By Jim Tortolano William Shakespeare wrote “All’s Well That Ends Well, “ but it remains to be seen how things will turn out for Shakespeare Orange County. SOC, for years the resident […]
Shakespeare OC out at amphitheater
Third times a-charming for “Pirates”
By Thom deMartino “The Pirates of Penzance” has just finished its third run at the Festival Amphitheater in Garden Grove after being summoned back by popular demand. And while some may say it’s […]
“Tempest” is a perfect fantasy storm
By Thom deMartino Intrigue. Betrayal. Love. Loyalty. And, above all, magic. No, it’s not the new season of “Game of Thrones,” it’s the original classic fantasy tale … Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed […]
“Spider-Man,” free concerts, live theater
The entertainment scene in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area heats up as we head into the heart of summer. Local stages are coming alive, free music concerts are a-blooming and Hollywood is […]
Theater operations deal goes to council
Approval of a new operator for the Festival Amphitheater on Main Street in the downtown area tops Tuesday’s agenda of the Garden Grove City Council. The meeting will be in the Community […]
Concert hall proposal for Amphitheater
Main Street Garden Grove, concert destination? That’s the idea behind a proposal from a group that has expressed interest in leasing the Festival Amphitheater in the Village Green Park for a widely-expanded […]
“Sweeney,” Bruce and more are on stage
From bad barbers to The Boss, fun stuff to do and see this weekend in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area as September gives way to October and autumn really gets underway. “Sweeney […]
“Pirates of Penzance” steals your heart
By Thom deMartino II Pretty spry, for a 137-year-old operetta. Directed by Peter Uribe, “The Pirates of Penzance” is the tale of young Fredric (Colin Martin), newly freed from his indentured servitude […]
Surfing, “Star Trek” and much more
Surfing, stage openings and sunny weather are the highlights of this weekend’s entertainment choices for the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area. Here’s a lot at some ways and places to have fun. OUTDOORS […]
