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KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Hamilton,” book, music and lyrics by Lin Manuel Miranda, at SHN Orpheum through August 5, 3017. (extended podcast version) SHN website The post Review: Hamilton, at SHN Orpheum appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews a new production of “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, directed by Susi Damilano,  at San Francisco Playhouse through May 13, 2017. SF Playhouse website The post Review: Noises Off by Michael Frayn, at SF Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Baltimore Waltz” by Paula Vogel, directed by Jonathan Moscone, at the Magic Theatre in San Francisco through April 16, 2017. magic theater website   The post Review: The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel, at the Magic appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the play “Roe” by Lisa Loomer, directed by Bill Rauch, at Berkeley Rep through April 2, 2017. Berkeley Rep website The post Review: Roe by Lisa Loomer, at Berkeley Rep appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Peerless” by Jiehae Park, at Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley through April 2, 2017. Marin Theatre Company website. The post Review: Peerless, at Marin Theatre Company appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the play “John” by Annie Baker, starring Georgia Engel, at ACT Strand through April 23, 2017. ACT website The post Review: John, by Annie Baker, at ACT Strand appeared first on KPFA.

Ayesha Jordan and Liesl Tommy. Photo: Richard Wolinsky Liesl Tommy, director, and Ayesha Jordan, one of the performers in Danai Gurira’s Tony-nominated play Eclipsed, in coversation with host Richard Wolinsky Eclipsed runs at the Curran Theater in San Francisco through March 19, 2017 in a short, limited run. Liesl Tommy, born in apartheid South Africa in a township of Capetown, is today an award-winning director, recently the associate artistic director at Berkeley Rep, and directed the acclaimed production of Party People, about the history of the Black Panther party. Ayesha Jordan served as understudy to Tony-nominated Lupita Nyongo in the key role of the unnamed Girl in the Broadway production of Eclipsed, and takes on the role here in San Francisco. Eclipsed is set during the second Liberian Civil War, and concerns the plight of four women, kidnapped and forcibly married to a commander of the rebel army. Eclipsed received six Tony Award nominations for its Broadway production, including one for Liesl Tomm

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Hand to God” by Robert Askins, directed by David Ivers, at Berkeley Rep through March 26, 2017. Berkeley Rep website The post Review: Hand to God, at Berkeley Rep appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Isaac’s Eye” by Lucas Hnath, at Custom Made Theatre in San Francisco through March 11, 2017. Custom Made website The post Review: Isaac’s Eye by Lucas Hnath, at Custom Made Theatre appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the musical “Assassins” by John Weidman and Stephen Sondheim, at the Alcazar Theatre, produced by Bay Area Musicals, through March 19, 2017. The post Review: Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s “Assassins” at Bay Area Musicals appeared first on KPFA.

“The Real Thing” by Tom Stoppard, at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley through March 5, 2017, reviewed by KPFA chief theater critic Richard Wolinsky. The post Review: The Real Thing, at Aurora Theatre Company appeared first on KPFA.

Elijah Alexander, in conversation with KPFA associate theater critic C.S. Soong. Veteran actor Elijah Alexander appears in Tom Stoppard’s play “The Real Thing,” now at Aurora Theatre in Berkeley through March 5. Elijah plays the role of a cerebral playwright named Henry, who shares a number of other attributes with Stoppard. In “The Real Thing,” Stoppard explores issues of authenticity, love, the writer’s craft, and infidelity. The Aurora Theatre is located at 2081 Addison Street in Berkeley. Aurora Theatre Company’s website Elijah Alexander’s website   The post Interview: Elijah Alexander about “The Real Thing,” at Aurora Theatre appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA Drama Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Christians,” a play  by Lucas Hnath, at San Francisco Playhouse through March 11th. For more info: San Francisco Playhouse website The post Review: The Christians by Lucas Hnath, at SF Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic reviews “Fun Home,” playing at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco through February 19th. Curran Theater The post Review: Fun Home at the Curran appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews Native Son by Nambi E. Kelley, adapted from the novel by Richard Wright, at Marin Theatre Company through February 12, 2017. The post Review: Native Son, at Marin Theatre Company appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the Jewish Circle Theatre production of “Love Sick,” at the Osher Studio in Berkeley through February 12th and at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, February 23-March 12. The post Review: Love Sick, at Berkeley Osher Studio appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the musical play “Finding Neverland” at SHN Orpheum through February 12, 2017. The post Review: Finding Neverland, at SHN Orpheum appeared first on KPFA.

Gregory Dawson, in conversation with C.S. Soong. Gregory Dawson is the founder and artistic director of dawsondancesf, which presents the world premiere of Dawson’s work “les vérités” at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on January 27th and 28th. An award-winning choreographer, Gregory is a former dancer with LINES Ballet, and he currently teaches and choreographs for all of LINES Ballet’s educational programs. The theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is located at 700 Howard Street. dawsondancesf’s website The post Interview: Gregory Dawson of dawsondancesf appeared first on KPFA.

Review of Belleville by Amy Herzog, at Custom Made Theatre in San Francisco through January 28, 2017. Custom Made website The post Review: Belleville, at Custom Made Theatre appeared first on KPFA.

Review by KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky  of “The Madwoman in the Volvo” by Sandra Tsing Loh at Berkeley Rep through January 15, 2017. Berkeley Rep The post Review: The Madwoman in the Volvo at Berkeley Rep appeared first on KPFA.