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Greeting audiences with a familiar New York City backdrop painting framed in a gorgeous white paneling and seasonal decor, the touring production of "Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical" doesn't offer much beyond its original seasons' greetings.
The classic story of 'Peter Pan' has aged well, as has its star, the legendary Cathy Rigby, who took her first trip to Never Land in 1990 and was nominated for a Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her efforts.
As energized as its famous Strauss-penned waltzes and as bubbly as its beloved king champagne, Opera San Jose's production of Die Fledermaus entertains with its farcical story and melodramatic acting.
San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre plays host to Disney's 'The Lion King' now through January 13, 2013.
Playing now through November 18, 'Elektra's keening, mournful and blood thirst quest for justice is challenging pedagogy but even more so, enthralling theatre.
With a surprisingly well-written book and a fun, familiar plot, 42nd Street Moon's production of the rare musical, "Carmelina," stands out against its more recent cousin, the Abba-inspired "Mamma Mia!" While it does not have the peppy energy and catchy music of "Mamma Mia!," "Carmelina" has unique s
Playing now through November 18, 'Elektra's keening, mournful and blood thirst quest for justice is challenging pedagogy but even more so, enthralling theatre.
From the underground black dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee to Broadway San Jose and the bay area comes a musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love.
Now playing through November fourth, 'West Side Story' is gracing the stage at Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre.
In one of the first numbers of Disney on Ice "100 Years of Magic," a host of genie duplicates from the classic film Aladdin cover the rink with their "magic," a small taste of the magic to come.
Playing now through November 18th at Berkeley Repertory Theatre 'An Iliad' is a masterpiece of storytelling genius; an edge-of-your-seat, dramatic tour-de-force replete with capricious gods and glorious Greeks; Trojans and their lady fair, Helen of Troy and lives that were lost for really no reason
Storytelling at its best, San Francisco Opera's co-production of new opera "Moby Dick" overwhelms upon sight and hearing.
If you're in the mood for one of the best clown acts in the United States, drive on over to Stockton Arena for Cirque du Soleil's "Dralion.
Vincenzo Bellini's opera based on "Romeo and Juliet" does not follow the traditional Shakespeare plot, so it seems appropriate that the San Francisco Opera production, too, should veer away from traditional sets and costumes and create a world of its own.
Fitting three performances in one day can come at a cost depending on where you're playing.
Google the "Pearl Fishers Duet" and you'll find almost every famous opera singer has sung the exquisitely beautiful song.
There is power in numbers.
Playing now through August 31 in a limited engagement at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts, this 'Cinderella' is smart and edgy, giving a creatively refreshing twist to an old favorite.
Set aside all of your 21st century politically correct notions and feminist fury for a moment and go see 'A Funny thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Playing now through September 9, 'War Horse' will dazzle you with its stage wizardry even as it brings into bold relief the gut-wrenching horrors that humans and horses alike endured during the war that was supposed to end them all, World War I.
Even with all the magic and all the fun, the thing I remember most from my childhood trips to the circus is my traditional circus cup filled with delicious flavored ice.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that any audience member in possession of a show ticket must be in want of a good show.
With beautiful, golden sets and a blessedly wonderful cast, the problem with Lamplighter's production of "The Mikado" does not result from a lack of talent.
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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 Elbo Room Fri Aug 7 7:30pm Elbo Room Jack London (8/07-8/07) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Sat July 11 7pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/11-7/11) |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat July 11 8pm Quinn's Lighthouse (7/11-7/11) |
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Josh Kornbluth’s What Is To Be Done?: Fighting Fascism and Depression The Marsh San Francisco (6/19-7/31) |
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The Employee Dharma Handbook Lucie Stern Theatre (7/08-8/02) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Sat July 25 7pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/25-7/25) |
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Ronstadt Revolution - Featuring Natalie Amaya Woodminster Amphitheater (7/25-7/25) |
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"In A Memory Palace" Z Space (7/30-8/01) |
