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Review: RUTHLESS! at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - Dec 15, 2025

Mix one part All About Eve, one part Gypsy, and a healthy shot of The Bad Seed in a blender and you’ve got the recipe for Ruthless!, a delightfully dark comedy alternative to the typical holiday fare. A reboot from their 2023 production, Ruthless! is a delight for theatre and old movie references and over-the-top performances, all the while scratching out itch for absurd murder melodramas.

Photos: First Look at Ray of Light Theatre’s 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at the Victoria Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

Ray of Light Theatre has opened 9 to 5: The Musical at San Francisco’s historic Victoria Theatre, and photos are now available from the high-energy production.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Cast Announced at Victoria Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2025

Ray of Light Theatre will present the high‑energy, laugh‑out‑loud hit 9 to 5: The Musical, part of its 25th Anniversary Season. Based on the beloved 1980 film, the musical features an energetic score by country music legend Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick.

Photos: THE PROM At Berkeley Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Berkeley Playhouse's 2024/25 Season kicks off with the musical The Prom, performing September 6 - October 13, 2024. See photos from the production.

Review: THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Sep 9, 2024

THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse sparkles with energy, sequins, and high-octane choreography. With its message of inclusivity and tolerance, the show highlights the continued struggles of LBGTQ+ youth. Come for the dancing, and stay for the story. And just like in high school, THE PROM is a night you won’t forget.hat did our critic think of THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse?

Berkeley Playhouse to Present THE PROM Beginning in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Berkeley Playhouse kicks off its 2024/25 Season with the dazzling musical The Prom, performing September 6 to October 13, 2024.

Review: RUTHLESS at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - Dec 10, 2023

What did our critic think of RUTHLESS at New Conservatory Theatre Center?

RUTHLESS! Comes to NCTC in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

 In December, New Conservatory Theatre Center will close out 2023 with a grand finale - Marvin Laird and Joel Paley’s razor-sharp and outrageously funny Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning hit, RUTHLESS!, directed by Dyan McBride.

Photos: First Look at CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL at Ray of Light Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023

Check out production photos from Ray of Light Theatre's Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, now playing through October 1!

Video: Inside Rehearsal For Ray Of Light Theatre's CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE 90S MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023

See exclusive video of Sitzprobe rehearsal at Ray of Light Theatre's Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical. CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL comes to San Francisco September 8-October 1.

Casting Announced For San Francisco Production of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90s MUSICAL at Ray Of Light Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023

Ray of Light Theatre has announced full casting for CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90s MUSICAL, the jukebox musical based on the 1999 cult classic film with a score made up of over 20 hit songs from the '90s. The show launches at the Victoria Theatre in The Mission on September 8th and runs through October 1st.

Photos: First Look at MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Berkeley Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

Berkeley Playhouse is continuing its 22/23 Season with Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, performing now through December 23, 2022. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is directed and choreographed by Dane Paul Andres, vocal directed by Camden Daly, and conducted by Jessica Igarashi. Get a first look at photos here!

Berkeley Playhouse To Present Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022

Berkeley Playhouse continues its 22/23 Season with Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, performing November 4 to December 23, 2022.

Photos: First Look at KINKY BOOTS at Ray Of Light Theatre in San Francisco
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022

Ray of Light Theatre has released production photos for the San Francisco production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, KINKY BOOTS. Performances begin September 9th at the Victoria Theatre and run through October 1st. Get a first look at the photos here!

Casting Announced For San Francisco Production Of KINKY BOOTS At Ray Of Light Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022

Ray of Light Theatre in San Francisco has announced casting for the upcoming production of Kinky Boots.

Holocaust Survivors Join Post-Show Discussion At San Francisco Playhouse CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2019

San Francisco Playhouse is humbled to announce a post-show discussion featuring Holocaust survivors Gloria Lyon, Jean Schulman, and Rivka Spiegel following the matinee performance of Cabaret on Saturday, August 3rd. The panel will be hosted by Louis Parnell.

Photo Flash: San Francisco Playhouse Presents CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2019

San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical that will close the company's 201819 Season. Susi Damilano will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer.

Casting Announced For CABARET At San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019

San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical that will close the company's 2018/19 Season. Susi Damilano will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer.

Humphry Slocombe Creates Limited Edition 'Tim Tam Slam' PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Ice Cream Flavor
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017

For those who are fans of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, ice cream, Australia, over-the-top flamboyant costumes and gay musical theatre - do we have a new ice cream flavor for you!

Theatre Rhinoceros to Present PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2017

Theatre Rhinoceros presents Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical, with a book by Australian film director-writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score, directed by John Fisher, with msical direction by Dan Feyer and choreography by AeJay Mitchell. The show will run May 27 - July 1, 2017.