Sejal Krishnan

Despite the production’s hiccups, with light lewd humor and clever double entendres, Berkeley Playhouse’s production of “Kinky Boots” is a delight and should not be missed.

“Daughters of Leda” reveals heart-breaking scenes in which experiences of domestic violence and sexual assault have been warped to place blame on notable characters, such as Helen of Troy (Sophia Partain) and Leda (Haley Ruth Spencer).

Tiësto brings the club to listeners’ homes with his latest album, Drive.

“Outer Banks” creates complexities in the villains of the story, ultimately giving them vindication, and although audiences may not initially want their success, inevitably their character development wins over all. 

Released Feb. 17, “Heaven” transports listeners to a dreamy, glorious state of utter joy.

A breath of fresh air, the two-hander play centers itself on the whole human experience — love, hardship, humor and an exploration of gender identity — of two brothers during the Pueblo Revolt in the 1680s. 

Roald Dahl’s novel “Matilda” may make its titular character the centerpiece of the story, but what makes Berkeley Playhouse’s musical production stand out is the hilarity, ridiculosity and exuberance of the antagonists.

“Wise Gals” tells the story of five real women — Jane Burrell, Adelaide Hawkins, Mary Hutchison, Eloise Page and Elizabeth Sudmeier — who each played a fundamental role in directing the CIA into its modern line of intelligence.

Putting “all of himself” into the album, Legend presents himself ready to love.