San Francisco Opera Announces 2013-14 Season
A highlight of the Company’s 91st season will be the world premiere of Dolores Claiborne, a new opera based on the 1992 novel by award-winning…
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Theater Review: ‘Reckless’ a welcome break from the usual holiday fare
In its own special way this comic odyssey, which is as dark as it is hilarious, is as wonderful and indelible as anything Frank Capra…
She’s back! China Forbes and Pink Martini
If clarinet were a religion, the 95-year-old Mr. Leyden won more converts than any evangelical.
Mike Tyson’s One-Man Show Coming to San Francisco
Helmed by renowned director Spike Lee and producer James L. Nederlander, the show will play the SHN Orpheum Theatre for a strictly limited six show…
Bay Area Stage: Pink Martini at SF Symphony, ‘Carol’ at SJ Rep, ‘Pal Joey’ at 42nd Street Moon, ‘Big River’ at TheatreWorks
On stage at San Francisco Symphony, San Jose Rep, 42nd Street Moon, and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. "Movies will make you famous; Television will make you…
San Francisco: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ sets new house record at Orpheum
The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 14 million theatergoers and grossed over $928 million to date.
San Jose Stage Company gets ‘Reckless’
This surreal comedy follows the fate of Rachel, whose blissful life gets turned upside down after one fateful Christmas Eve, when her husband reveals (spoiler…
‘The White Snake’ at Berkeley Rep is Visually Ssssssstunning
Many refer to the story of The White Snake as "profound." Yet I have another take on it. Like, how many times have us guys…
Finding ‘Another Way Home’ at Magic Theatre, San Francisco
At times, the play reminded me of the bold, uncompromising indie film We Need to Talk About Kevin (featuring a haunting performance by Ezra Miller);…
San Francisco Theater News: ‘Your Body Is Not a Shark’ Debut
What are the possibilities for multiple forms of expression when the limit becomes the art?