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The Berkeley Rep's production of 'The Pillowman' has the expected chill here-and-there and notable performances, but misses some of the essential rhythm of Martin McDonagh's thrilling style of fear.

Lamplighters Music Theatre presents 'The Merry Widow,' now playing at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and with performances planned in Walnut Creek and Napa.

TheatreWorks welcomes the New Year with the California Premiere of 'Ambition Facing West,' critically acclaimed Bay Area-born playwright Anthony Clarvoe's moving adaptation of his own family history, playing now (opening: January 20) with performances through February 11.

The SF Playhouse continues its 4th season with a pleasantly funny and touching West Coast premiere, 'Three Seconds in the Key' by Deb Margolin, brimming with creative word- and sport-play.

Three plays by three internationally renowned playwrights directed by three leading theater artists will take the stage at American Conservatory Theater's First Look New Plays Festival, running January 16 through January 27 at Zeum Theater.

San Francisco State University's Theatre Arts Department and Player's Club presents 'Urinetown,' the musical by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman, directed by Joey Price. Performances begin February 1 through 11 at the Studio Theatre.

The New Conservatory Theatre Center continues its 12th Season with 'Farm Boys,' directed by Dennis Lickteig, now playing through February 18.

W. Somerset's 'The Circle,' at the American Conservatory Theatre show-cases great actors (Allison White Jean and Kathleen Widdoes) as great characters in a not-so-great play.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre begins the year with Martin McDonagh's edgy and enthralling thriller, 'The Pillowman,' directed by Les Waters. Beginning previews Jan. 12, opening Jan. 17, to close Feb. 25.

Steve Silver's 'Beach Blanket Babylon,' the nation's longest-running musical revue, begins regular performances for its 2007 season January 10 at San Francisco's Club Fugazi.

The SF Playhouse is pleased to announce the West Coast Premiere of Deb Margolin's 'Three Seconds in the Key,' directed by Leigh Fondakowski beginning Jan. 10, opening Jan. 13, running through Feb. 17.

New Tang Dynasty TV presents the 2007 'Chinese New Year Spectacular' for three performances only, at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House January 5, 6, and 7.

W. Somerset Maugham's most popular comedy, 'The Circle,' a wise and witty satire concerning marriage, infidelity, and the battle between passion and practicality, plays American Conservatory Theater Jan. 4 - Feb. 4. Opening night is Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 8PM.

The sizzling and award-winning dance extravaganza, 'Luis Bravo's Forever Tango,' returns to San Francisco's Post Street Theatre for a special one-month engagement.

Ted Neeley phenomenally headlines in the Farewell Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'

Bay Area favorites, Meg Mackay and Billy Philadephia, bring a special holiday concert tribute to Cole Porter to Berkeley's Aurora Theatre. 'A Little Cole in Your Stocking' runs Dec.20-23 and 27-30.

The first national tour of 'Jersey Boys,' had unsurprising Opening Night success at San Francisco's Curran Theatre. Over-flowing with fantastic tunes and heart-racing performances, audiences literally bounce out of their seats with this well-received hit.

'Jesus Christ Superstar,' the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will play Tuesday, December 19 through Saturday, December 30 at the Orpheum Theatre.

'The Rat Pack is Back' brings a sleigh full of holiday hi-jinx in their wake, restoring yuletide cheer with a songfest of classic holiday tunes performed with a sprinkling of mischievous twists and backed by a rollicking big band. Marine's Memorial Theatre December 19, 2006 to January 7, 2007.

'Jersey Boys,' the smash Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2006, has begun its national tour, which opened yesterday at San Francisco's Curran Theatre, playing through March 25, 2007.