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Reviews and coverage of theater and performing arts in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Berkeley, and beyond. Written by ATCA critic Clinton Stark.
Theater Review: ‘Auctioning the Ainsleys’
An absurd, charming, funny production about people, objects, family and what happens to all of them when one’s memory is Going… Going… GONE!
Mother Approves: Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ with the SF Symphony
It warrants repeat viewings, if not for the trivia alone: a flushing toilet, the bra (white, then black), Hitch's last B&W, Vera Miles' wig, references…
Lizards Invade the Dragon!
While Albee no doubt intended the second act to speak to abstract notions about the evolution of relationship, the lizard performance was so entrancing that…
Review: Final Fantasy with the San Francisco Symphony
The audience was absolutely engaged and thrilled throughout, from "Opening—Bombing Mission" to the stirring finale, "Terra's Theme."
Review: Ed Asner’s solo performance in FDR
This show will appeal most to history buffs, and star Ed Asner will be a great draw as well.
Foresight wins, virtually and actually
The integration of video with live actors was seamless; as with other aspects of the show, so much could have gone wrong.
Theater Review: Vanities at Northside
The surprise for me was the Northside Theatre Company. I was unfamiliar with Northside – and struck by just how good this company really was.
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (review)
Geddy Lee sounds like Steve Jobs. And he looks a bit like Lennon with a twist of mystical fu-manchu.
San Francisco Opera Celebrates Independence Day at Stern Grove Festival
San Francisco Opera announced they will return to the beautiful outdoor setting of Sigmund Stern Grove on Sunday, July 4 at 2 p.m. for “A…