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Review: In ‘Otto Frank,’ an examination of tragedy that transcends historical period

Charles Lewis III -
Roger Guenveur Smith's solo show at Magic Theatre extends the story of Anne Frank's father into our own time.
Onstage

In ‘Otto Frank,’ Roger Guenveur Smith illuminates the life of Anne Frank’s father

Emily Wilson -
At Magic Theatre, the veteran playwright and actor's solo show revolves around the Holocaust survivor's life and struggle.
Onstage

Review: Curious ‘Quixote’ provides grand displays of ballet

Charles Lewis III -
There’s something noticeably missing from the San Francisco Ballet version of Don Quixote (music by Minkus, choreography by Petipa by way of Gorsky.) It...
Arts + Culture

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan laughs last on stereotype-smashing debut stand-up album

Joshua Rotter -
Recorded at SF's Punchline club, 'Dhayatribe' eviscerates hecklers—and praises the resiliency of the almighty Cheech and Chong.
Onstage

Bringing back the va-va-voom with four nights of Burlesque Extravaganza

Joshua Rotter -
Expect titillation, empowerment, creativity—and possibly even Cthulhu and corgis, says organizer Red Velvet.
Onstage

Review: In ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning,’ a long night’s journey into Trumpism

Charles Lewis III -
Rightwing narratives spin out of control in a cabin in the woods at SF Playhouse.
Onstage

Review: Men are pig(food) in ‘The Kind Ones’

Charles Lewis III -
Miranda Rose Hall's world premiere kicks off a new era for the Magic Theatre, with plenty of voracious squeals.
Dance

Review: SF Ballet leapt joyfully into electronic complexity with ‘Blake Works’

Rita Felciano -
Program II of Helgi Tómasson's final season also included his neoclassical jewel 'Caprice' and a Jerome Robbins favorite.
Onstage

Review: Electrifying ‘I, Too, Sing America’ contains multitudes

Kevin Madrigal -
At Brava Theatre, performers dance, sing, and rap about wide-ranging issues—but the show feels specific to Calle 24 culture.
Dance

Review: Volcanic ‘Mrs. Robinson’ heads up Helgi Tómasson’s final SF Ballet season

Rita Felciano -
Longtime artistic director exits with flag firmly planted in 21st century, but who can resist Balanchine's 'Symphony in C'?

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