Jake Brunger Brings PRIDE & Sharp Eyes to Gay Couples by Barry David Horwitz There’s more than one way to love, says Jake Brunger in his witty, British comedy “Four Play.” In his brilliant, play, in the great tradition of British romantic comedy, he shows us two gay couples—four guys—who are off the charts…
Mozart Meets Chaplin in Jazz Age Animation & Flapper Fashion by Barry David Horwitz What’s not to love about an evening with Mozart at SF Opera in silent movie style, intriguing animation, and a Wizard of Oz storyline? There’s lots of art in re-making Mozart into a magical mystery tour—in 20s Jazz Age costumes,…
Rotimi Agbabiaka Triumphs as Electric, Elegant Emcee by Barry David Horwitz If you see one musical this year, Center REP’s “Cabaret” would be the one. There’s no bigger thrill than seeing masterful Rotimi Agbabiaka dancing, singing, gyrating in brilliant costumes, playing the emcee in a 1931 Berlin café. He drains every note for its…
Carroll & Snider’s Affectionate Acrobats Thrill & Inspire by Barry David Horwitz You can only see “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi in North Beach. Born out of Cirque du Soleil with a dash of “A Chorus Line,” the multi-cultural cast flies up to the rafters and swoops into our hearts. The beautiful young…