Oakland Redemption: Brian Copeland at the Marsh
Just as the hungry know more about the value of food than any foodie gourmet, Copeland knows more about hope and Christmas miracles than any Macy’s display or Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Chained and Unchained: Africa Bound
Anderson’s research of the historical context of 'pen/man/ship' is evident in every line. However, she doesn't overwhelm you with historical detail, letting the characters steer the action.
The Magic Never Stops: Kurios by Cirque du Soleil (Review)
Cirque du Soliel is unparalleled at creating fantastical environments peopled by surreal beings doing things barely imaginable.
American redux: ‘Angels in America’ at Foothill (Review)
Perez brings such visceral intensity and electric physicality that you’ll be entirely wowed.
Nothing’s ugly about ‘Dogfight’
"The ugliest girl wins the dough for the guy who brought her."
On their last night before deployment, six Marines make a bet—a dogfight. The tough-talking Eddie Birdlace finds a waitress for his entry, but he quickly discovers himself falling for her in spite of her appearance. As produced by...
At the Orpheum: The Illusionists (Review)
The Orpheum has a history of big lunacy, undoubtedly bearing psychedelic traces that permanently alter the chemistry of the ceiling ornaments so that 'The Illusionists' fit right, in ways that just don’t work in a San Jose venue.
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‘Phantom’ kicks off Broadway San Jose season
Great news Bay Area!
Andrew Lloyd Webber's eternal classic The Phantom of the Opera will kick off Broadway San Jose's 2016-17 season. Look for the US tour to arrive this September. Full details below.
In addition to Phantom, other musicals rounding out the Broadway San Jose line-up include The Sound of Music,...
First Look: ‘Luzia’ a waking dream in Mexico (Video)
In Spanish Luzia means light ("luz") rain ("lluvia").
If you're Cirque du Soleil, it means intricate, poetic, acrobatic art.
In this "waking dream" light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul.
According to organizers Cirque's new, visually stunning show will feature "a cast of 44 performers from diverse artistic backgrounds, Luzia...
Fighting fascism at Berkeley Rep: ‘Watch on the Rhine’ (Review)
Lead photo: (front row, l to r) Jonah Horowitz (Bodo Muller), Emma Curtin (Babette Muller), and Elijah Alexander (Kurt Muller); (back row, l to r) Sarah Agnew (Sara Muller) and Silas Sellnow (Joshua Muller) in Lillian Hellman’s Watch on the Rhine at Berkeley Rep.
It makes sense that Lillian Hellman’s 1941...
What’s Happening: Kronos Festival at SFJAZZ (Review)
During its 2019-2020 season the SFJAZZ Center will feature more than 400 concerts in its Civic Center location. Included are residencies by such luminaries as Marcus Shelby. Last April the venue hosted the NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert which honored Bobby McFerrin, Roscoe Mitchell, Reggie Workman and Dorthaan Kirk.
Late...