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San Jose Tony Awards

San Jose Rep's 'Spring Awakening' a master class in eclectic collaboration

Spring Awakening | September 8, 2011 David John ChavezSeptember 08, 2011
What makes the newest production of “Spring Awakening” at San Jose Repertory Theatre so unique?Is it the international rock star status...
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'In the Heights' a soaring, smoldering spectacular

| May 19, 2010 David John ChavezMay 19, 2010
There is only one thing I can honestly say was wrong with “In the Heights.”It had to end.That was about all the criticism I can throw...
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Musical allows Santora and other Latina actresses to reach new 'Heights'

| May 10, 2010 David John ChavezMay 10, 2010
Abuela Claudia (Elise Santora) shares a tender moment with Nina Rosario(Arielle Jacobs) in the musical "In the Heights," playing through...
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The Play Area: three shows from the Bay make their mark on the Tony Awards

| May 5, 2010 David John ChavezMay 05, 2010
The Bay Area theatre community is puffing out its chest after learning that three shows which were developed in the South and East Bays...
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Black History Month shines on the Great White Way

February 11, 2012 #Black History Month | February 11, 2012 Kevin Thomas
The Great White Way has actually become greater and less white with the addition of two shows featuring African American performers - just in time...
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"Rags" songs miss the boat but this production is First Class

Broadway musicals in San Francisco | February 7, 2011 Kevin ThomasFebruary 07, 2011
It wouldn’t mean much if I said that “Rags” is the best thing the Willows Cabaret has done since “Avenue Q” since...
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"Faith's" Esparza makes any show worth leaping for

October 14, 2010 | October 14, 2010 Kevin Thomas
"Phantom" has its chandelier. "Miss Saigon" has its helicopter landing on stage. And now "Leap of Faith" has...
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Dinner and a show: Rob McClure sparkles in the "Limelight"...as does a "beary" good restaurant

| October 11, 2010 Kevin ThomasOctober 11, 2010
Charlie Chaplin spent most of his life in the limelight. In the new musical of the same name, Rob McClure as Chaplin gets his chance as well. But...
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GLBT Out Night: Bay Area's Willows Theatre Has a Night for "Q"s this Saturday with "Avenue Q"

July 07, 2010 | July 7, 2010 Kevin Thomas
Whatever type of "q" you are - queer, queen, QQ (queer and questioning), the Willows Theatre in Martinez has a special night for Q's...
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Cumming is coming to San Francisco's Castro: The man with the big talent should be a bigger name

| June 29, 2010 Kevin ThomasJune 29, 2010
Alan Cumming is coming! He’s bringing his acclaimed one-man show to the Castro Theatre one night only, Saturday, July 10 at 8pm. Who is Alan...
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