Entertainment

Pulsating 'Wild Party' raises the roof with Sacramento premiere

By Jim Carnes - 12:00 am

Runaway Stage Productions kicks off its 2009 season with the most unexpected, unnerving, audacious and overtly sexual musical imaginable.

'Wild Party' showtimes

All-around musician gets Beethoven call

By Edward Ortiz - 12:00 am

If you want to talk about rare silent films, then Gregory Mason is your man.

Theaters to show 'Secret' discussion

By Allen Pierleoni - 12:00 am

Whether you're an Oprah Winfrey fan or not, this is true: When she name-drops, people act.

Rick Kushman: 'CSI' losing its unique 'dad' character

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It's been nine seasons, and a lot of people have gotten to know the guy. Now he's leaving, and it had better be for love.

'Mending Fences' strong but has a few minor barbs

By Jim Carnes - Tuesday, January 13 2009 - 12:00 am

Actor-playwright Norm Foster is not only a favorite with theaters and audiences in his native Canada, he's a favorite with the folks at B Street Theatre, too.

'Mending Fences' showtimes

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This "Rumour" is true: Fleetwood Mac to play Sac

DJ Shadow mashes up his own sneaker

'American Idol': Yes, someone can sing

The New Humans: Where art thou?

Sacramento Single: Nice Monster's "Down"

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Howie Mandel back to work, says his heart is fine

Howie Mandel is back at work and says his heart and health are fine.

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Movies: Carla Meyer

Movie Review: This 'Road' leads nowhere

"Revolutionary Road," an essay on the emptiness of 1950s suburban life, leaves one with an empty feeling. Not in any existential way, though. More in the way of a movie that disappoints despite a celebrated cast and director.