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J.K. Rowling's universe returns in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," an often-thrilling but over-stuffed stage show now playing in S.F.
Berkeley's Aurora Theatre hosts Phil Wong and Dan Wolf's "Tell Tale Hearts," a hip-hop take on the Edgar Allan Poe classic horror tale.
'Tis the season of Jane Austen, at least among local theater companies. "The Wickhams' Christmas at Pemberley," Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon's companion piece to their "Pride and Preju…
Here's a roundup of Bay Area holiday shows, from 'Nutcrackers' to 'Christmas Carols' and much more.
Got your Thanksgiving weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, from holiday fairs and ice rinks with bumper cars to holiday arts shows.
Based on the award-winning kids book, 'Tales of Despereaux' at Berkeley Rep charms as a family friendly holiday show.
The Tony Award winning drama 'The Humans' plays at San Jose Stage with its story of a family grappling with myriad issues over Thanksgiving dinner.
Caryl Churchill's time-traveling 'Cloud 9' tackles hot-button issues in unusual ways; it plays at Custom Made Theatre in S.F. through Dec. 15.
The first "Miracle on 34th Street" told the story of a little girl who didn't believe in Santa Claus and the man who came into her life and helped her believe. That's the plot of the 1947 Am…
Holiday season finds Bay Area stage companies performing classics by Dickens and Austen, and some surprises, too.
The rap mogul debuted a 55-minute choral piece about a biblical king.
The only star South Coast Repertory has had in "A Christmas Carol" since 1978 begins his final run in the show and wraps up on Christmas Eve.
We talk with Cirque Dreams founder Neil Goldberg in advance of the Holidaze shows at the San Jose Civic on Dec. 11-12. Here's how to get tickets.
Got your weekend plans? We've got some nifty ideas, from a beloved holiday ballet to a Beaujolais blast to some amazing pooches and their tricks.
Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience brings its eye-popping, heartwarming show to Palo Alto and Livermore.
The $2 million fundraising goal would go toward the 107-year-old Villa in Saratoga to its original splendor, Montalvo Arts Center executive director Angela McConnell says.
Flight Deck performing arts space in Oakland will close in March after Ragged Wing Ensemble moves out -- unless someone takes it over.
"Soul of a Nation" at SF's de Young Museum serves up powerful look at "The Art of Black Power."
Bryna Turner's "Bull in a China Shop" focuses on feminist Mary Woolley and her longtime love affair -- it plays in Berkeley through Dec. 8.
PigPen Theatre Co. presents "The Tale of Despereaux," a new stage musical based on Kate DiCamillo's story about a shunned mouse who becomes a hero.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet is bringing its delightful "Christmas Ballet" to Walnut Creek, Mountain View, S.F. and Carmel.
"[dreamer] project: an Undocuplay," which presents the stories of undocumented SJSU students, opens Friday at the Hammer Theatre Center.
Following complaints from Japanese-American community, Magician David Hirata changes title of his show at The Marsh Berkeley to remove an Asian slur.
From DIY tutus to sunflowers, hip hop and recycled snowflakes, Maria Carey and Barbie, here's what you don't know about the famous holiday ballet.
Arts and music lovers on your holiday shopping list? Here are five fun ideas for the culture vultures in your life, whether they're into Piet Mondrian, Alexander Hamilton or heavy metal.Â
