Arts & Culture :: Theater
'Cabaret' in our time: John Fisher brings the classic musical to Theatre Rhinoceros
John Fisher, the Artistic Director of Theatre Rhinoceros, talked about the company's upcoming production of "Cabaret," which begins a four-weekend run in the Castro on November 21.
Yuval Sharon's 'A New Philosophy of Opera' - New insights on the venerable art form
Ideas tumble out and collide in Yuval Sharon's "A New Philosophy of Opera" (Liveright). The out American director, deemed a maverick by many, steps off stage to deliver his manifesto about keeping putatively imperiled opera alive.
Chad Beguelin's 'Showmance' - Broadway lyricist publishes a gay romance novel
A Broadway lyricist and book writer whose collaborations include "The Wedding Singer," "Elf: The Musical," and Disney's "Aladdin," Beguelin writes what he knows in his literary debut, "Showmance," a romantic comedy about a gay Broadway theater artist.
Going Out, Oct. 24-Nov. 2, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Halloween night isn't until next Thursday, but we've got plenty of nightlife events that'll spook you, offer drag delights and invite all around costume fun, like the annual Glow in the Streets. We've also got arts and nightlife events that don't have suc
Going Out, Oct. 17-25, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Our autumnal harvest of arts and nightlife events take on a hint of pre-Halloween hilarity, with many other non-costumed revelries, all in Going Out.
Swishcraft: Musical comedian Tim Murray brings hex appeal to Feinstein's
"Witches!," the seasonal and spicy cabaret act Tim Murray has been touring the country with each October since 2022, is a very queer, unabashedly autobiographical romp.
Going Out, Oct. 10-18, 2024 arts & nightlife events
Whether you're hiding in the shade to beat the (thankfully passed) heat or daring to celebrate under the sun at events like Flagging in the Park this Saturday, we've got plenty of indoor and outdoor nightlife and arts entertainment in Going Out.
Cher shares her new memoir: Singer-actress discusses her life at the Golden Gate Theatre
Oscar-winning actress and award-winning singer Cher will be at the Golden Gate Theatre on December 4, 7:30pm to discuss her new memoir. Her life is so fabulous, this is only part one of two memoirs.
'Choir Boy' sings out strong: Shotgun Players presents drama by 'Moonlight' screenwriter
Saturated in hormones and harmonies, Shotgun Players' production of "Choir Boy," is a bracing entertainment, as endearing, self-serious, and gloriously florid as the blossoming minds of the teenage boarding school boys it portrays.
Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8
News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.
Randy Rainbow is full-spectrum funny
Can we all agree that there's nothing worse than reading a book by a humorist and not laughing? Fear not, as gay humorist and performer Randy Rainbow more than exceeded our expectations, as he will yours, with his hilarious new book "Low-Hanging Fruit."
Going Out, Oct. 3-11, 2024 arts & nightlife events
While the very popular Castro Street Fair will take over that district on Sunday, October 6, you can be sure we have plenty more arts and nightlife events all around the Bay Area in Going Out.
Justin Vivian Bond receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Known to San Franciscans as a nightlife and theater regular in the 1990s, Justin Vivian Bond has been awarded a MacArthur Grant. The performer's wacky Kiki & Herb cabaret show is only one part of Mx.'s extensive performance achievements.
A Rocky road through October - 'Rocky Horror' haunts Oasis, the Curran, and Feinstein's
Hey, boo! It's spooky season. Here in San Francisco, the Ray of Light Theatre and Oasis Arts production of "The Rocky Horror Show" is back for another year. Two additional "Rocky Horror" tributes also arrive at the Curran Theatre and Feinstein's.