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Launching its American tour at the A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, Freestyle Love Supreme pays homage to John Coltrane's improvisational musical style as it takes audiences on a freestyle, never-before-seen-and-never-to-be-seen-again hip-hop comedy ride.

Theater and Stage

What’s Happening: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ launches American tour at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.03.2022

Improvisational show Freestyle Love Supreme has arrived. Organizers at A.C.T. say the Broadway hit is now playing at the Geary Theater in San Francisco through…

C'mon C'mon film review on Stark Insider

Film Reviews

Film Review: ‘C’mon C’mon’ and the delicate complexity of family dynamics

BY JEANNE POWELL — 01.27.2022

C’mon C’mon 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Mike Mills Written by Mike Mills Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman, Woody Norman…

Independent Film

Revisit the French New Wave – Criterion has curated some classic films from an iconic era

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.13.2022

When the French say a second, they mean five minutes.

Jersey Boys - BroadwaySF Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco

Culture

What’s Happening San Francisco: ‘Jersey Boys’ musical returns to the Golden Gate Theatre

BY MONICA TURNER — 01.11.2022

BroadwaySF (Ambassador Theatre Group) today announced that the award-winning and every popular musical Jersey Boys is returning to San Francisco. The show, which tells the…

Nanny by Nikyatu Jusu - Sundance Film Festival

Independent Film

What’s Happening: Sundance Film Festival moving online for 2022

BY MONICA TURNER — 01.05.2022

Omicron strikes again. But the show must go on.

Berkeley Rep Theatre, Addison - Annual Fundraising Gala

News

What’s Happening: ‘Swept Away’ at Berkeley Rep extended – again

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.29.2021

Director Michael Mayer’s latest production has been extended — yet again. Musical Swept Away will run additional dates Berkeley Rep has announced. The January 9…