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Interview: LOGAN VADEN talks about THE COLOR PURPLE at THE GARDEN THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Jul 24, 2024


As soon as those credits were rolling, I texted him and said, “Hey, let's have a meeting next week. What if we did COLOR PURPLE this summer?” And lo and behold, he was texted back, “That's the show that I wanted to speak to you about!” It's a perfect gel for THE GARDEN THEATRE artists and Sankofa artists.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Perform at Festival Del Sole in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024


Michael Stephen Brown will perform with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth on August 2, 2024, at Weill Hall, Green Space Music Center. The program includes Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor.

Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024


The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The National Theatre
by Itai Yasur - May 19, 2024


Half a century on, SUPERSTAR shines brighter and louder than ever.

Review: TORCH SONG at Marin Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 15, 2024


Marin Theatre closes out their 2023/24 season with a newly revised production of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning Torch Song. A smash hit in 1982, the original trilogy opened the floodgate of LGBT representations in theatre, film, and television with its universal themes of self-acceptance, family, and equality.

Photos: First Look At TORCH SONG At Marin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Marin Theatre closes out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. See photos from the production.

Photos: First Look at FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS at Opera San Jose
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024


Opera San José concludes its 40th anniversary season with the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán’s captivating opera, Florencia en el Amazonas, marking its debut at the California Theatre as the company’s first Spanish language opera performed on its mainstage. Check out production photos below!

Lynne Kaufman's World Premiere of EXTREME ACTS to Play at The Marsh SF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of Extreme Acts, the thought-provoking latest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, directed by Molly Noble. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Host Spring Fundraiser 'Blue Sky Bacchanalia'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024


This May, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will host its spring fundraiser Blue Sky Bacchanalia. Learn more about the fundraiser and see how to purchase tickets to the event!

Opera San José Appoints Tech Leader Nilab Hessabi to Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024


Tech leader Nilab Hessabi has joined the Board of Trustees of Opera San José. Learn more about Hessabi!

Photos: First Look At Verid's RIGOLETTO At Opera San José
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024


Opera San José’s 40th anniversary season continues with a thrilling production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. See photos from the production.

Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Reveals 2024 Brochure; HAIRSPRAY, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, which recently celebrated a record-breaking pantomime season, has announced its 2024 programme. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Theatre503 Extends Sold-Out Run of A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BANK
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023


Due to unprecedented demand, Theatre503 is extending the run of A Woman Walks Into a Bank by an extra week until Friday 15 December, a first in Theatre503 history.

Review: A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BANK, Theatre503
by Christiana Rose - Nov 29, 2023


**** A Woman Walks into a Bank is a blazing production, rammed with pathos, humour and a fabulously comedic cat #memory #aging #socialapathy #cat #offwestend @roxyjoycook @theatre503 @NancyPoolePR

Famed Country Music Artist Bigg Vinny, Formerly of Toby Keith's Trailer Choir, Releases New Single 'Battleground'
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2023


Hickerson's heritage runs strong in his genes as hehas followed the footsteps of his father, his mentor being a   phenomenal guitar player, who graced the stageas a touring musician for legends such as Loretta Lynn, Steve Miller Band, AlanJackson, David Allen Coe and many more.

Photos: Opera San José Continues Its 40th Anniversary Season with THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2023


Opera San José will continue its 40th anniversary season with an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages with Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, in a new production by internationally acclaimed director Stephen Lawless, making his Opera San José debut. See photos from the production. 

Opera San José to Present Free Music and More at South First Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023


Opera San José adds to the excitement of South First Friday with a night of free music, including barbershop quartet performances. Don't miss this celebration of arts and culture at the historic California Theatre.

Photos: First Look At THE BARBER OF SEVILLE At Opera San José
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023


Opera San José will continue its 40th anniversary season with an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages with Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, in a new production by internationally acclaimed director Stephen Lawless, making his Opera San José debut. See photos from the production below. 

Bex Burch Releases New Album 'THERE IS ONLY LOVE AND FEAR'
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 21, 2023


Composer, Percussionist, Producer and Instrument Maker Bex Burch shares her debut solo album, 'There is only love and fear,' out now on International Anthem. Check out the mini-documentary about the album here!

Theatre503 Reveals Cast For A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BANK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023


Theatre503 has announced the cast and full creative team for Roxy’s Cook’s debut play A Woman Walks Into a Bank with Keith Dunphy (Under Black Rock, Arcola) playing C/A Debt Collector, Giulia Innocenti (Inspector Sands’ Wuthering Heights) playing A/An Old Woman, and Sam Newton (Big Big Sky, Hampstead) playing B/A Young Man. The part of a cat, Sally is played by all three.

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