Review: OH, MARY! at Curran Theatre
What did our critic think of OH, MARY! at Curran Theatre?…
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Review: DRACULA at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
What did our critic think of DRACULA at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?…
Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Broadway San Jose
What did our critic think of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Broadway San Jose?…
Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Hillbarn Theatre
What did our critic think of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Hillbarn Theatre?…
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Actors Ensemble Of Berkeley
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Actors Ensemble of Berkeley fills the Live Oak Theater with cheeky humor. As the characters treat serious matters like frippery, and trivial items with seriousness, the tone is set early for a romping good time.…
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at SF Playhouse
Co-founder and producing director Susi Damilano is at it again. Her previous comic stagings include Noises Off, Clue, The 39 Steps and the successful predecessor of this show, The Play That Goes Wrong back in 2024.…
Review: KING LEAR at Oakland Theater Project
Transformative, innovative, and hauntingly memorable. These words encapsulate the reaction to Oakland Theater Project’s production of KING LEAR. The story leaps to life with a flourish of energy and grace.…
Review: KING LEAR at Z Space
What did our critic think of KING LEAR at Z Space?…
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Berkeley Playhouse
LEGALLY BLONDE explodes onto the stage at Berkeley Playhouse with a joie de vivre that lights up the house. The high energy dancing, powerful vocals and the never ending onslaught of jokes keep the audience smiling. …
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Conservatory Theatre Center
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at New Conservatory Theatre Center? Little Shop of Horrors, whose star is a bloodthirsty flora, plants its roots at the New Conservatory for the opening of its 26-27 season and it’s an energetic, darkly comic, gender bending allegory for all that…
Past Shows
Between the Lines JR
Playful People Productions presents Between the Lines JR, directed by Emily Pennington, from April 10-12, 2026, at the Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose. This new musical, based on the novel by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, explores the journey of Delilah, a young...
The Ghost Light
The Ghost Light is a short original comedy produced by Playful People Productions, and it will be performed by participants of their Adult Summer Camp. Penned and directed by April Durrett, this play offers aspiring actors the chance to hone their skills in comic timing and...
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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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The 42nd Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party The Cow Palace (11/21-12/20) |
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HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION TEAM Theatre (9/30-11/02) |
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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Golden Gate Theatre (12/27-12/27) |
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Escher String Quartet Kohl Mansion (10/18-10/18) |
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Bay Area Musical Improv Festival - Saturday 8:30PM Show All Out Comedy (10/24-10/24) |
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The Secret Garden Marin Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre (11/27-12/20) |
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Shrek the Musical Berkeley Playhouse (5/21-6/20) |
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PlayGround Twisted Holiday Festival Potrero Stage (12/04-12/11) |
