By Thom deMartino/Orange County Tribune Be forewarned: the mother of all showbiz mothers is in the house – and what Mama wants, Mama gets. Loosely based on true events, this rags-to-riches story — […]
Spellbinding, riveting “Gypsy”
A joyful “Chorus” at the Gem
By Thom deMartino In a culture that elevates uniqueness, to suppress one’s individuality for the sake of the greater good can take courage and vision: especially when surrounded by the thundering cacophony […]
“Cocktail Hour” brings cheer to Gem
By Jim Tortolano If you can’t get enough of your musical theater needs filled while the Gem Theater in Garden Grove is closed due to the “stay-at-home” order in place because of […]
“Bright Star” from GG’s own bright star
By Thom deMartino At the 2016 Tony Awards, comedy legend Steve Martin said “I’ve learned a lot: that if you wanna be on Broadway, you have to work hard: you have to […]
“West Side Story” explored at the Gem
By Thom deMartino “Go back where you came from!” shout members of the local Jets gang, at the members of the Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks. It’s a rallying cry of anger: […]
A countdown to “Nine” at the Gem
By Thom de Martino Sometimes we become so overcome with the world, we can feel like we are all that exists –– a solitary soul. Loved ones and those around us can […]
“Producers”: one for the “cooked” books
By Thom deMartino It gives new meaning to the old adage, “It’s so bad, it’s good.” “The Producers” recently had its opening gala at Garden Grove’s Gem Theater (with a rousing introduction […]
