Stars align for a memorable ‘Hamlet’ at the ACT
The American Conservatory Theater’s Hamlet marks the debut of two greats who somehow (strangely) have never tackled this great play. John Douglas Thompson premieres his…
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Lessons in driving and empathy at Custom Made Theatre
Playwright Paula Vogel has been in the news a lot recently. She made her (shamefully overdue) Broadway debut with Indecent, which was nominated for the…
Darkest Hour, Current War, Lady Bird lead strong line-up at Mill Valley Film Festival
Organizers this morning took the wraps off the highly anticipated line-up for the annual Mill Valley Film Festival. We’ve seen many films with strong showings…
First Look: Japan Film Festival of San Francisco runs Sept. 1-10, concludes with J-POP Summit
The Japan Film Festival of San Francisco is the first and only film celebration dedicated to Japanese cinema. In its fifth year, the festival in…
Zenith dodges its own question
Kirsten Greenidge’s new play Zenith asks a difficult question: why do ordinary people commit horrifying crimes? Specifically (in a scenario loosely inspired by a true…
Something Rotten! proves a fresh musical parody
There’s nothing serious or meaningful about Something Rotten!. Still, if you know the lullaby of Broadway and brush up your Shakespeare, it’s sure to make…
Flowers Shall Grow: Edvard Munch exhibition at SFMOMA is stunning, visceral experience (Video)
Stark Insider’s newest short film is now playing! Shot on location at the SFMOMA exhibition for Norwegian master Edvard Munch: “Between the Clock and Bed.”…
SFMOMA wants you to text for art
Text SFMOMA and the museum will text back related artwork from its 34,000 piece collection.
What’s Happening: San Francisco Symphony announces summer line-up
"Summer with the Symphony" runs July 4-29. Highlights include Pixar in Concert, Ben Folds with the SFS, A Night at the Moulin Rouge with Storm…
Actor Carl Lumbly (Alias, NCIS: Los Angeles) to star in play at Magic Theatre San Francisco
Magic Theatre has a storied history of staging productions with legendary actors. Sean Penn. Peter Coyote. Ed Harris. Danny Glover. Woody Harrelson. Nick Nolte. Just…