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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s ‘Octet’ is stunning, humorous harmony

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On the evening of May 27, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre transformed into the E. Goostman Faith Center, complete with green carpeted floors, stained glass windows and old stereos playing mid-century tunes.
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Theater

Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Local actors McKenna Rose, Rinabeth Apostol talk musical ‘Fun Home’

“It’s so important that our stories are heard and we remind folks that our lives and our stories matter,” Apostol said.
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Theater

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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42nd Street Moon’s ‘Fun Home’ is intimate dive into queer vulnerability

Produced in the Bay Area for the first time ever by 42nd Street Moon, “Fun Home” tells a moving story of self-discovery and acceptance that is as enjoyable as it is important.
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Theater

Friday, April 15, 2022
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‘Omigod, you guys!’: BareStage Productions’ ‘Legally Blonde’ bend and snaps to perfection

A beloved, witty story brimming with confidence, style and a love for the color pink, “Legally Blonde” has found new life at UC Berkeley as BareStage Productions’ latest musical.
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Theater

Friday, April 15, 2022
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Oakland Theater Project’s ‘Endlings’ confronts legacy, reimagines performance

In Celine Song’s play “Endlings,” the burdens and possibilities of storytelling all boil down to real estate.
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Theater

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Riveting ‘Fefu and Her Friends’ dares to take risks, triumphs

The play’s unusual staging is just one of its shining successes — any worries that the feature is gimmicky are quickly proved wrong.
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Theater

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Fiery actors shine despite lukewarm story in Marin Theatre Company’s ‘Hotter Than Egypt’

“Hotter Than Egypt” is a commendable investigation of the nuances of the emotional tug-of-war called love.
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Theater

Friday, April 8, 2022
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San Jose Stage’s haunting, harrowing ‘August: Osage County’ is theater at its finest

“August: Osage County” brilliantly explores themes of addiction, love and generational trauma through the extended Weston family.
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Theater

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Scene from the play "Border People"

Dan Hoyle’s ‘Border People’ stuns with critical contemplation of geographical, cultural experiences

This one-man production melds journalistic theater with comedy to analyze the sociopolitical impact of markers of division on individuals and communities.
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Theater

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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42nd Street Moon’s ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ is imaginative, innovative

“A Grand Night for Singing” lived up to its name by presenting delightfully immersive amusement.
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