‘The Bodyguard’ starring Deborah Cox debuts in San Jose
By Khalida Sarwari Twenty-five years ago, singer Whitney Houston made her acting debut in “The Bodyguard,” a romantic thriller that weaved together such memorable songs …
Category: Bay Area Arts Scene
Opera San Jose gives Puccini’s ‘La bohème’ a 20th century treatment
By Khalida Sarwari If you’re an opera aficionado, chances are you have definitely heard of it, but even if you’re not, the name should ring …
Emmy-winning comedian Louie Anderson brings jokes to Saratoga
By Khalida Sarwari Anyone familiar with Louie Anderson knows that—much like his stand-up shows—his conversations are littered with F-bombs. Just not the kind that make …
Broadway San Jose’s ‘Matilda’ tackles bullying
By Khalida Sarwari It’s hard to separate the Harry Wormwood character in Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel, ‘Matilda,’ from Danny Devito, the actor who played …
Broadway hit ‘Seminar’ lands at Hammer Theatre
By Khalida Sarwari When it opened at the San Francisco Playhouse three years ago, Pulitzer-nominated playwright Theresa Rebeck’s “Seminar” was described as a “biting comedy …