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Film Review: ‘The High Note’ & Dakota Johnson take us to the glamorous side of the Los Angeles music scene

BY JEANNE POWELL — 05.25.2020

Streaming at the end of May 2020 is a Focus Features film release directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Flora Greeson. The High Note…

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Theater News: Magic Theatre announces 2020-2021 season featuring world premiere of Sam Chanse’s ‘Monument’

BY CLINTON STARK — 04.09.2020

As San Francisco Bay Area theater companies struggle to bring shows to a new, online-only audience we see different approaches being employed to keeping us…

Independent Film

Here’s what’s steaming in April on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime

BY STARK INSIDER — 04.08.2020

Whether you're bored or are an auditory learner looking for a documentary to play in the background, there's something for you.

Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Highlights

Theater and Stage

What’s Happening: Disney to stream Broadway COVID-19 benefit concert

BY MONICA TURNER — 04.06.2020

The sold-out, one-night-only benefit 'Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway' – which featured a starry cast of 79 performers – will be streamed…

Sunday in the Park with George - Review at San Francisco Playhouse

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Theater News: San Francisco Playhouse 2020-2021 season revealed

BY JEANNE POWELL — 03.31.2020

San Francisco Playhouse has just announced its upcoming season. This will be their 18th season, and their most ambitious one yet. In fact, the announcement…

Independent Film

Wanderlust: Watch ‘3 Days in Paris’ short film, now playing Stark Insider

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.26.2020

It Was Just a Holiday in Paris… or was it?

'Swept Away' extended at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Company

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More San Francisco Bay Area theaters to stream cancelled plays

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.18.2020

You can support the arts and enjoy theater from your home.

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In response to COVID-19 San Francisco theater is streaming shows, asking buyers to choose price point

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.17.2020

Virtual tickets to 2 American Conservatory Theater productions are now on sale.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Broadway SF, San Francisco

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‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ and ‘Oklahoma!’ lead BroadwaySF 2020-2021 season

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.10.2020

Happy! Broadway! Musicals! Lots of excitement today as BroadwaySF revealed its 2020-2021 line-up. Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Oklahoma! lead the shows headed to San…

Film Reviews

Film Review: ‘Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible’ a fascinating look at the little-known world of film editing

BY JEANNE POWELL — 03.06.2020

An icon of Australian cinema.