Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas Without Johnny Mathis – A Concert Review

By Michael P Coleman It’s been a whirlwind holiday season so far. I’ve been blessed this season to see Lion Kings and Grinches, and have spent quality but far too little time with friends and family. The blood coursing through my veins is probably maple syrup at this point, given the amount of desserts in …

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical — A Review

By Michael P Coleman It’s been an unprecedented week of theatre for me. Even during our pre-COVID, when I was going out a lot more than I do these days, I don’t believe I’d seen three different productions during three consecutive days. I’m including Hollywood’s luminous new The Color Purple in that tally, along with …

The Lion King Roars Onstage — A Review

By freelance writer Michael P Coleman I may have been the final musical theatre fan in the world who had not seen The Lion King in any of its stage incarnations. (If that’s not true, hit me up in the comments.) I happen to think that the original animated version set a standard that I …

The Color Purple is Vibrant! — A Review

By Michael P Coleman I experienced a decent dose of trepidation a few weeks ago, as I purchased tickets to see the newly reimagined The Color Purple. I didn’t know whether a remake could improve upon the original film, but Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey’s enthusiasm was contagious. She was also ubiquitous, popping up all over …

Becoming Santa Claus

By Michael P Coleman When I was a kid, I spent more than a few evenings, just before bedtime and down on my knees no less, praying that if I had to get older, that I’d do so like my dad did. Very specifically, I wanted to go gray like my dad did. In my …

Welcome Home, Dr. J. Luke Wood, President of California State University, Sacramento

By freelance writer Michael P Coleman “I’m privileged to be in this role and help serve as a visible example that people can accomplish whatever it is that they want to accomplish in their lives.” If you Google “The Power of Attraction,” I wouldn’t be surprised if a picture of Dr. J. Luke Wood popped …