Baldur’s #GamerGate: ‘Non-Player Character’ world premiere by SF Playhouse
Toxic masculinity is taken to task in this SF Playhouse world premiere dramatizing the #GamerGate controversy.
Joyful Noise: ‘Reel to Reel’ World Premiere at Magic Theatre
The innovative use of technology never gets in the way of the love story in this Magic Theatre world premiere.
Missed its Stop: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at Ubuntu Theater
Ubuntu’s attempt to deconstruct Tennessee Williams’ classic paradoxically reveals how little they understand of the material.
Weeping ‘Widow’: ‘Widowers’ Houses’ at Aurora Theatre
A weak male lead and odd directorial choices work against Aurora’s take on this George Bernard Shaw classic.
Worth the ‘Risk’: ‘Still at Risk’ World Premiere at NCTC
New Conservatory’s world premiere is a touching story about looking at the AIDS crisis a generation after its worst period.
Maybe Tomorrow: ‘Born Yesterday’ at SF Playhouse
Though Garson Kanin’s old play feels fresher than ever, not even Millie Brooks’ winning performance can save SF Playhouse’s stale production.
Quick Theatre Catch-up: ‘Birthday Party’ at ACT, ‘Beautiful Oops!’ by BACT, and ‘A Fatal Step’ at The Marsh
A frustrating Pinter classic, an adorable children’s tale, and a sexy noir solo show made for a week of theatre only the Bay Area could provide.
Pillar of Salt: Looking back at the Best and Worst of 2017
Sorry, Frank – it was NOT “a very good year”.
Still, there were bright spots to be found.
Same old ‘Story’: ‘A Christmas Story – The Musical’ at SF Playhouse
A languid pace and over-familiarity drag down SF Playhouse’s production of the Broadway musical.
Still Leaves an Impact: ‘Blasted’ at Shotgun
Sarah Kane’s notorious first play is still as gut-wrenching in Shotgun’s production as it was when it premiered 20+ years ago.
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 