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A.C.T. Announces Annual Season Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021


Today, American Conservatory Theater and gala co-chairs Daivd Riemer and Abby Sadin Schnair announced A.C.T.’s 2021 Season Gala, a hybrid socially-distanced in-person and virtual fundraising event being held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. 

Bay Area Children's Theatre's ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! to Open Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2016


A party invitation?! Piggie is thrilled!  But when she remembers she has never been to a party, she asks her best friend Gerald, the elephant, to accompany her. Good thing Gerald knows how to party! 

Bay Area Children's Theatre's ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! to Open Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2016


A party invitation?! Piggie is thrilled!  But when she remembers she has never been to a party, she asks her best friend Gerald, the elephant, to accompany her. Good thing Gerald knows how to party! 

Maureen McVerry Stars In 42 Street Moon's WILDCAT 5/7 - 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2009


42nd Street Moon?s 2008/09 season draws to a close with Maureen McVerry starring in Cy Coleman?s rip-roaring musical treat, Wildcat, book by N. Richard Nash, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, and music by Cy Coleman. The show previews on May 7 and 8, and opens on Saturday, May 9. It runs at the Eureka Theatre through May 24.

Maureen McVerry Stars In 42 Street Moon's WILDCAT 5/7 - 5/24
by Reynard Loki - Mar 26, 2009


42nd Street Moon?s 2008/09 season draws to a close with Maureen McVerry starring in Cy Coleman?s rip-roaring musical treat, Wildcat, book by N. Richard Nash, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, and music by Cy Coleman. The show previews on May 7 and 8, and opens on Saturday, May 9. It runs at the Eureka Theatre through May 24.

42nd Street Moon Presents HIGH SPIRITS Opening 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2009


42nd Street Moon proudly presents High Spirits, the musical version of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, opening March 21 and running through April 12 at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street in San Francisco. As previously announced, it replaces The Baker's Wife, which will be presented next season. High Spirits, with a book, lyrics and music by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray, adheres closely to Coward's original text, which was about a man who is haunted by the mischievous spirit of his dead wife. The playwright was delighted with the adaptation, and agreed to direct the Broadway show, which starred Edward Woodward, Louise Troy, Tammy Grimes and Beatrice Lillie. The show garnered eight Tony nominations in 1964, and proved to be Ms. Lillie's final Broadway appearance.

Diablo Light Opera Company Presents THE PRODUCERS 2/13 - 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2009


DLOC?s (Diablo Light Opera Company?s) 50th anniversary season continues in high gear February 13 with the East Bay premiere of ? The Producers,? the Mel Brooks zany Broadway mega-hit musical that won the most Tony Awards ever.

Diablo Light Opera Company Presents THE PRODUCERS 2/13 - 3/15
by Reynard Loki - Feb 23, 2009


DLOC?s (Diablo Light Opera Company?s) 50th anniversary season continues in high gear February 13 with the East Bay premiere of ? The Producers,? the Mel Brooks zany Broadway mega-hit musical that won the most Tony Awards ever.

DLOC to Present East Bay Premiere of THE PRODUCERS, Opening February 13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2009


DLOC?s (Diablo Light Opera Company?s) 50th anniversary season continues in high gear February 13 with the East Bay premiere of ? The Producers,? the Mel Brooks zany Broadway mega-hit musical that won the most Tony Awards ever. Including the outrageous ?Springtime for Hitler,? one of the show?s big production numbers, ?The Producers? is based on Brooks? 1968 classic cult comedy film. . DLOC?s production will be presented for 20 performances, from February 13 through March 15, 2009, in the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Tickets ($34-$43) are on sale at the center ticket office: (925) 943-7469, www.dloc.org

42nd Street Moon Presents HIGH SPIRITS Opening 3/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2009


42nd Street Moon proudly presents High Spirits, the musical version of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, opening March 21 and running through April 12 at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street in San Francisco. As previously announced, it replaces The Baker's Wife, which will be presented next season. High Spirits, with a book, lyrics and music by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray, adheres closely to Coward's original text, which was about a man who is haunted by the mischievous spirit of his dead wife. The playwright was delighted with the adaptation, and agreed to direct the Broadway show, which starred Edward Woodward, Louise Troy, Tammy Grimes and Beatrice Lillie. The show garnered eight Tony nominations in 1964, and proved to be Ms. Lillie's final Broadway appearance.

DLOC to Present East Bay Premiere of THE PRODUCERS, Opening February 13
by Robert Diamond - Jan 16, 2009


DLOC?s (Diablo Light Opera Company?s) 50th anniversary season continues in high gear February 13 with the East Bay premiere of ? The Producers,? the Mel Brooks zany Broadway mega-hit musical that won the most Tony Awards ever. Including the outrageous ?Springtime for Hitler,? one of the show?s big production numbers, ?The Producers? is based on Brooks? 1968 classic cult comedy film. . DLOC?s production will be presented for 20 performances, from February 13 through March 15, 2009, in the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive in Walnut Creek. Tickets ($34-$43) are on sale at the center ticket office: (925) 943-7469, www.dloc.org

Photo Coverage: QSAC's My First Time Benefit
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 28, 2007


On Monday, February 26, producers Derek Collard and Gary Maffei presented 'My First Time,' an all-star Broadway concert that benefited Quality Services for the Autistic Community

'My First Time,' with Tartaglia, Testa, Etc., Held 2/26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2007


On Monday, February 26, producers Derek Collard and Gary Maffei will present 'My First Time,' an all-star Broadway concert to benefit Quality Services for the Autistic Community

Bluemkrantz, Harada, Etc. Join My First Time Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2007


On Monday, February 26, producers Derek Collard and Gary Maffei will present 'My First Time,' an all-star Broadway concert to benefit Quality Services for the Autistic Community

CW 11 News & Center Stage Join 2/26 "First Time" Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2007


On Monday, February 26, producers Derek Collard and Gary Maffei are pleased to present 'MY FIRST TIME,' an all-star Broadway concert to benefit Quality Services for the Autistic Community (QSAC). Directed by Igor Goldin ('A Ritual of Faith') with musical direction by David Andrews Rogers, 'MY FIRST TIME' will take place at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.) at 7 p.m.

Groff Joins Foster, Tartaglia, Bell, Etc. for 2/26 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2007


Spring Awakening star Jonathan Groff has joined the cast of 'My First Time,' which will be presented on Monday, February 26

Bell, Testa, Tartaglia & More Appear in Feb 26 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2007


On Monday, February 26, producers Derek Collard and Gary Maffei are pleased to present 'MY FIRST TIME,' an all-star Broadway concert to benefit Quality Services for the Autistic Community (QSAC). Directed by Igor Goldin ('A Ritual of Faith') with musical direction by David Andrews Rogers, 'MY FIRST TIME' will take place at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.) at 7 p.m.

Photo Coverage: NAMT Reception at Marseilles
by Ben Strothmann - Sep 29, 2005


Creators of the eight NAMT New Works musicals as well as performers and industry professionals turned out for a reception at Marseilles on September 27th

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