San Francisco

The couple presents Musto’s comedic opera, Bastianello, at Festival Napa Valley.

On the heels of an acclaimed run in London, the company announces promotions and new dancers.

Notable guests join the hip big band as it premieres selections from a new CD.

Indian and jazz influences permeate a sparkling, mostly improvised set by two musical conversationalists.

Our jazz picks for the month will get your blood going.

The Royal Ballet and L.A. Dance Project premiere major productions in what used to be the cultural “offseason.”

James Sofranko’s company, now in its fourth season, gives world premieres with superb dancers.

A little list that should be longer.

Two youthful septuagenarians and a lot of great standards.

Composer Anthony Davis’s flexible stylistic palette serves the story well.