Bay Area Reporter :: Theater News

'Fellow Travelers' — Opera adaptation of Thomas Mallon novel at Presidio Theatre

June 1, 2024 | by Philip Campbell

In acknowledgment of Pride Month, Opera Parallèle and the Presidio Theatre present the West Coast premiere of "Fellow Travelers" by composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce for three performances June 21—23 at the historic Presidio Theatre.

Going Out, May 30-June 7, 2024 - arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
May 29, 2024

Are you a bit theatrical? You're not the only one. There are so many new and fabulous shows that we're going to focus on those first, followed by literary events, music of all kinds, art exhibits and of course nightlife, all in Going Out.

Sets and sensibility — 'The Lehman Trilogy' at A.C.T and 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Theatre Rhino

by Jim Gladstone
May 28, 2024

Two strikingly different styles of theater-making can be seen this week. The exquisite production design of a big-budgeted history play at A.C.T. offers a fascinating counterpoint to the shoestring fun of Theatre Rhino's take on The Bard's comedy.

Summer performing arts guide: dance, theater, music & more

by Philip Mayard
May 28, 2024

From theatre stages to picturesque parks and scenic outdoor locales, the Bay Area's cultural landscape blossoms in the summer, whether it's Davies Symphony Hall or an alfresco performance under Stern Grove's eucalyptus canopy.

Music marvels: San Francisco Opera's scintillating summer selections

by Philip Campbell
May 28, 2024

San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues post-Memorial Day with three productions starting May 30; a new to San Francisco imagining of a Mozart evergreen; the return of a baroque hit, and a major American premiere.

'Best Available' - The comedy of compromise in Shotgun Players' premiere

by Jim Gladstone
May 28, 2024

A critique of pandering theater companies gets alchemized into comedy gold in Jonathan Spector's "Best Available," now enjoying a wickedly giddy premiere production by Shotgun Players in Berkeley.

Clyde Always' 'Surreal San Francisco' walking tour - Enjoy local tales and folklore

by Jim Provenzano
May 28, 2024

Local storyteller, comic artist and author Clyde Always' amusing "Surreal San Francisco" walking tour navigates Duboce Park, The Mission and Castro districts with amusing bits of trivia, stories and recommendations for dining and drinking.

'Galileo' at Berkeley Rep — Political science, oversimplicity, stellar singing

by Jim Gladstone
May 21, 2024

Raúl Esparza stars in "Galileo: The Rock Musical," now making its debut at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, which tries to make insightful connections between the self-serving anti-intellectualism of power brokers during the Renaissance and in today's world.

Rotimi Agbabiaka - The talented actor adds 'Cabaret's MC to his roster, again

by David-Elijah Nahmod
May 21, 2024

"Cabaret," the classic musical, will be staged at the Center Repertory Company in Walnut Creek. Queer Bay Area theater performer Rotimi Agbabiaka is no stranger to playing flamboyant characters, and reprises his role of the show's MC.

'tick, tick...BOOM!' at NCTC - Larsen musical's a pocketful of sunshine

by Jim Gladstone
May 21, 2024

"tick, tick...Boom!," is more tickle than gloom. Now charming audiences in an already-extended production at NCTC, this posthumous cobbling of writer-composer Jonathan Larson's pre-"Rent" music shines a welcome light on his sly humor and jukebox wit.

Going Out, May 16-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

by Jim Provenzano
May 16, 2024

We love a classy benefit, especially one with notable local celebrities. Also, local theater, dance and music concerts are worth your time and money, in Going Out.

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

by Jim Gladstone
May 14, 2024

Romelo Urbi is poised for breakout local stardom as he takes on the title role in Ray of Light Theatre's upcoming Bay Area premiere of "Everybody's Talking About Jamie."

'The Glass Menagerie' - a bumpy update at San Francisco Playhouse

by Jim Gladstone
May 14, 2024

The Wingfields' wings have been clipped. That's the burning kernel of pain at the center of "The Glass Menagerie," Tennessee Williams' oft-revived 1944 family drama, now playing in a frustratingly unfocused production at SF Playhouse.

Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

by Jim Provenzano
May 9, 2024

Classic and new stage plays, intriguing artwork, comedy cleverness, stellar music performances and festive nightlife; it's all in Going Out.

'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

by Jim Gladstone
May 7, 2024

More than four decades after its New York premiere, Harvey Fierstein's streamlined 2017 revision of "Torch Song Trilogy," retitled simply "Torch Song," makes its Bay Area debut at the Marin Theatre Company beginning May 9.

Arts & Culture :: Theater

'Fellow Travelers' — Opera adaptation of Thomas Mallon novel at Presidio Theatre

Going Out, May 30-June 7, 2024 - arts & nightlife events

Sets and sensibility — 'The Lehman Trilogy' at A.C.T and 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Theatre Rhino

Summer performing arts guide: dance, theater, music & more

Music marvels: San Francisco Opera's scintillating summer selections

'Best Available' - The comedy of compromise in Shotgun Players' premiere

Clyde Always' 'Surreal San Francisco' walking tour - Enjoy local tales and folklore

'Galileo' at Berkeley Rep — Political science, oversimplicity, stellar singing

Rotimi Agbabiaka - The talented actor adds 'Cabaret's MC to his roster, again

'tick, tick...BOOM!' at NCTC - Larsen musical's a pocketful of sunshine

Going Out, May 16-24, 2024 arts & nightlife events

Romelo Urbi steps out in Ray of Light Theatre's 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'

'The Glass Menagerie' - a bumpy update at San Francisco Playhouse

Going Out, May 9-17, 2024

'Torch Song' at Marin Theatre Company — Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough classic revised and revived

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