Touching Benjamin Franklin – San Francisco Symphony’s ‘The Messiah’
One fascinating bit of Messiah trivia is that Benjamin Franklin attended a “Messiah’’ performance in Dublin in 1759.
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Review: ‘Bring It On: The Musical’ opens at the Orpheum
However, just as porn flicks persist in having plots, Bring in On labors under its own tortured burden. In both instances, plot is hardly the…
Carey Perloff’s new play ‘Higher’ to premiere at A.C.T. February 2012
A gripping love story about two architects competing to build a memorial in Israel.
Theater Review: ‘The Will Rogers Follies’ – An old-fashioned song and dance extravaganza
But the piece de resistance is a massive, multi-tiered staircase, with each step colorfully illuminated from underneath. It’s placed center stage and climbs virtually to…
Opera San Jose to stage romantic tragedy ‘La traviata’ (plus, interview with Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste, the “Haitian Diva”)
Resident sopranos Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste and Jasmina Halimic alternate in the role of the famed courtesan, Violetta.
‘The Wild Bride’ makes for Tim Burton-esque theater
There's an Edward Scissor Hands-like quality to the proceedings. And--be still my horror film-loving heart--did we just witness an homage to Nightmare on Elm Street?
In Photos: Holiday ice rink at Union Square
You'll be glad to know you're supporting a good cause too, as a portion of ticket proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco…
What are those giant hearts in Union Square?
Established and emerging artists announced for 7th annual 'Hearts in San Francisco' series.
Teatro ZinZanni finds new home at Embarcadero and Broadway
At a press conference today, Teatro ZinZanni and the City of San Francisco announced plans to build a new permanent home on San Francisco's Embarcadero…
San Francisco: Help Magic Theatre raise $100,000 by year end
Those that have been on the Bay Area theater scene longer than I know that Gods have tread upon its legendary stage including Sean Penn,…