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Review: African-American Shakes’ powerful ‘Jitney’ showcases the brilliance...
In a fiery argument 20 years in the making, Booster (Eric Reid) confronts his father Becker (L. Peter Callender) in August Wilson’s “Jitney,” produced by the African-American Shakespeare Company....
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Bay Area high school students don’t throw away their shot to see ‘Hamilton’...
More than 8,500 Bay Area high school students will pass underneath the Orpheum Theatre marquee as part of “EduHam,” a program that allows students to see the Tony Award-winning show and pop culture...
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Soprano Adams’ passion for Puccini leads her to Opera San Jose’s ‘La Boheme’
Soprano Julie Adams, seen here in Opera San Jose’s production of “Silent Night,” is thrilled to return to the company to sing the role of Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme.” (Opera San Jose photo)...
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Golden Thread’s ‘Autobiography of a Terrorist’ ready to offer laughs and deep...
Playwright/actor Saïd (Damien Seperi, center) introduces his collage of scenes with Actress (Patricia Austin) and Actor (Alan Coyne) standing by in Golden Thread Productions’ “Autobiography of a...
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Law fulfills her Destinee to play country icon Patsy Cline for San Jose...
Destinee Law, right, takes on the title role in “Always, Patsy Cline” for the fledgling San Jose Musical Theatre through May 28th. (Photo by Atom Biggs)In the short but monumental career of Patsy...
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Review: Despite flaws, Berkeley Rep’s ‘Monsoon Wedding’ a colorful...
The forecast calls for rain in the world premiere musical “Monsoon Wedding,” based on director Mira Nair’s 2001 film. (foreground) Kuhoo Verma (Aditi Verma) and Michael Maliakel (Hemant Rai);...
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The Magic’s ‘Grandeur’ revisits the power and legacy of Gil Scott-Heron
Hearing Gil Scott-Heron speak about his powerful early 1970’s anthem “The Revolution Will Not be Televised,” which was first a spoken poem and then a song, you hear the voice of a man ahead of his...
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Review: A lot to unpack in SF Playhouse’s brilliant ‘Roommate’
Sharon (Susi Damilano, L) and Robyn (Julia Brothers) make for strange housemates in San Francisco Playhouse’s production of “The Roommate,” running through July 1st. (photo by Jessica Palopoli) The...
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SHN’s underwhelming ‘Roman Holiday’ is simple and safe
Looking for adventure in order to escape the doldrums of her life, Princess Anne (Stephanie Styles) finds herself touring Rome with American newsman Joe Bradley (Drew Gehling) in “Roman Holiday,”...
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Review: It doesn’t get much funner than San Jose Stage’s highly-skilled...
(L to R) Joshua Marx, Courtney Hatcher, Will Springhorn, Jr., Allison F. Rich and Brandon Noel Thomas set out to save Tromaville, New Jersey in San Jose Stage’s production of “The Toxic Avenger,”...
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Review: The Magic’s ‘Grandeur’ a strong examination of the duality of Gil...
(L to R) Carl Lumbly, Safiya Fredericks and Rafael Jordan move through Gil Scott-Heron’s cluttered, windowless dwelling in the Magic Theatre’s “Grandeur, through June 25th. (Photo by Jennifer Riley)...
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Ramírez finds the heart of an educator in SHN’s Broadway hit ‘Curious’
The young 15-year-old boy Christopher Boone (Adam Langdon) is guided by the educator Siobhan (Maria Elena Ramírez) in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” playing in San Francisco...
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For Talai, Berkeley Rep’s ‘An Octoroon’ an opportunity to spark important...
Amir Talai plays three roles in the West Coast premiere of “An Octoroon,” at Berkeley Repertory Theatre through July 23rd. (imdb.com photo) Speak to Amir Talai for any amount of time, and you will...
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Review: SHN’s ‘Curious’ a wondrous journey through a young man’s mind
Ed (Greg Gillette, left) looks for ways to connect to his son Christopher (Adam Langdon) in the touring production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” playing through July 23rd at...
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Review: The power of Berkeley Rep’s ‘An Octoroon’ is its duality of emotion
George (Lance Gardner) is in love with the fair Zoe (Sydney Morton) in “An Octoroon,” playing through July 29th at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (Photo by Kevin Berne) One of the most compelling moments...
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McDaniel taps into all types of creativity as Farquaad in Foothill’s ‘Shrek’
Shrek (Andrew Ross) is confounded by the evil glee of Lord Farquaad (Joey McDaniel) in Foothill Music Theatre’s production of “Shrek, the Musical” in Los Altos Hills through August 6th. (Photo by David...
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Review: TheatreWorks provides a dose of musical manga magic
The ideal immigrants in “The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga” include performances by Phil Wong, James Seol, Hansel Tan and Sean Fenton. The show runs in Palo Alto through Aug. 5th. (Photo...
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Review: A bloody fantastic ‘Sweeney Todd’ at San Jose Stage
Sweeney Todd (Noel Anthony) and Mrs. Lovett (Allison F. Rich) take their talents to the kitchen in the bloody tale “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at San Jose Stage Company. (Photo by...
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Foothill Music Theatre’s ‘9 to 5’ turns fun ’80s film into a timely musical
(L to R) Violet (Glenna Murillo), Doralee (Allie Townsend), and Judy (Rachelle Abbey) team up against their sexist boss in Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5 The Musical,” presented by Foothill Music Theatre at...
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ACT’s ‘Vietgone’ ready to take its audience on a rollicking, rapping road trip
Quang (James Seol, front) and his buddy Nhan (Stephen Hu) check out the lay of their new land in Qui Nguyen’s comedy “Vietgone,” running throug April 22nd at the Strand Theatre in San Francisco. (Kevin...
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