Entertainment Articles
Joseph and his 'Technicolor Dreamcoat' brighten stage
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A passionate group of performers bring the Bible to life in the Chico Theater Company's performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Based on a story from the Old Testament, the show follows Joseph, a boy blessed with prophetic dreams and his father's favorite son, who becomes the envy of his brothers and is sold into slavery after receiving a magnificent dreamcoat.
Leslie Williams: Oldies will no longer be goodies
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Imagine yourself 30 years from now, driving around in your compost-powered ride. Suddenly, you get a hankering for the good ol' days and decide to switch up the Top 40 for some oldies. The sounds of Hilary Duff permeate your 'mobile as you bust it out to "So Yesterday.
Cops, prostitues star in eye-opening musical
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Colorful musicals and happy endings flourish in the theater community, and although these sometimes off-the-wall comedies and heartwarming tales make audience members smile, many fail to grasp the truths of real life. "Blue Surge," playing at Blue Room Theatre from Thursday to Sunday, brings a reality that almost everyone can find something to connect with.
Feminist, political undertones play out in 'Top Girls'
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Decisions, decisions and so little time. Women know that feeling all too well. The upcoming play, "Top Girls," at Chico State, shows women have struggled with choices throughout history. Caryl Churchill's play will be performed from April 2 to 6 in the Wismer Theatre in the Performing Arts Center.
Touring indie-folk guitarist to showcase dark roots at Crux
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The looming darkness of an unexpected death hovered over Imaad Wasif while he was recording his second solo album. As he came closer to finishing the album, his fear of leaving his house and entering the recording studio grew. Wasif is not a thug rapper or an insecure, rookie musician.
Bay Area's Montana Slim to fill Cafe Coda with newgrass sound
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Any music that makes men in red, sequined jumpsuits dance like crazy certainly isn't mama's old-school bluegrass. "Newgrass" band Montana Slim is responsible for the upbeat sound that made a jumpsuit-clad man do the splits on the dance floor at a show in San Francisco.
