Broadway By the Bay. “Dreamgirls.” Through Aug. 31. Music by Henry Krieger, book and lyrics by Tom Eyen. Directed by Angela Farr Schiller. Featuring Miranda Lawson as Effie, Janelle LaSalle as Deena, Majesty Scott as Lorell, Anthone Jackson as Curtis, Dedrick Weathersby as James “Thunder” Early and AeJay Mitchell as C.C. Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St., Redwood City. $35-$55. 650-579-5565 or broadwaybythebay.org. Dragon Theatre. “Moonlight and Magnolias.” Through Sept. 7. “A hilarious look back at the golden age of Hollywood and the making of ‘Gone With the Wind.”’ Written by Ron Hutchinson. Directed by Lennon Smith. Featuring Sarah Benjamin as Miss Poppenghul, Bill C. Jones as Victor Fleming, Dave Leon as Ben Hecht, Aaron Weisberg as David O. Selznick. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St., Redwood City. $30. $10 rush tickets on Thursdays and Fridays starting second week. $200 for the VIP box (seats 4 people and includes champagne and chocolates). http://dragonproductions.net.
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“The Way, Way Back” (PG-13, 103 minutes, Fox): Adolescent disaffection, adult cluelessness and the fleeting pangs of summer romance spring palpably to life in “The Way, Way Back,” a coming-of-age drama that manages some genuinely surprising turns despite the formulaic road it travels. In the film’s opening scene, 14-year-old Duncan (Liam James), on his way to a cramped, damp summer on the Massachusetts shore, is trapped in a car being driven by his mother’s boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell). While Duncan’s mom, Pam (Toni Collette), naps, Trent is haranguing Duncan about his social skills, sharply asking the teenager how he would rate himself on a scale from 1 to 10, then volunteering that he’d give Duncan “a 3.” Trent, filmed showing only his sharply accusing eyes in the rearview mirror, is a nasty piece of work, judgmental and rigid. Once arrived at Riptide, Trent’s cottage, the group is set upon by Betty (Allison Janney), Trent’s blowsy neighbor who’s a compulsive hugger and prodigious tippler, and whose motto is: “Accept it and move on.” While Trent and Pam become absorbed in the beach town’s social life, Duncan gets busy being rejected by Trent’s daughter’s clique, although Betty’s daughter, Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb), shows some potential for self-awareness. Desperate for escape, Duncan bicycles away from the compound one day, finally finding himself at the Water Wizz, a vintage water park overseen by a perennial teenager named Owen (Sam Rockwell). Contains thematic elements, profanity, some sexual content and brief drug material. Extras include deleted scenes, a water park “tour,” at look at filmmakers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash and an “Ensemble” featurette. Also, on Blu-ray: a making-of featurette.
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Our Crispy Brussels Sprouts ($11) were a little more soft than crispy, but the bracing tang of the balsamic glaze did a glorious palate-dance with the creaminess of goat cheese. Mini Pork Belly Tacos ($13) were unbelievably soft in the center, the fat of the pork dissolving under a smooth serrano cream with each bite. (My common complaint about places that dabble with Central American flavors was also true at Nico’s: Give me more heat to go with that richness!). Continuing the theme of luxuriant richness, the Pappardelle Pasta with Braised Lamb ($28) was a subtle symphony, with shallots, garlic, tomatoes, ricotta and red wine gently elevating tender lamb and fat noodles. A Double Cut Heritage Pork Chop ($28) was perfectly cooked, allowing the meat all of its natural juiciness and lip-smacking flavor under a green onion-apple butter.
