BWW Reviews: FANTASIA at SF Symphony
Classical music and drawn animation might be considered things of the past, but they had glorious relevance at the Davies Symphony Hall this past weekend.
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BWW Reviews: Hodges & Hodges Review JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT!
Hodges and Hodges were on the scene at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts for the opening night of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
BWW Reviews: Oakland Youth Chorus Dazzles at their Broadway on Broadway Performance
It was a night to remember as the Oakland Youth Chorus (OYC) took to the risers and promptly raised the roof on the 1st Presbyterian Church on Broadway in Oakland, belting out some amazing Broadway tunes and putting on an all-around great show for the sold-out crowd.
BWW Reviews: 42nd St Moon is PAINTING THE CLOUDS WITH SUNSHINE
42nd Street Moon's Greg MacKellan and Mark D.
BWW Reviews: Merced Offers New Version of THE THREE MUSKETEERS
If an Alexandre Dumas version of the San Francisco Charles Dickens Christmas Fair existed, I imagine its skits would look somewhat like Playhouse Merced's current production of "The Three Musketeers.
BWW Reviews: WICKED Defies Gravity in Fresno
'Wicked' arrives in Fresno this week with two new witches at the broom and wand.
BWW Reviews: CCMT's LES MISERABLES is Master of the House
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, the often-called 'epic' musical 'Les Miserables' sets a high standard, especially for theatre companies with smaller budgets.
BWW Reviews: SF Ballet's CINDERELLA is Beautiful and Fresh
Christopher Wheeldon's playful choreography perfectly matches Sergei Prokofiev's talent for combining characters, story and music.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse Merced Makes a Believer With Fun, Original SHREK
Playhouse Merced continues to prove itself with challenging material and increasingly talented casts.
BWW Reviews: Entertainer Extraordinaire Sam Harris Presents 'Liter-usical' - Now That's Entertainment!
Riding the wave of enthusiasm for his newly released book 'Ham: Slices of a Life,' singer and entertainer extraordinaire Sam Harris played to a sold-out crowd at Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco.
BWW Reviews: Joan Ryan Brings Down the House at Feinstein's at the Nikko
Tucked away in a corner of the Nikko Hotel is Feinstein's - a 140 seat, intimate nightclub with cozy banquettes and tables graced with crystal chandeliers and a stage on which the Steinway holds pride of place.
BWW Reviews: ACT's MAJOR BARBARA a Major Triumph
Politics and humor go hand in hand throughout George Bernard Shaw's classic, but rarely performed "Major Barbara.
BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY Still Shows Many Faces
The day Leonard Bernstein died, a sense of gut-wrenching loss pervaded the musical world.
BWW Reviews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Enchants Now Through Jan 5
The enchanting musical Beauty and the Beast delighted audiences at San Francisco's Curran Theater on opening night and is the perfect dose of holiday entertainment for children of all ages.
BWW Reviews: TERRACOTTA PRINCE A Fresh Take on Nutcracker
My mother took me to the ballet when I was young.
BWW Reviews: Burt Bacharach and the San Francisco Symphony Enchants Audiences
On Friday and Saturday of the past weekend composer Burt Bacharach appeared at Davies Symphony Hall with the San Francisco Symphony.
BWW Reviews: CHRISTMAS CAROL at Center Rep The Best Around
The most Scrooge among us would crack a smile at Center Rep's 'A Christmas Carol.
BWW Reviews: Hillbarn Theatre Celebrates Christmas with MAME
Everyone needs a little Christmas.
BWW Reviews: It's That Time of Year with CHRISTMAS CAROL at A.C.T.
Tradition continues with Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at American Conservatory Theatre, surrounded by the magic of San Francisco tourist hot spots decked out in holiday decor.
BWW Reviews: SNOW QUEEN One of A Kind
Not a typical Broadway musical, San Jose Repertory Theatre's world premiere of "The Snow Queen" is a unique experience.
BWW Reviews: LITTLE WOMEN Has Big Charm
Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" has made its way into American hearts as a classic holiday children's novel, film and musical.
BWW Reviews: SNOOPY a Fun and Energetic Dog Treat
You're a good man, Charlie Brown, but Snoopy is pretty good, too.
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Is Freakin' Awesome
'The Book of Mormon' has been hailed as one of the top musicals of the decade and now through January 19, 2014, San Francisco audiences will have the opportunity to judge for themselves as to whether a musical about Mormons on a mission to win converts to the Church of Latter-day Saints deserves su
BWW Reviews: Playhouse Merced Presents One of the Best Carols Around with CHRISTMAS CAROL
For one of the best Ebenezer Scrooges you're ever likely to see on stage, make a stop in Merced, CA.
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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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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 24 8:30pm Quinn's Lighthouse (7/24-7/24) |
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Macbeth Santa Cruz Shakespeare (7/12-8/30) |
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Ah Ha! Circus Bella (6/03-7/26) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri Aug 21 7:30pm Elbo Room Jack London (8/21-8/21) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 31 8:30pm Quinn's Lighthouse (7/31-7/31) |
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Goat Blood Theatre Rhinoceros (6/25-7/19) |
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Iphigenia in Splott Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (7/25-8/30) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat Aug 22 8pm Quinn's Lighthouse (8/22-8/22) |