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It was the 1984 Grammys, and a friend and I were lucky enough to score tickets in the cheap seats at LA’s Shrine Auditorium. Michael Jackson’s Thriller was a global phenomenon, and the excitement was electric even before the award show began.

While many performances deliver a pleasing experience, only a rare, luminous creation possesses the alchemical magic to truly dazzle, delight, and forever enchant an audience, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts and minds.  And what, you ask, is this extraordinary show? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a jukebox musical like no other. Prepare to be utterly captivated!

It’s a good guess that ticket buyers walking into the Golden Gate Theatre will anticipate a rip-roaring concert of Neil Diamond's greatest hits – and the show absolutely delivers on that front.

What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW at Broadway San Jose? Read our review.

What did our critic think of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at BroadwaySF?

What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater?

The national tour of Shrek the Musical, in all its gassy, green glory, opened at Broadway San Jose and captivated the audience from start to finish. Hilariously funny, heartwarming, and—strangely enough—healing, Shrek the Musical is theater magic at its finest and is a must-see for audiences of all ages, especially kids.

What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Orpheum Theatre?

What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre!

Broadway San Jose has another laugh-out-loud hit on their hands with CLUE, the high-energy farce based on the classic board game and the 1985 movie of the same name. Though the movie became a cult classic, nothing compares to the raw energy of Sandy Rustin’s stage adaptation of Jonathan Lynn’s screenplay.

What did our critic think of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre? Read our full review.

BroadwayWorld’s Linda Hodges chats with Carol de Giere, the biographer who reveals the magic of Stephen Schwartz!

What did our critic think of FROZEN BRINGS CHILLS AND THRILLS TO BROADWAY SAN JOSE at Broadway San Jose?

What did our critic think of PETER PAN at Broadway San Jose?

These must-see theatre picks for the San Francisco Bay Area will add a little spice to your summer! Beyond their entertainment value, each of these shows plays a crucial role in lifting up the voices of Latines and other people of color, fostering a richer, more inclusive cultural landscape.

Tina Fey’s 2004 cult teen classic film MEAN GIRLS, made its way to Broadway in 2018 and has been playing to sold-out houses ever since.  The musical is presented as a “Cautionary Tale,” about the cut-throat, caustic social climbing and clamoring that happens in high school where mean girls reign supreme.

What did our critic think of THE FAR COUNTRY at Berkeley Repertory Theatre? The Far Country is a beautiful tale that resonates with history – one that is largely unknown to most of us. It is the story of how war and poverty can and does tear families apart.  

What did our critic think of POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE -- A PARODY BY DAN AND JEFF at The Palace Of Fine Arts?

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at Broadway San Jose? Mamma Mia! is back in the bay area at Broadway San Jose now thru December 17th in all its high energy 1970s, spandex-clad exuberance and mamma mia, you don’t want to miss it! The story centers on three men and a lady whose heyday was in the late 70s when the group ABBA was an international sensation.

What did our critic think of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Broadway San Jose?