CALENDAR Jelly & George. March 11, 7:30 p.m. hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times No. 1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Tickets $65. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. MARCH The Christians. Through March 11, times vary. In just 10 years, Pastor Paul’s modest ministry has grown into a massive megachurch, with thousands of believers coming through its doors each week. But as Paul wrestles with his own faith, he delivers a sermon that will shake the foundation of his congregation’s beliefs. Backed by a live choir, this unflinching look at faith in America is both epic and intimate. Tickets $35-$85. San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post, San Francisco. Cabaret Night, CMT San Jose. Feb. 4, 6 p.m. 415/677-9596. Sideshow. March 2-19, times vary. This quirky work was nominated for four 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Actress. The surreal tale is based on the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose from a sideshow attraction to become sensational vaudeville stars in the 1930s. Tickets $12–$32. Foothill College, Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills 650/949-7360. Into the Woods. March 7–April 2, times vary. Featuring dazzling songs like “Children Will Listen” and “No One Is Alone,” this clever new version of “Into the Woods” blends classic fairy tales with contemporary wry wit and humor. Ticket prices vary. SHN Golden Gate Theatre, 1182 Market St., San Francisco. 415/551-2075. Matilda the Musical. March 7-12, times vary. Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, “Matilda” is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, the show delights audiences of all ages. Tickets $56-$72. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/286-2600. Calligraphy. March 8-April 2, times vary. Set in Los Angeles and Tokyo, this play explores the collision of East and West as biracial American Hiromi and Japanese free spirit Sayuri confront tradition, prejudice and their heritage of filial duty in an attempt to reunite their aging mothers. Tickets $31-$80. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-1960. Rumors. March 9-26, times vary. Neil Simon’s classic farce opens on tastefully appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, where the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. As the non-fatally wounded host lies bleeding in a room, his lawyer, Ken and wife Chris attempt to get the story straight before guests arrive. As miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into farcical funny business. Tickets $45-$48. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. 650/349-6411. A View from the Bridge. March 9-April 2, times vary. Arthur Miller’s classic, set in 1950s New York in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, follows Eddie and his wife Beatrice, who shelter Beatrice’s orphaned niece Catherine. Illegal immigration, unsanctioned love affairs and the liberty to pursue individual happiness all come under fire. Tickets $10- $35. The Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View. 650/254-1148. Lectures FEBRUARY Lisen Stromberg. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. The author of “Work Pause Thrive” will be joined by a panel of authors and experts to speak about how trailblazing women have taken time off the career track to redefine their priorities on their own terms. Tickets $15. Oshman Family JCC, Taube Koret Campus, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8649. Michael Krasny, Let There Be Laughter. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Join the host of KQED’s Forum with Michael Krasny for a side-stitching evening of Jewish humor. The popular pundit takes a break from current events to share insights from his decades of research into Jewish humor. Tickets $10-$30. Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650/324-4321. Between the New and the Old: How the Media Portrayed a Female Killer in 1930s China. Feb. 7, 12 p.m. Newspapers are normally thought of as engines of modernization within the context of Chinese modern history. But is this always the case? This lecture examines the roles of the print media in a capital case. Free. Lathrop Library (East Asia Library), Room 224, 518 Memorial Way, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Bobbie and Mike Wilsey Distinguished 22 South Bay Accent
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