For Fresno State’s Ananda Shaffer, ‘American Son’ is a chance to confront issues of race and identity
The production, directed by Thomas-Whit Ellis, runs through Oct. 7.
With the playwright in attendance, Visalia Players’ production of ‘The Norma Conquests’ takes on special meaning
The play, a comedy-parody of life after "Sunset Boulevard" for the character Norma Desmond, is a world premiere by Rom Watson. Three performances remain Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
Proposed grant guidelines go before city commission for a decision that could have a major fiscal impact on Fresno arts organizations
Some major arts organizations are hoping for a 30-day delay in order to offer more input on a formula that will limit the amount available for operating expenses.
After 20 years away, Jon Maxwell returns to GCP as the sane one in the clever and silly ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
After a career as an actor in national TV commercials and indie films, the GCP veteran returns to play Mortimer Brewster in the classic theater offering at 2nd Space Theatre.
Rei Hotoda feels a jazzy beat in her soul as she opens a promising new season of the Fresno Philharmonic
The orchestra performs 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Shaghoian Hall.
The big fall giveaway: Win tickets to 7 plays and concerts
Your giveaways for late September and early October are all compiled in one easy place.
Picks for September ArtHop: Get a slice of Trashique at Fresno Pacific. Also: Zirul at Fig Tree, Bitters at Corridor 2122, Hudson at Clay Hand and Smiths at Scarab
The Fresno Arts Council sponsors the monthly open house.
Russian pianist Anna Geniushene, a rising star, kicks off Keyboard Concerts’ impressive new season
The Fresno State series this season features such piano powerhouses as Emanuel Ax, Richard Goode and Joyce Yang.
Now streaming: My special TMR Annual Theater Game Show for ‘The Munro Review on CMAC’
Camille Gaston, Miguel Gastelum and Amalie Larsen compete for fantastic prizes (well, a prize) in the 2nd annual TMR game show.
Review: A solid ‘Les Miz’ at Fresno’s Saroyan Theatre remains as rousing as ever. But, for the love of Victor Hugo, I miss the turntable.
The national touring production continues through Sunday, July 30.
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