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Free theater in the gardens
- The San Francisco Theater Festival is a smorgasbord of live performance unlike any other. In the span of just one day, more than 100 acts are set to deliver a truly comprehensive sampling of what the Bay Area’s theater community has to offer. Whether it’s family-friendly theatrics from magician Brian Scott or a snippet of “The Rocky Horror Show” from the folks at Ray of Light
- The San Francisco Theater Festival is a smorgasbord of live performance unlike any other. In the span of just one day, more than 100 acts are set to deliver a truly comprehensive sampling of what the Bay Area’s theater community has to offer. Whether it’s family-friendly theatrics from magician Brian Scott or a snippet of “The Rocky Horror Show” from the folks at Ray of Light
Cutting-edge drama in spotlight
- Modern times call for a modern twist, so it makes perfect sense that Bay Area playwright Eugenie Chan’s latest production, “Bone to Pick,” updates the classic Greek myth of Ariadne to reflect the world’s current state of affair — war.
Review: Still doing it for love
- It looked like a lot of teens were in the audience on opening night of “A Chorus Line” in San Francisco, and that’s good news. Now a new generation can enjoy the spirit and power of the 33-year-old Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner, which still holds a Broadway record for longevity.
- It looked like a lot of teens were in the audience on opening night of “A Chorus Line” in San Francisco, and that’s good news. Now a new generation can enjoy the spirit and power of the 33-year-old Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner, which still holds a Broadway record for longevity.
Review: ‘Ideal Husband’ is ideal Wilde
- Recent headlines aside, political scandal is nothing new. The Larry Craigs and Eliot Spitzers of the world may provide juicy copy for today’s news, but no one wrote about the divide between public morality and private conduct with the wit, style and insight of Oscar Wilde, whose “An Ideal Husband” opened Saturday at the California Shakespeare Theater.
- Recent headlines aside, political scandal is nothing new. The Larry Craigs and Eliot Spitzers of the world may provide juicy copy for today’s news, but no one wrote about the divide between public morality and private conduct with the wit, style and insight of Oscar Wilde, whose “An Ideal Husband” opened Saturday at the California Shakespeare Theater.
The grit behind the music and the mirror
- For Nikki Snelson, playing Cassie in the new tour of “A Chorus Line” is an achievement in more ways than one.
- For Nikki Snelson, playing Cassie in the new tour of “A Chorus Line” is an achievement in more ways than one.
Right time for ‘Red State’
- The San Francisco Mime Troupe has been producing original plays on national themes for nearly five decades, but its new production, “Red State,” is especially timely.
In the spur of the moment
- When it comes to improvisational comedy anything can happen and, chances are, anything will.
- When it comes to improvisational comedy anything can happen and, chances are, anything will.
‘Snapshots’ opens TheatreWorks’ 39th season
- TheatreWorks, these days known for bringing new musicals to the stage, has opened its 39th season with “Snapshots” featuring a score by Stephen Schwartz. Part revue, part comedy and part drama, this “musical scrapbook” chronicles a marriage, between Sue and Dan, that has lost its way — only to discover its depth in the passages of the past.
Theater: Broadway by the Bay goes ‘Modern’
- New York City in 1922, where the Roaring Twenties are going full speed, is the setting of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Broadway by the Bay presents the musical in San Mateo; the show runs July 10 to July 27.
- New York City in 1922, where the Roaring Twenties are going full speed, is the setting of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Broadway by the Bay presents the musical in San Mateo; the show runs July 10 to July 27.
A musical kind of Cinderella man — just in time for gay pride week
- “Oh My Godmother!” Bay Area playwright’s Ron Lytle’s campy, boisterous retelling of the Cinderella story, comes to San Francisco after getting rave reviews in the East Bay.
Hillbarn’s Lee Foster in spotlight
- Lee Foster is a woman of vision. The former executive director of Hillbarn Theatre recently received the theater’s 20th annual Bravo award, which recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to the arts in San Mateo County.
- Lee Foster is a woman of vision. The former executive director of Hillbarn Theatre recently received the theater’s 20th annual Bravo award, which recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to the arts in San Mateo County.
Review: When magic and music mix
- Magic tricks and show tunes ... for Darren Romeo, aka “The Voice of Magic,” the combo, somehow — amazingly — works.
- Magic tricks and show tunes ... for Darren Romeo, aka “The Voice of Magic,” the combo, somehow — amazingly — works.
Review: Jacobean sex and revenge, plus a punk cellist
- Even after almost 400 years after its first performance, there is a problem with the title of John Ford's play. American Conservatory Theater Artistic Director Carey Perloff, whose production of it opened Wednesday, took a direct approach. On signs and in the program, "WHORE" in capital letters is preceded by a smaller "'Tis Pity She's a..."
- Even after almost 400 years after its first performance, there is a problem with the title of John Ford's play. American Conservatory Theater Artistic Director Carey Perloff, whose production of it opened Wednesday, took a direct approach. On signs and in the program, "WHORE" in capital letters is preceded by a smaller "'Tis Pity She's a..."