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Harry Potter Film Concert Series with Symphony returns to San Francisco

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.30.2022

BroadwaySF has announced the return of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. These live performances feature screenings of the iconic film series alongside performances by…

San Jose Stage Company Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

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What’s Happening: ‘August: Osage County’ to open at San Jose Stage Company

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.09.2022

San Jose Stage Company has announced that August: Osage County will run March 30 through April 24, 2022. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-wining play…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage show San Francisco

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What’s Happening: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Curran in San Francisco

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.24.2022

Harry Potter fans, grab your magic wands! This is not a drill. Organizers have announced that the official opening of the West Coast production of…

Water by the Spoonful By Quiara Alegría Hudes Directed by Denise Blasor

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What’s Happening: ‘Water by the Spoonful’ opens March 16 at San Francisco Playhouse

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.17.2022

Artistic Director Bill English and Producing Director Susi Damilano of San Francisco Playhouse have announced casting for Water by the Spoonful. See details below. Quiara…

Launching its American tour at the A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, Freestyle Love Supreme pays homage to John Coltrane's improvisational musical style as it takes audiences on a freestyle, never-before-seen-and-never-to-be-seen-again hip-hop comedy ride.

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What’s Happening: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ launches American tour at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.03.2022

Improvisational show Freestyle Love Supreme has arrived. Organizers at A.C.T. say the Broadway hit is now playing at the Geary Theater in San Francisco through…

Berkeley Rep Theatre, Addison - Annual Fundraising Gala

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What’s Happening: ‘Swept Away’ at Berkeley Rep extended – again

BY MONICA TURNER — 12.29.2021

Director Michael Mayer’s latest production has been extended — yet again. Musical Swept Away will run additional dates Berkeley Rep has announced. The January 9…