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The tale of an enduring marriage, sound effects included, in ‘Reel to Reel’

Elaine Elinson - February 13, 2018

ONSTAGE If hearing about an intimate drama with two couples—one youthful, one aging—trying to figure out their relationships automatically conjures up "Who’s Afraid of...

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Expanding the face of Detroit’s working class with ‘Skeleton Crew’

Emily Wilson - February 5, 2018

The playwright Dominique Morisseau has family members and friends in Detroit who lost their houses in the 2008 recession, or got bad buyouts from...

What does marriage sound like?

Emily Wilson - February 2, 2018

ONSTAGE John Kolvenbach wanted to tell the intimate story of a long marriage. So in his latest play at San Francisco’s Magic Theatre, Reel...

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Telling—and dancing—the tragic story of Partition in ‘The Parting’

Elaine Elinson - January 26, 2018

ONSTAGE The crowd of weary travelers staggered on stage—some in elegant jewel-toned salwar khameez and saris, some in ragged dhotis and shawls. They carried...

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Bringing up daddy – and local nightlife history – in ‘Latin Standards’

Marke B. - January 9, 2018

ONSTAGE Marga Gomez has been one of San Francisco's most beloved comedians since her time in legendary '80s Latino performance ensemble Culture Clash --...

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FRESH Festival, bigger than ever, electrifies January

Marke B. - January 2, 2018

ONSTAGE "We want to overstimulate people. I love the idea of making people make choices," said Kathleen Hermesdorf, over outdoor brunch on lt warm...

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‘Watch on the Rhine’ chimes uneasily with our moment

Elaine Elinson - December 20, 2017

ONSTAGE In 1941, when she wrote Watch on the Rhine (playing at Berkeley Rep through January 14), Lillian Hellman would have had no idea of...

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‘The Secret Garden’ blooms with wonder and beauty

Elaine Elinson - December 12, 2017

ONSTAGE The Secret Garden has been on Broadway, in the movies (since 1949!), and performed at probably every regional theater in the country at...

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A philosopher and a drag queen meet on a dance floor …

Robert Avila - December 7, 2017

ONSTAGE "Why is Fauxnique making Judith Butler dance?" Trying to head off any audience confusion, Fauxnique (Monique Jenkinson) has posed the question herself. "Because we intend...

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‘The Normal Heart’ still beats ferociously at Theatre Rhino

Elaine Elinson - November 14, 2017

ONSTAGE In the opening line of The Normal Heart (through Nov. 25, Theatre Rhinoceros at the Gateway Theater, SF), a young gay man in...

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The tale of an enduring marriage, sound effects included, in ‘Reel to Reel’

Expanding the face of Detroit’s working class with ‘Skeleton Crew’

What does marriage sound like?

Telling—and dancing—the tragic story of Partition in ‘The Parting’

Bringing up daddy – and local nightlife history – in ‘Latin Standards’

FRESH Festival, bigger than ever, electrifies January

‘Watch on the Rhine’ chimes uneasily with our moment

‘The Secret Garden’ blooms with wonder and beauty

A philosopher and a drag queen meet on a dance floor …

‘The Normal Heart’ still beats ferociously at Theatre Rhino

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