Emily Wilson
In ‘Rusalka,’ water nymphs, a frog king, and humanity’s destructive nature
Dvořák's opera inspired 'Little Mermaid'—but looks beyond storybook fantasy to dive into painful truths.
Tracing how Silicon Valley treats women in ‘The Fit’
Carey Perloff's new comedy is inspired by Ellen Pao's case, and explores "who’s making this stuff and how it gets used."
Stern Grove Festival changes family hands—but not its free music mission
Fifth-generation Goldman brothers take over SF tradition: "We're here experiencing music in nature, not through AirPods."
‘Oedipus’ incarcerated: Esteban Carmona plays imprisoned tragic hero
The star of Magic Theatre's contemporized Greek tale—now set in South Central LA—talks about staging Sophocles for new audiences.
‘The Bald Soprano’: A perfect hour of absurdity returns, fire chief and all
Cutting Ball Theater restages its hugely popular production of the Ionesco classic for its 20th anniversary.
Kronos Festival celebrates Bayview women, Malian griot, Howard Zinn
Legendary Kronos Quartet presents a wondrously diverse, three-day program full of local love, intriguing sounds, and political statements.
Cal Shakes begins new season fostering fresh voices in theater
The company will examine 17th century gender roles in Madhuri Shekar's 'House of Joy'.
‘The Good Book’ presents a shifting take on Bible study
We interview a cast member on the play's complex path through faith.
‘We Have Iré’ celebrates the Afro-Cuban immigrant experience—and challenge
New theatrical work combines fascinating tales, Cuban jazz, traditional Yoruba songs, Latinx hip-hop, and spoken word at YBCA.
Dancing to a different Russian in ‘Shostakovich Trilogy’
Alexei Ratmansky's acclaimed work at SF Ballet offers stunning visuals—and dance challenges rippling with satire and rebellion.