Danny Scheie

Review: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Center Rep

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE delivers the laughs in grand style at Center Rep. Director Matt M. Morrow puts a fresh spin on an old classic and breathes new life into it. In a show that is full of great one liners and subtle bits, Center Rep has added layers of physical comedy and technical accents. What is normally a quiet, funny play is served up as a comedy extravaganza.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Comes to Center Repertory Company

Center Repertory Company will kick off its 2024/25 season with a re-envisioned production of Joseph Kesselring’s iconic classic, Arsenic and Old Lace, performing at the Lesher Center for the Arts beginning Sunday, September 8 and running through Sunday, September 29, 2024. 

Two World Premieres & More Set for Center REP 24-25 Season

Center Repertory Company has unveiled its 57th season—an extraordinary lineup of six works to be presented September 2024 through June 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Center REP Announces ARSENIC AND OLD LACE And More for 2024-25 Season Including World Premieres & More

Discover the upcoming 2024-25 season at CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY, featuring two World Premieres, a queer interpretation of a classic, and an EGOT winner's fireside chat. Also, learn about their new audience initiatives.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at A.C.T. Geary Theatre

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Photos: First Look at Sam Pinkleton's THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater

Get a first look at brand-new production photos from The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater now through June 25, 2023!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Sam Pinkleton-Directed THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater

Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater !

Cast & Creative Team Announced for Sam Pinkleton Led THE WIZARD OF OZ at A.C.T

We’re off to see the Wizard…! Today, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the full cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Sam Pinkleton.

THE MAGIC LAMP gives Aladdin a San Francisco twist

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Casting Announced For Premiere Of THE MAGIC LAMP At Presidio Theatre

The cast for The Magic Lamp features versatile and popular actors including Rotimi Agbabiaka, Sharon Shao, Danny Scheie, Curt Branom, Renée Lubin, JM Appleby, Rinabeth Apostol, Scott Reardon and others.

Seaview Presents A HOUSE TOUR... AT HOME

Written by San Francisco playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb and based on his stage play, A House Tour of The Infamous Porter Family Mansion with Tour Guide Weston Ludlow Londonderry…At Home is a surreal and occasionally unreal audio journey through the former mansion of Hubert and Clarissa Porter, an infamous, ultra wealthy & highly eccentric couple.

Lea DeLaria, Lili Argüello, Tanika Baptiste & More Announced for The Rhino's PANDEMIC PERFORMANCES Fundraiser

The Rhino will present an entertaining evening of short video performances celebrating the creative output of Bay Area’s LGBTQ performers during the pandemic. A benefit event for Theatre Rhinoceros. Hosted by Jesús U. Bettawork and Kim Larsen.

Aurora Theatre Company Cancels Remainder Of 2019/2020 Season

Aurora Theatre Company today announced that out of concern for public health and safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic it will cancel its upcoming runs of Christopher Chen's THE RULER and Laura Eason's SEX WITH STRANGERS, previously scheduled May 8 - July 5 and June 19 - July 19, respectively.

Aurora Theatre Company Presents  Joe Orton's Comic Masterpiece LOOT

Aurora Theatre Company continues its dynamic 28th season with  Joe Orton's LOOT. Former Aurora Artistic Director Tom Ross (Everything is Illuminated, This Is How It Goes, A Delicate Balance) directs this comedic tour de force.

BWW Review: Old School Musical Comedy SHE LOVES ME Mostly Charms at OC's South Coast Repertory

Though SCR's admirable new production of the 1963 Broadway musical SHE LOVES ME, for the most part, still has many charming, beautifully-staged, and well-sung moments, it also somehow feels like it is slightly reigned in, as if there was a purposeful attempt to downscale some of its built-in whimsy and spirited vivaciousness---particularly in the first act where emotional expressions all seem to sit in the same middle areaa?? never tipping over to too angry or too sad or too happy or too, well, anything. Now on stage in Costa Mesa through February 22, 2020, the production---directed by the theater's own artistic director David Ivers---is genuinely entertaining, but still needs a huge shot of joy, romance, and pep to make it feel complete.

BWW Review: RHINOCEROS at American Conservatory Theatre

Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoceros is brought boisterously into the Trump era in this hilarious production directed by Frank Galati at A.C.T.'s Geary Theatre. Existentialist themes are explored through absurdity and a great deal of wit—if you've avoided avant-garde theatre in the past, Galati's version is strong enough to make you rethink the genre.

Photo Flash: Ionesco's RHINOCEROS At A.C.T.'s Geary Theater

Below see brand-new production photos from Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater now through Sunday, June 23, 2019.

ACT and SF Zoo Announce Partnership During Run of RHINOCEROS

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and San Francisco Zoo & Gardens announced today a partnership during the run of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater May 29-June 23, 2019. As part of this unique partnership, A.C.T. and San Francisco Zoo will host San Francisco Zoo Day at The Geary Theater following the 2 p.m. matinee performance of Rhinoceros on Sunday, June 9.

Red Bull Theater Presents Reading of Amy Freed's SHREW!

Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the next REVELATION READING, Amy Freed's Shrew!, directed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, would include: Arnie Burton, Andrea Cirie, Carson Elrod, Mel Johnson Jr., John Pankow, Reg Rogers, Danny Scheie, Susannah Rogers, and more to be announced.  This will take place on Monday May 13th at 7:30pm at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Hudson Streets).

A.C.T. Closes Its 2018â€"19 Season with RHINOCEROS

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the full cast and creative team for Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, closing out A.C.T.'s 2018-19 season.