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 grab a pumpkin and a couple of mice and "Go See!" Hillbarn Theatre's "Cinderella".
Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
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December 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The SFBATCC suggests you grab a pumpkin and a couple of mice and "Go See!" Hillbarn Theatre's "Cinderella".
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...
"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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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
"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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SF NORTH BAY Reviews by Harry Duke
Shows run in Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa through December 14/21
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"Scrooge! The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
“Scrooge! The Musical” Conjures Spirits to Charm Everyone—at Sonoma Arts — Theatrius
Leslie Bricusse Un-Scrooges Our Favorite Holiday Classic by Jenyth Jo Some Scroogey people who don’t like musicals may stay away from Sonoma Arts’ “Scrooge! The Musical.” What a huge mistake that...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Scrooge! The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
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SF NORTH BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
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"Cinderella"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Joanne Engelhardt
Show runs in Foster City through December 28
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Joanne Engelhardt
Show runs in Foster City through December 28
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Review: ‘Cinderella’ at Hillbarn Theatre (***1/2)
by Joanne Engelhardt So you think you know the age-old fairy tale “Cinderella?” Ha! Think again. Hillbarn Theatre’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s version – coupled with a…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"Cinderella"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Joanne Engelhardt
Show runs in Foster City through December 28
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Joanne Engelhardt
Show runs in Foster City through December 28
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"Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through December 28
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through December 28
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Review: GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Over two hundred and fifty years after fighting the British for independence, we’re absolutely gaga over Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s delightful Christmas at Pemberley series and its spot on d...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through December 28
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Palo Alto through December 28
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“Finding Neverland”
SF SOUTH BAY Review by AJ Jaffari
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by AJ Jaffari
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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Finding Neverland at CMT Marquee
By AJ Jaffari Madelyn Davis-Haddad (Sylvia) and Armand Akbari (Barrie). Photo by Daniel Smith What happens when imagination lifts us higher than reality ever could—especially when reality feels its…
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December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“Finding Neverland”
SF SOUTH BAY Review by AJ Jaffari
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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SF SOUTH BAY Review by AJ Jaffari
Show runs in San Jose through December 14
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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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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
"Scrooge! The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
northbaystageandscreen.com/2025/12/07/r...
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Sonoma through December 21
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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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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 7:06 PM
"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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SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
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The SFBATCC suggests you don't wait to "Go See!" Ross Valley Players' "Wait Until Dark".
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 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The SFBATCC suggests you don't wait to "Go See!" Ross Valley Players' "Wait Until Dark".
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...
"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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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
"A Christmas Story: The Musical"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through December 21
northbaystageandscreen.com/2025/12/05/r...
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through December 21
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“Before I Forget”
SF CITY Review by Barry David Horwitz
Show runs in San Francisco through December 13
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SF CITY Review by Barry David Horwitz
Show runs in San Francisco through December 13
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“Before I Forget”: King of ‘Shroom Cure’ Conjures AI Hilarity—at The Marsh — Theatrius
Adam Strauss Conquers OCD, Love, Self-Doubt Brilliantly by Barry David Horwitz Let’s face it—Adam Strauss is an art form of his own. No one else has been brave enough to face his obsessive-compul...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Before I Forget”
SF CITY Review by Barry David Horwitz
Show runs in San Francisco through December 13
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SF CITY Review by Barry David Horwitz
Show runs in San Francisco through December 13
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
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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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
northbaystageandscreen.com/2025/12/02/r...
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:
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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:
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"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:
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Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:
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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
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
SF EAST BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
“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
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
SF EAST BAY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in Oakland through December 14
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
"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
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
SF NORTH BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
“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
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
SF NORTH BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Rohnert Park through December 14
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
"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
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
“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
www.theatrius.com/reviews/2025...
"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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