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Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Oct 26, 2025

It’s just a jump to the left… famous words that the audience is waiting for.  The first show at BrightSide Theatre for its 14th season dedicated to For the Fun of It is Richard O’Brien’s campy, cult classic The Rocky Horror Show.

BrightSide Theatre Reveals Cast for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

 BrightSide Theatre has announced the cast and production team for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, the opening production of its 14th season.

Theatre Bay Area to Present An Encore Staged Reading Of BOOK OF GLASS By Michael Lynch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

​For Bay Area Theatre Week, Theatre Bay Area will present an encore staged reading of Book of Glass, by Michael Lynch. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre Bay Area to Hold Encore Staged Reading of BOOK OF GLASS
by Emmy Rice - Sep 6, 2025

Produced by Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC and The Magic Theatre, this free reading – directed by Andrea Gordon - will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at The Magic Theatre.

BOOK OF GLASS Staged Reading Launches Rainbow Zebra/Magic Theatre Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC and the Magic Theatre will present a staged reading of Book of Glass by Michael Lynch, launching the inaugural “Rainbow Zebra/Magic Theatre Reading Extravaganza,” a new nine-month series of play readings taking place at Magic Theatre in San Francisco.

Frantic Assembly Will Bring Back Talent Development Programme, Ignition
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

Frantic Assembly announced that following a major fundraising campaign to save Ignition, sufficient funds have been reached to bring the programme back in 2025. 

Interview: Andrea Gordon of READING SERIES EXTRAVAGANZA at Magic Theatre
by Jim Munson - Jul 16, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater great Andrea Gordon about Magic Theatre's new 'Reading Series Extravaganza.' Gordon is presenting a different new play each month through December, featuring a bevy of well-known local actors. Tickets are available free of charge.

Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC And The Magic Theatre to Present Reading Series Extravaganza
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024

Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC and the Magic Theatre will present a new Reading Series Extravaganza featuring emerging playwrights. Learn more about the series and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 11, 2024

​​​​​​​Serving as a kind of Barber of Seville of theatre, Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most accessible of Shakespeare’s plays. Its blend of mystic romance, daffy dramatists and fairy-powered shenanigans is not short on rambunctious comedy turns but, in the hands of Flabbergast Theatre, that aspect is turned up to eleven.

Netflix Stars Join Forces in Short Film Where SALTBURN Meets WHIPLASH
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024

Netflix stars Bella Glanville and Axel A D Brown will join forces with Ewan S. Henry, and director Michael Lynch to present “Imperfect Cadence,' a short film where ‘Saltburn meets Whip Lash'.

Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Hill Arts Center
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Mar 2, 2024

Portland’s Good Theater poetic, poignant revival of the Ahrens/Flaherty musical, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, exquisitely directed by Brian P. Allen, marks several memorable milestones for this company which has been a jewel in Portland’s theatrical scene for twenty-one seasons.

Good Theater to Present A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

Good Theater will present A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally, based on the 1994 Albert Finney film of the same title. Learn more about the production here!

Review: ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS at Good Theater
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jan 21, 2024

Portland’s Good Theater newest production is a side-splittingly funny, perfectly timed farce with ancient roots in Italy’s Commedia dell’Arte, Richard Bean’s ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Sacramento Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Good Theater Presents ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023

Good Theater will kick off the new year with the side-splitting comedy ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS by Richard Bean, starring local favorite Dustin Tucker in his Good Theater debut. We have all of the details on the production!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Sacramento Awards; LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL, THE GHOST OF WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE, Legacy Stage & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Ann Sherry AO Will Serve as the New Chair of Circa
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

Circa has announced the appointment of Ann Sherry AO as the new Chair commencing in early 2024.

BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards December 5th Standings; JERSEY BOYS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; EMILIA Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: Good Theater Pays Tribute to Broadway's Golden Age in BROADWAY AT THE GOOD: THE TWIN PIANO EDITION
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Nov 5, 2023

The Good Theater presents a fresh take on its annual musical revue, BROADWAY AT THE GOOD: THE TWIN PIANO EDITION, this time honoring six seminal musicals from Broadway’s Golden Age, performed by a sprightly company of nine under the direction of Brian P. Allen, who conceived and directed the show and serves as its charming emcee.