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Theater Review: ‘The Will Rogers Follies’ – An old-fashioned song and dance extravaganza

BY STARK INSIDER — 12.10.2011

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…

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Opera San Jose to stage romantic tragedy ‘La traviata’ (plus, interview with Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste, the “Haitian Diva”)

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.09.2011

Resident sopranos Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste and Jasmina Halimic alternate in the role of the famed courtesan, Violetta.

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‘The Wild Bride’ makes for Tim Burton-esque theater

BY CLINTON STARK — 12.09.2011

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?

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In Photos: Holiday ice rink at Union Square

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.09.2011

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…

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What are those giant hearts in Union Square?

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.06.2011

Established and emerging artists announced for 7th annual 'Hearts in San Francisco' series.

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Teatro ZinZanni finds new home at Embarcadero and Broadway

BY CLINTON STARK — 12.06.2011

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…

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San Francisco: Help Magic Theatre raise $100,000 by year end

BY CLINTON STARK — 12.06.2011

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,…

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Behind the Scenes: Cirque du Soleil Totem

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.05.2011

Behind the scenes at Cirque du Soleil in San Francisco for a non-holds barred look at life in the circus. Wardrobe, Devil Sticks, a steamy…

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Not always perfect: ‘The Secret Garden’ at TheatreWorks

BY CY ASHLEY WEBB — 12.05.2011

The strength of the production came from Rachel Sue, who played Mary Lennox. Angry, rude and obstinate, she embodies both the Victorian idea of a…

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Theater Review: ‘Three Sisters’ – The classic that should have been

BY STARK INSIDER — 12.04.2011

Greg MacKellan and the entire company must be congratulated for reviving an unfairly discarded masterpiece that will undoubtedly receive (finally) the recognition, accolades and large-scale…