Cy Ashley Webb
Cy spent the ‘80’s as a bench scientist, the tech boom doing intellectual property law, and the first decade of the millennium, aspiring to be the world’s oldest grad student at Stanford where she is interested in political martyrdom. Presently, she enjoys writing for Stark Insider and the SF Examiner, hanging out at Palo Alto Children's Theatre, and participating in various political activities. Democracy is not a spectator sport! Cy is a SFBATCC member.
42nd Street Moon does Rodgers and Hart
In many ways, this is the best of Rodgers and Hart, impeccably scripted and consciously paced for maximum effect.
Enter ‘Chad Deity’ at San Jose Stage Company
If you think you’re too good for wrestling, come to this show. If you think you know something about race and complicity, come to this show. If you feel disconnected from theatre, you should especially come to this show.
More magic: András Schiff returns to Davies
As always, András Schiff combines effortless technical excellence without sacrificing the soul of the piece. This is Baroque keyboard music at its most fulsome.
Taking the Political Drama Elsewhere: ‘Warrior Class’
Lin's created that most unlikely of beasts: a play that unwraps itself slowly and thoughtfully with nary a slow moment.
Channelling Bach: András Schiff at the SF Symphony
In a world in which piano virtuosi are becoming commonplace, Schiff consistently opens up the heart of a piece in ways that makes beginning pianists hopeful and master musicians jealous.
Lions on the Prowl: ‘Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo’ at San Francisco Playhouse
Falling between someone’s vision of Eurotrash crossed with lounge lizard, Koch one of the highest energy performers on the stage, strutting the stage and offering a peek into a fascinating world of Saddam’s palace with gold toilet seats and gold-plated weapons.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra: Pergolesi in Naples
A deliciously punky Cleopatra, Sampson was clearly in her element, with a confidence and panache that could wow any Marc Antony.
Review: Emanuel Ax with the SF Symphony
Whereas the heart of pianists like Andreas Schiff (who'll be at the SFS on October 6th and 13th) lies in the smallest of perfect gestures, Ax is appreciated best as a pianist in motion, master of the grand gesture.
The Golden Dragon serves it up fast
This combination of new works, eminently reasonable ticket prices, and an experimental spirit give new life to the theatre experience.
Mahler’s Farewell: SF Symphony does the Ninth
The second movement begins as a study in irony. This ländler was most certainly never danced by Maria and Captain Von Trapp.
