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South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2017

A talented array of America’s top skating hopefuls will dazzle SAP Center audiences for a Stars on Ice tour stop that doubles as a preview for the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang Games. Leading the way is Fremont native Karen Chen, who leapt to the top of U.S. skating after winning her first national championship in January. Chen will be joined for the May 12 show by reigning champ Nathan Chen (no relation), who made a mark for himself as the first man to land five quadruple jumps in one program. Also expected 10 South Bay Accent SCENE the electrifying and socially charged musical for its accessibility and candid look at America’s tumultuous past. Having already smashed box of office records in NYC, the pop culture phenomenon is the hottest ticket in town. If the theatrical sticker shock gives you pause, it’s more than worth playing the daily lottery for a shot to experience Lin-Manuel Miranda’s magnificent hip-hop history play. March 10-Aug. 5, times vary. Ticket prices vary. SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco. 888/746-1799. G racing stages yet again with her “Not Today Satan Tour,” self-professed “clown in a gown,” Bianca del Rio brings a hilariously hateful comedy experience back to B y C a r o l e B a r r o w the Bay. The drag artist, real name Roy Haylock, was crowned winner of the sixth season of the reality series “Ru- Paul’s Drag Race” last May and has since travelled the world, spreading sarcasm and a swath of sparkles in her wake. May 20, 8 p.m. Tickets from $40. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose, 408/885-9220. Ice, Ice Baby MAY 12 to perform in May are U.S. ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates. May 12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$155. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Hip-Hop Hamilton Hell On Heels T he Founding Fathers leap from the parchment pages and straight into the 21st century to a soundtrack of smooth beats and historically poignant rap. Critics and audiences laud MAY 20 THRU 5 AUG S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s


South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2017
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