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New and recent interviews focused primarily on local Bay Area theatre venues, with playwrights, actors, directors and artistic directors, hosted by KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky. Podcasts also feature theatre reviews by Richard Wolinsky along with interviews conducted by KPFA associate theatre critic C.S. Soong. Dates of theatre reviews can be found at http://bookwaves.homestead.com/Theatre_Reviews.html
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “In Every Generation” by Ali Viterbi, directed by Michael Barakiva, at TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts through February 12, 2023. The post Review: “In Every Generation” at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews a new musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at San Francisco Playhouse through January 14, 2023. The post Review: “As You Like It” at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the national touring company of “Beetlejuice” at BroadwaySF‘s Golden Gate Theater through January 31, 2022. The post Review: “Beetlejuice” at BroadwaySF Golden Gate Theater appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” at TheatreWorks Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto extended through December 31. The post Review: “Little Shop of Horrors” at TheatreWorks Lucie Stern Theatrer appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stages. January 4 UPDATE: Extended to February 25, 2023. The post Review: “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” at Shotgun Players appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Colonialism is Terrible but Pho is Delicious” by Dustin Chinn at Aurora Theatre through December 4, 2022. The post Review: “Colonialism is Terrible but Pho is Delicious” at Aurora Theatre appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Indecent” by Paula Vogel, directed by Susi Damilano, at San Francisco Playhouse through November 5, 2022. The post Review: “Indecent” by Paula Vogel, at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at BroadwaySF Orpheum Theater through November 6, 2022. The post Review: “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at BroadwaySF Orpheum appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Goddess,” a new musical, at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre through September 25, 2022. The post Review: “Goddess” at Berkeley Rep Roda Theatre appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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Interview: Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director Marin Theatre Company: The 2022-23 Season
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Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director of Marin Theatre Company discusses three of the four plays of the upcoming 2022-23 season with host Richard Wolinsky. The post Interview: Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director Marin Theatre Company: The 2022-23 Season appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the touring company of the recent Broadway revival of “Oklahoma!” at BroadwaySF Golden Gate Theater through September 11, 2022. The post Review: “Oklahoma!” at BroadwaySF Golden Gate Theater appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Follies” at San Francisco Playhouse through September 10, 2022. The post Review: “Follies” at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Sanctuary City” by Martyna Majok, at Berkeley Rep’s Peets Theatre extended to August 14, 2022. The post Review: “Sanctuary City,” at Berkeley Rep Peets Theatre appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Dana H” by Lucas Hnath, directed by Les Waters, at Berkeley Rep‘s Roda Theatre through July 10, 2022. The post Review: “Dana H” at Berkeley Rep Roda Theatre appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the touring production of “Hadestown,” at BroadwaySF‘s Orpheum Theater through July 3, 2022. The post Review: “Hadestown” at BroadwaySF Orpheum Theater appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Sound Inside” by Adam Rapp, directed by Jasson Minadakis, at Marin Theatre Company through June 19, 2022. The post Review: “The Sound Inside” at Marin Theatre Company appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin” by Jessica Huang, directed by Jeffrey Lo, at San Francisco Playhouse through June 18, 2022 The post Review: “The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin” at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Octet,” with music, lyrics, book and choral arrangements by Dave Malloy, directed by Annie Tippe, from Signature Theatre in New York, at Berkeley Rep‘s Peets Theater through May 29, 2022. The post Review: “Octet,” at Berkeley Rep’s Peets Theater appeared first on KPFA.…
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Fefu and her Friends” by Maria Irene Fornes, directed by Pam MacKinnon at ACT Strand through May 1, 2022. The post Review: “Fefu and Her Friends” at ACT Strand appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegria Hudes, directed by Denise Blasor, at San Francisco Playhouse through April 23, 2022. The post Review: “Water by the Spoonful,” at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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Interview: Jan Hunter, director, “Intimate Apparel” at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
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Jan Hunter, director of “Intimate Apparel” by Lynn Nottage, produced by the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason, April 1 – 16, 2022, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. “Intimate Apparel” tells the story of a young black seamstress and her struggles in 1905 New York, her relationships and the way she deals with adversit…
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Passing Strange” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage extended through April 23, 2022. The post Review: “Passing Strange” at Shotgun Players appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Dot” by Colman Domingo, at New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco through April 3, 2022. The post Review: “Dot” by Colman Domingo, at New Conservatory Theatre Center appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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Interview: Bill English, Artistic Director, San Francisco Playhouse, 2022
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Bill English, Artistic Director of San Francisco Playhouse, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded via zencastr February 9, 2022. Bill English is the director of SF Playhouse’s latest production, Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery, playing through March 5, 2022, as well as the company’s Artistic Director. In this interview he disc…
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” by Will Arbery, directed by Bill English, at San Francisco Playhouse through March 5, 2022. The post Review: “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Swept Away” at Berkeley Rep’s Peets Theater through March 6, 2022. The post Review: “Swept Away” at Berkeley Rep’s Peets Theater appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the national tour company of “Freestyle Love Supreme” at ACT’s Geary Theater through February 13, 2022. The post Review: “Freestyle Love Supreme” at ACT Geary Theater appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Woman in Black,” adapted from the novel by Susan Hill, written by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford at ACT Strand Theater through January 16, 2022. The post Review: “The Woman in Black” at ACT Strand appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, at Marin Theatre Company through December 19, 2021. The post Review: “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley,” at Marin Theatre Company appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Wintertime” by Charles L. Mee, directed by Les Waters, at Berkeley Rep‘s Roda Theater through December 19, 2021. The post Review: “Wintertime” by Charles L. Mee, at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theater appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “My Fair Lady,” the Lincoln Center revival production, at BroadwaySF ‘s Orpheum Theater through November 28, 2021. Photo: BroadwaySF The post Review: “My Fair Lady,” Lincoln Center Revival, at the Orpheum appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Great Khan” at San Francisco Playhouse through November 13, 2021, live on stage and on video by demand. The post Review: “The Great Khan,” at San Francisco Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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Interview: Michael Gene Sullivan, playwright, “The Great Khan” at San Francisco Playhouse
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Michael Gene Sullivan, whose play “The Great Khan” runs live and streaming at San Francisco Playhouse through November 13th, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. A principal member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe since 1988, and currently the Playwright in Residence (“The Great Khan” is co-produced with the Mime Troupe), Michael Gene Sullivan ha…
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Interview: Tim Bond, Artistic Director, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, 2021
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Tim Bond, Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Shortly after Tim Bond was hired and began working with Robert Kelley, who founded TheatreWorks in 1970 and spent the next fifty years as Artistic Director, the pandemic hit, and the company had to shut down its season. Formerly the Associate Art…
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Claim” by Tim Cowbury, directed by Rebecca Novick, at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage through November 7, 2021. Shotgun Players website The post Review: “The Claim” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the 50th Anniversary touring production, which runs through November 7th at the Golden Gate Theater. BroadwaySF website The post Review: “Jesus Christ Superstar” 50th Anniversary Tour, at the Golden Gate appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Winter’s Tale” by William Shakespeare, directed by Eric Ting, at Cal Shakes (California Shakespeare Theater) extended through October 2, 2021. The post Review: The Winter’s Tale, at Cal Shakes appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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Interview: Eric Ting, Artistic Director, Cal Shakes, 2021
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Eric Ting, Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes), in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded August 31, 2021 via zencastr. This interview is part of a series of discussions with artistic directors and their staff about how various theatre companies dealt with the Covid shutdown and its continuing aftermath. Cal …
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Interview: Sean San Jose, Artistic Director, The Magic Theatre, 2021
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Sean San Jose, the newly appointed Artistic Director of the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason Center, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. One of the founders and current Program Director of the legendary Campo Santo performance troupe, Sean San Jose is a noted Bay Area actor who has worked in several venues, including the Magic, Cal Shakes, ACT and Be…
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Song of Summer” by Lauren Yee, directed by Bill English, at San Francisco Playhouse live, and streaming on demand, through August 14, 2021. The post Review: “The Song of Summer” by Lauren Yee, at SF Playhouse appeared first on KPFA.KPFA tarafından oluşturuldu
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Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director, Berkeley Rep, 2021
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Johanna Pfaelzer is tha Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep, one of America’ premier regional theatres. She is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky In this interview, she discusses in depth a new streaming production, “The Waves in Quarantine: An Experiment in Six Movements,” which consists of six short films based on Virginia Woolf’s “The Waves,” wr…
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Annette O’Toole, “The Good Book,” 2019
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This podcast was originally posted on May 7, 2019. Annette O’Toole, lead performer in the Berkeley Rep production, “The Good Book,” written by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, and directed by Lisa Peterson, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Annette O’Toole has had a long career in television, film and theatre, including regular stints as S…
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Jason Graae, “Perfect Hermany,” 2021
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Jason Graae discusses his latest show, “Perfect Hermany,” singing the songs of computer/lyricist Jerry Herman, streaming on the 42nd Street Moon (April 10 -May 2) and Musical Theatre West (April 15-25) websites, with host Richard Wolinsky. Jason Graae has appeared on Broadway in A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, and Do Patent Leather …
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Len Cariou: “Broadway and the Bard,” 2018
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Len Cariou, Tony Award winner for the original production of “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street” and star of his one-man show, “Broadway and the Bard,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Although recognized for his presence on television for the past eight seasons (as Tom Selleck’s dyspeptic father on the long running hit series “B…
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Carol Channing (1921-2019), 2002
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Carol Channing (1921-2019), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded during the tour of her memoir, “Just Lucky I Guess,” recorded on October 18, 2002. The great Broadway star Carol Channing died on January 15, 2019 at the age of 97. This iconic performer, along with starring in Hello Dolly for over 5000 performances, made her mark in Gentle…
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Barbara Cook (1927-2017), 2016
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This podcast was posted on August 11, 2017 as a Radio Wolinsky podcast. Barbara Cook, the legendary Broadway star, died on August 8, 2017. This interview was recorded in her apartment on the upper West Side of Manhattan on June 21st, 2016 on publication of her memoir, Then & Now. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Barbara Cook came to New York from Atlant…
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Playwright Interview: Lauren Gunderson, “The Catastrophist,” 2021
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Lauren Gunderson, whose play The Catastrophist is currently being streamed on the Marin Theatre Company website through July 24, 2021, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Recorded March 10, 2021. Lauren Gunderson is the most produced living American playwright, and currently several of her works can be streamed on-line. The Flats, which was co-w…
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John Lahr, theatre critic, 2015
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This interview was originally posted as a Radio Wolinsky podcast on December 5, 2016. John Lahr, interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. John Lahr spent over two decades as drama critic for The New Yorker, and continues to write profiles for the magazine. His latest book, Joy Ride, consists of essays and reviews from the magazine. The author of several bo…
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Michael Mayer, director, “Head Over Heels,” 2018
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This podcast was first posted on April 15, 2018. Head Over Heels opened on Broadway at the Hudson Theater on July 28, 2018 and closed on January 6, 2019, after 36 previews and 164 performances. An original cast album was released on October 12, 2018. Michael Mayer, director of “Head over Heels,” a new musical with a pre-Broadway tryout at the Curre…
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Sheryl Kaller & Pamela Gray, “A Walk on the Moon”, 2018
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This podcast was originally posted on May 30, 2018. Sheryl Kaller, director, and Pamela Gray, playwright of “A Walk on the Moon,” a world premiere musical which played at A.C.T. Geary Theatre, June 9-July 1, 2018, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. “A Walk in the Moon” is based on the 1999 film with a screenplay by Pamela Gray. The show deals w…
