Theater

Tim Burton’s beloved 1988 horror comedy “Beetlejuice” has been transformed into a vibrant stage musical, and its unhinged demon protagonist has spawned in Golden Gate Theatre to wreak havoc on the Bay Area.

Goldman’s theatrical production of “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” honors the memory, legacy and abject horror Jan Karski experienced and recorded during the Holocaust, ultimately crafting a performance that unites all in a shared experience of humanity.

Panto may still be relatively unknown to American audiences, but Presidio Theater has beautifully rendered its intoxicating humor to the Bay Area.

Utterly immersive and captivating, Shotgun Players’ rendition of “Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812” bursts at the seams with a celebration of life and an examination of the internal and external conflicts of Russia’s chaotic court.

It uniquely reflects on art by uniting the artist with the viewer, stretching their imaginations as one to form a new trail of inspiration.

Roald Dahl’s novel “Matilda” may make its titular character the centerpiece of the story, but what makes Berkeley Playhouse’s musical production stand out is the hilarity, ridiculosity and exuberance of the antagonists.

In a show like “The Late Wedding,” months of work only dazzle the public eye for one weekend. For Bierlein, this is a humbling experience that earnestly links them to their craft.

Regardless of an at times garbled narrative, The Oakland Theater Project’s “Book of Sand” is a noteworthy, magical portrayal of the quest for knowledge which often only leads to obsession. 

“Our mission is to create performance opportunities for students, by students,” Castillo explained.

Told through snapshots of Oya’s journey into adulthood and framed by her Louisiana street, the play follows a young girl who must navigate the entangled dynamics of her home while growing up.