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‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,’ Exploring Complexities Of Relationships, Opens ICT Season

By steve.simmons0211 February 16, 2026TheatreNo Comments

A comedic look at the challenges of dating, marriage, and relationships, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, will open International City Theatre’s (ICT) 41st season. The popular and touching…

The Game’s Afoot At ICT With Fresh, Sassy Take On Sherlock Holmes And Dr. Watson

By steve.simmons0211 October 18, 2025Theatre

Two free-spirited women join forces to emerge from the pandemic as a reluctant "Odd Couple" adventure duo in Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt.2B. Directed by Amie Farrell the…

‘The Violin Maker’ Tells True Stories Of The Holocaust’s ‘Stringed Survivors’ And The Man Who Rescued Them

By steve.simmons0211 April 20, 2025Theatre

The Violins of Hope, the Holocaust’s “stringed survivors,” have been the subject of concerts, documentaries, books and articles and countless YouTube videos. Now they and the man who created the…

Heidi Schreck’s Touching Look At The Constitution’s Strengths And Flaws Now Playing In Long Beach

By steve.simmons0211 May 5, 2024Q&A, Theatre

Most people don’t think about how the U.S. Constitution affects their daily lives. Playwright Heidi Schreck – who shone in Constitutional debate competitions in her youth—developed a close personal relationship…

ICT Serves Up Satisfying Virtual Presentation Of Wendy MacLeod’s Witty And Touching ‘Slow Food’

By steve.simmons0211 May 6, 2021Theatre

From left, Stu James, Perry Ojeda and Meredith Thomas in "Slow Food." Photo by Mike Bradecich By Steve Simmons - Published at 7 p.m., May 5, 2021 For theatergoers craving…