A mad, mad, mad world: Kushner’s ‘The Illusion’ at The Pear
The Illusion is a mad, mad, mad pastiche of steam punk, commedia del arte, and 17th century drama that only Tony Kushner could put together. …
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.
Interview: James Carpenter on acting, John Gabriel Borkman
“He took money from the bank … he’s looking at establishing his own kingdom,” says actor James Carpenter. “He’s more than a bit mad. He’s…
Theater Review: ‘Frank Langella’s Cyrano’ at City Lights Theater
I know all about enormous noses, but unfortunately as Loni can attest I’m not quite the poet. Fortunately though Cyrano does have a way with…
Theater Review: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ brings the Harlem Renaissance to San Jose
The Cotton Club and Savoy Ballroom of the 1920s and 1930s were the places to be. Jumpin’ and swingin’ all night long, and celebrating the…
Theater Review: ‘Legally Blonde’ at Broadway San Jose
Legally Blonde is a light-hearted, breezy musical that perfectly caps the Broadway San Jose inaugural season. It’s pure pink bubble gum, and even the most curmudgeon-ed theater-goer…
Theater Review: ‘Den of Thieves’ a sure thing, donuts to dollars
Unorganized crime has never been funnier than in Den of Thieves at SF Playhouse. But first, some advice: any time a gun-toting slickster with “Flaco”…
Theater Review: ‘Sunsets and Margaritas’ at TheatreWorks
In Sunsets and Margaritas by playwright José Cruz González, a Latino family faces just about every challenge life can throw their way: aging, regret, birth, despair.…
Theater Review: ‘Burn This’ premieres at Dragon Theatre, Palo Alto
Director Dale Albright brings us back to ourselves in this well-crafted production about how characters come together after the death of a gay dancer.
Theater Review: ‘Concerning Strange Devices from the Distant West’ is wondrously inventive
Things aren’t always what they seem. A photographer disagrees. Grumbling, he notes that most people are what they seem. Such a disappointment that is. If…
RealD 3D at Cinequest: Now I’m a believer
I admit I’m a little slow on this one. Despite my early adopter DNA and love for all things digital, I have not yet seen…