Stories about Theatre
Cal Shakes begins new season fostering fresh voices in theater
The company will examine 17th century gender roles in Madhuri Shekar's 'House of Joy'.
Arts Forecast: White Night rally marks SF’s legacy of insurrection
Plus: A weekend of art from TL residents, Combo Chimbita, Sister Roma's roast, and more.
Review: ‘The Good Book’ presents a shifting take on Bible study
We interview a cast member on the play's complex path through faith.
Review: Superman is Black and invincible in ‘Supremacy’
Playwright Jason Mendez mashes comic book fantasy up with the urgency of a #BlackLivesMatter rally.
Queering Psychedelics conference aims to expand definitions, minds
As psychedelics become mainstream, this groundbreaking gathering addresses everything from two-spirit ecology to queer jam band fans.
Spin Doctors’ Chris Barron on break ups, break downs, and the group’s new music
"I would always say that I would rather have a song like 'Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong' go to number two than have to sing 'Achy Breaky Heart' for the rest of my career."
Arts Forecast: The week’s best moments to honor Momma
Plus: The 48th annual Stanford Powwow, a musical benefit for immigration advocates RAICES, Diana Gameros, and the Walking Distance Dance Festival.
A stellar Mutek.SF refreshed spirits weary of tech’s cynical slide
The fest's four days of gorgeous animations, rumbling techno, and puckish experiments injected the scene with new energy.
Dancing to a different Russian in ‘Shostakovich Trilogy’
Alexei Ratmansky's acclaimed work at SF Ballet offers stunning visuals—and dance challenges rippling with satire and rebellion.
Hello Kitty to ‘Happy Cleaners’: Asian American film shines at CAAMFest
37th edition of the wide-ranging film festival showcases local stories like 'Chinatown Rising' and 100-year-old classic 'The Dragon Painter'