Theater review: ‘Yes Sweet Can’ inspires with artistic circus act in San Francisco
“Oh God, no!” A performer from the inspiring Yes Sweet Can was approaching me in the front row at last Friday’s show. That’s all I could…
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.
Theater review: A bee-hive rockin’ Christmas in Berkeley
Bee-hive yourself for the holidays. Fictious girl-group The Coverlettes dust-off their bee-hives for one more go around of 60s tunes and favorite Christmas medleys at…
Bay Area theater preview: 5 shows in 4 nights
It’s a year-end barn burner with theater, symphony, and live performances across the San Francisco Bay Area! Starting tonight, 5 shows in 4 nights for…
Theater review: ‘Aurelia’s Oratorio’ at Berkeley Rep dazzles with quirky charm
Now I know what a French earthquake would look like at the Roda Theatre in Berkeley. Last night when the majestic red drapes start swaying…
Theater review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at ACT is a smash hit!
Christmas in the Bay Area officially began last night with the opening of a spectacular staging of A Christmas Carol at A.C.T. in San Francisco.…
Theater review: ‘A Civil War Christmas’ a classy, historic celebration
Set in 1864, A Civil War Christmas is filled with so many luminous scenes and touching moments you almost forget the yuletide history lesson also…
Aurora Adds Additional Extension Performance for FAT PIG
Great news! FAT PIG at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley has been extended. If you get a chance it’s a highly recommended show. Don’t forget…
A Christmas Carol at American Conservatory Theater (ACT) opens Dec. 8
by Charles Dickens Adapted by Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh Music by Karl Lundeberg Choreography by Val Caniparoli Directed by Domenique Lozano Based on the…
Theater review: ‘Another Night Before Christmas’ at City Lights Theatre, San Jose
Is Santa Claus real or is he just a homeless man with a jolly attitude, bursting belly and good sense of humor? Grumpy, burnt-out Karol…
Theater review: You’ll shoot your eye out with laughter at ‘A Christmas Story’ #ACStory
Oh, what would Bing Crosby think—or sing? Yes it’s a white Christmas in 1940’s Indiana, but they’re no chestnuts roasting by the fire. Instead we…