Kimberly Ridgeway

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Altarena Playhouse

Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and football. Or at least that is the way that most Americans experience it. In recent years, a few have stepped back to challenge the simplicity of the holiday, the edited history of its origin, and the lack of authentic Native voices in the story. Playwright Larissa FastHorse brings these issues to the forefront while using humor and satire to explore the problems. Altarena Playhouse’s production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY uses that humor to deliver the message with aplomb. Hearty laughs with hefty questions make for a great night of theater.

ACCUSED! By Patricia Milton Extends At Central Works

Central Works extends the run of THE COMEDY ACCUSED! by Patricia Milton through August 18. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking play at the Berkeley City Club.

Patricia Milton's ACCUSED! Opens In July At Central Works

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens at Central Works on July 13.

Patricia Milton's Play ACCUSED! Opens This July At Central Works

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens on July 13 at Central Works, marking the final comic caper in the series.

PlayGround to Host a Potrero Hill Community Celebration This Month

Join PlayGround on May 24 for a Potrero Hill Community Celebration with a mural dedication by Natalie Contreras and performances from the 16th annual Young Playwrights Project featuring Bay Area high school students. Learn more about the event!

ACCUSED! Comes to Central Works Berkeley in July

Central Works 2024 Season will continue with a comic murder mystery from the Central Works Writers Workshop, world premiere #74.

Full Lineup Set For PlayGround's 28th Annual Festival Of New Works

Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets.

PlayGround Celebrates BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24 This May

Discover the lineup for the BEST OF PLAYGROUND(SF) '24, part of PlayGround's 30th season.

Plethos Productions Brings Broadway Star to Castro Valley

Plethos Productions has announced the launch of their inaugural theatre retreat, Camp Monologa, camp for the theatre kid at heart. It will take place from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28 at Heirloom East Bay in Castro Valley.

UNPACKING IN P'TOWN Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center in March

In March, New Conservatory Theatre Center will welcome the return of double Lambda Literary Award-winning playwright Jewelle Gomez with Unpacking in P’town. 

Central Works Announces 2024 Season: Cautionary Comic Tales - History Repeating Itself

Central Works announces their 2024 season, featuring cautionary comic tales that explore the theme of history repeating itself.

Stephen King's MISERY To Take The Stage At Palo Alto Players, January 19- February 4

Experience the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King's MISERY at Palo Alto Players. Directed by Kimberly Ridgeway, this spine-tingling production will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss it from January 19-February 4, 2024.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; The DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

PlayGround to Present THE LEGACY OF THE LAND WE INHABIT in November

Join PlayGround on November 20th at 7PM PT for an evening of original short plays inspired by 'The Legacy of the Land We Inhabit.' Don't miss this opportunity to experience thought-provoking performances that bring awareness to land acknowledgment. Reserve your tickets now!

PlayGround to Kick Off 30th Season With MONDAY NIGHT PLAYGROUND “ORIGIN STORY” in October

PlayGround blasts into its 30th season of innovative new plays by taking you back to before the beginning! Join us for a new round of Monday Night PlayGround, featuring original short plays all inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story', Monday, October 16.

Theatre Rhinoceros Presents APOLOGIES TO LORRAINE HANSBERRY (YOU TOO AUGUST WILSON): A FREE STAGED READING

Two years ago, Rachel Lynett's play Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson) was selected from 2,000 submissions to win the coveted Yale Drama Series Prize; this winter, San Franciscans will have the privilege of seeing Lynett's daring, straight-to-your-face allegory read and staged in person.

Photos: First Look at CROWNS at Contra Costa Civic Theatre

Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) concludes its live, in-person Main Stage season with the musical Crowns by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats” by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.

PlayGround Announces Lineup For 26th Annual PlayGround Festival Of New Works At Potrero Stage & Simulcast

PlayGround has announced the full lineup for its 26th annual FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, running May 9-29, returning for in-person performances at Potrero Stage, where the festival has been based since 2008, and, new this year, all simulcast online.

CCCT Shows Off Its 'Hattitude' With The Gospel Musical CROWNS, April 15- May 15

Contra Costa Civic Theatre concludes its live, in-person Main Stage season with the musical Crowns by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats” by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Directed by Kimberly Ridgeway, with music direction by Branice McKenzie and choreography by Jennifer Frazier, Crowns plays for 15 performances from April 15-May 15.

BWW Review: DOT at New Conservatory Theatre Center