Royal Shakespeare Company brings adaptation of ‘Hamnet’ to the Bay Area
If you have a chance to see the play “Hamnet,” running through May 24 at ACT’s Toni Rembe…
Orinda Starlight Village Players keep tradition to open 43rd season
The Orinda Starlight Village Players present their 43rd season this summer. Not a small feat given the number…
Fall in love with ‘The Goat’ in Shotgun Players’ brilliant production
Your conception of love and commitment will be turned upside down in Shotgun Players’ brilliant production of Edward…
Rediscovering the Black Pack, plus the best movies in L.A.
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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…