Tony Award

Produced in the Bay Area for the first time ever by 42nd Street Moon, “Fun Home” tells a moving story of self-discovery and acceptance that is as enjoyable as it is important.

A cheery comedy-drama, this beloved story is told in Lincoln Center Theater’s production with impressive ease, along with immaculate set design and the talents of a remarkable cast.

Among other mental health struggles the movie hopes to address, “Dear Evan Hansen” highlights how grief can destroy a family while sparking revelations in one’s knowledge of themselves.

In the Custom Made Theatre on Sutter Street in San Francisco, the small space came to life Sunday night with the premiere of Custom Made Theatre Company’s production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights.”

The stakes of the story are set extremely high, but the array of diverse characters in “Oslo” refuse to be drowned out by the gargantuan political issues staring them in the face. The play uses the characters’ individual motivations as its focal point, anchoring broad global obstacles in tangible human ones.

The musical's critical success led to a London production and a U.S. tour, which has now arrived at the SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.

With the release of nominations on May 1, Tony Kushner’s 1991 play “Angels in America” became the the most Tony Award-nominated play in Broadway history.

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