Chalk Circle Collective’s ‘The Strangers’ is bold and eye-popping – San Diego Union-Tribune
Early in Christopher Oscar Peña’s play “The Strangers,” the actors confess to the audience that Peña “appropriated” elements…
Bay Area events calendar for Nov. 21-27 weekly editions
South Bay and Peninsula Nov. 21 “Wicked for Good”: Watch how Elphaba, the demonized Wicked Witch of the…
In moving and dark ‘Beauty’s Daughter,’ poet longs for connection – San Diego Union-Tribune
Over the course of 80 minutes, six very different characters take the stage in Dael Orlandersmith’s play “Beauty’s…
Maria Callas rises again in strong production of ‘Master Class’ – San Diego Union-Tribune
It’s been nearly 50 years since Maria Callas, the most admired and photographed opera singer of the 20th…
Opera San Jose’s ‘Butterfly’ sings her director’s praises – The Mercury News
Director Michelle Ainna Cuizon recalls her earliest days growing up in the Philippines, where music and karaoke were…
New group, new name for former Cal Shakes theater – The Press Democrat
When iconic Bay Area theater group California Shakespeare Theatre, or Cal Shakes, closed after 50 years last October,…
‘Nutcracker’ ballets lead San Diego’s seasonal dance offerings – San Diego Union-Tribune
Dancers of all ages and abilities, from little children to professional ballet artists, participate in “The Nutcracker,” making it a…
Unwrap these 20 plays, musicals and more at local theaters – San Diego Union-Tribune
The holidays are all about traditions. San Diego has many of its own with musicals and plays coming…
Latina playwright breaks bad in OnStage Playhouse’s ‘Young Audiences’ – San Diego Union-Tribune
In “Young Audiences,” a fierce and whip-smart black comedy that made its world premiere Friday at OnStage Playhouse…
New group, new name for former Cal Shakes theater – The Mercury News
When iconic Bay Area theater group California Shakespeare Theatre, or Cal Shakes, closed after 50 years last October,…
OnWord Theatre’s ‘Beauty’s Daughter’ a challenging piece for an actor – San Diego Union-Tribune
Having marked in August one year since its founding, fledgling OnWord Theatre is winding up 2025 with its…
‘The Strangers’ will offer a modern twist to theatrical classic ‘Our Town’ – San Diego Union-Tribune
Coleman Ray Clark, director of Chalk Circle Collective’s production of Christopher Oscar Peña’s “The Strangers,” calls the play…