EnChroma glasses - The Art of the Brick, San Francisco

Colorblind Bay Area residents to see color for the first time at The Art of the Brick in San Francisco

Organizers this week have announced an exhibition in San Francisco that will be of special interest to those who are color blind. As of today, EnChroma glasses will be permanently available to guests to borrow at The Art of the Brick exhibits in San Francisco. They look pretty stylish too: Here...
Events at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

What’s Happening: ‘Ragtime the Musical’ coming to Silicon Valley

Summer calendars! Incoming! Ragtime the Musical is coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, one of several events organizers this week announced. June programming at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts also includes TheaterGames Productions, children's theatre in the park and a roast of Silicon Valley -- in front of a...
Berkeley Rep annual fundraising gala

What’s Happening: Berkeley Rep gala raises $500,000 for artistic, educational programming

Berkeley Rep Theatre has announced the results of its annual gala, and they're quite impressive. $500,000 was raised as staff and patrons celebrated the return of live theater. After an al fresco dinner, several artists that have graced the Berkeley Rep's stage made appearances and tributes. Those included Rita Moreno,...
Boyz II Men in concert with the San Francisco Symphony - Stark Insider Review

In Review: Boyz II Men with the San Francisco Symphony

Boyz II Men with the San Francisco Symphony 4 out of 5 stars - 'A Great Performance' The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) continues to amaze and delight with its widely varied and inclusive programming, appealing to multiple generations and cultures. Founded in 1911 and housed in the splendid Davies Hall since...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter Film Concert Series with Symphony returns to San Francisco

BroadwaySF has announced the return of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series. These live performances feature screenings of the iconic film series alongside performances by a live symphony. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) is next up. With two performance in August (August 12 and 13), a live...
San Jose Stage Company Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

What’s Happening: ‘August: Osage County’ to open at San Jose Stage Company

San Jose Stage Company has announced that August: Osage County will run March 30 through April 24, 2022. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-wining play will be directed by Kenneth Kelleher. Per the announcement: "This Pulitzer Prize-winning play erupts with biting wit. After the disappearance of their alcoholic patriarch, three sisters along...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stage show San Francisco

What’s Happening: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Curran in San Francisco

Harry Potter fans, grab your magic wands! This is not a drill. Organizers have announced that the official opening of the West Coast production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is on for tonight at the Curran Theater. The event is so eagerly anticipated San Francisco that even mayor London...
Water by the Spoonful By Quiara Alegría Hudes Directed by Denise Blasor

What’s Happening: ‘Water by the Spoonful’ opens March 16 at San Francisco Playhouse

Artistic Director Bill English and Producing Director Susi Damilano of San Francisco Playhouse have announced casting for Water by the Spoonful. See details below. Quiara Alegria's Pulitzer Prize winning play will run from March 16 through April 23, 2022. The esteemed theater says that Denise Blasor will direct. "Quiara Alegría Hudes’s...
Launching its American tour at the A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, Freestyle Love Supreme pays homage to John Coltrane's improvisational musical style as it takes audiences on a freestyle, never-before-seen-and-never-to-be-seen-again hip-hop comedy ride.

What’s Happening: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ launches American tour at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater

Improvisational show Freestyle Love Supreme has arrived. Organizers at A.C.T. say the Broadway hit is now playing at the Geary Theater in San Francisco through February 13. The show, from longtime friends Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Bay Area artist Anthony Veneziale, "pays homage to John Coltrane's improvisational musical style as...
Berkeley Rep Theatre, Addison - Annual Fundraising Gala

What’s Happening: ‘Swept Away’ at Berkeley Rep extended – again

Director Michael Mayer's latest production has been extended -- yet again. Musical Swept Away will run additional dates Berkeley Rep has announced. The January 9 - March 6, 2022 extension is the "second and final time," per The Rep. Tickets are now available. Organizers say all patrons must present a vaccination...