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Language as a vehicle for meaning beyond words in ‘English’

At Berkeley Rep, an excellent cast and light touch propel a tale of cultural identity in an Iranian classroom

‘Cyrano’ in the friend zone

Diverse cast and lavish production at Aurora Theatre can't quite dispel the 19th century work's toxic ideas.

On a mission through mistaken identity in ‘Aren’t You…?’

At the Marsh Berkeley, Fred Pitts embarks on a spiritual journey punctuated by comically racist assumptions

Shotgun Players’ ‘Triumph of Love’ navigates perils of historic rom-com

Despite drag and intrigue, Pierre Carlet de Marivaux’s 1732 script presents challenges.

Revenge tale ‘Is God Is’ brings grindhouse evil to the stage

Two sisters fall into an abyss of familial violence in Aleshea Harris' play at Oakland Theater Project.

D.I.R.T. Festival channels disastrous Supreme Court decisions into dance

Organizers say message art still matters as a gathering point for those who struggle.

Sondheim’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ highlights his talent for writing women

Characters garner empathy in tale of selling-out and relationships in its wake.

William Kentridge examined our elusive yet definite mortality in “SIBYL”

Film-opera program's astonishing collage culminated in story of titular, ancient Cumaaean prophetess

SF Playhouse’s staging of ‘Clue’ is a real whodunnit

Our critic finds the play's talented cast and director working with a proverbial dead body.

In ‘Mondragola,’ a young radical faces down—Machiavelli?

Central Works’ season opener lampoons theatre itself, just as much as politics.

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