Sean Kana
Latest News on Sean Kana:
Video: First Look at A STRANGE LOOP, Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in June (May 5, 2024)
Photos: Inside Opening Night of LARRY THE MUSICAL: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY At Brava Theater (Apr 5, 2024)
A.C.T. and TodayTix to Launch Digital Lottery for A STRANGE LOOP (Apr 3, 2024)
Video: First Look at A STRANGE LOOP, Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in June (May 5, 2024)
Photos: Inside Opening Night of LARRY THE MUSICAL: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY At Brava Theater (Apr 5, 2024)
A.C.T. and TodayTix to Launch Digital Lottery for A STRANGE LOOP (Apr 3, 2024)
Sean Kana BIO
Award-winning Music Director Sean Kana is best known for his work on the 2018 pre-Broadway tour of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, as the Associate Music Director. Currently, Sean is the Music Director and Co-Composer/Arranger of a new musical work, Larry the Musical, which tells the story of Filipino American labor leader, Larry Itliong.
Sean serves as the Music Director of the Broadway bound musical The Hippest Trip: A Soul Train Musical at ACT - San Francisco. Sean's most recent credits also include Swept Away: A New Musical at Berkeley Rep serving as the music director.
Sean has been the Resident Music Director of Broadway By The Bay since 2012 and his most notable accomplishments are In The Heights (TBA Best Music Direction), Miss Saigon, Les Miserables and Beauty and the Beast.
Sean is the music contractor at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and has worked at other theatre companies, such as Theatreworks, Center Repertory Theatre and more. He has toured to Cuba, China, Italy, France and London and throughout the United States music directing, playing keyboards and singing, giving concerts and masterclasses. Sean has also worked at the Lenaea Musical Theatre festival for five years now.
Sean is an accomplished vocal technician, teaching the fusion of musical styles under the classical technique. Sean obtained his degree from San Francisco State University and is well-known in the Bay Area for being a music director for many different venues. He is a celebrated musician and has a talent for teaching and unleashing creativity.
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VIDEO: Watch John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More Sing from SWEPT AWAY at Berkeley Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022
Sean Kana News
Video: First Look at A STRANGE LOOP, Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in June
Watch a trailer for the West Coast Premiere of 'A Strange Loop', which arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre June 5, 2024.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of LARRY THE MUSICAL: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY At Brava Theater
See photos from opening night of Larry the Musical: An American Journey at Brava Theater. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
A.C.T. and TodayTix to Launch Digital Lottery for A STRANGE LOOP
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and TodayTix revealed that a limited number of $45 front row tickets will be available via a weekly digital lottery for all performances of A Strange Loop.
John-Andrew Morrison, Malachi McCaskill & More to Star in A STRANGE LOOP West Coast Premiere
The cast and creative team has been set for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning acclaimed musical, A Strange Loop, making its West Coast premiere. Learn where and when you can see the show!
Cast Announced for San Francisco Premiere Of LARRY THE MUSICAL: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY At Brava Theater
The full casting for the San Francisco premiere of LARRY THE MUSICAL: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY is announced. The musical celebrates the work and legacy of labor leader Larry Itliong. Previews begin on March 16, 2024, at the Brava Theater.
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in San Francisco / Bay Area! Winners include Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, ACT, and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; The DROWSY CHAPERONE, KING LEAR, Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble & More Lead!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards December 5th Standings; The DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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 San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; KING LEAR Leads Best Play!
Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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 San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; The DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
LARRY THE MUSICAL To Make Bay Area Premiere In Spring 2024, Directed by Billy Bustamante
Brava Theater will be the home of the fully staged, Bay Area premiere of Larry the Musical-the first Filipino American musical about the life of labor leader, Larry Itliong. Learn more about the production!
Photos: First Look At HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL At American Conservatory Theater
Get a first look at the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical, now performing at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater through Sunday, October 8, 2023. See photos of the production!
HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Extends At American Conservatory Theater
Due to extremely strong ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced the extension of Hippest Trip — The Soul Train Musical, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater (415 Geary St., San Francisco).
Photos: HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Prepares For Its World Premiere!
See first look photos from rehearsals for the world premiere of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.
Quentin Earl Darrington, Amber Iman & More to Star in HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T.
Get all the details about the world premiere of HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T., featuring Quentin Earl Darrington and an incredible cast. Experience the magic of Soul Train as this musical takes you on a journey through its legendary music and cultural impact.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Transcendence Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; at Ray of Light Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Ray of Light Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
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