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Review: An exuberant ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ charms at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre

A gray-haired lady stands awkwardly at an ice skating rink, her hair dotted with brightly-colored barrettes, nervously chewing on her candy necklace. Meet Kimberly Akimbo.

Carolee Carmello, Miguel Gil and Jim Hogan in the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, photo by Joan Marcus

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from great concerts and shows to an awesome coastal day trip.

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7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend

From one of pop music's biggest stars to an opera about Mount Everest and a music festival inspired by Leonard Cohen, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.

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Bay Area arts: 9 great Bay Area shows and concerts to catch this week

San Jose Playhouse delivers a flawed but fun take on the clever musical "Emojiland."

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Review: Revised ‘Emojiland’ musical in San Jose not perfect but worthy of a smiley face

By David John Chávez, Correspondent

October 30, 2024 at 11:37 a.m.

San Jose Playhouse delivers a flawed but fun take on the clever musical "Emojiland."

Jackman and stage and TV actor Sutton Foster reportedly became "close" while co-starring in the Broadway revival of 'The Music Man' from late 2021 to early 2023.

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Hugh Jackman’s wife had ‘suspicions’ about his Broadway co-star Sutton Foster: report

By Martha Ross

October 28, 2024 at 9:01 a.m.

Jackman and stage and TV actor Sutton Foster reportedly became "close" while co-starring in the...

Berkeley's Aurora Theatre skews hilarious in this frothy 1920s farce that puts marriage and class under the microscope.

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Review: Happily ever after gets skewered with relish in Noel Coward’s “Fallen Angels”

By Karen D'Souza, Correspondent

October 30, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

Berkeley's Aurora Theatre skews hilarious in this frothy 1920s farce that puts marriage and class...

Jackman's reported romance with his Broadway co-star has been 'an open secret' in New York theater circles for some time. -- and may have started in the waning years of his marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness.

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Hugh Jackman has found love again with a not-so-surprising partner: reports

By Martha Ross

October 24, 2024 at 8:48 a.m.

Jackman's reported romance with his Broadway co-star has been 'an open secret' in New York...

From Oakland Museum's vibrant Dia de los Muertos to plays about Emojis and "Clue" and one of the best Grateful Dead tribute bands going, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this week and beyond.

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Bay Area arts: 9 shows, festivals and more to catch this weekend

By Randy McMullen

October 23, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.

From Oakland Museum's vibrant Dia de los Muertos to plays about Emojis and "Clue" and...

Playwright Rajiv Joseph and TheatreWorks director Giovanna Sardelli working together again in 'King James.'

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Sardelli, Joseph team up again for basketball-themed ‘James’

By David John Chávez, Correspondent

October 18, 2024 at 11:39 a.m.

Playwright Rajiv Joseph and TheatreWorks director Giovanna Sardelli working together again in 'King James.'

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from a great sad movie to a fun brewery day trip and awesome Middle Eastern food.

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7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend

By Randy McMullen

October 20, 2024 at 6:04 p.m.

Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from a great sad movie to...

From Mary Zimmerman's new take on "Magic Flute" to San Francisco's free music day, there are a lot of great shows to catch in the Bay Area.

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Bay Area arts: 10 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

By Randy McMullen

October 17, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

From Mary Zimmerman's new take on "Magic Flute" to San Francisco's free music day, there...

Tickets go on sale later this month for 'Echo,' Cirque du Soleil's first new show created since the pandemic.

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Cirque du Soleil headed back to Bay Area with a new show

By Randy McMullen

October 16, 2024 at 4:28 a.m.

Tickets go on sale later this month for 'Echo,' Cirque du Soleil's first new show...

Rajiv Joseph's buddy drama 'King James' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley turns out to be a sweeping look at what a true friendship really entails.

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Review: ‘King James’ is a basketball play that’s about a lot more than basketball

By Chad Jones, Correspondent

October 15, 2024 at 9:05 a.m.

Rajiv Joseph's buddy drama 'King James' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley turns out to be a...

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