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Calendar
THEATER
THRU DEC 2 Ain’t
That Rich Creator Kate
Robards describes
growing up in a Texas
town where she tries
to keep up with the
wealthy despite her
low-income status,
marrying into the one
percent and learning
that money can’t buy
everything.
The Marsh (SF).
415.282.3055,
themarsh.org
THRU DEC 9 My
Stroke of Luck In this
solo show, radiologist
Diane Barnes recounts
her experience of
having a stroke, her
path to recovery and
more. The Marsh (SF).
415.282.3055,
themarsh.org
THRU DEC 10 Small
Mouth Sounds A.C. T.
brings you a comedy
about six urbanites
who gather for a silent
retreat in the woods,
overseen by an unseen
guru. Strand Theater
(SF). 415.749.2228,
act-sf.org
THRU DEC 17 Bright
Star From Steve Martin
and Edie Brickell comes
a tale inspired by a true
event: when editor Alice
Murphy meets a young
soldier just home from
World War II, their con-
nection inspires Alice to
confront her own past.
The Curran (SF).
sfcurran.com
THRU DEC 17
Shakespeare in Love
This romantic tale tells
of a young William
Shakespeare’s writer’s
block, but more of its
cure: Viola, the muse
and admirer whose
greatest wish is to
appear in his next
play. Marin Theatre
Company (Mill Valley).
415.388.5208,
marintheatre.org
THRU DEC 31 Beach
Blanket Babylon’s
Holiday Extravaganza
Christmas trees, carols,
parodies, spoofs of pop
culture and politicians
and other phenoms
mark this uniquely San
Francisco performance.
Club Fugazi (SF).
415.421.4222, beach
blanketbabylon.com
THRU JAN 7 Aladdin
Disney Theatrical
Productions and SHN
present the acclaimed
Broadway adaptation
of the beloved tale of
genies and magic carpets. Colorful costumes,
opulent sets and well-loved songs make this
musical a must-see.
Orpheum Theatre (SF).
888.746.1799, shnsf.com
THRU JAN 13 A
Christmas Story: The
Musical The hilarious
childhood holiday tale
of triple-dog dares,
department store
Santas, Christmas
themes and more. San
Francisco Playhouse
(SF). sfplayhouse.org
DEC 2– 3 Performing
Arts Academy of
Marin’s Holiday
Spectacular Dance, theater and song converge
for an evening of holiday
cheer. Performers ages 4
to 17 — as well as members of PAAM’s Alta
Vista Dance Company
— put you in the spirit
with timeless melodies,
seasonal choreography
and showmanship.
Showcase Theater (San
Rafael). paamarin.com
DEC 6–24 The Secret
Garden Adapted from
the classic children’s
novel by Frances
Hodgson Burnett,
the musical tells the
story, set in the 19th
century, of 11-year-old
Mary Lennox, who,
after being orphaned
in India, heads to
Yorkshire to live with
her reclusive uncle
and cousin — and soon
discovers their mysterious walled garden.
42nd Street Moon (SF).
415.255.8205,
42ndstmoon.org
DEC 8–23 The Jewelry
Box This heartwarming story follows a
young Brian Copeland
THEATER
THRU DEC 17 The Kipling Hotel Don Reed’s autobiographical solo show
invites audiences to 1980s Los Angeles, as he recounts his journey as
the son of an Oakland pimp and recipient of a scholarship to UCLA.
The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org
