Suzanne Weiss has been writing about the arts for the past 35 years. Formerly Arts Editor for the papers of Pioneer Press in the northern Chicago suburban area, her work also has appeared in Stagebill and Crain’s Chicago Business, among other publications. Since moving to the Bay Area she has reviewed theater, opera, dance and the occasional film for the San Mateo Times, “J” and is a regular contributor to culturevulture. She is the author of “Glencoe, Queen of Suburbs.”
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Writes in: Art & Architecture, Dance, Etc, Music, Television, and Theater.
MusicSan Francisco,
Arrigo Boito’s “Mefistofele” one of the great operas? The Devil you say! The classic dichotomy of its subject, good and evil, angels and demons, is almost embodied in this opera, which has some lovely and lyrical music and much that ...
TheaterMountain View,
There is nothing dry about “Other Desert Cities,” the Pulitzer Prize nominated New York hit now playing at TheatreWorks in Mountain View. Written by Jon Robin Baitz (TV’s “Brothers and Sisters”) and deftly directed by Richard Seer, it is a ...
TheaterSan Francisco,
Ian McKellen (left) and Patrick Stewart in "No Man's Land"Photo by Kevin Berne
‘No Man’s Land’
By Harold PinterDirected by Sean MathiasBerkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley Rep)Aug. 11-31, 2013
Don’t ask me what it means. Just sit back ...
Theater
From left, Stacy Ross, Aldo Billingslea, and Emily Kitchens in "Lady Windermere's Fan"Photo by Kevin Berne
‘Lady Windermere’s Fan, a Play About a Good Woman’
By Oscar WildeDirected by Christopher Liam MooreCalifornia Shakespeare Theater (CalShakes)Orinda, Calif.Aug. 14-Sept. ...
Theater
Molly Mahoney (left) and Sonia Gariaeff in the Lamplighters' "Iolanthe"Photo by Lucas Buxman
‘Iolanthe’
Music by Arthur SullivanLyrics by William S. GilbertStage Director: Barbara HerouxMusic Director/Conductor: Baker PeeplesLamplighters Music TheatreLesher Center, Walnut Creek: Aug. 2-4, 2013Mountain View ...
Theater
Rebekah Brockman and Dan Clegg as the titular lovers in Cal Shakes' "Romeo & Juliet"Photo by Kevin Berne
‘Romeo & Juliet’
By William ShakespeareDirected by Shana CooperCalifornia Shakespeare Theater, Orinda, Calif.July 3-28, 2013
Cal Shakes’ new ...
TheaterSan Francisco,
From left, Carrie Paff, Gabriel Marin and Aldo Billingslea in "This Is How It Goes"Photo by David Allen
‘This Is How It Goes’
By Neil LaButeDirected by Tom RossAurora Theatre Company, BerkeleyJune 20-July 21, 2013
“This Is ...
Music
‘The Gospel of Mary Magdalene’
Music and libretto by Mark AdamoDirected by Kevin NewburyConducted by Michael ChristieSan Francisco Opera (world premiere)June 19-July 7, 2013
The good news is: Mark Adamo’s music is, if not notable, ...
DanceSan Francisco,
With nary a sacrificial virgin or dinosaur in sight, Mark Morris has joined the legions of celebrants wishing a happy 100th birthday to Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” with a jaunty, exciting interpretation that may make you forget everything that ...
Music
‘The Tales of Hoffmann’
By Jacques OffenbachLibretto by Jules Barbier and Michel CarréDirected by Laurent PellyConducted by Patrick FournillierSan Francisco OperaJune 5-July 6, 2013
The course of true love never did run smooth and, in the case of ...
