San Jose Repertory Theatre concludes the 2009-2010 season with the poetic Cuban American story, Sonia Flew, penned by Elliot Norton and Kennedy Center Charlotte Woolard Award-winner, Melinda Lopez. Directed by Richard Seer, Sonia Flew is a powerful portrayal of a Cuban family profoundly changed by political forces that brings to question: What is owed to one's children, parents and country.
Last night at an awards ceremony held in the Palace of Fine Arts, San Jose Repertory Theatre was awarded five distinct honors by the San Francisco Bay Area Critics' Circle Awards' committee for the critically acclaimed world premiere of The Kite Runner. In the category of 300 or more seats, San Jose Rep received a grand total of twenty-five nominations from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle for outstanding productions when announced in March.
San Jose Repertory Theatre concludes the 2009-2010 season with the poetic Cuban American story, Sonia Flew, penned by Elliot Norton and Kennedy Center Charlotte Woolard Award-winner, Melinda Lopez. Directed by Richard Seer, Sonia Flew is a powerful portrayal of a Cuban family profoundly changed by political forces that brings to question: What is owed to one's children, parents and country.
The Cast and Creative Team are set for the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Backwards in High Heels: the Ginger Musical, opening on the Asolo Rep mainstage on May 7,2010. Rehearsals began at New York City's Chelsea studios and will continue at Asolo Rep's studios in Sarasota, Florida, beginning April 21.
San Jose Repertory Theatre is thrilled to add The Flying Karamazov Brothers to the 30th Anniversary Season! The Flying Karamazov Brothers are best known for bringing together the worlds of performance art, improvisation, word play, harmony and emotion for a stupendously entertaining evening! The Brothers bring their latest creation, 4PLAY, a ground-breaking blend of nouveau cirque, comedy, theatre, music and, of course, juggling to San Jose. This exuberant and hilarious off-Broadway rave is full of fast-paced virtuosity and fun as the four brothers, master practitioners of cheap theatrics, juggle ‘til they drop. This limited engagement will run from November 10 to November 14, 2010.
The irresistible, finger-snappin' and toe-tappin' Tony® Award-winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', a celebration of the music of Thomas "Fats" Waller, will end its run at the San Jose Repertory Theatre's stage April 18th.
San Jose Repertory Theatre is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of Karen Zacarias' critically acclaimed, comic drama Legacy of Light, the perfect addition to a well sculpted 2010-2011 season.
The Cast and Creative Team are set for the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Backwards in High Heels: the Ginger Musical, opening on the Asolo Rep mainstage on May 7,2010. Rehearsals began at New York City's Chelsea studios and will continue at Asolo Rep's studios in Sarasota, Florida, beginning April 21.
Ed Asner distinctly remembers FDR's death. 'When I heard of his death when I was 15, it was as if the bottom had fallen out and I thought, 'What will we do now?' He was like God the Father to me.' This admiration is what led the actor to choose to take on the role of the President in the upcoming production at San Jose Rep.
San Jose Repertory Theatre is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of Karen Zacarias' critically acclaimed, comic drama Legacy of Light, the perfect addition to a well sculpted 2010-2011 season.
San Jose Repertory Theatre is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of Karen Zacarias' critically acclaimed, comic drama Legacy of Light, the perfect addition to a well sculpted 2010-2011 season.
San Jose Repertory Theatre is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of Karen Zacarias' critically acclaimed, comic drama Legacy of Light, the perfect addition to a well sculpted 2010-2011 season.
San Jose Repertory Theatre will host Ed Anser in a solo performance of FDR as part of the Rep's Summer Blockbuster series. Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ('Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Lou Grant') and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and a member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, will star in the solo performance drama, FDR from July 14th to July 18th at San Jose Rep.
he irresistible, finger-snappin' and toe-tappin' Tony® Award-winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', a celebration of the music of Thomas "Fats" Waller, shimmies onto San Jose Repertory Theatre's stage March 13.
San Jose Repertory Theatre received a grand total of twenty-five nominations from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle for outstanding productions. The Kite Runner, As You Like It and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee all received nominations for Director, Ensemble, Entire Production and Original Script for The Kite Runner.
San Jose Repertory Theatre is vigorously addressing concerns over the organization's financial outlook as recently reported in the news. These reports on the financial prospects for the institution did not reflect a complete financial picture of the theatre nor did they reflect the current trends the venerable cultural asset is experiencing heading into the third quarter.
This year's Critics Circle Awards, sponsored by Actor's Equity Association, today announced is nominees for excellence in San Francisco Bay area theater. Berkeley Rep's production of American Idiot, which played in the fall of 2009, leads with 12 nominations and will open on Broadway this spring.