Berkeley Rep's Ovation Gala Raises $500,000
This past Friday evening, April 29, Bay Area arts supporters gathered at The Presidio Theatre in San Francisco to celebrate Berkeley Rep’s return to live theatre. The celebration raised $500,000 for the Theatre’s artistic and educational programming.
VIDEO: Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bow at Berkeley Rep
When the world premiere production of Swept Away, with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, concluded its third extension at Berkeley Rep on Sunday, March 13, fans had traveled to see the show from every state in the nation, as well as from eight different countries around the world.
Berkeley Rep's OVATION Gala to Return in April
On Saturday, April 29 Berkeley Repertory Theatre is inviting guests to its signature event OVATION, an evening to celebrate the organization’s 54th anniversary by honoring the Theatre’s return to live performances.
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY at Berkeley Rep
The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away, written by Tony Award®-winning stage and screen writer John Logan and helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, just opened at Berkeley Rep. The engagement was recently extended for a second time and will now play through Sunday, March 6, 2022.
BWW Review: SWEPT AWAY at Berkeley Rep
Dead man tell no tales, so three apparitions appear to their surviving shipwreck mate beseeching him to tell their stories in John Logan's brilliant World Premiere musical based on the stirring music of award winning Avett Brothers. That story, involving a tragic shipwreck, is a mesmerizing tale of unbearable life-changing choices, cathartic soul searching and bro bonding.
DICKINSON Series Finale to Air December 24
In the new episode, Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress, and the Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest, who has come to meet their extraordinary daughter. The series stars Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Amanda Warren, Chinaza Uche and Jane Krakowski.
Berkeley Rep Extends Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY
Due to overwhelming demand from enthusiastic theatregoers in 42 states, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical Swept Away will extend for an additional two weeks. Previews begin on Sunday, January 9 with the show originally scheduled to close on February 13.
VIDEO: First Look at Season Three of DICKINSON
The series stars Hailee Steinfeld, Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, and more. In the third season, Emily Dickinson’s most productive time as an artist falls amid the raging American Civil War and an equally fierce battle that divides her own family.