By Thom deMartino It’s a story of friendship, respect, ambition, and above all — the music. By popular demand, “Always, Patsy Cline” is back for a limited time at the Gem Theater […]
Musical magic at Gem with “Patsy”
Number 1 with a “Bullets” at the Gem
By Thom deMartino They say say breaking into show business can be murder — but with the right connections and a little moxie, it could make you a killing… “Bullets Over Broadway: […]
Festive fun and Santa silliness at Gem
By Thom deMartino ‘Tis the season once again, and One More Productions at Garden Grove’s Gem Theater has once again brought back their popular yuletide musical, “The Holiday Gem.” This is the sixth […]
Trash is treasure with “Dumpster Parade”
Some people think that much of contemporary entertainment is trash, but this weekend, one of the big local events in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area literally does involve garbage, or at lease […]
You experience “Cabaret,” not just watch
By Thom deMartino You find yourself in a darkened hallway, as you approach the hostess’ podium: your reservation confirmed, you’re then escorted through a dressing room of elegant and scantily-clad performers, who enthusiastically […]
“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 […]
“Wedding Singer” a fine flashback to ’80s
By Thom deMartino It’s not deja vu, as much as a flashback… The Gem Theater’s production of the musical “The Wedding Singer” opens at a 1986 wedding reception, and singer Robbie Hart […]
Flag Day observance set for Wednesday
The annual Flag Day ceremony in Westminster’s Civic Center will take place on Wednesday at noon. The event will include a performance by the Warner Middle School Band, the reading of “That […]
“Music Man” makes some beautiful music
By Thom deMartino Can a beautiful, persuasive lie really hold a deeper truth? This is the question posed in the new production of “The Music Man” at Garden Grove’s Gem Theater, as […]
Don’t have to like country to love “Patsy”
By Thom deMartino They say you should never meet your idols – but this was the exception to the rule. In “Always, Patsy Cline,” based off true-life events, we are introduced to the […]
