Tag: San Francisco

Kiri Te Kanawa

Opera sensation Kiri Te Kanawa returns to Marin Center for exclusive Bay Area concert

The Marin Center has announced that opera star Kiri Te Kanawa will return this month, accompanied by distinguished pianist Brian Zeger, to the Marin Center for an exclusive Bay Area concert on Saturday, March 20 at 8 pm. Kiri Te Kanawa has enjoyed a forty year career as one of...

Theater Weekend: SF Playhouse, Dragon Productions, TheatreWorks

This weekend several shows open across Bay Area theaters including premieres at SF Playhouse, Dragon Productions and TheatreWorks. If you're really good at this sort of thing, try matching the sound bite to the theater house. Boochie is an "ultra-fabulous" topless dancer trying to pull of the perfect crime. Mexican restaurant...

Theatre Review: ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ World Premiere throws many curve balls for the senses

The Words on Plays synopsis I read in the passenger seat by a dimly lit book light did not prepare me for what transpired on stage at A.C.T.'s World Premiere of The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Playwright Bertolt Brecht's creation tells the tale of a mother's love in a period of...

Cutting Ball in New York for first public readings of ‘Diadem’ and ‘Bone to Pick’

On Saturday, February 27 at 1pm, Cutting Ball Theater will present a reading in New York City at New Dramatists, one of our country's premier centers for the development of playwrights. Cutting Ball Associate Artist and frequent collaborator, Eugenie Chan, is a member of New Dramatists and her brand...

Magic Theatre extends Oedipus el Rey through March 14th

Good news for fans of Greek tragedy. Today, Magic Theatre announced that Oedipus el Rey, which has been receiving strong reviews and accolades, has been extended. This world premiere penned by MacArthur genius Luis Alfaro and directed by Loretta Greco will run through Sunday, March 14th. Magic's Artistic Director Loretta...

Theater News: Eden Espinosa returns to San Francisco in ‘Wicked’

SHN SF announced that Eden Espinosa will return to San Francisco to star in the open-ended engagement of Wicked now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. She has previously performed the role to critical acclaim on Broadway, San Francisco, and in Los Angeles. Beginning March 2, Eden will be joining...

San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s ‘Hearts After Dark’ pumps up the volume

As Pam Baer, founder of the event noted, it was an idea that had been brewing for a couple of years, a way to extend the energy of the Hearts and Heros luncheon to an evening event.

On Location: Hearts After Dark at Union Square

Video of Hearts After Dark fundraiser, plus interview with Pam Baer, board member of San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

Inside Cirque du Soleil OVO: Rock wall training

What does it take to be a cricket—jumping, running, climbing a towering wall—in the new show OVO by Cirque du Soleil? In this behind the scenes episode, Loni hooks up with superstar cricket and athlete Yahia Icheboudene from France for a few lessons in rock wall climbing, Cirque style....

San Francisco General Hospital Foundation ‘Heroes & Hearts’ luncheon today at Union Square

The fifth annual Heroes & Hearts luncheon takes place today at Union Square in San Francisco. Proceeds support the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF). To date, over $5M has been raised by Heroes & Hearts. In addition to the luncheon, this year SFGHF is also hosting Hearts After Dark,...