San Francisco

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 3, 2020

In an ambitious programming move, the orchestra hosts all kinds of guest artists in a festival devoted to themes of social justice.

Jim Farber - March 2, 2020

The Industry’s site-specific odyssey opera presents a not-so-sweet view of American history.

Catriona Barr - March 2, 2020

Craig Hella Johnson’s compassionate oratorio memorializes the tragic victim of homophobic violence.

Lou Fancher - March 2, 2020

Harlem Renaissance painter Archibald Motley is the inspiration behind PUSH and Acakmoor’s latest show together.

Lou Fancher - February 29, 2020

The San Francisco choreographer talks about the diverse traditions informing the new works in “Triple Take.”

Emily Wilson - February 29, 2020

The globally admired performer relishes her new role integrating the cultural center’s rich artistic vision.

Janice Berman - February 28, 2020

Cellist Maya Beiser and dancer Wendy Whelan grapple with the tragedy of 9/11 in a Bay Area premiere.

Claudia Bauer and Lisa Grodin - February 25, 2020

What’s the point of pointe? Why toil with tulle? The earliest repertory ballets provide answers.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2020

An inevitable, last-minute staging decision distracts from an otherwise sublime production.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2020

Four Larks transforms Mary Shelley’s tale, awkwardly.