Curtain Up!

Curtain Up! Episode 4: 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

The Reservoir/Little Women

Alan and Greg review the Berkeley Rep's production of Jake Brasch's comedy "The Reservoir" and interview director Giovanna Sardelli about her new production of "Little Women" at TheaterWorks. They also discuss their recent theater trip to London. This episode was originally aired on KMVT in September 2025. (Thumbnail photo by Kevin Berne. "Curtain Up!" theme created with Suno AI.)