‘Eva Trilogy’ World Premiere leads Magic Theatre’s 2017-18 season
Theater news of interest for those in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Magic Theatre today took the wraps off its 2017-18 season, and…
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‘Rent 20th Anniversary Tour’ highlights Broadway San Jose 2017-18 season
Rent 20th Anniversary Tour. Andrew Lloyd Weber’s sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. And Disney’s Little Mermaid. Just a few of the highlights of…
Stark Insider Oscar Picks: La La Land, Lion, Moonlight, more (Plus Interviews)
The 89th Academy Awards are moments away. Here’s Stark Insider’s picks for winners in the top Oscar categories. Plus video interviews with some of the…
Five for Fighting, Rodrigo Y Gabriela set to headline Yountville Live in Napa
Five for Fighting and Rodrigo Y Gabriela will headline the next edition of the Yountville Live music, food and wine festival. Mark your calendars for…
What’s Happening: ‘LUZIA’ by Cirque du Soleil arrives in San Jose
Good news for those who enjoy the performing arts in Silicon Valley and, in particular, Cirque du Soleil! San Jose. Congratulations. It’s now your turn.…
Oscar Watch: Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling lead record-tying 14 nominations for LA LA LAND (Video)
“I didn’t even know he could dance.” That was actress Emma Stone talking about her dashing co-star Ryan Gosling. Turns out that, yes, they both…
Oscar Watch: Nicole Kidman scores best actress nomination for LION (Video)
Nicole Kidman’s understated and riveting performance in Lion has not only won over new and existing fans alike, but also is receiving glowing reviews from…
In Theaters: Talking ‘La La Land’ with Emma Stone, director Damien Chazelle (Video)
A lot of movies are basking in adulation this year. Arrival with Amy Adams. Lion with Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Moonlight with Mahershala Ali. Among…
What’s Happening: San Francisco Symphony holiday line-up
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And that means the San Francisco Symphony has once again rolled out its holiday concert season. See…
Stark Insider BTS: LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil – A Waking Dream of Mexico (Video)
Cirque du Soleil is back in town with a new show. Luzia is its name, and the artistic touring production is dubbed “a waking dream of…