Tag: San Francisco

You've seen Cinderella before, but not like this laugh-out-loud, delightful family rendition by the African-American Shakespeare Company. The famous rag-to-riches story gets a soulful makeover, taking place in the bayous of Louisiana. The traditional elements are all here—the slipper, the nasty stepsisters, the prince, and the pursuit of love and...

I stepped into the magical world of acrobatic insects under Cirque du Soleil's blue and yellow big top.

There's a reason why Cirque du Soleil remains a worldwide phenomena. The latest evidence is the vibrant show OVO now playing at Le Grand Chapiteau at AT&T Park in San Francisco (and coming to San Jose February 4, 2010). Insects never looked so colorful, animated—this is how a live stage version of...

This morning we're pleased to welcome the San Francisco Symphony to the SSC Bay Area Theater and Arts Guide. Eugene Lee, CEO of Socialtext in Palo Alto, will be leading coverage for the SF Symphony along with other classical, opera and jazz venues such as San Francisco Opera, San Jose...

Last night I attended a concert by the San Francisco Symphony that was billed as "Beethoven's 5th Symphony" but which also included Schubert's Six German Dances D. 820 arranged by Anton von Webern, Webern's Symphony, Opus 21, and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Opus 58, featuring...

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. This annual tradition should not be missed. Even the most Scrooge-like of humbugs will come away with a wondrous grin. Perhaps the towering Christmas tree in Union...

I would not be surprised if James Carpenter is a method actor; or at the very least the kind of guy who needs to go deep, deep, deep to get into character. Tonight, A Christmas Carol opens at A.C.T. and the early word is positive. The real story though might be...

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 original direction by Carey Perloff The Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns to A.C.T. with a sparkling, music-infused A Christmas Carol. Featuring mean ol' Scrooge, adorable Tiny Tim, those spooky Christmas...