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25 stories by "Tony Bravo"

Monet X Change to bring one-woman show to S.F. by Tony Bravo

Monét X Change shares her process of building her show, the comeback of classical art songs and why she thinks her teen years would be the next great sitcom.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 8:09pm on January 9, 2025

'Some Like It Hot' stage adaptation explores modern gender themes by Tony Bravo

The Tony Award-winning musical expands Billy Wilder's 1959 drag film to include a nonbinary character. 

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 12:39pm on January 7, 2025

Why 'Company,' new 'Gypsy' casting are the future of theater by Tony Bravo

Gender-flipped characters and more diverse castings add new richness to Broadway classics.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on June 7, 2024

Rumi Missabu, performer and original member of Cockettes, dies at 76 by Tony Bravo

The actor and theater creator was part of the pioneering drag group, the subject of a documentary and preserved LGBTQ archives. 

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 5:04pm on April 3, 2024

Miss Coco Peru discusses stepping into Heklina's high heels in 'The Golden Girls: The Christmas Episodes' by Tony Bravo

The legendary drag queen was also friends with actor Bea Arthur, who originated the role in the 1985-1992 sitcom.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on December 13, 2023

'Sylvester' walking performance invigorates Haight-Ashbury and deserves community support   by Tony Bravo

 Eye Zen Presents' new theater experience dedicated to the S.F. disco queen is fabulous in spite of obstacles.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on August 19, 2023

S.F. drag performer seeking help following life-changing medical crisis by Tony Bravo

Pippi Lovestocking, a co-founder of drag club Trannyshack with Heklina, is facing a long road of recovery after amputations. But she hasn't lost her trademark humor.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:14pm on July 21, 2023

S.F. drag holiday tradition 'The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes' announces replacement for the late Heklina by Tony Bravo

The show will go on with a New York star playing the role of Dorothy.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 11:50am on June 26, 2023

Donna Sachet to bring back 'Sunday's a Drag' " with a new home in S.F. by Tony Bravo

The month-long residency at North Beach's Club Fugazi will be the first time the S.F. drag legend has performed her signature show since 2020.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 12:50pm on June 16, 2023

'Into the Woods' subverts expectations with revamped design by Tony Bravo

From floating castles, simplified costumes and a special cow puppet, here's how the production coming to the Curran is reinventing a classic.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on June 15, 2023

ACT's 'Wizard of Oz' design informed by S.F.'s queer underground  by Tony Bravo

From Burning Man to South of Market nightlife, the American Conservatory Theater production pays homage to Bay Area culture and queer history.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on May 24, 2023

Cutting Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from Pride Night a low blow, even for the Dodgers by Tony Bravo

The drag charity group's community award was rescinded by the L.A. team. But who have the glam nuns actually offended?

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 5:57pm on May 19, 2023

Heklina helped create a drag scene that reached beyond San Francisco by Tony Bravo

The late drag performer is remembered as a "Viking warrior" who lived fearlessly and challenged the conventions of drag to immeasurably change the S.F. scene.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on April 12, 2023

'Heklina was a beacon': Beloved San Francisco drag queen remembered as a 'legend' of the queer community by Tony Bravo

"Mother" and Oasis cofounder, named for the Icelandic Volcano, was in London performing with Peaches Christ at time of death. 

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 10:36pm on April 4, 2023

Beloved S.F. drag performer Heklina found dead in London by Tony Bravo

The longtime S.F. resident, who co-founded "Trannyshack" and Oasis nightclub, was in London for performances with Peaches Christ at the time of death.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 6:00pm on April 3, 2023

Billy Porter to bring 'Black Mona Lisa' tour to San Francisco by Tony Bravo

The award-winning star of "Pose" plans to focus on his pop music with nods to his other career highlights.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 4:45pm on March 9, 2023

George Santos lied about 'Spider-Man.' Here are other Broadway failures he can claim by Tony Bravo

Why stop at 'Spiderman?' The congressman's song-and-dance resume could use some polishing

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 10:43am on February 9, 2023

This performer brings dimension to life-size paper dolls at S.F.'s Club Fugazi by Tony Bravo

With cardboard, tape and string, Italian performer Ennio Marchetto transforms into celebrities " and brings Chronicle columnist Tony Bravo with him.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on January 11, 2023

Kiki and Herb return to San Francisco for holiday extravaganza by Tony Bravo

"Do You Hear What We Hear?" brings the drag duo back to the city after more than a decade.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on December 6, 2022

Bernadette Peters brings Sondheim to S.F. Symphony and impersonates Elaine Stritch by Tony Bravo

More than two years after the pandemic postponed her show, Bernadette Peters is set to perform a program of Broadway classics with the San Francisco Symphony.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on July 22, 2022

Sandra Bernhard ready to 'Bern It Down' in S.F. this Pride Weekend by Tony Bravo

The "Pose" star wants to offer an escape from the news cycle with her new cabaret show coming to Feinstein's at the Nikko on Thursday-Saturday, June 23-25.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on June 22, 2022

New 'My Fair Lady' design emphasizes history, class divisions over fantasy by Tony Bravo

Costume designer Catherine Zuber and scenic designer Michael Yeargan pay homage to Broadway classic's design while also subverting expectations.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on November 2, 2021

'Drag Race' queen Jackie Cox brings 'JackieVision' to S.F.'s Oasis by Tony Bravo

"RuPaul's Drag Race" fan favorite queen tackles classic pop culture through Marvel-inspired cabaret act.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 7:00am on August 31, 2021

ACT rebroadcast of 'Tales of the City' musical criticized by trans community for out-of-date casting by Tony Bravo

A decade later, the casting of a cisgender actor in a transgender role still feels painful for Bay Area trans theater makers.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 12:20am on June 24, 2021

Berkeley Repertory Theater announces in-person season will return this fall by Tony Bravo

In January, the company is also scheduled to present a solo work by comedian Mike Birbiglia and host six conversations with writer Fran Lebowitz.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 8:16pm on June 16, 2021
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