Backstage: Teatro ZinZanni opening night
Look for dancing, a 6'2" Austrian Amazon, a behind-the-scenes peak at wardrobe, and deep Argento red, red, red everywhere.
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Magic Theatre awarded $300,000 grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
For 44 years, Magic has contributed to the inventiveness and relevance of the national canon while passionately ensuring the future vibrancy of the American theatre.
In Photos: Cirque du Soleil raises Grand Chapiteau at AT&T Park
In these photos and video watch as an amazing team of 60-plus men and women hoist more than 100 steel poles from the ground up!
Review: Teatro ZinZanni ‘On the Air’ an unforgettable goodbye kiss
Legendary blues singer Duffy Bishop brought soul to spare in her numbers, channeling an agreeable mix of Bette Middler and Janis Joplin.
San Francisco Symphony reveals 2011 holiday concert lineup
Highlights include: New Best Time of Year classical Christmas concerts performed by the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus, the Duke Ellington Orchestra’s swinging holiday hits…
Review: James Conlon conducts the San Francisco Symphony
Olga Guryakova brought a compelling stage presence, intentionally remote and removed, while simultaneously and completely in the moment.
Review: ‘Master Harold…and the boys’ an evocative tale of despair and hope
Although the action all takes place in real time, Fugard will often depict entire scenes as remembrances of places and events that are so vivid…
Review: ‘Nymph Errant’ – Modest delights of a Cole Porter rarity
42nd Street Moon, once again, must be congratulated for giving theatergoers a rare opportunity to experience one of the early efforts of a true genius
Director Mark Rucker on intersection of theater and film
Many will recognize Mark, who was named A.C.T. associate director last year, from his 2003 Sundance cult classic 'Die Mommie Die!' starring Jason Priestly, Natasha…
Sredni Vashtar and Friends: An Evening of Music by Nicholas Pavkovic
Scored for sixteen instrumentalists and a single singer, Sredni Vashtar is based on the short story of the same name by Saki (1870-1916).