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Review: PONY at Cutting Ball Theater

Review: PONY at Cutting Ball Theater

by Steve Murray — October 19, 2022

What did our critic think of PONY at Cutting Ball Theater? Of course, San Francisco would be ground zero for explorations of transgender issues through theatre being a world leader in social, political, and economic issues.

Review: AUNT JACK at New Conservatory Theatre Center

Review: AUNT JACK at New Conservatory Theatre Center

by Steve Murray — October 3, 2022

What did our critic think of AUNT JACK at New Conservatory Theatre Center? The huge divides between intergenerational communities are addressed both poignantly and comically in Nora Brigid Monahan's Aunt Jack, NCTC's opening production of the 22-23 season.

Review: INDECENT at SF Playhouse

Review: INDECENT at SF Playhouse

by Steve Murray — September 29, 2022

What did our critic think of INDECENT at SF Playhouse? Co-Founders Bill English and Susi Damilano were obviously emotional on the eve of their 20th Anniversary Season opener, mentioning that Paula Vogel's Tony award-winning Indecent mirrors their intention of creating theatre that challenges audienc

Review: DUNSINANE at Marin Theatre Company

Review: DUNSINANE at Marin Theatre Company

by Steve Murray — September 28, 2022

What did our critic think of DUNSINANE at Marin Theatre Company? MTC's opens their 2022-23 season with a wonderfully directed all-American production of Scottish playwright David Greig's Dunsinane, a fanciful sequel to Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Review: The 7 Fingers Presents PASSENGERS At A.C.T. Geary

Review: The 7 Fingers Presents PASSENGERS At A.C.T. Geary

by Steve Murray — September 22, 2022

What did our critic think of PASSENGERS at ACT Geary? 2022 is the year of the ascendancy of circus arts evidenced by the sensational AirOtic's run at the Great Star, Club Fugazi's current 7 Fingers creation Dear San Francisco, and now their newest effort Passengers.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre

by Linda Hodges — September 14, 2022

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre? Sometimes a show happily checks all the boxes for a satisfying performance, but then there is that rare creature that rises above the rest to so thoroughly dazzle, delight and enchant theatergoers that it leaves an indelible

Review: GODDESS at Berkeley Repertory

Review: GODDESS at Berkeley Repertory

by Steve Murray — August 27, 2022

What did our critic think of GODDESS at Berkeley Repertory? The first thing the audience sees is Arnulfo Maldonado's incredible two- story Moorish influenced set representing Moto Moto, the hip Mombasa night spot for music and dance.

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