David Allen News

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, proudly presents Tony Award-winning playwright William Gibson's spellbinding Broadway sensation Golda's Balcony, starring Camille Saviola. Previews begin October 3, opening October 6.

TheatreWorks presents its 50th World Premiere this summer with 'EMMA' from Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon, beginning August 22.

If you love musicals, don't miss 'The Musical of Musicals - the Musical!'

Justin Greer's passion for theatre has grown from the curtain to the classroom. Currently Dance Captain of 'The Producers,' he is now lending his talents as an arts educator for several New York programs and organizations, including Camp Broadway!

To close their 37th season, TheatreWorks tackles 'Merrily We Roll Along,' the self-proclaimed Broadway flop. They deserve a pat on the back. Just don't do it again.

TheatreWorks presents the Northern California Premiere of Joanna McClelland Glass' 'Trying,' directed by Jack Fletcher, plays March 7 through April 1 (opening March 10) at TheatreWorks.

TheatreWorks welcomes the New Year with the California Premiere of 'Ambition Facing West,' critically acclaimed Bay Area-born playwright Anthony Clarvoe's moving adaptation of his own family history, playing now (opening: January 20) with performances through February 11.

Year-end round up of the best in community theatre productions seen in Baltimore in 2006.

'The Rat Pack is Back' brings a sleigh full of holiday hi-jinx in their wake, restoring yuletide cheer with a songfest of classic holiday tunes performed with a sprinkling of mischievous twists and backed by a rollicking big band. Marine's Memorial Theatre December 19, 2006 to January 7, 2007.

'Dessa Rose' makes its West Coast Premiere at TheatreWorks, opening Oct. 7 with performances through Oct. 29.

TheatreWorks of Mountain View, CA proudly presents 'Dessa Rose,' starring Linda Mugleston and Carly Hughes, beginning Oct. 4 through 29.

TheatreWorks, in its 37th season, is proud to present the Northern California Premiere of Brooklyn Boy, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies, currently playing at the Lucie Stern Theatre until Sunday, August 13.

The Aurora Theatre Company completes its 14th season with the Bay Area premiere of 'Permanent Collection.' This provocative tale continues playwright Thomas Gibbons' examination of racial politics in America.

'Vanities,' a new world-premiere musical by David Kirshenbaum, is in its final week (through July 16) at TheatreWorks, CA.

This week: Best Bets for theatre, theatre books, theatre classes and theatre recordings! More Sissies News! Exclusive Discount continues! Plus news of Cockpit-in-Court, Everyman and Vagabonds!

Part I of II: Members of the cast of Southern Baptist Sissies, the acclaimed production at Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre on Religion, Gay Pride, Drag Queens and Homophobia.

In this edition: A Baltimore.BroadwayWorld exclusive discount for readers of this column! Murder mysteries circle the beltway! Cockpit has Monty and Plaza Suite! CSC has Lear and Shrew in outdoor venue! Toby’s Baltimore opens a new show! Sissies take on Gay Pride at Spotlighters! Plus some Post-Tony thoughts and a special thank you.

WHO: Spotlighters WHAT: Del Shores' Southern Baptist Sissies WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM through July 1. Special Pride Performance Thursday, June 15th at 8PM; No performances June 17 or 18. HOW MUCH: $15.00, with discounts for Seniors, Students and BTA members, and a special discount for BroadwayWorld.com readers (see article)

In this edition: Local audiences treated to a variety of great theatre – Shakespeare in Ellicott City, Gay Boys in Mt. Vernon (Surprise!), Flappers in Columbia, 80’s Teens in Baltimore! Plus acclaimed runs end this week at Fell’s Point Corner Theatre and CenterStage and classics continue at Everyman and Vagabonds! Plus new Broadway reviews added to list.