A touch of ‘Grace’
Jewish Theatre co-founder Naomi Newman takes the stage alone in “Becoming Grace,” an original production that she also wrote. Newman embodies the late writer, bringing Paley’s essays, poetry and stories to life.
Closing performances 8 p.m. Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the Jewish Theatre, San Francisco, 470 Florida St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$25. www.tjt-sf.org
friday/23
Musaique. Interfaith Middle Eastern musicians combine traditional and village music with sacred songs. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $10-$15. www.jccsf.org.
sunday/25
“What If?” Jewish Circle Productions presents children’s play with a touch of Hebrew about a fantastic journey. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 11 a.m. $15-$17. www.paloaltojcc.org.
“The Vagina Monologues.” Ensemble Bama Ivrit performs the play in Hebrew with English subtitles. At Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 8 p.m. $20-$30. www.jewishcircleproductions.com.
ongoing
“A Bright Room Called Day.” World War II drama by Tony Kushner about evading Nazis. Through April 8. At Custom Made Theatre Company, 1620 Gough St., S.F. www.custommade.org.
“Red.” Tony Award–winning Broadway hit about abstract expressionist Mark Rothko (Marcus Rothkowitz) struggling with his inner demons, directed by Les Waters. Through April 29. At Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley. www.berkeleyrep.org.