One-man show ‘Assassins’ tackles topic of isolation’s link to violence
Oakland Theater Project (OTP) has taken a bold step in presenting Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Assassins” as a one-man…
March Madness flexes its muscles in SF Playhouse’s production of ‘FLEX’
With the anxiety of March Madness lingering for some basketball fans, SF Playhouse’s next offering seems well placed…
How to treat your Oscars hangover, plus the best movies in L.A.
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Jimmy Smits brings star power to East Bay production of ‘All My Sons’
Director David Mendizabal’s thoughtful production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” at Berkeley Rep feels just as relevant…
Engage with a world of music in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of ‘Once’
Berkeley Playhouse immerses its audience in a world of music and engaging musicians with its current production of…
Danny Boyle’s apocalyptic ‘Sunshine,’ plus the best movies in L.A.
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Valentine’s Day for movie lovers, plus the best to see in L.A.
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Oscar nominees gathered at their customary luncheon on Tuesday to celebrate
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi, at 6 feet 5 easy to spot from across the ballroom, leaned…
‘The Mountaintop’ brings Dr. King’s humanity to the stage in Oakland
During my teen years, Dr. Martin Luther King was admired for his non-violent resistance to the impossibly unjust…
The New Beverly returns to its naughty past, plus the best movies in L.A.
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‘Fully Committed’ performance delivers charming comedy to Alameda
Generally, when you think of fast-paced comedies you think of several actors trading quips back and forth at…
Paul Dano speaks out on Quentin Tarantino’s diss at Sundance
After Paul Dano came under unexpected fire from filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in December, the “There Will Be Blood”…