Weekend: Around the Bay Area
But first, here on the west coast, weekends must begin with wine.
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.
A.C.T. announces three shows for 2011-12 season
Race by David Mamet. Humor Abuse by Lorenzo Pisoni. Once in a Lifetime by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
Review: Mike Daisey’s ‘The Last Cargo Cult’ showcases brilliant storyteller
At times his delivery reminded me of the late, great Chris Farley.
Opening at Berkeley Rep: The Last Cargo Cult
Note that a monologuist is not necessarily a monogamist.
Review: ‘Forever Tango’ sizzles in San Francisco
I thought, if the The Sopranos crew started a band, this is what it would look like.
Magic Theatre secures special funds for Taylor Mac’s ‘The Lily’s Revenge’
NEA, Columbia and Kenneth Rainin Foundation Grants Total $120,000.
The Composer Lives On: Berkeley Rep adds performances of popular Snicket show
Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead features text by bestselling author Lemony Snicket and a score by (living) composer Nathaniel Stookey.
Review: The Rockettes sparkle in Radio City Christmas Spectacular
"New York at Christmas" in particular was a stunning visual and aural spectacle (Hello, GAP?).
Review: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Moscow Ballet performed The Great Russian Nutcracker at the Flint Center yesterday. I had the good fortune to talk to Cristina Terentiev, who played Masha…
Aurora Theatre invites a ‘Collapse’
Hannah tries desperately to hold the façade of her perfect life together, even as her husband mysteriously calls in sick to work day after day.