Musical ‘Strange Ladies’ highlights suffrage movement during WWI
When you hear the title “Strange Ladies,” your mind reflects upon myriad possibilities for subject matter. But I…
Cast of comedy ‘Present Laughter’ shines in Orinda Village Players’ production
Orinda Starlight Village Players has certainly upped its game with its production of “Present Laughter.” Under the skilled…
Machiavelli’s infamous political treatise ‘The Prince’ explored in Berkeley
Two exceptional local theaters give audiences a glimpse of classical works examined through more modern eyes beginning with…
Enlist to watch ‘A Few Good Men’ at Berkeley’s Live Oak Theater
You still have time to catch The Royal Underground Theatre’s impressive production of Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good…
Climate change turns into a laughing matter in East Bay satire ‘Continuity’
A climate comedy may sound irreverent given the dire changes our planet experiences every day. With the ice…
Circus Bella brings it joyful high-flying romp ‘Ah Ha’ to the East Bay
Here’s a word you don’t often hear – free. But that’s exactly what Circus Bella offers this summer…
Berkeley arts tax will qualify for 2026 election, campaign says
The Freight & Salvage is one of several local organizations working to put a measure on next year’s…
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…
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…
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…