TO SEE


The shows to watch out for this season


JULY San Francisco Ballet


at Stern Grove Festival San Francisco Ballet’s official season doesn’t start until January, but you can see the company for free in the park this summer. The company performs selections


Hamlet American Conservatory


Theater opens its 2017–18 season with Hamlet, its first Shakespeare production in 20 years. Obie winner John Douglas Thompson (who played Louis Armstrong in ACT’s Satchmo last year) stars in the title role. à The Geary Theater, 405 Geary St (415-749-2228, act-sf.org). Sept 20–Oct 15 at TBA times; $20–$105.


from its current repertoire, accompanied by the Grammy- winning San Francisco Ballet Orchestra and conductor Martin West. à Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, 19th Ave and Sloat Blvd (415-252-6252, sterngrove .org). July 30 at 2pm; free.


AUGUST


Black Odyssey A mash-up of Greek mythology


and African-American folklore, Black Odyssey follows Gulf War veteran Ulysses Lincoln as he finds his way home to his


wife and son. East Bay native Marcus Gardley reframes this production in Oakland with music composed by local legends Linda Tillery and Molly Holm. à California Shakespeare Theater, Bruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda (510-548-9666, calshakes.org). Aug 9–Sept 3: Tue–Thu at 7:30pm; Fri, Sat at 8pm; Sun at 4pm; $21–$56.


SEPTEMBER


Luna Gale Playwright Rebecca Gilman is


known for masterfully tackling social issues with arresting, conversation-starting dramas (Spinning into Butter, The Glory of Living). Her latest play is a haunting production that asks the question: Who decides what’s best for a child? à The Aurora Theater, 2081 Addison St, Berkeley (510-843-4822, auroratheatre.org). Sept 1–Oct 1: Tue, Wed at 7pm; Thu–Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2, 7pm. $TBA.


An American in Paris Acclaimed director,


choreographer and Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris to downtown SF with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin. à SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St (888-746-1799, shnsf.com). Sept 12–Oct 8 at TBA dates and times. $TBA.


Measure for Measure Shakespeare’s scandalous play


about Christian justice and the law (as told through the Duke of Vienna) touches on the themes of sin, virtue and morality—and you get to bring your own wine to drink as it all plays out. à California Shakespeare Theater, Bruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda (510-548-9666, calshakes.org). Sept 13–Oct 8: Tue–Thu at 7:30pm; Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 4pm. $38–$89.


Transform One of YBCA’s most ambitious


dance productions ever, this two-week showcase presents newly commissioned works from nine prolific Bay Area companies and choreographers. The theme


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is “Why Citizenship?” à Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St (415-978-2700, ybca.org). Sept 14–16, 21–23: Thu–Sat at 8pm; $25.


A 24-Decade History


of Popular Music Taylor Mac’s musical extravaganza melds 246 songs (some original, many popular hits from 1776 to the present) with 13 hours of original text. The 24-hour work is presented over four six-hour concerts performed solo by the playwright, actor and performance artist. à The Curran Theater, 445 Geary St (415- 358-1220, sfcurran.com). Sept 15–24 at TBA times; $TBA.


Moses(es) Inspired by Zora Neale


Hurston’s vernacular retelling of the biblical Moses story, award- winning choreographer Reggie Wilson combines his experiences traveling to North Africa with extensive research into black culture, movement and spiritual traditions during this powerful dance performance. à Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley (510-642- 9988, calperformances.org). Sept 23 at 8pm, Sept 24 at 3pm; $30–$174.


OCTOBER


Imaginary Comforts, or the Story of the Ghost


of the Dead Rabbit Daniel Handler’s (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket) fantastical new comedy involves a death, a rabbi, a rabbit ghost and lots of chaos. But this ghost story is for adults only. à Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St, Berkeley (510-647–2949, berkeleyrep .org). Opens in Oct; $TBA.


Boulders and Bones Inspired by the creations of visual


artist Andy Goldsworthy and set to a driving electroacoustic score, ODC/Dance’s landmark work uses dance, music and film to take viewers through the chaos of the creative process to the clarity of realization. à Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley, Bancroft Way between Oxford St and Telegraph Ave, Berkeley (510-642-9988, calperformances.org). Oct 11 at 8pm; tickets start at $30.


July 26–October 10, 2017 Time Out San Francisco


PHOTOGRAPH: COURTESY THE GEARY THEATER


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