Theater Review: ‘Oh, Kay!’ – Prohibition was anything but sober
...perhaps the most apt, figurative description one can give this delightful production would be that it makes one feel as if one has been invited…
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Review: Disneyland unplugged in ‘Working for the Mouse’
"Parents, if you love your children, do not take them backstage at Disneyland." - A wise man.
Drama about Julia Morgan returns to Berkeley City Club Dec 2-Jan 8
The play illuminates a tenacious will to succeed in a man’s world. It shines a light on Morgan’s bravery, fears, eccentricities, generosity and dedication to…
Male vocalist of the year Blake Shelton brings tour to San Jose
Shelton’s multi-week No. 1 hit, “Honey Bee" is also off his new album and is Shelton’s first ever digital Platinum single.
Hot Ticket: San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra
With performances that include everything from the second Viennese School to Peter and the Wolf, the range of programming is astounding.
Must Watch: The Divided Brain (video)
Have you seen RSA Animate videos? They're kind of like a UPS Commerical paired with Oxford for Dummies.
Theater Review: ‘Race’ no-holds-barred Mamet
Throw in a bit of sex and age discrimination, a dash of offensive language and Mamet gives the audience reprieve from affirmative action.
PBO & Vivica Genaux: Arias for Farinelli
Geneaux is particularly known for her coloratura, as she throws off these vocal trills, singing vibrato while performing a vocal tremolo, while proceeding vigorously apace…
Review: ‘Hair’ at Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco
How interesting that the cycle renews. Many of the themes -- identity, freedom, rebellion -- are dominating today's headlines as the economy continues to struggle.
Backstage: Teatro ZinZanni opening night
Look for dancing, a 6'2" Austrian Amazon, a behind-the-scenes peak at wardrobe, and deep Argento red, red, red everywhere.