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Berkeley Rep’s World Premiere of Ali Benjamin’s coming of age story The Thing About Jellyfish is a tremendous technical achievement highlighted by an impressive lead performance by Matilda Lawler (HBO’s “Station Eleven” and “The Gilded Age,” The Ferryman on Broadway) in the role of Suz
The chance to see a classic full-length ballet for the first time is always a rare and welcome opportunity, so it’s especially exciting that San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2025 Repertory Season with Kenneth McMillan’s Manon, choreographed in 1974 and subsequently performed all over the
The press release on this coupling promised “an evening of unparalleled artistry,” a very lofty intention indeed.
Smart and funny, GRAND HORIZONS at Altarena Playhouse makes a big statement on opening night.
What did our critic think of LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center?
What did our critic think of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?
What did our critic think of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Oprheum Theater?
What did our critic think of CABARET at Theatre Rhinoceros?
What did our critic think of BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis?
The national tour of Shrek the Musical, in all its gassy, green glory, opened at Broadway San Jose and captivated the audience from start to finish.
What did our critic think of A RED CAROL at Z Space?
What did our critic think of A WHYNOT CHRISTMAS CAROL at American Conservatory Theatre?
What did our critic think of DEEP INSIDE TONIGHT! THE KINSEY SICKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at New Conservatory Theatre Center?
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly might be my favorite secular Holiday offering – a shining jewel that follows the Bennet sisters of Jane Austin fame attempt at a cheery Xmas week mired by romantic foibles reminiscent of a good Shakespeare play.
What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES at Curran Theatre?
What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater?
What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Orpheum Theatre?
What did our critic think of WAITRESS at SF Playhouse?
What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Curran Theatre!
History, spooky stories, and a quest are all woven together with hypnotic melodies and intoxicating harmonies.
A sold out two-night engagement at Feinstein’s at the Nikko was a testament to the enduring draw power of veteran actor/director/song stylist Lucie Arnaz.
Broadway San Jose has another laugh-out-loud hit on their hands with CLUE, the high-energy farce based on the classic board game and the 1985 movie of the same name.
Peter Pan flies into the Golden Gate Theatre with its fantastical message of the joys of childhood, innocence, and freedom.
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and football.
New Musical Theater show EMOJILAND at 3Below Theaters in San Jose packs a heartfelt message into a colorful and entertaining high energy show.
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The Madness of Lady Bright Venue: iMPACt Center for Art & Dance (10/16-10/25) |
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Gutenberg! The Musical! Hillbarn Theatre (10/08-11/01) |
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Bay Area Musical Improv Festival - Sunday 1:30PM Show All Out Comedy (10/25-10/25) |
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The 1940s Radio Hour City Lights Theater Company (11/19-12/20) |
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Gamblin' Life or Death Potrero Stage (11/05-11/08) |
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Hadestown Teen Edition Berkeley Playhouse (7/10-7/18) |
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Live At the Orinda - 2026/2027 Concert Season Orinda Theatre (9/22-5/23) |
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“E4TT Call For Scores: Solo Piano, Vol. 3” Community Music Center (10/18-10/18) |
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The Secret in the Wings Theatre Lunatico (10/10-11/01) |
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Bay Area Musical Improv Festival - Friday 8:30PM Show All Out Comedy (10/23-10/23) |
