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Lesher Center for the Arts to Present Fiesta Cultural 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Lesher Center for the Arts and Diablo Regional Arts Association has revealed the schedule of events and performances for Fiesta Cultural 2025, a vibrant two-day festival celebrating the arts and culture of Latin America. Learn more!

Fiesta Cultural Comes to Lesher Center for the Arts in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

A vibrant week-long celebration of Latin American arts and culture comes to the Lesher Center for the Arts with Fiesta Cultural, offering internationally-acclaimed music, dance, comedy, and a free street fair. 

Emma Hatton, Sally Ann Triplett & More to Star in BERLUSCONI World Premiere Musical at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.

'On Broadway Gala' Raises $300K For Diablo Regional Arts Association
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

​​​​​​​Diablo Regional Arts Association's annual On Broadway Gala returned to kick off the Lesher Center for the Arts' 2022/23 season with a smashing evening of fine dining and rollicking entertainment. Leaders in the arts and civic communities came together in downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the center and its work as a leading presenter of thrilling arts and culture events in the East Bay.

ON BROADWAY GALA Raises $250K With Stunning Speed Painting, Entertainment, More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2021

Diablo Regional Arts Association's annual On Broadway Gala returned this year to mark the official reopening of the Lesher Center for the Arts. Leaders in the arts and civic communities came together in downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the organization's reopening and support its work at the forefront of arts and culture in the East Bay.

Sting to Star in THE LAST SHIP at D.C.'s National Theatre for 13 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

THE LAST SHIP, starring and featuring original music and lyrics by 17-time Grammy Award® winner Sting, will make its Washington, D.C. premiere at the National Theatre from March 27 - April 5 as part of an international tour.

Review Roundup: Sting In THE LAST SHIP In Toronto
by Alan Henry - Feb 21, 2019

The Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award' winner Sting is now on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre through March 24, 2019.

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Sting In THE LAST SHIP In Toronto
by Alan Henry - Feb 13, 2019

The Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award® winner Sting is now on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre through March 24, 2019.

Sting to Star in Canadian Premiere Of THE LAST SHIP Alongside Frances McNamee and More
by Julie Musbach - Dec 5, 2018

David Mirvish and producer Karl Sydow are delighted to announce the full cast for the Canadian Premiere of Sting's acclaimed musical, THE LAST SHIP starring and featuring original music and lyrics by multiple Grammy Award winner Sting.  

BWW Review: THE LAST SHIP, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 19, 2018

This personal musical inspired by Sting's own childhood experiences, shows the collective defiance of a community facing the demise of the shipbuilding industry alongside a poignant and moving romantic tale of childhood sweethearts and the adults they grew up to become.

Sting To Perform At Special Outdoor Performance of THE LAST SHIP in Newcastle
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2018

A unique one-off outdoor performance of The Last Ship, that will include its creator Sting who will be performing live alongside the cast, is to be held in Newcastle later this month, alongside the very river that helped inspire and shape the show.

Photo Flash: Sting Attends the Press Night For THE LAST SHIP's UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2018

Sting attended the press night of his musical The Last Ship at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham tonight - and posed with the cast for a photo on stage after the show.

THE LAST SHIP Sets Sail On Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018

The UK & Ireland tour of Sting's The Last Ship has launched in Liverpool this week - following a sell-out, critically-acclaimed 4-week run at Newcastle's Northern Stage.

Review Roundup: THE LAST SHIP UK Tour Kicks Off in Newcastle
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 23, 2018

The UK premiere of The Last Ship - the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting - just opened at Northern Stage in Newcastle. The production has a TONY-nominated original score and lyrics composed by Sting. It will play a 4-week season in Newcastle before embarking on a major UK & Ireland Tour.