Michael Stevenson

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Pays Dividends at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - Sep 9, 2025

Capital Stage’s twenty-first season has begun with a mesmerizing work from playwright Stefano Massini. The Lehman Trilogy is the 2022 Tony Award winner for Best Play, capturing the public’s admiration with its unique structure and storytelling style. Director Michael Stevenson tackles this ambitious piece with only three actors performing a myriad of characters.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Launch Capital Stage's 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

​Capital Stage will launch its 21st Season with the 2022 Tony Award Winner for Best Play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, Adapted by Ben Power. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: KING JAMES Scores at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - Jul 22, 2025

Capital Stage is ending their 20th Anniversary season with nothing but net! Rajiv Joseph’s stellar take on friendship and fandom, King James, continues its run through this weekend. Michael Stevenson directs this Sacramento premiere, deftly guiding the dynamic duo of Ian C. Hopps and Tarig Elsiddig through the delicate hoops of brotherly love.

Capital Stage Appoints Liz Gray as New Managing Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2025

Capital Stage has announced the appointment of Liz Gray as its new Managing Director, effective July 9, 2025. Liz will succeed long-time Managing Director, Keith Riedell, who will retire at the end of August after 19 years of dedicated service.

Capital Stage Managing Director Keith Riedell Will Retire
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

Managing Director Keith Riedell announced he will retire in August of 2025 at the conclusion of Capital Stage’s 2024-25 Season after 19 years of distinguished service to the company.

FAIRVIEW By Jackie Sibblies Drury Will Play Capital Stage Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

The Sacramento Premiere of the Pulitzer Prize Winning play FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury will inaugurate Capital Stage's 20th Anniversary Season and bring the return of Director Anthony D'Juan from August 28 - September 29, 2024.

Capital Stage Reveals Five-Year Strategic Plan Heading Into 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The Capital Stage Board of Directors have approved a new visionary Strategic Plan, that was developed with one of the country’s leading arts consultants, Michael Kaiser, Chairman of the DeVos Institute of Arts Managementand President Emeritus of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

Northern California Theatres Team Up For THE HEART SELLERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

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

January Events at Creative Liberties Will Celebrate Regional Artists
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 30, 2023

Celebrate regional art and artists at Creative Liberties with a group exhibition at Fogartyville. Don't miss these January events!

California Premiere Of THE HOMBRES At Capital Stage Beginning May 3
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Capital Stage continues its 18th season with the fifth production of the 2022/23 Season: the California Premiere of THE HOMBRES.

Kirk Blackinton Joins Capital Stage Staff As Development Manager
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023

Capital Stage embarks on new avenues of growth in hiring its first Development Manager, Kirk Blackinton, whose key role will be to build and maintain fundraising efforts, campaigns and relationships with the greater Sacramento community. Kirk Blackinton is a co-founder of Big Idea Theatre and has worked with Capital Stage since 2011 in various roles such as actor and director.

HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING Announced At Capital Stage This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2023

Capital Stage continues its 18th season with the fourth production of the 2022/23 Season: the award-winning play by Will Arbery entitled HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; at Rocklin Community Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland's HUNCHBACK Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Pulitzer Prize Finalist GLORIA Announced At Capital Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2022

Capital Stage presents GLORIA by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Michael Stevenson October 12 — November 13, 2022 in Sacramento.

Photos: Capital Stage Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2022

Capital Stage's sixth production of the 2021-2022 Season will be The New York Times Critic's Pick THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT.