? Try it, you might like it.

MyQuest on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-21T20:12:52Z

Deep down inside, aren't you embarrased to attend a "NAG" meeting?

naga on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-20T15:02:44Z

yes it's much better to let it be an unmanaged mess until someone gets hurt

LisaB23 on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-20T03:58:42Z

that may be true but no regulation leads to the mayhem we experienced last summer - huge crowds descending on neighborhoods and business areas and increased property crime and sadly - violent crime. So what are we to do? Keep it in balance perhaps? Try to return it to an arts centered event? Instead of a street party. Midtown neighborhoods and businesses cannot take the free for all it has been for the last two or three years. As much as I love going out on Second Saturday and enjoying the event, as a Midtown property owner I would rather see it die than spin out of control and further endanger visitors and residents, our unique residential neighborhoods and business areas that make Midtown the special place it is.

Rhys02 on "Monday's NAG to Take Another Look at Second Saturday and NIghtlife Issues"

2011-03-20T00:50:17Z

Keep this up and it will be managed to death and by next year there won't be a Second Saturday.

2999JohnPaul on "Great Story, Great Acting, Great Show "Brighton Beach Memoirs" STC Mainstage "

2011-03-08T18:50:41Z

This is a wonderful production. Anyone who enjoys a good story should see it.

Bill Burgua on "Great Story, Great Acting, Great Show "Brighton Beach Memoirs" STC Mainstage "

2011-03-08T16:11:47Z

"Brighton Beach Memoirs" runs through March 27, 2011. Click on the link to Sacramento Theatre Company near the top of the article for more information and tickets.

MidtownSquinter on ""Where the God of Love Hangs Out" Author Amy Bloom Speaks to SacramentoPress.com"

2011-02-27T02:44:34Z

When asked, when asked, when asked...

Bill Burgua on "Last Chance, Continuing, First Chance, Only Chance in Theatre Lectures Etc."

2011-02-19T02:32:22Z

Almost forgot! Broadway Sacramento returns with "9 to 5" March 9 at Sacramento Community Theater. “9 to 5: The Musical” is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® -and Grammy-nominated score. The book is by Patricia Resnick (co-writer of the original screenplay). “9 to 5: The Musical” tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do – even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, “9 to 5: The Musical” is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even.

HonestAbe on ""The Young Abe Lincoln" a World Premer at B Street Family Series"

2011-02-17T13:17:51Z

One of the best plays to come to the boards in a great while.

Lilia on "SMUD Seminars Can Help With Your Energy Costs"

2011-02-16T17:38:25Z

Thank you for the information! It's great to see how people can save money on things like air conditioning!

Bill Burgua on "Capital Stage Takes a Close Look at "reasons to be pretty""

2011-02-11T23:57:32Z

All photographs by Charr Crail. To see her " extraordinary art and photography" visit www.charrcrail.com/

Bill Burgua on "Capital Stage Takes a Close Look at "reasons to be pretty""

2011-02-11T23:52:17Z

"reasons to be pretty" runs through February 20th. For more information and tickets go to: www.capitalstagecompany.com/

Savage on "It's a Grand Night at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret"

2011-02-11T23:16:26Z

Familiar with Manhattan Transfer, but don't hear them much anymore, occasionally on satellite radio...

Bill Burgua on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T22:29:26Z

Thanks, this is why I included the link to the youtube pieceabout Morris and musicality. As I related at the end the Mark Morris Dance Group Music Ensembe (Wolfram Koessel, cello; Colin Fowler, piano; and Jesse Mills, violin) are so good that it is truly like attending a music recitel alone. Fowler and Mills performing the Harrison piece were a knockout. The only somewhat negative side is that watching the musicians is so facinating that they can distract the viewer from the dancers. For readers that are interested in the creative process I encourage them to do some internet search on Mark Morris and his creative process. He truly is a creative genius of our time.

Bill Burgua on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T22:28:40Z

You did not miss it. It got left out trying to keep the review to a reasonalble length. I would not have not not named the members of the group thought.

MidtownSquinter on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T20:26:58Z

Sorry, I must have missed your mention of the Music Ensemble by title...

Bill Burgua on "It's a Grand Night at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret"

2011-02-11T19:13:30Z

If readers don't have a familiarity with Manhatten Transfer they are really missing out. DWB better be familiar with their music! The other kinder at SacPress should ask their parents or - their grandparents (lol). I don't know what is the original source of Chris' photo. I took it from his facebook page. By the way, there is a great photo of Chris at the piano on his facebook page. Facebook wouldn't let me copy it. Besides being a great musician Chris is such a nice guy and so self afacing. He does a fun and funny little dance turn in “A Grand Night for Singing." There are so many singers around town that sing the praises of Chris Schlagel.

Michaela Stewart on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T19:03:03Z

Well done! Very detailed, I use to be a dancer and your description of their performance is on point.

MidtownSquinter on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T18:32:43Z

May I offer a buried lede, Bill: Morris is justifiably renowned among his peers for requiring performances of his work be accompanied by LIVE musicians, which has become prohibitively expensive for many American dance companies, even most with larger reputations and tour followings. The differences for dancers having to listen to and pace movements to recorded musical tracks versus the spontaneity & variations inherent in live performance music accompaniment is, some would claim, huge. Morris' artistic and creative insistence is an important distinction, and well worth recognition in reviews of his performances, as you did so well.

MidtownSquinter on "It's a Grand Night at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret"

2011-02-11T18:08:26Z

I dare ya to poll the readership (much less the SacPress staff!) for familiarity with Manhattan Transfer, Bill! And ain't that pic of Chris from his Grindr account?

Bill Burgua on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T17:57:42Z

Thanks Lindol, it's definitely a combination of shock and thrill.

Lindol French on "Mark Morris Dance Group Thrills at Mondavi"

2011-02-11T17:09:21Z

2 stories on the front page at the same time. I don't think I've ever seen that before. Mazel tovs.

MerrilyMerrily on ""They Say It's Wonderful" At STC Cabaret Series (And It Is)"

2011-01-31T22:54:12Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqi4XOzRRvM AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Love that Beegie Adair and her trio AND Jerome Kern!!

Bill Burgua on ""They Say It's Wonderful" At STC Cabaret Series (And It Is)"

2011-01-29T17:29:58Z

Bonus: You can enjoy refreshments at your table including selections of Revolution Wines and appetizers from Selland's Market.