San Francisco

The SF Ballet principal and others talk openly about their own battles in a high-stress, physically demanding profession.

Handel’s complex 18th-century opera resonates with contemporary issues.

The conductor’s criticism of the Maduro government in 2017 shifted the direction of the film in productive ways.

Artist Ranu Mukherjee and choreographer Hope Mohr talk about their in-depth collaboration.

The San Francisco favorite tackles some thrilling tenor repertoire on his debut album.

Baritone Nathan Gunn is the star of this new one-man work presented by LA Opera.

One of the latest big players to move out West, drummer Gerald Cleaver, has Wolff composing for sextet again.

The East Bay company stages its annual showcase of excerpts from operas in progress.

Steven Spielberg isn’t the only one who wants to offer contemporary ideas through the famous American musical.

The LA Phil and Deaf West Theatre reimagine Beethoven’s only opera as a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.