FresnoBee.com: Theater & Arts

'Valentine's Vignettes' in Kingsburg sees laughter in love

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:12 PST

I'm sure Michelle Pauls cracked a smile when she read my email asking what the Kingsburg theater scene is like. Read comments

Gallery 25 offers exhibition with heart

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:14 PST

Noon-4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Feb. 26 / 660 Van Ness Ave. / gallery25.org, (559) 264-4092 / Free Read comments

With 'Wicked Divas,' Fresno Phil grabs Broadway magic

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:02:31 PST

Just how popular is the "Wicked" Broadway musical juggernaut? Canny symphony orchestras across the nation are jumping at the chance to go green. Read comments

Author Sandra Cisneros to have 'Conversation' with Fresno

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:56:13 PST

Before Sandra Cisneros, the famed Latina writer whose 1984 book "The House on Mango Street" has become a staple in American classrooms, ever came to Fresno, she already knew the city because of one of its best-known poets. Read comments

'Inspiracion' honors Rivera protege Esperanza Martinez

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:56:14 PST

Esperanza Martinez, a trailblazing Mexican-born artist who was a select private pupil of legendary muralist Diego Rivera, is the subject of a major new exhibition at Arte Americas. Read comments

'Treading Mud' opens at Broken Leg Stage

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:03:00 PST

8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 19 / Broken Leg Stage, 1470 N. Van Ness Ave. / jumprightin.co / $15 Read comments

'ART' performance has a lot to overcome

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:56:14 PST

California Public Theater misses the mark with its new production at The Voice Shop of "ART," the 1995 French play by Yasmina Reza that tweaked the contemporary art world and delighted Broadway. Instead of a nimble journey pursuing lofty issues of aesthetics and human nature, we get a slog. Read comments

Fresno Grand Opera's 'Carmen' has youth appeal

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:52:16 PST

As an opera singer, Brian Jagde has a lot going for him right now. Consider: Read comments

'Hairspray' revival at Roger Rocka's holds up

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:37:44 PST

Coming back to the upbeat and feverishly happy Good Company Players production of "Hairspray," which returns after two years to Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater, is like meeting up for dinner with old friends. Read comments

Next ArtHop includes K-Jewel display of Patricia Selin art

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:37:47 PST

Works by artist Patricia Selin are featured in the next ArtHop event on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the K-Jewel Art Gallery. Read comments