Dracula/The Lunchbox/Tony Nominations

Dracula/The Lunchbox/Tony Nominations

Alan and Greg review the San Francisco Playhouse's production of "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really" and the Berkeley Rep's new musical version of "The Lunchbox." They also talk about the upcoming seasons for the Berkeley Rep and ACT in San Francisco. Then New York correspondent Thom Wise drops by to discuss the Tony Award nominations. "Dracula" photo by Jessica Palipoli Theme music by Suno AI

Jane Fonda/"Come from Away"/NY Musicals

Greg and Alan discuss a surprising encounter with the Academy Award winning actress, and review TheatreWorks' production of "Come from Away". Then NY critic Thom Wise joins the team to discuss several shows that have opened on Broadway this season. Theme music created with Suno AI

"M. Butterfly"/"The Lehman Trilogy"

Alan and Greg discuss the SF Playhouse's new production of David Henry Hwang's "M. Butterfly". Alan gives a mini-review of San Jose Stage's production of "The Lehman Trilogy" Photo Credits: Jennifer Palopoli ("M. Butterfly"), Dave Lepori ("Lehman Trilogy")

Hershey Felder/Joe Iconis

Alan and Greg interview pianist/actor/writer Hershey Felder, currently appearing in "The Piano and Me," a new show about his unusual and prolific career. They also interview New York composer/lyricist/performer Joe Iconis, who will be performing at Feinstein's at the Nikko at a future date. Photos: David Lipori

Spencer Day/"Into the Woods"

Alan and Greg interview jazz singer/songwriter Spencer Day and review the San Francisco Playhouse's new production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods". "Into the Woods" thumbnail by Jessica Polopoli (c) 2025 Alan Stern and Greg Smith