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'Little Shop of Horrors, the deliciously dark comedy/horror-rock musical -- beloved by high school and community theatre companies across the country -- spreads its gripping green vines now through March 24 in the East Bay at Holy Names University's Regents' Theatre.
The hit musical 'Jersey Boys' made its way to the California shore and into San Francisco's Curran Theatre for a spectacular opening night where Franki Valli and the Four Seasons ruled the airwaves once again.
Decorated with Monty Pythonesque humor, the touring production of 'Shrek' the musical contains enough tasteful pop culture and Broadway musical references to make the Genie at Disney California Adventure's 'Aladdin Musical Spectacular' proud.
San Francisco Opera's new commission, a modern opera take on the classic children's story, "The Secret Garden," has trouble fully blooming.
The gloves came off last night as Mike Tyson took center stage at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre in his one-man-show entitled 'Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth.
Armed with twice the vocal power and awash with plenty of real, fiery chemistry, Broadway vets -- and real-life married couple -- Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley's romantically-themed cabaret showcase titled 'He Said/She Said' played to packed audiences at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa over Vale
Song echoes heart in Jon Marans' 'Old Wicked Songs,' a beautiful play that, like the classical music it celebrates, takes its time to mature story and soak in emotion and meaning.
'Dare to Dream' features some of the best costumes, sets and lighting in Disney on Ice history, not to mention some second act circus action.
Some time last year, Playhouse Merced christened its 2012-2012 season "There and Back Again.
'Rock of Ages,' is rocking on stage at the San Jose Performing Arts Center and will blow your mind!
If you watch Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot," you're going to want to think about it.
Promised in marriage at the early age of one, Princess Ida lectures that woman must first place her feet upon man's neck.
Bring out your roll of one dollar bills and head on over to Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre's hilariously raunchy presentation of 'The Full Monty!'
If you haven't made your way down to Good Company Players' production of "Spamalot" yet, there's something you've forgotten, and that's to "laugh and smile and dance and sing.
In 1934, during the height of the Great Depression, Americans were looking for escapist entertainment and they found it in Cole Porter's frothy, screw-ball comedy, 'Anything Goes.
The drama of mental disorder and family angst explodes on the San Jose Repertory Theatre stage this month as Broadway-caliber actors tackle a penetrating story told through a high energy, rock n' roll, pop opera musical.
Check right in to Stockton Civic Theatre.
Close to flawless in its incredible staging and fantastic casting, the 2013 touring production of soul musical "Dreamgirls" boasts a dream cast that has audiences applauding throughout as actors display every vocal talent on parade.
As far as theatrical arena shows go, Dreamwork's "How To Train Your Dragon Live" makes the top of the list for those worth seeing, and arena shows are growing in number (case in point, the rather boring, but visually interesting, Batman Live arena tour).
'Tis the season for merriment and Christmas joy as well as for reflecting on the vicissitudes of life and, as the chasm grows between the rich and the poor, it isn't surprising to find so many bay area theatres offering up adaptations of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.
San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre plays host to Disney's 'The Lion King' now through January 13, 2013.
A number of factors combine to make Center REPertory Theatre's adaptation of Charles Dicken's classic "A Christmas Carol" a one-of-a-kind experience.
As bright and colorful as its title character's wardrobe, Hillbarn Theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat" is a "dazzling work of art.
Playing now through December 24, the message and the magic of A.
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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) |
