The latest reviews and critic recommendations from San Francisco / Bay Area.
What did our critic think of POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIV at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
What did our critic think of BEFORE THE SWORD at New Conservatory Theatre Center? An eccentric author takes on a troubled teen in NCTC’s World Premiere of Andrew Alty’s fictionalized account of the inspiration of the writing of T.
What did our critic think of CROWNS at Center Repertory Company? Can a play centered around hats sustain interest for an extended period – in the case of Regina Taylors spirited Crowns, the answer is a resounding yes.
What did our critic think of WOLF PLAY at Shotgun Players? I love, love, love this production! It hits the trifecta of theatre – great writing, impeccable staging and courageous, authentic acting.
What did our critic think of PIAF! THE SHOW at Herbst Theatre? Nathalie Lermitte brings her world-renowned tribute to the music of Edith Piaf to the Herbst Theatre for a one night only performance.
What did our critic think of HIPPEST TRIP - THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.
What did our critic think of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company? Four women, each with similar stories of escape from persecution, forced relocation and separation anxiety bond over a reenactment of portions of Homer’s Odyssey in Lisa Peterson’s engaging and beautifully staged world premiere produ
What did our critic think of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO at Chase Center?
What did our critic think of MAHĀBHĀRATA at Z Space?
What did our critic think of San Francisco Ballet's STARRY NIGHTS at Stanford Live? BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's sumptuous summer program.
Fans are still absorbing the loss Tina Turner at age 83 this May, which makes attending Tina Turner – The Tina Turner Musical a tad more emotional and significant.
What did our critic think of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Golden Gate Theatre? If you're a fan of Tina Turner, and who isn’t, you won't want to miss Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, playing now through August 27, 2023.
What did our critic think of BEETLEJUICE at Broadway San Jose? Who knew that Beetlejuice would be just the right tonic for the nightly news and this summer’s Indictment Watch ’23 (there’s still Georgia to watch for).
What did our critic think of LES MISERABLES at Orpheum Theatre?
What did our critic think of JENN COLELLA - OUT AND PROUD at Feinstein's At The Nikko?
What did our critic think of A CHORUS LINE at SF Playhouse? For theatre lovers, A Chorus Line is iconic, holding a reverential appeal with its backstage story of cattle call hopefuls putting it all out there knowing their chances of making the final eight are slim.
What did our critic think of OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Repertory Theatre? And the winner is [long pause], Ari’el Satchel for The Band’s Visit.
The resilient Transcendence Theatre was not deterred when litigation between the California Park Rangers Association and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) threatened use of their usual performance space at Jack London State Historic Park.
What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Curran?
What did our critic think of THE ROAD TO MECCA at Z Below? They say there’s a thin line between madness and genius.
What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?
The Great Star Theater in San Francisco has announced the production of Chinatown Dragon, running for 7 weeks from July 7th to August 20th, 2023.
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at A.
What did our critic think of SF MIME TROUPE OPENS 64TH SEASON WITH 'BREAKDOWN' at Various Locations?
What did our critic think of YERMA at Shotgun Players?
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West Side Story—Film with Live Orchestra Davies Symphony Hall (7/09-7/10) |
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The Still Point: An Immersive Experience SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) |
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark SPARC (7/03-7/26) |
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Pamela Gaye Walker’s Little BIG Mouth The Marsh Berkeley (7/12-8/02) |
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The Legend of Zelda in Concert Grace Cathedral (7/17-7/17) |
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Therapist Zero Potrero Stage (8/01-8/03) |
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WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy San Francisco Mime Troupe (7/03-9/07) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Curran Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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Ah Ha! Circus Bella (6/03-7/26) |
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Goat Blood Theatre Rhinoceros (6/25-7/19) |
