Expect great things from San Jose Stage’s ‘Great Expectations’
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A timeless story told through a talent-filled production, “Great Expectations” at San Jose Stage promises a good time.
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‘My Fair Lady’ at Orpheum Theatre is very ‘loverly’ indeed
A cheery comedy-drama, this beloved story is told in Lincoln Center Theater’s production with impressive ease, along with immaculate set design and the talents of a remarkable cast.
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BroadwaySF’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is absolutely heavenly
“Jesus Christ Superstar” does not sell itself short in any respect; not in its music, not in its choreography and not in its effort of providing an exciting, thoughtful retelling of the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, and BroadwaySF’s production of this complex musical will absolutely take your breath away.
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Landmark Musical Theatre’s ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is delightfully fun
An exploration of childhood, parental expectations and individuality, the musical’s Betta cast and its lovable, quirky characters stole the show at San Francisco’s Children’s Creativity Center.
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Sci-fi play ‘Pool of Unknown Wonders’ sheds light on inescapable traumas
The play follows six strangers from different time periods and backgrounds, each seeking to free themselves from personal demons — ranging from socially unacceptable desires to the harsh realities of racism — in a pool that supposedly heals all.
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Humor, absurdity abound in BareStage Productions’ ‘Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play’
Each act varies dramatically in setting, tone and intent, and the smooth creative decisions help the story remain natural despite the jarring leaps in time and space.
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High-energy, hilarious, heartfelt: San Jose Stage Company’s ‘The Great Leap’ flies high
“The Great Leap” takes place on a set that doesn’t change with only four actors moving about the space. Though it makes minimal use of props, the play never stopped being captivating and exciting.
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42nd Street Moon’s ‘Chess in Concert’ highlights importance of supporting local theater
It didn’t have a Broadway budget or extravagant set, but 42nd Street Moon’s production of “Chess in Concert” is a reminder of the joys of live theater and why it warrants appreciation.
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BenDeLaCreme talks plans for jolly, gay tour with Jinkx Monsoon
From the release of her first movie “The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Special” last December to the already-bustling preparations of her 2021 holiday tour with longtime collaborator Jinkx Monsoon, BenDeLaCreme is constantly bearing the weight of her holiday queen crown.
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UC Berkeley doctoral student Miyoko Conley talks play ‘Human Museum,’ participating in Bay Area Playwrights Festival
More specifically, Conley is fascinated by robots — which appear frequently in her work — and what humans’ relationships with robots and their humanlike qualities say about us.
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