San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle
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Founded in 1976; Critics Circle reviewers cover theatre in nine Bay Area counties, across various media; Annual Awards celebrate Excellence in Theatre.
The SFBATCC suggests you spend someday in the theatre with someone and "Go See!" Shotgun Players' "Sunday in the Park with George".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The SFBATCC suggests you spend someday in the theatre with someone and "Go See!" Shotgun Players' "Sunday in the Park with George".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
“Into the Woods”
SF CITY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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SF CITY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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Review: “Into the Woods” in San Francisco
by Cari Lynn Pace Into the Woods is an ambitious undertaking for any theater. Challenges include strong solo voices, complex lyrics, live orchestra, clever choreography, creative costumes, and inno…
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December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“Into the Woods”
SF CITY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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SF CITY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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The SFBATCC suggests you go over a Bay Area bridge and through San Jose to "Go See!" City Lights Theater's "Over the River and Through the Woods".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
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Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The SFBATCC suggests you go over a Bay Area bridge and through San Jose to "Go See!" City Lights Theater's "Over the River and Through the Woods".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
“Into the Woods”
SF CITY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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SF CITY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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Into the Woods at SF Playhouse!
Podcast Episode · Broadway with AJ and Sarah · 12/02/2025 · 20m
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December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“Into the Woods”
SF CITY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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SF CITY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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"Over the River and Through the Woods"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in San Jose through December 21
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in San Jose through December 21
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Over the River and Through the Woods
Joseph “Joe” Walters as Nuncio, Deb Anderson as Emma, Karen DeHart as Aida, Filip Hofman as Nick, John Mannion as Frank. All photos by Christian Pizzirani. For the remainder of the year…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:23 AM
"Over the River and Through the Woods"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in San Jose through December 21
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in San Jose through December 21
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The SFBATCC thinks you'll find value if you "Go See!" San Jose Stage Company's "Million Dollar Quartet".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
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Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
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December 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The SFBATCC thinks you'll find value if you "Go See!" San Jose Stage Company's "Million Dollar Quartet".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
"Cabaret"
SF EAST BAY Review by Kelly Rogers Flynt
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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SF EAST BAY Review by Kelly Rogers Flynt
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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Review: CABARET at Oakland Theater Project
CABARET at Oakland Theater Project is not just a show that sticks with you, it haunts you. The images, the melodies, the emotions will follow you for days. You find yourself not just thinking about th...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Cabaret"
SF EAST BAY Review by Kelly Rogers Flynt
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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SF EAST BAY Review by Kelly Rogers Flynt
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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“Million Dollar Quartet”
SF SOUTH BAY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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SF SOUTH BAY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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Broadway with AJ and Sarah
Performing Arts Podcast · Updated Bimonthly · Broadway with AJ and Sarah is your backstage pass to the Bay Area theater scene! Join AJ and his theater partner-in-crime, Sarah, as they go beyond the re...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“Million Dollar Quartet”
SF SOUTH BAY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
SF SOUTH BAY Review via Podcast by AJ Jaffari & Sarah Duarte
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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"Into the Woods"
SF CITY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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SF CITY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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Review: INTO THE WOODS at SF Playhouse
Sondheim fans rejoice! We have not one, but two sensational productions to satisfy that itch for smart lyrics and equally solid books. Shotgun Players is running their fabulous Sunday in the Park with...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
"Into the Woods"
SF CITY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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SF CITY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in San Francisco through January 17
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The SFBATCC thinks you'll see the forest and the trees if you "Go See!" San Francisco Playhouse's "Into the Woods".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
November 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The SFBATCC thinks you'll see the forest and the trees if you "Go See!" San Francisco Playhouse's "Into the Woods".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
www.criticscircle.org/go-see-selec...
"Cabaret"
SF EAST BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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SF EAST BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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“Cabaret” Seduces Young & Old into the Holocaust—at OTP — Theatrius
Erika Chong Shuch Hip-Hops Beloved Musical into 21st Century by Jenyth Jo Oakland Theater Project’s rousing “Cabaret” compels us to pay attention to 1930s German youth as they slip into Nazism. ...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
"Cabaret"
SF EAST BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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SF EAST BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
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"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
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“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Provides Loving Laughs—at Spreckels — Theatrius
Joe Landry Reinterprets Heart-Warming Holiday Classic by Mary Lou Herlihy My first trip up to the Spreckels Performing Arts Center did not disappoint. Easy to find, easy to park and a beautiful s...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
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"Mother of Exiles"
SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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“Mother of Exiles”: A Melting Pot Imperiled—at Berkeley Rep — Theatrius
Jessica Huang Foresees Cruel Comforts & Climate Catastrophe by Mary Lou Herlihy “Mother of Exiles” by Jessica Huang reveals cruelties that our modern life delivers. Abuse of immigrants and ne...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Mother of Exiles"
SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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"Catch Me If You Can"
SF EAST BAY Review by Woody Weingarten
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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SF EAST BAY Review by Woody Weingarten
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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Review: Masquers' ‘Catch Me If You Can: The Musical’ is funny, bittersweet - Local News Matters
“Catch Me If You Can,” the 2002 Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is a chase flick peppered with understated,
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November 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
"Catch Me If You Can"
SF EAST BAY Review by Woody Weingarten
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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SF EAST BAY Review by Woody Weingarten
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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"Mother of Exiles"
SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews: San Francisco - "Mother of Exiles" - 11/23/25
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November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
"Mother of Exiles"
SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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"Sunday in the Park with George"
SF EAST BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Berkeley through January 25
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SF EAST BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Berkeley through January 25
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Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Shotgun Players
The fictionalized account of pointillist painter George Seurat’s creation of his masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and his great-grandson (also named George), also a trou...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Sunday in the Park with George"
SF EAST BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Berkeley through January 25
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SF EAST BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Berkeley through January 25
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"Mother of Exiles"
SF EAST BAY Review by Barry Willis
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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SF EAST BAY Review by Barry Willis
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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Theater Review: MOTHER OF EXILES (Berkeley Repertory) - Stage and Cinema
MOTHER OF EXILES BAFFLES AT BERKELEY REP Jessica Huang’s world premiere Mother of Exiles has posted a closing date of December 7. The short run may be a blessing in disguise for a disjointed productio...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Mother of Exiles"
SF EAST BAY Review by Barry Willis
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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SF EAST BAY Review by Barry Willis
Show runs in Berkeley through December 21
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"Ada & the Engine"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in Mountain View through December 7
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in Mountain View through December 7
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Ada and the Engine
Angel Lin as Ada, David Boyll as Babbage. All Photos by Mikenzie Gilbert. Many people think of the introduction of ENIAC in 1945 as the birth of computers, but conceptually, many in the know credit…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"Ada & the Engine"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in Mountain View through December 7
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in Mountain View through December 7
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"Catch Me If You Can"
SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
“Catch Me If You Can, The Musical” Makes Lying Fun Again—at Masquers — Theatrius
Terrence McNally’s Lyrics Expose Our National Gullibility by Mary Lou Herlihy “Catch Me If You Can,” a hilarious high-energy musical made from Steven Spielberg’s film, has us cheering for a patho...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Catch Me If You Can"
SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Point Richmond through December 7
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"Bootycandy", "Ride the Cyclone: The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Santa Rosa through November 23
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SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Santa Rosa through November 23
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Short Takes: “Bootycandy”, “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical”
When I see a show late in its run, or the run itself is short, I’ll take some time and provide a short take on the production… Bootycandy – Left Edge Theatre, Santa Rosa Dana Hunt…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Bootycandy", "Ride the Cyclone: The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Santa Rosa through November 23
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SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Santa Rosa through November 23
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"Ride the Cyclone: The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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Review: “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical” in Santa Rosa
by Cari Lynn Pace Ride the Cyclone: The Musical is a dazzling theatrical event directed by Sarah Wintermeyer. The Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts program impresses with this professional qua…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"Ride the Cyclone: The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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"Chor Ki Dadhi Mein Tinka"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through November 23
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through November 23
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Review: CHOR KI DADHI MEIN TINKA at Cubberley Theatre
Russian writer Nikolai Gogol’s play The Government Inspector caused quite the stir in the 1840’s with its biting satire on political corruption in a small rural town. For Naatak theatre group’s 116th ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"Chor Ki Dadhi Mein Tinka"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through November 23
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through November 23
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"Bootycandy"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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Review: “Bootycandy” in Santa Rosa
by Cari Lynn Pace Playwright Robert O’Hara’s Bootcandy is a series of semi-autobiographical vignettes that take place on a bare stage (or a minimalist set), each delivering a biting and often hilar…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"Bootycandy"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through November 23
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“The Hills of California”
SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 7
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SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 7
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Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews: San Francisco - "The Hills of California" - 11/14/25
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November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“The Hills of California”
SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 7
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SF EAST BAY Review by Patrick Thomas
Show runs in Berkeley through December 7
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"Wait Until Dark"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Ross through December 14
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Ross through December 14
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Review: “Wait Until Dark” in Ross
by Cari Lynn Pace In a departure from their typical productions, Ross Valley Players delivers the complex and tense thriller Wait Until Dark. Based on the 1966 Broadway cliffhanger which led to the…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"Wait Until Dark"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Ross through December 14
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Ross through December 14
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