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Sunday, June 17, 2012

"The Tempest" at Cal Shakes by Richard Connema

On a chilly night, a play that begins with a storm and ends with a sea voyage is performed by a restructured group of six actors.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:59AM

"The Full Monty" at San Francisco's Ray of Light by Richard Connema

The show really takes off in the sidesplitting audition scene as the anxious prospects strip to show their worth-or other characteristics, in the case of Ethan, played very well by Ross Neue…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:58AM
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

"A Behanding in Spokane" at SF Playhouse by Richard Connema

Carmichael (Rod Gnapp) wants his hand back, and he has been searching most of his life for the left hand he lost when some "hillbillies" cut it off when he was a teenager.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 04:08PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

42nd Street Moon "Zorba" by Richard Connema

It is a tough musical to stage but, thanks to great singing and energy-driven Greek dances, the company pulls it off.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:41PM
Monday, May 7, 2012

Bay Area "Anatol" by Richard Connema

The theatre commissioned renowned Schnitzler expert Margaret Schaefer to adapt this charming Viennese bon bon.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:27AM
Sunday, April 22, 2012

"Any Given Day" at The Magic by Richard Connema

The Magic is introducing (in this country) Linda McLean's bold new play Any Given Day, a portrait of modern, urban life and the transitory nature of love and happiness.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:14PM
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

"The Caretaker" with Jonathan Pryce by Richard Connema

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse bring an impeccable production of Harold Pinter's 1960s drama The Caretaker to the Curran Theatre starring Jonathan Pryce.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:14AM
Monday, November 28, 2011

"Annapurna," "Working for the Mouse" and "Totem" in San Francisco by Richard Connema

The world premiere of Sharr White's "Annapurna"; Trevor Allen in "Working for the Mouse"; Cirque du Soleil's "Totem."

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:29PM
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Rita Moreno, "A Delicate Balance" and Larry Blum in San Francisco by Richard Connema

San Francisco reviews of Rita Moreno's "Life Without Makeup," "A Delicate Balance" and Larry Blum's "Blink and You Might Miss Me."

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:36PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards