Eric George Tauber is an actor as well as a freelance writer specializing in coverage of the arts.
By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — The opening performance of Hello Dolly at the Civic Theatre was dedicated to the memory of belovéd Broadway icon, Carol Channing, who recently passed at the age of 97. I first saw Channing on The Muppet Show and was delighted by her sparkle and boundless energy. Betty Buckley is […]
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Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
All of us at San Diego Jewish World wish our readers a Happy Hanukah! Our drama critic Eric George Tauber, showing he has many talents, created the image above. Following is his explanatory note:
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Eric George Tauber, Jewish History, Jewish ReligionBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — “I know this Christmas, every wish won’t come true, but I’m dreaming of Christmas with you.” Everyone who has had a family member come back from a tour of duty knows that they never come back quite the same. You see in their eyes the dark shadows of
Play at Old Globe focuses on military family’s struggles Read More »
Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — I attended a press conference put on by SDRRN (San Diego Rapid Response Network) in front of St. Jude Shrine of the West on Monday, Nov. 19. SDRRN is a network of non-profit services including Jewish Family Services, Catholic Charities and the ACLU. This network has come together to
Coming together to help migrant families Read More »
Eric George Tauber, International, USABy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Golden Shards is a new theatre company in town, one that divides its time between San Diego and New York. For director Alice Cash, it’s a homecoming. I remember Alice as a bright and bubbly highschooler writing the teen column for San Diego Theatre Scene. Now, she and
8,000 M is a harrowing tale Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — By now, you’ve probably heard about the passing of Stan Lee, former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, at the age of 95. Born Stanley Martin Lieber to poor, working-class Jewish immigrants from Romania, he adopted a pseudonym because he wanted to save his real name for “more serious literary pursuits”
An homage to Stan Lee Read More »
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Story and photos by Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — “No one is above the law!” This was chanted repeatedly outside the US District Court on Thursday evening, Nov 8, though not all of the chants had that zing. The event was hastily organized by Act Now and Move On with help from Hillcrest Indivisible.
Firing of Sessions prompts S.D. protest rally Read More »
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“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thine heart.” (Proverbs 3:3) By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — What is Truth? How subjective or objective is truth? When we remember the same incident very differently, do we have different “truths”? These philosophical questions have
‘Actually’ provokes difficult questions Read More »
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So God created humanity in his own image. In the image of God he created him: male and female he created them. (Gen 1:27) By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — For most of us, gender distinction is pretty clear-cut and we live our lives accordingly. But for some, the picture is more complicated. And
Former Marine returns to a transgender home Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Once again, the San Diego Shakespeare Society filled our ears with verse at the 17th Annual Celebrity Sonnets held at the Old Globe. Local personality Richard Lederer, clad in a velvet doublet and melon breeches, read an original sonnet in memory of the society’s founder, Alex Sandie, The
His cup runneth over: 17th Annual Celebrity Sonnets Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Just hearing the title, The Heart of Rock & Roll, brought back memories of high school dances and singing Happy to be stuck with you to my girlfriend. And judging by the packed house on a Sunday night, I was in good company. “If you’re not supposed to be
Feel the power of love at the Old Globe Read More »
Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — Last Sunday, on the same day that we lost Senator John McCain, we also lost a legend of the American Theatre: Neil Simon. I don’t think there’s a thespian in North America who hasn’t cut their teeth with his works. Other articles have hailed his many stage and
Neil Simon takes a final bow Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — “Candidate X is soft on crime!” We’ve all read that during an election cycle. But what they don’t say is who paid for this glossy paper junk mail? Why would experienced incumbent Republican lawmakers suddenly be the targets of vicious attack ads in normally quiet, local primaries? This
‘Dark Money’ going far and wide Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USABy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — When Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released in 1975, their wildly irreverent treatment of the Arthurian legends seemed the height of chutzpah. With the advent of VCRs, it became a cult classic that true devotées could recite by heart. Adding a few more gags and songs, Spamalot
‘Spamalot’ is a ride of madcap silliness Read More »
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