Alexandra Beall GarfieldFeb 14, 20203 minChicago is a Big Show, Too Big for a Small StageSan Jose Stage’s new production of Chicago is full of great dancing and singing performances, including a great ensemble cast, but...
Cathleen BeallNov 17, 20193 minBack to SaigonSince its debut in North America over 28 years ago, Miss Saigon continues to delight audiences. The story is based on Puccini’s Madame Butt
Alexandra GarfieldAug 20, 20193 minWickedly WonderfulDefinitely go see this show. Honestly, I can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t want to see Wicked at any opportunity. Stephen Schwartz’s
Alexandra GarfieldJun 8, 20192 minStick it to the ManThere are two things that are critical to the success of any musical comedy: It must be fun and it must be heartfelt. School of Rock – The M
Alexandra GarfieldMay 23, 20192 minTradition!Fiddler on the Roof is a classic. The story of Tevye, his daughters and his community have been a staple of musical theater since its premie
Alexandra GarfieldMay 12, 20193 minElectrifyingThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a rare musical that combines all of the magic of an epic fantasy with the fun of a childre
Alexandra GarfieldApr 20, 20193 minSupercalifragilisticexpialidociousYou may not know the names of Richard and Robert Sherman, but you already know their music. From writing classic scores including Mary Poppi
Alexandra GarfieldApr 19, 20192 minWish FulfillmentLike so many of Disney’s stage adaptations of its classic animated movies, Aladdin is a spectacle that will take your breath away. In...
Alexandra GarfieldJan 31, 20192 minSomething FunnySomething Rotten tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, playwrights in Elizabethan England attempting to outdo Shakespeare himself. Tryin
Alexandra GarfieldDec 1, 20183 minThe Prince is Giving a BallRogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is phenomenal. The music is simple yet unforgettable and the story is undeniably classic. Despite the nu
Alexandra GarfieldNov 18, 20182 minAll That JazzChicago is the longest running American musical in Broadway history—and for good reason. Full of great music, a clever story and Bob Fosse’s
Alexandra GarfieldNov 17, 20183 minHigh Volta-geThe glory of the show is in its high-energy acrobatic acts. From bicycle stunts to trampoline daredevilry and stunning aerial acts, Voltadel
Alexandra GarfieldOct 30, 20183 minEdwin Drood, An Unexpected DelightThe Mystery of Edwin Drood, is an unexpectedly delightful and high-quality production, tucked into a small theater in the heart of downtown
Alexandra GarfieldJun 7, 20183 minOh What a NightJersey Boys is one of the most celebrated jukebox musicals, sweeping up four Tony Awards in 2006, including best musical. The show tells the
Alexandra GarfieldMay 24, 20182 minA Perfect ProposalThe show is fast paced and fun, with jokes flying so fast you can barely catch them all. But most importantly, the show has a lot of heart.
Alexandra GarfieldApr 18, 20183 minImagining NeverlandFinding Neverland is a lovely show, packed with heart and exhilarating numbers about the power of imagination. It also has almost nothing to
Alexandra GarfieldMar 30, 20183 minFlying Over IceCirque du Soleil's Crystal is beautiful and breathtaking. It will make you cheer, clap and watch in open-mouthed amazement, particularly
Alexandra GarfieldMar 15, 20182 minBizarre but BeautifulLove Never Dies is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s absurd sequel to his classic musical, The Phantom of the Opera. The plot is ridiculous, it takes pl
Alexandra GarfieldFeb 22, 20182 minGetting to Like YouRodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, The King and I, has waltzed into San José and stolen its audience’s hearts. With the world and country se
Alexandra GarfieldJan 25, 20182 minBunnies Have a Wedding, People Have a CowSweet, interesting and thought provoking, Alabama Story is exactly the kind of show you want from a small local theater. Now playing at City