Theatre Archives - 48 hills

Movies

God save the film queens at Mostly British Fest

Dennis Harvey - February 4, 2023

Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Rachel Ward, Charlotte Rampling, Maggie Smith, Mary Quant, more star in latest edition

Stage Review

Sketchfest greats: Cheech & Chong take the high road, Bruce Campbell gets roasted

Charles Lewis III - February 2, 2023

The two stoner comedians celebrated 50 years together, and the beloved B-movie actor brought down the house

LGBTQ

Landmarks board punts decision on the future of Castro Theater

Tim Redmond - February 1, 2023

After five hours of impassioned testimony, a decision that isn't a decision sends the issue to the Board of Supes.

LGBTQ

The future of the Castro Theater, and its role in the LGBTQ community, now at City Hall

Tim Redmond - January 29, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission will consider whether the legendary venue can become a concert nightclub.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: The Guild Theatre

John-Paul Shiver - January 20, 2023

A new-in-2022 incarnation of a classic Menlo Park theater hits the sweet spot for pristine concert viewing.

Music

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Orchestra Gold is on the verge with Afro-psych flair

John-Paul Shiver - January 17, 2023

Plus: Evident joy of Seven Davis Jr.'s 'savedbythebell'—and a lost Madonna track from 1985?

Housing

Sweeping in the rain

Tiny - January 14, 2023

From SoMa to Wood Street Commons, the unhoused suffer as the brutal sweeps continue

Onstage

2022’s highlights on stage, in a year of navigating theater’s return

Charles Lewis III - January 4, 2023

The best (and worst) of welcome Bay Area productions—but let's remember that COVID is still with us, please.

Culture

48 sources of joy in 2022, from velvety jazz to young voters and plant-based cuisine

Lou Fancher - December 23, 2022

Food, tunes, talks, and more. How did your year highlights match up with our writer's?

Stage Review

A very queer Christmas: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Misfit Cabaret’ deliver SF charm

Charles Lewis III - December 22, 2022

Rooting for the wicked witch? Holiday sprites intent on removing the candy cane from one's rear end? Sounds like our beautiful Bay.

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