Performance
| For Your Voyeur |
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| An Encore Theatre world premiere, "T.I.C. Trenchcoat in Common" combines old-fashioned flashing and camcorder voyeurism with adolescent discomfort and a Nancy Drew adventure with no-holds-barred social satire. |
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Her Swan Song The S.F. Ballet's Tina LeBlanc retires after 17 years with the company. |
Making Science Funny
Bay Area comedian Brian Malow entertains with a science-centric act.
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Revisiting A Landmark John Guare's play "Rich and Famous" is being revived at ACT. |
Bite Me
The Crucible's blazing ballet "Dracul: Prince of Fire" has a thirst for blood.
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Our Lady Of Cheer "Beach Blanket Babylon's" Val Diamond is as iconic as the hats she wears. |
The Phantom's Back
Andrew Lloyd Webber says the sequel to "Phantom of the Opera" should be ready by year's end.
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Private Moments Peter Sinn Nachtrieb explores voyeurism in his new comedy, "T.I.C. (Trenchcoat in Common)." |
Funeral For Pinter
Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter was buried at a London cemetery.
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Curtains For Magic? Magic Theatre needs to raise $350K by Jan. 9 to avoid canceling its season, or maybe closing. |
A Big Year For Theater
In 2009, the theatrical world will observe many milestones, including the 50th anniversary of "A Raisin in the Sun."
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The Best Of 2008 Here's a look at the best in Bay Area theater and dance. |
Dark Humor
Simplicity rules in The Cutting Ball Theater staging of Maria Irene Fornes' powerful "Mud."
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Joyful Voices "Black Nativity" is a forceful and rollicking Christmas celebration. |
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The Audience's Choice Aaron Loeb's new play, "Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party," is designed for maximum flux. |
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Gay Is The Norm New Conservatory's "Zanna, Don't!" provides sweet, funny and tuneful relief after the latest setback for marital equality. |
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Tragedy On The Runway Director Mark Jackson's "Macbeth" (Shotgun Players) is fast, sexy and bracingly contemporary. |
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Scrooge Is A Joy James Carpenter's stunning central performance as Scrooge in ACT's "A Christmas Carol" can't be upstaged. |
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An Enduring Success The latest incarnation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera," at the Orpheum Theatre, is thrilling. |
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A Luxurious Production The S.F. Ballet's "Nutcracker" is one of the best in the country. Photos | Video |
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Solid And Sparkling Ballet San Jose's "Nutcracker" is colorful, cheerful and loaded with endearing details. |
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Another 10 The 10th anniversary of the Hip-Hop Dance Festival was one of its best yet. |
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One Long Petulant Howl "Three Decembers" is a tiresome new chamber opera at Zellerbach Hall. |
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Focused Success The "La Boheme" revival at the War Memorial Opera House is full of vigor and panache. | Opera director Gockley addresses money matters. |
