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More than a-peeling: Behind the scenes of Circus Bella’s latest show, ‘Bananas!’

Joshua Rotter -
Ringmaster Abigail Munn and strongman Toni Cannon tell us why it's so important to celebrate absurdity right now
Stage Review

Circus Bella pulls no punches, flips, bends, twists, or puns in ‘Bananas!’

Charles Lewis III -
A year after returning to Bay Area parks, the local troupe provides a perfect family outing.
Onstage

For Ivo Dimchev, fearless queer liberation comes with a side of cheese pie

Joshua Rotter -
Catch up with the outspoken Bulgarian 'BANITSA' singer when his new Top Faves show comes to Berkeley
Stage Review

Three Black icons come down to earth as ‘In the Evening by the Moonlight’ shines

Charles Lewis III -
Nina Simone, James Baldwin, and especially Lorraine Hansberry jump to life in Traci Tolmaire's new play
Stage Review

In ‘Hurricane Diane,’ it’s Bacchae to our wild roots, eco-rave included

Nicole Gluckstern -
Madeline George's suburban New Jersey take on Euripides' classic gets earthy at Aurora Theatre
Onstage

Scathing new SF Mime Troupe show takes on mental health, houselessness

Caitlin Donohue -
'Breakdown' contrasts the stories of a 20-something San Franciscan on the streets with that of a conniving FOX News anchor.
Stage Review

The power of ‘Un bel dì,’ and SF Opera’s ‘Madame Butterfly’

Charles Lewis III -
They cut the yellowface—but is that enough to vindicate Puccini's tale of a devoted child bride?
Stage Review

Striking visuals counter dated plot in ‘Die Frau ohne Schatten’ at SF Opera

Charles Lewis III -
Cast tackles challenging arias, but thank goddess we've moved on from 1919 in portraying gender roles.
Onstage

Sandra Bernhard: ‘I keep elevating my game and finding new ways into happiness’

Joshua Rotter -
The beloved performer comes through SF at Pride for 'A Spring Affair,' offering comic relief in a scary world
Stage Review

South African Apartheid’s sunset is tricky territory in ‘The Road to Mecca’

Charles Lewis III -
An insightful production and spot-on cast at Z Below, but playwright Athol Fugard crosses the line of sympathy. All photos by Kevin Berne

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