Theater Review: ‘Frank Langella’s Cyrano’ at City Lights Theater
I know all about enormous noses, but unfortunately as Loni can attest I’m not quite the poet. Fortunately though Cyrano does have a way with…
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Explore San Francisco and Bay Area culture through theater reviews, film, contemporary art, and creative events. Featuring original artwork by Loni Stark, film reviews by Jeanne Powell, and insights by ATCA member Clinton Stark.
Peter Pan coming to San Francisco in-the-round
Last seen in Berkeley, Peter Pan is soon touching down in San Francisco. Chances are you’ve never seen him like this. SHN is pulling out…
Artist Diaries: Painting of Lucie Stern Theatre progresses in my art studio
I am almost at my six month anniversary since I started oil painting. If you recall, I was inspired by the story of Marta Becket…
Review: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at Marin Center
Like a fine mature wine, Te Kanawa’s voice took time to open up – but patience was worth it! Have you ever opened that expensive…
Theater Review: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ brings the Harlem Renaissance to San Jose
The Cotton Club and Savoy Ballroom of the 1920s and 1930s were the places to be. Jumpin’ and swingin’ all night long, and celebrating the…
San Jose Rep: Ed Asner coming, ‘Legacy of Light’ added
Before the premiere of Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the San Jose Rep Friday night, artistic director Rick Lombardo made a few crowd pleasing announcements. The first…
Things to Do: Shows opening at Bay Area theaters this weekend
It’s another barn burner of a weekend for local theater here in the Bay Area, with openings up and down the peninsula. With the nicer…
Car crashes on the set of TheatreWorks’ ‘Sunsets and Margaritas’
This past week, I was fortunate enough to be invited on stage to explore the incredible set that has been constructed for TheatreWorks’ latest production…
Theater Review: ‘Legally Blonde’ at Broadway San Jose
Legally Blonde is a light-hearted, breezy musical that perfectly caps the Broadway San Jose inaugural season. It’s pure pink bubble gum, and even the most curmudgeon-ed theater-goer…
Loni crashes cadillac into Lucie Stern Theatre
Have you heard the news? A red Cadillac has crashed through the wall of a Mexican Cantina at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto. The…