Over the River and Through the Woods
A single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey, Nick still sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. Then he’s offered a dream job thousands of miles away in Seattle. This news doesn’t go over well with his grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick nearby. Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, including bringing to dinner the lovely Caitlin O’Hare as bait. Directed by Jeffrey Bracco, who also used to have Sunday dinners with his Italian-American grandparents every week. Performances are Nov. 20-Dec. 21.
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You can still become a City Lights subscriber for 2025-26! We have flexible passes that allow you to pick and choose your favorite shows in the remainder of our season. From razor-sharp mystery to warm family-friendly theater to a darkly funny roller-coaster musical, this place has everything! Join us for bold, imaginative theater that will make you laugh, gasp, and have the best conversations on the ride home.
Not A Genuine Black Man
In 1971, Fair Housing advocates considered San Leandro one of the most racist suburbs in America. CBS aired a special on the situation. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings. The next year, eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved in. In an evening of laughter, tears and sociology, Copeland’s acclaimed solo show Not a Genuine Black Man is a hilarious and insightful look at Bay Area history, and at the ways in which our upbringings make us who we are.
The longest-running solo show in Bay Area history is back at City Lights for a rare South Bay appearance! Join us on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. And buy your tickets in advance — prices go up on December 1.
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