Review: “Born Yesterday” in Napa by Barry Willis A corrupt businessman lands in Washington DC, intent on buying a Senator as part of an effort to get legislation passed to improve his fortune. Currying favor among the ruling class…

"Born Yesterday"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Barry Willis
Show runs in Napa through April 26
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"Come From Away"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Isa S. Chu
Show runs in Mountain View through May 10
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how to make an American Son // Theatre Eddys In the NCTC production of christopher oscar peña's "how to make an American Son," timely and important messages are powerfully conveyed how deeply entrenched is the felt entitlement, superiority, and ...

"how to make an American Son"
SF CITY Review by Eddie Reynolds
Runs in San Francisco through May 10
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Review: “Head Over Heels” in Santa Rosa by Cari Lynn Pace Conceived by Jeff Whitty and based on The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse tackles the jukebox musical Head Over Heels with gusto. The Go-Go’s…

"Head Over Heels"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Cari Lynn Pace
Show runs in Santa Rosa through May 3
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The SFBATCC wouldn't kid ya, we suggest you "Go See!" Shotgun Players "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?".

Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See! selections:

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Review: “The Christians” in Rohnert Park After a series of lightweight comedies and Broadway musicals, Cinnabar Theater gets serious with a production of Lucas Hnath’s The Christians. The theological drama runs in the Warren Theater on th…

"The Christians"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Harry Duke
Show runs in Rohnert Park through April 26
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The SFBATCC says heaven knows you should "Go See!" Altarena Playhouse's "Anything Goes".

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Review: ANYTHING GOES at Altarena Playhouse Energetic dances, soaring songs, and clever comedy make a winning combination in ANYTHING GOES at Altarena Playhouse. With classic songs by Cole Porter and witty dialogue from P.G. Wodehouse and Guy B...

"Anything Goes"
SF EAST BAY Review by Kelly Rogers Flynt
Show runs in Alameda through April 26
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"The Bardy Bunch: The War of the Families Partridge and Brady"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Eddie Reynolds
Show Runs in San Jose through April 26
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“Lost in Yonkers” Finds Tenderness in Tough Love—at CenterREP — Theatrius Neil Simon Tempers Jewish Immigrants’ Grief with Youthful Laughter by Mary Lou Herlihy Generations of bitterness cast a pall over the Kurnitz family. But the unexpected arrival of an estranged so...

"Lost in Yonkers"
SF EAST BAY Review by Mary Lou Herlihy
Show runs in Walnut Creek through April 19
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"Flex"
SF CITY Review by Doug Konecky
Show runs in San Francisco through May 2
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"The Coast Starlight"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in San Jose through April 26
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The SFBATCC would be horrified if you didn't avail yourself of the opportunity to "Go See!" Berkeley Rep's "The Monsters".

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Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Center Rep Center Rep presents Neil Simon’s classic tale of family and obligations, LOST IN YONKERS. In a world of sound bites, TikTok, and AI images, this show reminds us that when it comes to family, things ha...

"Lost in Yonkers"
SF EAST BAY Review by Kelly Rogers Flynt
Show runs in Walnut Creek through April 19
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“Flex” Features Black Female Athletes Yearning to Break Free—at SF Playhouse — Theatrius Candrice Jones’ Lady Train Scores Victory! by Jenyth Jo As a former Division 1 athlete from Stanford, I wondered whether watching a play on basketball would be as much fun as going to a Valkyr...

"Flex"
SF CITY Review by Jenyth Jo
Show runs in San Francisco through May 2
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"The Coast Starlight"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Eddie Reynolds
Show runs in San Jose through April 26
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Photographs from the 49th SFBATCC Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala are now posted on our website.

Here's a link to the page:

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The SFBATCC thinks it would be a strong choice for you to "Go See!" San Francisco Playhouse's "Flex".

Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:

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Review: THE MONSTERS at Berkeley Rep Berkely Rep’s co-production with La Jolla Playhouse of Ngozi Anywanu’s The Monsters is a joyous, heartwarming story of the bond between sister and brother that will want to make you hug your sibling. ...

"The Monsters"
SF EAST BAY Review by Steve Murray
Show runs in Berkeley through May 3
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The Bardy Bunch: The War of the Families Partridge & Brady Dave Abrams as Keith (center), cast members of the Partridge Family doing what they do best – sing. All photos by Dave Lepori Photography. No doubt, the whole world has drooled in speculation…

"The Bardy Bunch"
SF SOUTH BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in San Jose through April 26
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Flex // Theatre Eddys in the West Coast premiere of Candice Jones' "Flex," five Black teens and basketball teammates in rural, 1998 Arkansas are trying to survive more than just the opposing team's scoring.

"Flex"
SF CITY Review by Eddie Reynolds
Show runs in San Francisco through May 2
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The SFBATCC thinks it wouldn't kill ya to "Go See!" City Light's "Dial M for Murder".

Click the link below for more information on it and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:

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Review: “T-Bone n Weasel” in Healdsburg Two hapless, small-time crooks hit the roads of South Carolina in search of their next “big” score in T-Bone n Weasel. John Klein’s comedy is the latest theatrical presentation at The 222 in Healds…

"T-Bone n Weasel"
SF NORTH BAY Review by Harry Duke
Show runs in Healdsburg through April 5
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The SFBATCC knows it's a tough ticket and you'll have to take a chance on a wait list to "Go See!" Marin Musical Theatre's "jagged little pill".

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Anything Goes Dan Kolodny as Moonface Martin, Seana Nicol as Reno Sweeney, Nico Jaochico as Billy Crocker. All photos by Grizzly De Haro. The Great American Musical has evolved through the years.  In the early d…

"Anything Goes"
SF EAST BAY Review by Victor Cordell
Show runs in Alameda through April 26
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The SFBATCC thinks this semester you should "Go See!" Z Space's "Our Class".

Click the link below for more information on this and other SFBATCC "Go See!" selections:

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The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle is pleased to announce the recipients of their 49th Excellence in Theatre Awards.

Our thanks to the community for coming out last night and joining us in our celebration of Bay Area theatre.

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SFBATCC 49th Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala

TONIGHT - Victoria Theatre, San Francisco

Door Open 6:00 pm, Awards start promptly at 7:00 pm

Day of Tickets @ box office - $40, CASH ONLY PLEASE

The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia? // Theatre Eddys Shotgun Players opens its 34th season with Edward Albee's 2002 Tony Award winning "The Goat Or, Who Is Sylvia?" in a production that is jaw-dropping astounding in every respect: direction, acting, vis...

"The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?"
SF EAST BAY Review by Eddie Reynolds
Show runs in Berkeley through April 26
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