Eleanor Roosevelt is gay icon in ‘HICK: A Love Story’
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Did you know Eleanor Roosevelt secretly dated the female journalist who was covering the 1928 election for The Associated Press? Neither do most people.
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‘Anastasia’ is lively, flawed historical adventure
In wanting to be a wholly original musical, “Anastasia” has been stuck failing to please both those who want a faithful adaptation and those who want a fresh take.
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Shotgun Players’ ‘The Flick’ depicts awkwardness, small joys of day jobs
The play’s characters bring us relief in their relatable awkwardness as they work together at a movie house sweeping up after moviegoers.
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Cal Shakes stuns with soon-to-be classic ‘House of Joy’
Cal Shakes’ “House of Joy” is a unique treasure with the modern pace, relevance and appeal of your favorite Netflix show.
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Broadway San Jose’s ‘Wicked’ leans into heavy-handed ‘Popular’ appeal
If you haven’t seen “Wicked,” consider buying tickets or entering the lottery — the costumes, vocal displays and dancing of the show remain awe-inspiring, all this time later.
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At Merola Opera Program’s latest commission, the devil goes to the opera
While this might have left certain traditionalists on edge, the promise of catastrophe was enough to draw everyone’s eyes to the stage.
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Central Works’ production of ‘Roan @ the Gates’ demos how to blow up your own life
The story draws directly from the life of whistleblower Edward Snowden and drops it into the lives of two women in an 11-year marriage: Roan (Lauren Hayes), a National Security Agency data analyst, and Nat (Jeunée Simon), a civil rights attorney.
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African-American Shakespeare Company’s ‘Macbeth’ spotlights San Francisco’s homeless
The production’s set is remarkable for its realism and sheer presence; almost identical encampments can be found in many places throughout the Bay Area.
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Peaches Christ’s ‘Bring It On, Queen!’ pays proper homage to namesake cult film
“Bring It On, Queen!” featured a variety of San Francisco-based queens as well as a selection of international drag superstars.
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Cal Shakes up audience conceptions of what it means to be a ‘Good Person’
… this production pierces straight to the heart of the complicated relationship Brecht lays out between morality and economic status.
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