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Monday, March 16, 2020

Catch ‘Mummenschanz’ live in San Jose — without leaving home by Randy McMullen

Mummenschanz's live performance at the Hammer Theatre in San Jose will be live streamed -- here's how you can watch.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Chilean saxophone star performs tribute to Frida Kahlo in San Jose by Randy McMullen

Saxophonist Melissa Aldana performs a tribute to Latinx women artists -- especially Frida Kahlo -- at Hammer Theatre in San Jose.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:24PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Bay Area blooming with big dance performances — here’s a look by Randy McMullen

From Smuin Ballet to S.F. Ballet to Wendy Whelan and Nancy Karp and Joffrey Ballet, here are some of the big dance recitals coming to Bay Area.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:33PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

‘The Children’ in Berkeley: Eco-thriller in a post-meltdown world by Randy McMullen

Lucy Kirkwood's "The Children" -- playing at Berkeley's Aurora Theatre -- takes place after a Fukushima-like disaster.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:24PM

Raved-about ‘Lehman Trilogy’ coming to SF in September by Randy McMullen

American Conservatory Theater in S.F. opens its new season with London/New York stage hit 'The Lehman Trilogy,' directed by Sam Mendes, in September.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:15AM
Monday, February 10, 2020

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley announces first shows for its new era by Randy McMullen

TheaterWorks' new season -- its first under new director Tim Bond -- includes a Jane Austen musical, a world premiere and "Man of la Mancha."

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:29PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Diablo Ballet heads to ‘Balanchine and Beyond’ in new recital by Randy McMullen

Walnut Creek-based Diablo Ballet performs Balanchine's "Who Cares?" as the centerpiece of a program titled "Balanchine and Beyond" Feb. 7-8.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:45AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Isabella Rossellini brings solo show ‘Link Link Circus’ back to SF by Randy McMullen

Isabella Rossellini's solo show 'Link Link Circus,' which explores animals' mental abilities, plays at The Chapel Feb. 3-11.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:00PM
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

GuGu Drum Group brings colorful Chinese percussion show to Bay Area by Randy McMullen

Gugu Drum Group -- which uses percussion, dance and colorful costumes to perform Chinese fables -- comes to San Jose Jan. 31.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:30PM

2 iconic musicals getting Bay Area revivals: ‘Fantasticks,’ ‘West Side Story’ by Randy McMullen

"The Fantasticks" is revived at 3Below Theaters and Lounge in San Jose, and "West Side Story" is playing at Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:45AM
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Bollywood ‘Figaro’? Opera San Jose sets stunning new season by Randy McMullen

New general director announces new Opera San Jose season with re-imaginings of 'Figaro' and 'Carmen' and a staging of controversial 'Salome.'

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:34PM

Bessie Smith’s explosive music, career revived in ‘Devil’s Music’ at Center Rep by Randy McMullen

The powerful music and wild life of 1920s blues legend Bessie Smith recalled in stirring musical "The Devil's Music" at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:30PM
Monday, January 13, 2020

TheatreWorks, City Lights open 2020 with emotionally wrought works by Randy McMullen

TheatreWorks presents Holocaust-themed 'Pianist of Willesden Lane'; City Lights opens Sarah Ruhl's 'Stage Kiss.'

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 12:00PM
Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Dan Hoyle’s on the edge in ‘Border People’ in SF by Randy McMullen

Bay Area performer Dan Hoyle's solo show timely "Border People" plays through Jan. 18 in S.F.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:58PM

‘Big Fat Kiss Off’ comedy show is still on, though Will Durst is ailing by Randy McMullen

The annual “The Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show” has been rolling on for 27 years now, so it’s going to take a little more than its headliner being out to derail this train. Bay …

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:33PM
Tuesday, December 24, 2019

What to do in the Bay Area during the winter holiday ‘Dead Week’ by Randy McMullen

Bay Area clubs and theaters offer plenty of shows during the "dead week" between Christmas and New Year's.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:00PM
Monday, December 23, 2019

Epic Chinese pageant ‘Shen Yun’ back in Bay Area by Randy McMullen

'Shen Yun,' an epic pageant devoted to Chinese history and culture, stops in S.F. and San Jose on its annual Bay Area tour.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:00PM
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Oakland Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ dances back to Paramount Theatre by Randy McMullen

Oakland Ballet brings Graham Lustig's acclaimed adaptation to the Paramount Theatre Dec. 21-22.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 12:00PM
Friday, December 6, 2019

Charming musical ‘Waitress’ back in Bay Area for brief run by Randy McMullen

'Waitress,' the musical based on the beloved 2007 indie film, and boasting a score by pop/rock star Sara Bareilles, plays in San Jose Dec. 17-22.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:20PM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

7 amazing Bay Area things to do over Thanksgiving weekend by Randy McMullen

Got your Thanksgiving weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, from holiday fairs and ice rinks with bumper cars to holiday arts shows.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:30AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2019

‘The Humans’ in San Jose captures realistic family dealing with real demons by Randy McMullen

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.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:49PM
Monday, November 25, 2019

Holiday arts: Bay Area stages serve up Scrooge, Austen, ‘Golden Girls’ by Randy McMullen

Holiday season finds Bay Area stage companies performing classics by Dickens and Austen, and some surprises, too.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:45AM
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Stunt Dog Experience show ready to blow Bay Area minds by Randy McMullen

Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience brings its eye-popping, heartwarming show to Palo Alto and Livermore.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:11PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Surprising look at feminist icon emerges at Berkeley’s Aurora Theatre by Randy McMullen

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.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:51PM

New ‘Tale of Despereaux’ musical comes to Berkeley Rep by Randy McMullen

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.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:30AM
Monday, November 18, 2019

Smuin’s beloved ‘Christmas Ballet’ is back with a few surprises by Randy McMullen

Smuin Contemporary Ballet is bringing its delightful "Christmas Ballet" to Walnut Creek, Mountain View, S.F. and Carmel.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:00PM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Following complaints, magician changes Berkeley stage show title to remove Asian slur by Randy McMullen

Following complaints from Japanese-American community, Magician David Hirata changes title of his show at The Marsh Berkeley to remove an Asian slur.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:36PM

Sugar plum secrets: What you don’t know about ‘Nutcracker’ by Randy McMullen

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.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has found its successor to artistic director Robert Kelley by Randy McMullen

Tim Bond, who has worked at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and garnered acclaim for theater direction, succeeds Robert Kelley at TheatreWorks.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:02PM

Love romance? ‘The Fantasticks’ plays at Tri-Valley Rep in Pleasanton by Randy McMullen

"The Fantasticks," the world's longest-running musical, brings its catchy songs ("Try to Remember," anyone?) and timeless love story to Pleasanton.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:00PM
Monday, November 11, 2019

City Lights serves up new ‘Pride and Prejudice’ sequel in San Jose by Randy McMullen

"The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley" is a new "Pride and Prejudice" sequel playing at City Lights Theater in San Jose.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:00PM

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