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Reviews, news, and opinions on theatre and film highlighting productions of interest to folks in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties.
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Here's my interview with Bridget Codoni about Cinnabar's upcoming production of "The Holiday Songbook".

Cinnabar Executive Director Diane Dragone also gives us an update about the status of their new theater project.

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Interview – “The Holiday Songbook” at Cinnabar
My guests on the 12/11/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were Cinnabar Theater Executive Director Diane Dragone and director Bridget Codoni for a conversation about their upcoming …
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December 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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"It's a Wonderful Life", "A Christmas Story"
SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa through December 14/21
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Short Takes: “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story”
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… It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play – Spr…
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December 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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"Scrooge! The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
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Review: “Scrooge! The Musical” in Sonoma
by Cari Lynn Pace Scrooge! The Musical is Charles Dickens’ timeless story A Christmas Carol shined up by Leslie Bricusse with a book, music, and lyrics. It’s Sonoma Arts Live’s holiday …
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December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
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Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” in Rohnert Park
by Cari Lynn Pace Want to see what goes on behind the broadcast at a 1940’s radio station? Audiences are urged to participate as station WBFR prepares to “go live.” Voice actors snuff out their cig…
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December 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Here's my interview with Drew Bolander and Michael Arbitter from the upcoming Spreckels Theatre Company production of "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914".

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Interview – “All is Calm” at Spreckels Theatre Company
My guests on the second of two 12/04/25 “Theatre Thursday” segments on The Drive on 95.5 FM were Michael Arbitter and Drew Bolander from the Spreckels Theatre Company production of All is Cal…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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"A Christmas Story: The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through December 21
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Review: “A Christmas Story: The Musical” in Santa Rosa
by Cari Lynn Pace The holiday spirit charms and shines in 6th Street Playhouse’s A Christmas Story: The Musical. Fans of the classic 1983 Christmas movie will delight in this live stage production …
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December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Here's my interview with performer Britta Rae about Transcendence Theatre Company's upcoming "Broadway Holiday 2025".
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Interview – “Broadway Holiday” at Transcendence
My guest on the first of two “Theatre Thursday” segments on 12/04/25 on The Drive on 95.5 was Britta Rae from the Transcendence Theatre Company production of Broadway Holiday. The show will have mu…
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December 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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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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 3:15 PM
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Here's my interview with Jenny Hollingworth and Matt Farrell from the Spreckels Theatre Company production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
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Interview – “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Spreckels Theatre Company
My guests on the 11/20/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 FM were director Jenny Hollingworth and actor Matt Farrell from the Spreckels Theatre Company production of It’s a Wo…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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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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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 5:28 PM
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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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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 5:55 PM
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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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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 6:18 PM
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"The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Harry Duke
Show runs in Petaluma through November 16
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Review: “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” in Petaluma
Bertolt Brecht’s 1941 parable play/farce about the dangers of complacency and appeasement is, as is said much too frequently today, as timely as ever. It’s a shame eight U.S. Senators h…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Here's my interview with folks from the upcoming 6th Street Playhouse production of "A Christmas Story: The Musical".
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Interview – “A Christmas Story: The Musical” at 6th Street Playhouse
My guests on the 11/13/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 FM were Laura Downing-Lee, Waylon Hessler, and Nora Summers from the 6th Street Playhouse production of A Christmas Story: …
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November 14, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Mill Valley through November 16
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Review: “Sweeney Todd” in Mill Valley
by Cari Lynn Pace Sweeney Todd is the malevolent plot likely inspired by the campfire song “Dunderbeck’s Machine” which my Dad sang to us as youngsters. We boisterously sang along as mean old Dunde…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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"Sally & Tom"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Harry Duke
Show runs in Mill Valley through November 23
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Review: “Sally & Tom” in Mill Valley
by Harry Duke Much has been said and written about the (then) Marin Theatre Company’s 2017 production of Thomas Bradshaw’s Thomas and Sally. Bradshaw’s historical fiction used a conversation betwee…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Here's what North Bay theatre companies plan to put under your theatrical tree this year...
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Preview: 2025 North Bay Holiday Theatre
If there’s one word to describe North Bay theatre companies’ choices for their 2025 holiday productions, it’s “familiar”. One company is repeating their selections from last year while two ot…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Here's my interview with Sarah Wintermeyer and Chase Thompson from the upcoming SRJC Theatre Arts production of "Ride the Cyclone: The Musical".
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Interview – “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical” at SRJC
My guests on the 11/06/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 FM were Sarah Wintermeyer and Chase Thompson from the Santa Rosa Junior College Theater Arts production of Ride the Cyclone…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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"Sally & Tom"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Mill Valley through November 23
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Review: “Sally & Tom” in Mill Valley
Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks weaves historical facts with imagined emotions in this play-within-a-play about Thomas Jefferson and his slave mistress Sally Hemmings. It’s a powerhouse stor…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Here's my interview with Keith Baker and Kevin Bordi about Mercury Theater's "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui".
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Interview – “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” at Mercury Theater
My guests on the 10/30/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were Keith Baker and Kevin Bordi from the Mercury Theater production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Resistable Rise of Artur…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Here's my interview with Lord and Lady Macbeth from the Raven Players production of... well, you know.
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Interview – “Macbeth” at Raven Players
My guests on the 10/23/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were Matthew Witthaus and Katie Watts-Whitaker from the Raven Players’ production of Willliam Shakespeare’s Mac…
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October 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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"Bad Seed", "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead"
SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Santa Rosa & Yountville through October 26
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Short Takes: “Bad Seed”, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”
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… Bad Seed – 6th Street Playhouse Sandra Ish, Thadeus …
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October 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Here's my interview with Ken Urso and actor Jamie Parnell from the THTR Production of Richard O'Brien's "The Rocky Horror Show".

The immersive production will have three performances (10/23 - 10/25) at The California in Santa Rosa.

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Interview – “The Rocky Horror Show” at the California
My guests on the 10/16/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were Ken Urso and Jamie Parnell from the THTR production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. The stage …
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October 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Here's my interview with a couple of the suspects from the upcoming CPAC production of "Clue".
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Interview – “Clue” at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
My guests on the 10/09/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were Thomas Gibson and Max Chittister from the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center production of Clue. The show based on the …
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October 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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"Into the Woods" & "The Comedy of Hamlet!"
SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Rohnert Park & Santa Rosa through October 12
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Short Takes: “Into the Woods”, “The Comedy of Hamlet!”
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… Into the Woods – Spreckels Theatre Company Photos by…
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October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM