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Review: THE PENELOPIAD at Women's Theatre Collective
by Courtney Symes - March 27, 2024

Margaret Atwood’s play, The Penelopiad, is a fascinating glimpse into an oft overlooked character. The book of the same name was published in 2005 as part of the Canongate Myth Series, in which contemporary authors write their version of ancient myths. Atwood’s story concerns Penelope, wife of Odysseus, and recounts events from her point of view.

Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert Set For April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2024

Renowned pianist Todd Schroeder will return to Sonora, CA for the Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert on April 13, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

EMILIA Comes to City Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024

Discover the captivating performance of EMILIA presented by City Theatre. Dive into the drama and passion of this must-see production.

Review: FADE is in Focus at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - March 26, 2024

Capital Stage’s season of “True Identity” continues with Tanya Saracho’s social commentary, Fade. The semi-autobiographical piece explores the inner turmoil that comes with feeling adrift in one’s culture and the struggle to reconcile that with class disparities and unrelenting ambition. Like last month’s American Fast, Fade focuses on the experiences of a woman of color in a competitive field.    

Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Big Idea Theatre
by Courtney Symes - March 24, 2024

John Heminges and Henry Condell aren’t names that are immediately recognizable, but they should be. Without them, some of our favorite titles would be lost to history. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet wouldn’t exist today. No one would know the name William Shakespeare. One of America’s most produced playwrights, Lauren Gunderson, has brought their story to the stage with a fascinating glimpse into 17th century England. The Book of Will is partially a history lesson and wholly entertaining, and Big Idea Theatre has brought together solid local talent to immerse us in the world of the King’s Men.

Writers, Actors, Comedians, and More to Perform at Placer Rep March Collaboration LAB
by Blair Ingenthron - March 23, 2024

Between pre-booked guests and the open stage, Placer Rep's Collaboration LAB will serve up a variety of artistic, creative, and cultural offerings at its FREE show/event the fourth Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Cool River Pizza and Taphouse on the Rocklin/Roseville border.

Tabla Virtuoso Zakir Hussain to Perform at Harris Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will present five-time Grammy Award winning tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain and TISRA on Wednesday, April 24, at 7:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Pioneer Players Announce Inaugural Production: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2024

Discover Pioneer Players, a new nonprofit theater company in Sacramento, launching with Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.

FREUD ON COCAINE Returns to the Whitefire Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Freud on Cocaine, the outrageous new comedy based on the documented letters, notes, dreams and recollections of Sigmund Freud that attest to his decade-long use of cocaine in his practice and personal life, will return to the Whitefire Theatre for a second run in 2024.

Review: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at Placer Community Theater
by Courtney Symes - March 14, 2024

Sibling rivalry, unrealized dreams, and learning to age gracefully are some themes currently on display in Placer Community Theater’s production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Christopher Durang’s nod to the works of Anton Chekhov premiered on Broadway in 2013 and won the Tony Award for Best Play. It incorporates Chekhov Easter eggs such as character names, locations, and situations, yet familiarity with Chekhov isn’t necessary to enjoy Durang’s play.

Placer Rep's New Works Showcase Set For Next Week
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024

Placer Repertory Theater is offering a new talent development opportunity: the New Works Showcase, designed to feature primarily local writers and actors. Learn more about The New Works Showcase here!

Review: COSMO ST. CHARLES IS DEAD AND SOMEONE IN THIS ROOM KILLED HIM Premieres at B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - March 09, 2024

An interactive whodunit with comedy, intrigue, and love triangles? Yes, please! Nicole Zimmerer’s captivating new play, Cosmo St. Charles is Dead & Someone in This Room Killed Him, was a finalist at the 2022 B Street New Comedies Festival and is currently thrilling audiences with its world premiere at the B Street Theatre.

Northern California Theatres Team Up For THE HEART SELLERS
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Aurora Theatre Company, and Capital Stage will team up to co-produce the Northern California Premiere of The Heart Sellers.

Sacramento Ballet Launches 2nd Annual Series
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2024

Experience the innovation of SACRAMENTO BALLET's 2nd annual VISIONS series, featuring world premieres from renowned choreographers Brussel, Cong, and Rustem. This diverse program promises an exhilarating showcase of modern ballet.

Sierra Stages Presents THE UNDERSTUDY One Night Only, March 13
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2024

Sierra Stages will present The Understudy, an dazzling comedy from the Pulitzer-nominated playwright, Theresa Rebeck. Presented as the next installation of Theater by the Book, The Understudy runs one night only on Wednesday, March 15 at the Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City, CA.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Comes to Sutter Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2024

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical comes to Sutter Street Theatre beginning this weekend. Performances run March 9th – April 7th.

WAITRESS, 42ND STREET, and More Set For Broadway at Music Circus 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2024

The upcoming 2024-2025 season has been revealed for Broadway at Music Circus in Sacramento. The season kicks off this summer with 42nd Street, and continues with a total of six productions slated through summer 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Photos: First Look at COTTON PATCH GOSPEL at Sutter Street Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - February 24, 2024

Sutter Street Theatre will present Cotton Patch Gospel from March 1 – March 30, on Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 4:30. Check out a first look at the production here!

Harris Center For The Arts Presents Rock Icon Melissa Ethridge This March
by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024

Harris Center will present an evening with rock music icon Melissa Etheridge on Monday, March 18, at 7:30pm.

Capital Stage to Present Sacramento Premiere of FADE by Tanya Saracho
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2024

The Sacramento Premiere of FADE is the fourth production of Capital Stage's 2023/24 Season: True Identity. Learn about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: AN HONEST APOLOGY Premieres at FreeFall Stage
by Courtney Symes - February 22, 2024

Being the first to review a new work is always a pleasure, particularly when that work is as engaging as James Van Eaton’s An Honest Apology. This play is a mixture of Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen, full of witticisms and satire directed towards those who are concerned with their place in high society. In addition, exaggerated affectations and hilariously shallow characters make this an intriguing period piece about learning humility and grace.

Playwright Scott Charles Headlines February Collaboration LAB at Placer Rep
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024

Collaboration LAB incubation, networking and open stage program will continue in February with Playwright Scott Charles headlining the LAB with a scene from his latest work in progress.

Literature To Life Will Present THE LATEHOMECOMER at The Rogue Performance Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2024

Literature to Life will present The Latehomecomer at The Rogue Performance Festival. Learn more here!

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS to be Presented at Sierra Stages in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2024

Sierra Stages will present Glengarry Glen Ross, David Mamet’s theatrical masterpiece about toxic salesmen clawing their way up the ladder of cutthroat capitalism. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

An Evening with HENRY WINKLER & More is Coming to Harris Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2024

HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will present two more exciting new shows in March, including An Evening With Henry Winkler. Learn how to purchase tickets!


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