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Comedy

Sandra Bernhard: ‘I don’t think we’ll see a woman president in my lifetime’

Joshua Rotter -
In terrible times, the wild comedian's 'Easy Listening' tour foregrounds womens' voices that give her strength, from Tina to Lana.
Stage Review

Drama Masks: Bizet’s score still blazes in SF Opera’s ‘Carmen’

Charles Lewis III -
Conductor Benjamin Manis barely lets up. Plus: Shotgun Players' 'Thirty-Six' drags young dating scene into spotlight, apps and all.
Dance

Pilobolus brings 50+ years of light, heat, and the joy of connection to Berkeley

Lou Fancher -
'We work more like a lantern than a laser beam,' says artistic director Matt Kent of the welcoming company.
Comedy

SF Sketchfest recs for every taste and persuasion

Tamara Palmer -
Tim Curry, the Groundlings, Found Footage Fest, Tight & Nerdy: As always, the sprawling comedy fest delivers.
Stage Review

Drama Masks: Surround yourself with family, of whatever kind you choose

Charles Lewis III -
Our new stage column reviews 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding,' 'Lettere d'Amore,' and Left Coast Theatre Co.'s 'Found Family'
Stage Review

Drama Masks: When the whole world feels ‘Akimbo’

Charles Lewis III -
Our new theater column: 'Kimberly Akimbo' at the Curran and '180 Days. To Die. To Live' at the March-Berkeley take on death, and life.
Stage Review

Drama Mask: ‘Matchbox Magic Flute’ is a mini-Mozart marvel

Charles Lewis III -
Our new theatre column reviews Mary Zimmerman's gateway opera, Sara Porkalob's wild 'Dragon Lady,' and a bewildering 'Ghost Quartet.'
Arts + Culture

Can’t they stay this way forever? Only if they bridge ‘The Gulf’

Charles Lewis III -
At New Conservatory, a toxic Southern-fried lesbian relationship tries to stay afloat through a Bayou fishing trip.
Stage Review

Two mighty giants of art go wall-to-wall in ‘The Contest’

Charles Lewis III -
Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo (with assists from Machiavelli) in Gary Graves' compelling drama at Berkeley City Club.
Onstage

Bow before the Canadian drag power of Queen Priyanka

Joshua Rotter -
'Fighting for your space can only happen if you embrace yourself, and do not take no for an answer,' says regal singer-actor-artist.

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