A breakout glam rock cabaret star; a character actress who plays a whole cast of characters; Broadway's standby success story of the year; and a show tune interpreter like you've never heard before.
Our theater critic gives Sanaz Toossi's "English," set in an Iranian ESL class and now playing at the Berkeley Rep, a solid B. But three of its cast members deliver A-plus performances that elevate the entire production to honor roll status.
"Summoning Sylvia" is a new, independently produced horror comedy that's currently available via Video on Demand. It's a zany laugh fest that offers ghosts, a self-professed witch, and even a little social commentary about homophobia.
Designated one of the 20 living polymaths, Stephen Hough has, in recent years, added to his discography and busy concert schedule a welter of new musical compositions, and books, including his new memoir.
In the new documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything," the truth that the pioneering rock musician had always proclaimed is made staggeringly clear. He was one of the most influential people of the 20th century.
When two people met in the water near the Manhattan Beach Pier, their shared love of surfing overcame their outward differences and became the basis for a new short documentary about the sport and trans joy.
The 66th San Francisco International Film Festival includes a wealth of Bay Area filmmakers across all sections. Stories from 37 countries will be featured.
An enjoyable production of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along," now being staged by 42nd Street Moon, is well worth catching in one of its final five performances before closing after Sunday's Easter matinee.
Our TV columnist takes on coverage of the Covenant School mass shooter's identity, 'Swarm,' 'Shrinking,' the 'Ted Lasso' and 'Shadow and Bone' gay characters and more.
On April 15 & 16 the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus will perform "True Colors," their Spring concert, including a performance of the song "My Heart Be Brave," which the chorus describes as "an important contribution to music in the Black tradition."
Author, poet and retired University of Chicago Press manuscript editor Yvonne Zipter has released her captivating new collection of poetry with a penetrating eye for observation and a big heart.
Drag artist Sasha Velour takes to the stage of the Palace of Fine Arts Theater on April 6 with a new show that's also a celebration of the publication of "The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag," her first book.
