BWW Review: FAMILIAR at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Feb 6, 2019
FAMILIAR, a now playing at the Old Globe through March 3rd, mines the comedy and the drama of a family wedding and tackles the subjects of family, heritage, clashing cultures, and those family secrets that inevitably come to light at the worst possible times. www.theoldglobe.org
Photo Flash: First Look At Danai Guira's FAMILIAR At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2019
A funny, warmhearted look at tradition, marriage, and what it means to be an American family. Donald and his wife Marvelous have been living the American Dream since emigrating from Zimbabwe nearly three decades ago. They have a beautiful house and impressive careers, and now one of their daughters is getting married! But when the bride insists on a traditional African wedding ceremony, tensions start to rise.
Casting Announced For FAMILIAR At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2019
The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for Familiar by Tony Award nominee Danai Gurira (Broadway's Eclipsed, Black Panther, "The Walking Dead"). This funny, warmhearted look at tradition, marriage, and what it means to be an American family will be directed by Edward Torres (the Globe's Water by the Spoonful and Native Gardens, Cancion at Repertorio Español) and will run January 26 - March 3, 2019 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run January 26-30. Opening night is Thursday, January 31. Tickets start at $30.00 and can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
City Theatre to Present Molly Smith Metzler's ELEMENO PEA, 2/28-3/22
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 3, 2015
City Theatre continues its 40th anniversary season with a witty "have and have-nots" comedy. Elemeno Pea, by Molly Smith Metzler, directed by City Theatre Artistic Director Tracy Brigden, will run on the Mainstage February 28 - March 22, 2015.
Attic Theater Co. Closes Saroyan's The Time of Your Life 2/10-25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2012
During February 10th-25th, 2012 The Attic Theater Company will be presenting American playwright William Saroyan's five-act play The Time of Your Life at the grand Connelly Theater. Tickets are available at www.smarttix.com.
SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL Ends Run 6/28 At Dimson Theatre At The Vineyard
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2009
Jaradoa Theater is concluding its limited engagement of the new musical SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL this Sunday, June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Performances began on June 12, with rave reviews following the June 21 opening.
SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL Plays Through 6/28 At Vineyard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2009
Jaradoa Theater presents SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, June 12 through June 28 at the Vineyard Theatre, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Opening night is Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.
SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL Ends Run 6/28 At Dimson Theatre At The Vineyard
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2009
Jaradoa Theater is concluding its limited engagement of the new musical SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL this Sunday, June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard, 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Performances began on June 12, with rave reviews following the June 21 opening.
The Vineyard's SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL Holds Panel Discussion 6/22
by Charlie Piane - Jun 22, 2009
There will be a panel discussion on Diversity in the Arts, sponsored by R.Evolucion Latina, following the performance Tonight, June 22 at 8 p.m. SHAFRIKA's choreographer Luis Salgado is the Founder and Director of R.Evolucion Latina, a collective of artists and activists committed to empowering the artistic community in order to inspire growth within the Latino Community through collaboration, productions, educational and support programs.
Jaradoa Theater's SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL Celebrates Opening Night At The Vineyard 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2009
Jaradoa Theater is currently presenting SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL, a new musical, through June 28 at the Dimson Theatre at The Vineyard , 108 East 15th Street (between Union Square East & Irving Place). Opening Night is this Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Written by Anika Larsen, SHAFRIKA, THE WHITE GIRL is co-conceived and directed by April Nickell.