A KIDMAN CAROL to Make West Coast Debut at NCTC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026
New Conservatory Theatre Center will present the West Coast premiere of Kevin Zak's A KIDMAN CAROL: A GAY DEMENTIA ON AUSTRALIAN DAMES, directed by Jason Hoover, featuring a cast including Lisa Frankenstein and Chris Steele.
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.
SPANISH STEW Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025
New Conservatory Theatre Center will serve up the next bowl of bold and fresh queer theatre with the World Premiere of Marga Gomez’s flavor-packed, auto-biographical treat, Spanish Stew, directed by Richard A. Mosqueda.
DRAGULA Parody to be Presented at OASIS in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024
Poltergeist Theatre Project will present DRAGCULA - a parody in living greyscale, a world premiere comedy adaptation of Stoker’s classic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE NANNY LIVE Announced At SF OASIS This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
THE NANNY LIVE will have its world premiere at SF OASIS this November. The show promises a fresh take on the beloved sitcom, bringing it to life on stage for the first time.
STAR TREK LIVE! Returns To Oasis This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2024
D'Arcy Drollinger + Oasis Arts will present Star Trek LIVE!, running August 8- 31, 2024. The drag kings are taking over the stage, back by popular demand!
Review: HEAD OVER HEELS at Berkeley Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - May 29, 2024
HEAD OVER HEELS finds its beat and makes its way into your heart. Melding classic Go-Go tunes with ancient mythology, the show makes the old new and the new timeless. From feathers and corsets to sheep and snakes, HEAD OVER HEELS is more than a celebration of diversity, it is a celebration of life. Berkeley Playhouse’s production is all about having fun.
THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR LIVE! Comes to San Francisco Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023
Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air LIVE! is a drag send-up of the beloved 90s TV show. The series starred Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager born and raised in West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his wealthy uncle and aunt in Bel-Air, where his lifestyle often clashes with that of his upper-class relatives.
Berkeley Rep's THE GROUND FLOOR Returns
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2021
This morning, Berkeley Rep's Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer announced the return of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work. Thirteen projects from 29 talented artists across the Bay Area have been selected for its Summer Residency Lab.
2015 Elly Award Nominations Are Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 3, 2015
More than 430 Elly nominees for the 2014-15 season were announced at an informal nomination reception on Sunday, August 2, 2015 beginning at 7pm. More than 100 actors, directors, technicians, and producers were on hand to listen excitedly for their names to be called. This year's theme is How Sweet It Is and featured an assortment of brightly colored candies displayed in decorative candy jars.