A Statue For Ballybunion - San Jose Playhouse world premiere

‘A Statue for Ballybunion’ to make U.S. premiere at San Jose Playhouse

Finally. Organizers at San Jose Playhouse say that after delays due to the pandemic its long awaited production of A Statue For Ballybunion is ready for its U.S. premiere next month. Based on a true story, the comedy is based on "a core group of Ballybunion residents who hatch a...
Unique Derique Marsh Berkeley Fool La La Gift schedule

Marsh Berkeley adds showings of ‘Fool La La Gift’ in honor of Black History Month

The Marsh Berkeley today announced that as it celebrates Black History Month the theater has added special performances of Unique Derique's family-friendly Fool La La Gift. Available in-person or via livestream, the show shines a light "on different African American entertainers who contributed to the performing arts – from Sammy...
Wagner’s 'Lohengrin' - San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Opera offers new music, “fresh explorations” for 2023-24 season

Music Director Eun Sun Kim To Lead Annual Presentations of Works by Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner Beginning with IL TROVATORE and LOHENGRIN.
Magic Theatre - Fort Mason - San Francisco - Entrance - Photo by Stark Insider

San Francisco Stage: ‘The Travelers’ by Luis Alfaro to premiere at Magic Theatre

Magic Theatre today announced that The Travelers will open next month. In addition, the cast and creative team were also revealed for the world premiere of Luis Alfaro's new play. Catherine Castellanos is scheduled to direct. Organizers say The Travelers will perform from February 15 - March 5, 2023 at...
Oakland Theater Project - 15 Unique Things to Do in Oakland, California - Clinton Stark

Things To Do in Oakland: Visit the Oakland Museum of California (plus 14 more!)

There's plenty to see and do in the San Francisco Bay Area. While many visitors and tourists think of San Francisco, or Berkeley or maybe wine country up in Napa and Sonoma, there's hidden gems to be found in the culturally rich city of Oakland. In this Redfin round-up of...
San Francisco Opera: A Centennial Celebration

New exhibition at SFO showcases history of San Francisco Opera’s costumes, artifacts from past 100 years

On your next journey through San Francisco airport (SFO) you may want to take a moment to enjoy a special exhibit that could make your travels enlightening. Titled San Francisco Opera: A Centennial Celebration, the new curated installation in located in the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and showcases the company's...
Playwright Mary Glen Fredrick

What’s Happening: ‘Edit Annie’ leads Crowded Fire Theater’s 2023 season

Mary Glen Fredrick's Edit Annie will kick off Crowded Fire Theater's 2023 season. The San Francisco playhouse announced that is will stage 7 new plays through its "Matchbox Reading Series" and an in-person production scheduled for the summer of 2023. Full details below. "Matchbox is one of Crowded Fire’s cornerstones of...
Ennio: The Living Paper Cartoon" at Club Fugazi

Show that uses paper costumes coming to San Francisco

Here's a twist in production design. San Francisco-based Club Fugazi is bringing a show to town where the costumes are made of... paper. Ennio: The Living Paper Cartoon is a 70-minute show featuring "quick change" artist Ennio Marchetto. The parody features over 60 popular characters from the world of music, movies, works...
Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski - Berkeley Rep - Review on Stark Insider

‘Remember This’ at Berkeley Rep: An astonishing, unforgettable play about the Holocaust

Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski 5 out of 5 stars - 'A must see' Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski By Clark Young and Derek Goldman Directed by Derek Goldman Featuring David Strathairn Berkeley Repertory Theatre 90 minutes | No intermission "Great crimes start with little things." Indeed. In Berkeley Rep's production of Clark Young...
Mahābhārata

What’s Happening: Oakland Theater Project announces 2023 season ‘History vs. Hope’

Oakland Theater Project today announced its 2023 season. Titled 'History vs. Hope' the line-up features six productions including new plays, classics, and even the company's first musical. Per organizers the season is scheduled to open February 3, 2023 and runs through November 9, 2023. "If what the poets and philosophers tell...