‘Gloria’ is hysterical yet somber at American Conservatory Theater
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“Gloria” controls the brilliant comedic energy throughout, emanating the flamboyance of television sitcoms.
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Berkeley Playhouse’s ‘Memphis’ unearths music of the soul
Berkeley Playhouse revives this story outstandingly, proving to audiences why the musical deserved such recognition.
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‘Living the Shuffle’ is Robert Townsend’s engrossing personal memoir
He’s a connoisseur in all areas, and his solo act at The Marsh Berkeley demonstrates the amazing range he possesses.
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BareStage Productions presents lovely queer rewrite of ‘The Last Five Years’
Each actor portrayed their characters’ singular perspectives as the musical’s narrative progressed, channeling the swoons and sorrows of every musical number.
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‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’: A magnificent way for children to explore theater
“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is creative, simple and coordinated in a fashion that keeps kids in a state of wonder, bolstering children to enact and live their own fantastical dreams.
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SF Playhouse’s ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ isn’t so beautiful
All ideals are up for deliberation, and these notions become stuck in convoluted abstractions that lead to lost destinations rather than discoveries.
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Thank goodness ‘Frozen 2’ wasn’t nominated for best animated feature film
At least “Toy Story 4” has a mildly acceptable plot, whereas the storytelling choices in “Frozen 2” leave much to be desired.
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Custom Made Theatre Co.’s ‘How to Transcend a Happy Marriage’ is narratively bewildering, features notable performances
It’s hard to pinpoint which direction “How to Transcend a Happy Marriage” embarks on, though, because it travels through numerous ideologies.
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A look into the newest ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ issue, ‘Necessary Evil’
The story, written by Ryan Parrott, doesn’t waste time, moving as fast as a Marvel film and pacing itself on the edge of exuberance.
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‘The Two Popes’ is a tête-à-tête, not a chitter-chatter
“The Two Popes” picks viewers’ brains in a relevant political age and atmosphere.
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