Curtain Up!

Alan Stern & Greg Smith
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Alan Stern and Greg Smith co-host this podcast featuring reviews of current theater productions -- mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area, with occasional forays to New York and London -- and interviews with performers and other theater professionals.

Episodes

  1. May 27

    Dracula/The Lunchbox/Tony Nominations

    Alan and Greg review the San Francisco Playhouse's production of "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really" and the Berkeley Rep's new musical version of "The Lunchbox." They also talk about the upcoming seasons for the Berkeley Rep and ACT in San Francisco. Then New York correspondent Thom Wise drops by to discuss the Tony Award nominations. "Dracula" photo by Jessica Palipoli Theme music by Suno AI

    29 min
  2. Jane Fonda/"Come from Away"/NY Musicals

    Apr 23

    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

    23 min

  3. Feb 21

    "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")

    20 min
  4. Hershey Felder/Joe Iconis

    Jan 23

    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

    29 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    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

    27 min
  6. The Reservoir/Little Women

    11/26/2025

    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.)

    30 min
  7. Liberace & Liza/My Fair Lady

    11/26/2025

    Liberace & Liza/My Fair Lady

    Alan and Greg interview David Saffert and Gillian Snow, the hilarious duo who play Liberace and Liza Minelli in their cabaret act. They also review the San Francisco Playhouse's new production of "My Fair Lady." This episode was originally aired on KMVT in July 2025. ("Curtain Up!" theme created with Suno AI.)

    32 min
  8. Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

    11/26/2025

    Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

    Alan and Greg review TheatreWorks' new musical adaptation of Ed Graczyk's 1976 play about a group of women in rural Texas who were forever changed when the Hollywood production of "Giant" filmed in their small town. This episode was originally aired on KMVT in June 2025. (Thumbnail art courtesy of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. "Curtain Up!" theme created with Suno AI.)

    18 min
  9. Joan Crawford Superstar

    11/26/2025

    Joan Crawford Superstar

    Alan and Greg review the San Francisco production of "Joan Crawford Superstar," a play about the legendary film star and icon. This episode was originally aired on KMVT in May 2025. (Thumbnail art courtesy of Intentional Theatrics. "Curtain Up!" theme created with Suno AI.)

    24 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

Alan Stern and Greg Smith co-host this podcast featuring reviews of current theater productions -- mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area, with occasional forays to New York and London -- and interviews with performers and other theater professionals.

Information

  • Creator
    Alan Stern & Greg Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Alan Stern & Greg Smith
  • Show Website
    Curtain Up!

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