All stories by Robert Sokol on BroadwayStars

Friday, August 3, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: Helen Reddy Wants to Help On and Off the Stage by Robert Sokol

The legendary singer and theater star is returning to performing after 10 years while continuing her career as a hypnotherapist.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: Drew Carey Makes a Midnight Run by Robert Sokol

The popular television star discusses hosting The Best of the Midnight Show, his musical theater background, and his favorite Broadway show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: GrooveLily Moves Into Wheelhouse by Robert Sokol

Guitarist Valerie Vigoda discusses the creation of the group's new musical at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Friday, June 15, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: Adam Shankman Rolls With Rock of Ages by Robert Sokol

The acclaimed director discusses the star-studded film version of the hit Broadway musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: Bill Irwin Gets Into the Endgame by Robert Sokol

The Tony Award-winning actor discusses starring in A.C.T.'s production of Samuel Beckett's play, why he wants to go back to TV, and his dream of doing more musicals.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Feature: INTERVIEW: Jonathan Pryce Is Right About The Caretaker by Robert Sokol

The Tony Award winner discusses starring in the new production of Harold Pinter's classic play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Feature: David Strathairn Gets Scorched by Robert Sokol

The Oscar-nominated actor discusses his work in A.C.T's production of Wajdi Mouawad's compelling play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Feature: Concetta Tomei Reaches Higher Ground by Robert Sokol

The stage and television star discusses her work in Carey Perloff's new play at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Monday, August 1, 2011

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: March 2011 by Robert Sokol

Constantine Maroulis heads the national tour of Rock of Ages, with local highlights including The Homecoming, Litter, Fuddy Meers, The Busy World is Hushed, The North Pool, Wirehead, Legacy …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: February 2011 by Robert Sokol

Highlights include Lynn Nottage's Ruined, the national tour of Avenue Q, Theresa Rebeck's What We're Up Against, Paul Rudnick'sRegrets Only, Christopher Titus' solo Neverlution, Holly Hughes…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: January 2011 by Robert Sokol

Alice Ripley headlines the national tour of Next to Normal, Manoel Felciano is featured in Clybourne Park, Eddie Mekka appears in Grease, Karen Ziemba and Noah Racey co-star in And All That …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: December 2010 by Robert Sokol

The national tour of Shrek the Musical arrives in San Francisco, Cheryl Burke headlines the SF engagement of Forever Tango, Penny Fuller stars in the new musical A Christmas Memory, and Mary…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: November 2010 by Robert Sokol

This month's highlights include Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead, Frenchie Davis in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella [Enchanted Edition], Terrence McNally's A Perfect Ganesh, and the …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

Review: West Side Story by Robert Sokol

Ali Ewoldt shines as Maria in the otherwise underwhelming national tour production of the beloved musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: October 2010 by Robert Sokol

Bay Area highlights include Cirque du Soleil's Banana Shpeel, the national tour of West Side Story, Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays, Bill Cain's 9 Circles, Tracy Letts' Supe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: September 2010 by Robert Sokol

This month's highlights include Dreamgirls, Burn The Floor, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the San Francisco Fringe Festival, Anita Bryant Died For Your Sins, The Hairy Ape…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:54AM
Thursday, June 2, 2011

Review: Tales of the City by Robert Sokol

This musical adaptation of Armistead Maupin's novel mostly succeeds.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: June 2011 by Robert Sokol

Faith Prince leads the touring cast of Billy Elliot, with Bay Area fare also including Stephen Sondheim's Company, the world premiere musical Homefront, Reduced Shakespeare Company's The Com…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Thursday, May 5, 2011

Review: Hugh Jackman in Concert by Robert Sokol

The Tony Award-winning star offers a don't-miss evening of entertainment at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:02PM

Review: Hugh Jackman in Performance by Robert Sokol

The Tony Award-winning star offers a don't-miss evening of entertainment at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:02PM
Saturday, April 30, 2011

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: May 2011 by Robert Sokol

Hugh Jackman in concert, the world premiere musical version of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, Anna Deavere Smith's solo Let Me Down Easy, Philip Kan Gotanda's new comedy Love in Ameri…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Friday, April 15, 2011

Review: No Exit by Robert Sokol

This multi-media production of Jean-Paul Sartre's existential classic proves to be an exceptional theatrical experience.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Thursday, March 31, 2011

City Spotlight: San Francisco Spotlight: April 2011 by Robert Sokol

Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles plays the Bay Area, while other April highlights include No Exit, Vice Palace: The Last Cockettes Musical, Taylor Mac's The Lily's Revenge, and cabaret or conc…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM

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