Stuffed and Unstrung Entertains at the Curran Now thru August 27th
Stuffed and Unstrung combines the magic of muppetry with the instant insanity of improv, all to great, R-rated effect.
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BWW Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Delights in San Francisco
The winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical (plus nine other Tonys) Billy Elliot the Musical will have you reaching for the ballet barre - or at least reaching out for your own dreams again if you've happened to set them aside.
BWW Reviews: World Premiere of FLY BY NIGHT is a Smash!
Original and inventive, Fly by Night is a fantastical and lyrically rich play that bears clear signs of genius as it asks us to ponder the paths we take - both unplanned and chosen.
BWW Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Delights in San Francisco
The winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Musical (plus nine other Tonys) Billy Elliot the Musical will have you reaching for the ballet barre - or at least reaching out for your own dreams again if you've happened to set them aside.
BWW Reviews: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Boxcar Theatre
In this world that we call theater, there are three main things devotees look for.
BWW Reviews: Berkeley Rep's LET ME DOWN EASY is Soul Searching, Provocative and Entertaining
Playing now through July 10th, Let Me Down Easy bears witness to battles with illness, shares hard truths about healthcare and, when death is inevitable, talks about who gets let down easy and who does not.
BWW Reviews: MAMMA MIA! Delights at Broadway San Jose Now Thru June 12th
Mamma Mia! won't win any prizes for in-depth, philosophical story-telling, but its delightful mix of frothy, bouncy, romantic fun and disco/pop chart hits by ABBA make it a not-to-be missed theatrical event.
BWW Reviews: TALES OF THE CITY Delights; Tinkering Needed to Tune Up for Broadway
Capturing the charm of the original source material, TALES OF THE CITY benefits from a strong cast fully committed to the work.
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BWW Reviews: Regional Premiere of [title of show] is Fresh, Funny and Fabulous
Making its regional premiere with TheaterWorks Silicon Valley [title of show] is a fresh, funny and fabulous production about - what else - two guys writing a show about writing a show - on deadline.
RICKIE LEE JONES AT SFJAZZ Sings in Great Voice But Poor Form in Davies Symphony Gig 5/27
A great premise for an evening of music from an iconic singer, RICKIE LEE JONES AT SFJAZZ brought great vocal chops but undermined her gains with a lack of organizational skills as well as taking out her frustrations on the band in front of the audience.
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BWW Reviews: BLUE MAN GROUP Bangs All-Out Party in Golden Gate; High-Energy [Dis]Connection a Winner
An insightful, dynamic look at our [dis]connect through technology with high-octane rock 'n roll banged out on instruments as unconventional as the players; you'll never look at PVC piping the same way again.
BLUE MAN GROUP is Full-Throttle Fun in San Francisco Now Thru June 19th
Blue Man Group is full-throttle fun, deliriously served up and flung out into the audience - which is why the front row people are given plastic ponchos to wear!
BWW Reviews: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR from Seattle Shakespeare Company
Seattle Shakes is rounding out their 20th Anniversary season with Shakespeare's comedy "The Merry Wives of Windsor".
Chekhov's THREE SISTERS Astounds at Berkeley Rep April 8 - May 22
Berkeley Rep's 'Three Sisters' is a powerful adaptation of Chekhov's classic that captures the lyricism and ennui of his work in an accessible and compelling production that is sure to be talked about for years to come.
HUGH JACKMAN - IN PERFORMANCE Dazzles San Francisco Audiences
Equally at home at San Diego's Comic-Con as he is on Broadway, Hugh Jackman charmed all of his fans in the world premiere of, Hugh Jackman In Performance.
SFPlayhouse's 'WIREHEAD' is Mind-Blowing, Now Thru April 23rd
Playing now through Saturday, 'Wirehead' is a highly entertaining, intellectually stimulating, dark comedy with a sci-fi, mind-bending 'tweakiness' that will leave you stunned and wondering about our collective technological future.
Chekhov's THREE SISTERS Astounds at Berkeley Rep April 8 - May 22
Berkeley Rep's 'Three Sisters' is a powerful adaptation of Chekhov's classic that captures the lyricism and ennui of his work in an accessible and compelling production that is sure to be talked about for years to come.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Rocks the City by the Bay - Now thru April 9th
The Tony-nominated musical, Rock of Ages, is rocking stages across the country as it continues its Constantine Maroulis-led national tour.
BWW Reviews: Liza Lights Up San Francisco
Liza Minnelli admits she was not the most well-spoken person in her younger days.
MILKMILKLEMONADE Comes To Berkeley, Previews 8/27
Impact Theatre kicks off its 15th season with the Off Off Broadway hit MilkMilkLemonade, written by Joshua Conkel and directed by Desdemona Chiang.
MILKMILKLEMONADE Comes To Berkeley, Previews 8/26-27
Impact Theatre kicks off its 15th season with the Off Off Broadway hit MilkMilkLemonade, written by Joshua Conkel and directed by Desdemona Chiang.
Regional Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Berkeley Rep
Although I grew up in the Bay Area in the '80s and '90s, the Green Day ship sailed without me, so I came into the show with very little knowledge of the band or the album which supplies most of the show's pounding score.
ATC Script Club Examines 'The Crucible' 11/24
AURORA THEATRE COMPANY SCRIPT CLUB New edition examines Shaw and Miller's versions of America Monday, November 24, 2008, 7:30
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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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Eureka Day City Lights Theater Company (9/24-10/18) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 31 7:30pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/31-7/31) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Curran Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (8/07-8/09) |
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Much Ado About Nothing Santa Cruz Shakespeare (7/11-8/30) |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (7/31-8/02) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 24 7:30pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/24-7/24) |
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The Sound of Music San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (7/21-7/26) |