Review: ‘Se Llama Cristina’ at Magic Theatre
The premise is one of my favorites, drawing from elements not unlike what we've seen over the years in other forms, notably in Christopher Nolan's…
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Good Night Moon at Palo Alto Children’s Theatre: Never too late for a second childhood
They sing, dance, provoke cows, tangle yarn, wreak havoc, and work their way straight into your heart.
Best of Baroque: American Bach Soloists (Review)
Musical director Jeffrey Thomas is a treasure to music lovers, especially those who want to learn more about this music because he takes the group's…
Harrison Ford, Salman Rushdie to be honored at Cinequest Film Festival
Sally Potter's new film 'Ginger & Rosa' opens Cinequest 23, and 'Midnight's Children', based on the 1980 book by Salman Rushdie, will headline closing night.…
San Francisco named 7th happiest city (Infographic)
The survey was based on "world-wide perception" and other factors including number of attractions, shopping centers and cultural locations. San Francisco scored particularly well with…
Review: ‘After Ashley’ at the Dragon
As Ashley, Meredith Hagedorn is the veritable Everywoman. However, she’s not the sanitized Everywoman you get in freshman lit, but one who unravels even faster…
Theater Ticker: Waiting for Godot, Se Llama Cristina, Our Practical Heaven
On the Stark Theater Radar: openings at Marin Theatre Company, Magic Theatre, and Aurora Theatre.
Sundance announces awards, local film ‘Fruitvale’ named best drama
Joseph Gordon-Levitt hosted the ceremony in Park City, Utah. Categories included drama, documentary, world cinema, U.S.A.-made films and shorts.
Review: ‘Wicked’ lights up the Orpheum
Dee Roscioli pushes this production to eleven. When she's "Defying Gavity" at the end of the first act, floating to the rafters of the Orpheum,…
Review: ‘4000 Miles’ at A.C.T.
There are bright moments, but ultimately sparks do not fly.