Rime of the Ancient Mariner Staged at Z Space
Heaven forbid that any ferry rider ever have an “immersive experience” on the water, quite a few devoted theatre patrons think it’s just grand. That … Read more
Theatre & Dance
San Francisco Playhouse Closes Season with “Cabaret”
San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical that will close the company’s 2018/19 Season. Susi Damilano will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and … Read more
Vanity Fair Comes to ACT
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has been staging the highly-acclaimed new production of Vanity Fair through May 12. Playwright Kate Hamill’s rollicking new stage adaptation of … Read more
Björk is Back at SF Ballet
Arthur Pita’s Björk Ballet celebrates the theatricality of Björk and her music, setting songs spanning her discography, from 1993’s Debut to Utopia from 2017. Pita’s choreography for twenty-two total dancers mixes … Read more
Sasha De Sola to Soar as Aurora in SF Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty
Sasha De Sola, the a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, will again be in the limelight as she takes the stage as Aurora … Read more
San Francisco Playhouse Stages “King of the Yees”
How often have we taken the ferry to or around Angel Island and considered what a dire destination it was for emigrants from China? This … Read more
Passionate Theme for San Francisco Ballet Gala
San Francisco Ballet and Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson will launch the 2019 Repertory Season with This is Passion: SF Ballet’s Opening Night Gala, on Wednesday, … Read more
Washed Up on the Potomac Was a Hit for Custom Made
Bay Area ferry riders may dread the idea of being “washed up,” both literally and figuratively. Too many Bloody Mary’s and it can be “man … Read more
August Cultural Currents: Saturday Fights at the Fairmont Sunday in the Park with George
While many Bay Area sports fans were glued to television sets broadcasting the World Cup in Moscow last month, another live world class event was … Read more
Feeling “Buggy?” Get Out to See “An Entomologist’s Love Story”
The world premiere of “An Entomologist’s Love Story” is now being staged at the legendary San Francisco Playhouse. Written by Melissa Ross, this effort is … Read more