BroadwaySF’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ heralds Christmas cheer in Bay Area
BroadwaySF’s “A Christmas Carol” is lighthearted fun and a perfect way to spend some quality time with loved ones this Christmas season.
Read More…
Category Archives: Theater
San Francisco Playhouse’s ‘Twelfth Night’ adds musical, wacky fun to timeless comedy
This 2021 musical adaptation combines elements of New Orleans jazz, ’80s pop and traditional show tunes for a whirlwind journey through the mythical city of Illyria.
Read More…
‘Into the Woods’ at Berkeley Playhouse is good, nice and just right
A high quality production through and through and extremely fun, go “Into the Woods” to Berkeley Playhouse for a delightfully good time.
Read More…
Expect great things from San Jose Stage’s ‘Great Expectations’
A timeless story told through a talent-filled production, “Great Expectations” at San Jose Stage promises a good time.
Read More…
‘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.
Read More…
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.
Read More…
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.
Read More…
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.
Read More…
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.
Read More…
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.
Read More…
