2020(1): The Year that Hasn’t Ended
Looking back at the two years (and counting) of pop culture during pandemic purgatory.
Wait for the Album: ‘Animal Wisdom’ online by ACT and Woolly Mammoth
Heather Christian’s acclaimed show about ghostly encounters is an audio wonder brought down by unnecessary visuals.
All that Glitters during the Cold: ‘Utopia’ World Premiere at Cutting Ball and ‘Holiday Sauce… PANDEMIC!’
Before Christmas touches town, I look back on two flamboyant shows by Cutting Ball and Taylor Mac.
Not the Worst ‘Day’ Ever: ‘Groundhog Day: The Musical’ West Coast premiere at SF Playhouse
Tim Minchin amps up the darkness of the classic film in SF Playhouse’s (mostly) well-organized production.
Tale of the None-Too-Tall: ‘The Tale of Despereaux’ Musical at Berkeley Rep
The beloved children’s book makes for a creative (if wildly uneven) musical from PigPen.
Big-Top Burlesque: ‘The Soiled Dove’ by Vau de Vire
The creators of Teatro ZinZanni pitch a tent in Oakland for their sexy circus show.
The Gayest ‘Show’ on Earth: ‘Rocky Horror’ Farewell Tour at Ray of Light Theatre
Ray of Light stages an appropriately loud and lusty production for their final run of the cult classic.
Watch that Scene: ‘Mamma Mia!’ at the Berkeley Playhouse
The Berkeley Playhouse has a rousing good time staging the audience-favorite ABBA musical.
‘Change’ gon’ Come: ‘Caroline, or Change’ at Ray of Light
Tony Kushner’s critically-acclaimed musical gets worthy staging by Ray of Light.
The Sexy Salad Days: ‘Cabaret’ at SF Playhouse
The SF Playhouse’s great new revival is a reminder good times never last, no matter how good they are.
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 