Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent
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Billy Crudup returns to Berkeley Rep in solo tour-de-force
Billy Crudup stars in the demanding solo show "Harry Clarke," about a New York City con man; it opens at Berkeley Rep on Nov. 15.
Homegrown take on Orwell’s classic ‘1984’ finally gets Bay Area staging
Orwell's classic cautionary tale of a totalitarian society will play at Aurora Theatre Nov. 10-Dec. 10.
African-American Shakes and ‘Love Boat’ star deliver timely ‘Death of a Salesman’
Salesman," which centers on issues 'that we are dealing with as a society today.'
Eisa Davis brings ‘Bulrusher’ home to Berkeley Rep
"Bulrusher," a trippy, poetic coming of age story set in Northern California, plays at Berkeley Rep Oct. 27-Dec. 3.
Review: Old-fashion love story blossoms in unlikely setting in ‘Nollywood’
S.F. Playhouse production keeps laughs coming with Jocelyn Bioh's play.
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Halloween 2023: Theatrical tricks and treats haunt Bay Area stages
Halloween is always a popular theme for theater performers and fans in the Bay Area -- productions from run campy to blood-curdling.
New Agatha Christie mystery at TheatreWorks is not your average Agatha Christie mystery
Heidi Armbruster's "Mrs. Christie" explores the famed mystery writer's still-unexplained 11-day disappearance.
Impulsive president in ‘POTUS’ is purely fictional — honest
New comedy by Selina Fillinger at Berkeley Rep focuses on the women who really run the country.
Review: Shakespeare and Marlowe collide and collaborate on Berkeley stage
Liz Duffy Adams' play "Born With Teeth," now showing at Aurora Theatre in Berkeley, depicts Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe working together.
New San Jose play takes on the horror of school shootings
'This is a scourge on our nation, and it's shameful,' says playwright Kit Wilder on gun violence in America.