The tour of Hamilton is young, scrappy, and talented! I had the pleasure of seeing this outstanding cast deliver a fantastic performance...

The story is as old as its 1811 original publication, and still Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is among the greats in the pantheon...

I believe one of the trigger phrases students, of any grade, say to their teacher is, “What can I do to raise my grade?” The further...

(Cast of Assassins; Photo credit: Steven Lam) Assassins is my second-favorite Stephen Sondheim show and here’s why: it balances the...

Is that a great title or what? This was one of the first shows I knew I had to see, and I am pleased to report that, with this show being...

The Murray Girls delivered a fantastically enjoyable performance of tunes, both modern and traditional, at Veni Vidi Vici’s. This being...

When I see Les Kurkendaal-Barrett on the Rogue lineup I make sure I see him; he delivers material with urgency which isn’t panic, passion...

Standing in for the billed Chase Martin, of The Funny Magic Show, is Frisco Fred, a veteran comedian-clown who specializes in juggling,...

Jaguar always brings humor, insight, offensive syntax, and is always in the spirit of giving commentary to a national (sometimes global)...

Tim Mooney’s ability to bring Shakespeare to a modern-day audience is uncanny, nuanced, and can’t be taught. He brought his newest...

I must admit that it was not my intent to schedule back-to-back shows dealing with the Holy Gospel. However, it happened, so I must...

Theresa Donahoe delivers an excellent solo show by giving depiction to what most church kids have experienced: the disappointment of...

Strangely is back and more raucous than ever! With him this year isn’t just the accordion and the epic beard, but a kayak, a paddle, and...

My first Rogue show and I cried. One of the reasons I ensure that Fresno State’s MFA Program in Creative Writing is on my schedule for...

Anastasia is perhaps my generation’s most-beloved animated film not produced by Disney. The story concerns Anya, a royal who, separated...

The Rogue Festival isn’t back, and that’s because it never left. The Rogue Festival board and staff worked hard to make the virtual...

I am a huge fan of Oscars season because the nominations motivate me to watch films I wouldn’t normally seek out. This year, a Netflix...

I coach the Improv team at the high school I teach; I took a whole quarter of Improv in my college theatre program; I can’t freestyle or...

While I acknowledge that Broadway is blessed to have a Sara Bareilles score that has pop, freshness, and character-driven lyricism, it...

By nature, I’m a people-pleaser. It’s a shock I’m even a teacher, or at least a happy one. For some reason, I am able to compartmentalize...