The 2022 lineup for plays at the Gem Theatre in Garden Grove has been announced. Subject to availability, the schedule is: “Into The Woods,” March 3-27. Storybook characters with a modern twist. […]
“Woods,” “Dreamcoat” at Gem
“Friends, Romans … yikes!”
It was a dark and scary night. Studies have indicated that, next to death, the thing that people fear the most is getting up in front of a group to speak. That […]
An intoxicating return at Gem
By Thom deMartino We all agree, it’s been a long few months, as we all readjust to the “new normal.” Putting aside our collective weariness of the words “uncertain” and “unsure”, what […]
“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 […]
A beautiful “Beast” for the whole family
By Thom deMartino It is said that beauty is only skin deep: that true beauty emanates from within. But in some cases, it takes a little work, cultivation and change within the […]
A radiant “Star” at the Gem Theater
By Thom deMartino Tragedy is ubiquitous. Sometimes it feels like it would be so easy to slip under – drowning in the marshy depths of day-to-day hardships and heartbreaks that is the […]
“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: […]
“Nine” adds up to art and insight at Gem
By Thom deMartino The tolling of the bell. An ebony-clad procession of beauteous women, of all ages and stations, taking their measured steps beneath the cool indigo lights. And the man himself, […]
“Disaster: The Musical” a fine catastrophe
By Thom deMartino Hey hey! Now boarding the S.S. Barracuda for your tour of the 1970’s: please enjoy your complimentary bellbottoms, platform heels, shag carpets and Lite-Brites. It’s something very new and […]
Do good, have fun at “The Holiday Gem”
The Garden Grove Rotary Club invites the community to ring in the holidays by taking part in a special fundraising production of “The Holiday Gem” at the Gem Theater, 12852 Main St., […]
