Theater Review: ‘The Soldier’s Tale’ at Aurora, Berkeley
L. Peter Callender has such compelling physical presence that he could probably make folding the laundry mesmerizing. With a quality of motion comparable to Ben…
Theater and Stage
Reviews and coverage of theater and performing arts in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Berkeley, and beyond. Written by ATCA critic Clinton Stark.
Review: ‘Annapurna’ at Magic Theatre, San Francisco
All I could think was: Holy crap. Holy crap! Holy...crrrrrap!! Rod Gnapp is most assuredly, along with James Carpenter, one of the Bay Area's greatest,…
Review: Double tragedy in compelling ‘Parade’
In addition to the talent on stage, the material works because it is honest. There are no black and whites, and certainly no triumphant HAIR-like,…
Nothing Youthful About It: SFSYO rocks Davies Symphony Hall
As performed by the SFSYO, this first movement is pure gold, especially the end that fakes you out – much like a contemporary vocalist –…
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…
Review: Disneyland unplugged in ‘Working for the Mouse’
"Parents, if you love your children, do not take them backstage at Disneyland." - A wise man.
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.
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.
Review: ‘A Weekend with Pablo Picasso’ an engaging masterstroke
"Painting is the nearest we can get to the truth."
Cirque du Soleil: Behind-the-scenes at Totem in San Francisco
Loni was pleased to report that there was a lot of buff, half-naked men, as seen in this video. I could only find 1 woman,…