Christopher J. Beale

My whole life I have been sort of a ‘jack of all trades,’ and my current portfolio of work reflects that.

Whether it’s my latest interview, a theatre review, a podcast or something else, this is where I will keep my latest work up to date.

award-winning journalist - podcaster - producer

My latest work

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Bay Curious: Roses Are Red, Glitter Is Plastic

“We have a lot of kids that before their proms they meet here, and the parents will come, and they shoot a lot of pictures.” These photoshoots became problematic when a seemingly benign substance commonly used in celebrations came into play.

Glitter.

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Review: Evita @ San Francisco Playhouse

Eva Perón is back on stage downtown as San Francisco Playhouse stages the classic Broadway musical Evita. But even solid performances by a few cast members and an iconic script don’t guarantee a successful outing. Evita suffers from some pacing, vocal and performance issues that had me leaving SF Playhouse ultimately disappointed.

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Review: Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical @ Orpheum Theatre

This fresh adaptation is a fitting tribute not only to its source literature and blockbuster film, but to Robin Williams, the late actor who made Mrs. Doubtfire one of the most beloved characters in American pop-culture.

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Stereotypes: San Francisco’s Drag HERstory

Today — in a story Christopher produced for the KQED podcast Bay Curious — we’re taking a crash course through decades of drag herstory to better understand it’s larger impact on San Francisco, and the country.

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