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, […]
“Nine” adds up to art and insight at Gem
“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., […]
Gem Theater lease, bike paths approved
One More Productions got a new lease on “live,” and pedestrians and cyclists will be getting clearer paths, the Garden Grove City Council decided Tuesday night. The council voted 7-0 to approve […]
“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 […]
“Dolly” shows its “meddle” at the Gem
By Thom deMartino She’s the one you go to, when you’ve got marriage on the mind. “Hello, Dolly” has just begun its run at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove: it’s the […]
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: […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“Follies” ties past, present delightfully
By Thom deMartino The ghosts of paths we did not take may not have to haunt us: it’s just a question of if, when, and where we find the strength to face […]
