Berkeley: Impact Theatre announces 2011-12 season
The season features a piquant slate of two Bay Area premieres, an action-packed classic, and a world premiere play by Bay Area rising star Lauren…
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New San Jose shows added to ‘Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour’
Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius for the first time, the show will reportedly capture the essence, soul and…
American Idols tour coming to San Jose
The summer tour showcases performances by this season’s top 11: Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia…
San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra celebrates Britweek and the ‘Ring’ cycle
The San Francisco Opera’s 2011 production of the four-opera cycle of Wagner’s The Ring of the Niebelungs has generated world-wide excitement, not only for the…
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Linda Park to star in Gotanda play at the San Jose Rep
Linda Park was raised in San Jose and is best known for her portrayal of communications officer Hoshi Sato in the television series Star Trek:…
Vegas Uncork’d Grand Tasting to showcase world’s finest chefs
A who’s who of the culinary world, with more than 50 award-winning chefs and sommeliers, will gather to offer tastings from their celebrated kitchens.
Berkeley Rep’s ‘Onstage’ gala raises record $587,000
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was on hand and egged the crowd on when the auctioneer announced bidders could win an exclusive dinner with…
San Francisco: Blue Man Group to play Golden Gate Theatre in May
Although Blue Man Group has toured previously with its Megastar arena rock show, this marks the first theatrical production to tour North America. The theatrical…
News.me iPad app is here, NYT’s monetization adventure continues
Despite being on iTunes for only a few hours, the early user reviews are quite positive, and the average score currently is 4+.