Review: ‘Master Harold…and the boys’ an evocative tale of despair and hope
Although the action all takes place in real time, Fugard will often depict entire scenes as remembrances of places and events that are so vivid…
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42nd Street Moon to present first American production of Kern/Hammerstein musical ‘Three Sisters’
The story is set during the World War I era in England and involves a traveling carnival photographer, his three spirited young daughters and their…
Berkeley Rep extends Rita Moreno’s biographical show
Moreno was the first actress (and the first Hispanic) to win an Emmy (1977), a Grammy (1972), an Oscar (1962) and a Tony (1975).
Review: ‘How to Write a New Book for the Bible’ at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
And like Fincher's Fight Club--less the neofacisim--there are rules that all must abide to when engaging in a "fight" ... of the intellectual variety, sacraments…
San Francisco: South Asian Film Festival lands next month
Sri Lanka will be a special focus for the 9th annual edition of the film festival.
San Francisco: Jussi Bjorling Tribute Concert, November 7
Björling’s flawless vocal technique, silvery beauty of tone, have made him one of the greatest and most beloved tenors of the 20th century.
Stark Insider TV: My Week With Marilyn
"She's a once-in-a-lifetime movie star," director Simon Curtis tells Loni before the screening. "Above all, she was a sensational beauty."
On Stage: Openings at Berkeley Rep, Off Broadway West
Openings on our radar this week: 'How to Write a New Book for the Bible' at Berkeley Rep, and 'Master Harold and the Boys' at…
The Destiny of Lesser Animals
Here's strong evidence that the West African cinematic tradition has an important place in the world of film, one that is adept at incorporating new…
Magic Theatre announces world premiere of Sharr White’s ‘Annapurna’
After twenty years apart, Emma (played by Denise Cormier) tracks Ulysses (played by Rod Gnapp) to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for…