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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Review: Queer identities enjoy loud voices in Shotgun Players ‘Collective Rage’ by Zack Ruskin

Berkeley company’s new production of 2018 play probes pathos and humor to mostly great effect.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 06:02PM

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Ahead of first Tony nomination, Bay Area actor Will Brill feels he’s already won by Zack Ruskin

The actor, who was raised in Menlo Park, spoke with the Chronicle about starring in the Marin County-set play “Stereophonic,” nominated for a record-breaking 13 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:00AM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Marin Theatre lights timely flame with queer love story ‘Torch Song’ by Zack Ruskin

Season-closing production is a showcase for lead actor Dean Linnard as neurotic drag queen Arnold Beckoff.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:00AM

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Shotgun Players’ innovative ‘Hedwig’ invites audience members to ‘dive’ in by Zack Ruskin

Actress Pangaea Colter anchors a stellar cast and crew ready to prove the cult classic musical is still as timely as ever.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 04:23PM

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Napa winery offers Broadway star Darren Criss fertile setting for intimate outdoor concert by Zack Ruskin

The special performance by the San Francisco native marks the latest event in Napa’s popular Broadway and Vine series.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 04:46PM

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