Review: Teatro ZinZanni ‘On the Air’ an unforgettable goodbye kiss
Legendary blues singer Duffy Bishop brought soul to spare in her numbers, channeling an agreeable mix of Bette Middler and Janis Joplin.
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: ‘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…
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…
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…
Review: Clementine in the Lower 9
On one hand, the flotsam of the storm created a seemingly impenetrable wall, incorporating a full size car, telephone pole, child’s playhouse and bicycles mixed…
Review: ‘Nymph Errant’ – Modest delights of a Cole Porter rarity
42nd Street Moon, once again, must be congratulated for giving theatergoers a rare opportunity to experience one of the early efforts of a true genius
Review: ‘Sister Cities’ worlds apart
A writer who eats boxed macaroni with a swagger, Austin’s equal parts intellect and ennui.
Review: ‘Cabaret’ a triumph of the will of a small theater company
It’s immediately evident from the grim set that one is about to witness a decidedly bleak version of the Kander and Ebb classic.
Review: ‘August: Osage County’ a stunning debut in San Jose
It was clearly a special and memorable occasion for all concerned. This is the very definition of a must-see event and worth a trip to…
Redeeming Gypsy with Broadway by the Bay
This Gypsy was so different that it forced me to think about why it worked where others failed, and why Frank Rich of the New…