David Allen News

BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR at Home Computer Screens

by Maria Nockin — December 19, 2020

This holiday week the Virtual Opera Tour’s Magic Opera Flying Carpet is making its first stop at Opera San Jose for their magnificent online performance of Three Decembers.

BWW Interview: Khori Dastoor of THREE DECEMBERS at Opera San Jose Is Up to the Job of Making Art That Is Relevant for Our Times

by Jim Munson — December 18, 2020

Talking to Khori Dastoor, General Director of Opera San José brings to mind that old quote from Elizabeth Taylor when she was faced with unimaginable adversity, “Now is the time for guts and guile.

BWW Review: THREE DECEMBERS at Home Computer Screens

by Maria Nockin — December 13, 2020

Faced with the inability to perform live opera because of COVID, Opera San Jose opted to film an opera that could be made to fit California health regulations in its new Fred Heiman Digital Media Studio.

BWW Interview: Efraín Solís of THREE DECEMBERS at Opera San Jose Loves Performing Works That Reflect Who We Are Now

by Jim Munson — December 10, 2020

While performing arts organizations around the world are dusting off existing productions of the usual chestnuts during the month of December, Opera San José is taking a more audacious approach with its holiday programming.

Museum Of Jazz And Art Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

by A.A. Cristi — December 9, 2020

As momentum grows in the creation of the Museum of Jazz and Art (MoJA), the institution's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, David Allen, announced today that the organization has appointed Terry Stewart as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Tony Calzaretta as Chief Experience Officer (CXO).

BWW Interview: Lorri Holt of WHO KILLED SYLVIA PLATH? at MarshStream Brings the Iconic Writer to Life

by Jim Munson — December 7, 2020

If you've attended theater in the Bay Area with any degree of regularity over the past few decades, chances are you've seen actress Lorri Holt - a lot! Since the 1980's, Holt has become a veritable local treasure, performing with theater companies large and small across the Bay Area, creating roles

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, December 4 with Michael James Scott, Isaac Mizrahi and More!

by Nicole Rosky — December 4, 2020

Today (December 4) in live streaming: Michael James Scott visits Backstage Live, Isaac Mizrahi in concert, and so much more!

NEXT BEST PICTURE Joins Evergreen Podcasts

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 1, 2020

Evergreen Podcasts welcomes Next Best Picture as the newest podcast to join the network.

Paper Jackets Drops Reimagined Pop Anthem 'Miss You (Too)'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — August 31, 2020

LA based alternative - pop band Paper Jackets have shared a new single and video for 'Miss You (Too).

Ragazzi Boys Chorus Begins Virtual Rehearsals for Fall 2020

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 11, 2020

Boys will lift their voices in song while sheltering in place as Ragazzi Boys Chorus begins remote rehearsals for the Fall 2020 semester on Wednesday, September 9.

BWW Interview: Robert Kelley Looks Back on His Amazing 50-Year Run at the Helm of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

by Jim Munson — June 25, 2020

It is time for Robert Kelley to take a richly-deserved curtain call.

Foothill Music Theatre Cancels Final Weekend of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 11, 2020

Foothill Music Theatre has cancelled this week's final performances of The Mystery of Edwin Drood due to rising concerns about limiting the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and in adherence with Foothill College's updated COVID-19 policy cancelling events with over 100 people in attendance.

BWW Review: ON THE PERIPHERY at Potrero Stage

by Steve Murray — March 7, 2020

BWW Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Foothill Music Theatre Provides a Rollicking Good Time

by Jim Munson — March 4, 2020

Sometimes it IS enough just to be entertained, ya know? I don't care how socio-politically engaged you are, I think everyone needs at least an occasional break from all the angst and mishegas out there, and that's exactly what Foothill Music Theatre provides with its antic musical comedy 'The Myster

Photo Flash: Foothill Music Theatre Presents THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2020

Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

BWW Interview: Heather Orth of THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Foothill Music Theatre Delights in Playing Eccentric Cockney Ladies and Also Digging Into Darker Roles

by Jim Munson — February 25, 2020

Heather Orth stars as mysterious opium den proprietress Princess Puffer in Foothill Music Theatre's new production of Rupert Holmes' rollicking musical comedy a?oeThe Mystery of Edwin Drood.