‘Golden Girls Live’ bets on a bigger stage — and it pays off
The long-running drag parody brings its campy magic to San Francisco’s historic Curran Theatre, blending warmth, humor, and holiday charm....
TheaterA collection of 15 posts
Latex, lightsabers, and laughs: ‘The Empire Strips Back’ in SF
It’s as if the universe mashed together classical moves with the wackiest burlesque in the galaxy. Come see Princess Leia in a bikini and hair buns....
This immersive ‘Buffy’ prom slays
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or newcomer to “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” the Sunnydale Prom is an unforgettable night of thrills and chills. Now at the Mint....
Hairspray is a 1960s cartoon come to life — now in San Francisco
The campy musical still manages to tackle racism and body-shaming. The San Francisco tour is here one week only....
San Francisco writers say ‘I’m Sorry’ at the Make Out Room
The “Happy Endings” show features five local writers reading essays, poems, short stories and other words in response to a cheeky prompt....
This 1960's drag murder mystery is a campy romp in the Mission
“Murder At Buck’s” has a rag-tag vibe, but seeing something this raw and unpolished is frankly a breath of fresh air. Now playing at Eclectic Box....
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles and delights with SF Ballet
With a mix of classical ballet and modern storytelling, this performance brings to life the mischievous antics of fairies, lovers, and actors in a dazzling display of artistry....
Ring ring … Hello? ‘Sqream’ is a scream at SF Oasis
I went in expecting a traditional stage show, but Oasis threw the whole party at me. This was my kind of immersive theater experience....
Date night for any persuasion: ‘AfterDark’ titillates with talent
The show gives us a distinctly “San Fransexual” flavor, with various couplings and throuplings of all genders featured in the acts....
I saw Les Misérables for the very first time, and it was just okay
Saul Sugarman describes why this revered musical felt a little “meh” in his initial viewing in San Francisco....
In Chinglish, nothing gets lost in translation
The English and Mandarin language barrier is one China has acknowledged, and it’s also an issue near to playwright David Henry Hwang....
Goodbye, ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’
After 45 years, it goes out as the longest-running musical revue in the world...