Theo Allyn News

The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates the official opening in San Francisco today, Sunday, December 1, at the Curran Theater. Once preview performances began on October 23, San Francisco and New York became the only destinations in the United States where fans can see the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history.

The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates the official opening in San Francisco today, Sunday, December 1, at the Curran Theater. Once preview performances began on October 23, San Francisco and New York became the only destinations in the United States where fans can see the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history.

To herald the arrival of the Tony Award winning, smash-hit theatrical phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to the San Francisco Bay Area, the production is holding a citywide Cursed Child Challenge on Friday, November 29 - just two days before the show marks its official opening at the Curran Theater.

Part Two of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child debuted tonight in San Francisco!

The West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomed its first audience on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at San Francisco's Curran Theater. After first announcing the production in June 2018 and following a nearly five-month transformation of the Curran, the theater will open its doors to more than 1,600 fans as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history begins its run in San Francisco.

San Francisco will show Hogwarts house pride as City Hall is illuminated in the house colors of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin The exclusive West Coast production of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome its first audience on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at San Francisco's Curran Theater. After first announcing the production in June 2018 and following a nearly five-month transformation of the Curran, the theater will open its doors to more than 1,600 fans as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the most awarded play in theater history begins its run in San Francisco.

Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender announced today the cast for the exclusive U.S. West Coast production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in San Francisco, currently in rehearsals and beginning preview performances at the Curran Theater on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 2018 Craig Noel Awards. Now in its 17th year, the Craig Noel Awards honor the achievements of professional theaters in San Diego County. The nominees are chosen by a nine-member body of professional critics who write for San Diego newspapers, magazines, online publications and blogs.

THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY is an interesting exploration of faith, power, politics, and community when the world is always changing. Playing through December 16th at the Diversionary Theatre.  For show times and ticket information go to www.diversionary.org  

Windy City Playhouse (3014 W. Irving Park Road) announces the complete casting for Gina Gionfriddo's "Becky Shaw," the dark, "ferociously funny" (The New York Times) comedy. Jeff Award winner Scott Weinstein directs the final production in Windy City Playhouse's third season, starring Theo Allyn ("The Matchmaker" at Goodman Theatre) in the title role as Becky Shaw.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 22nd Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's Jacobean masterpiece, The Changeling, running Feb. 24-28, 2017, at six Chicago-area venues.

Pivot Arts winter LIVE TALK Series continues with its popular Valentine's Day alternative The Sadness Show on Today, February 15 at 7:30 pm at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago. The annual celebration of despair and despondency features a Sad Story Contest, Sad Karaoke and the Pivot DIY.

Pivot Arts winter LIVE TALK Series continues with its popular Valentine's Day alternative The Sadness Show on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 pm at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago. The annual celebration of despair and despondency features a Sad Story Contest, Sad Karaoke and the Pivot DIY.

Henry Wishcamper's contemporary take on Thornton Wilder's THE MATCHMAKER -- the inspiration for the musical Hello, Dolly! -- revealing social truths through mistaken identity, outrageous misbehavior and spontaneous romance, appears in Goodman Theatre's 856-seat Albert Theatre, now through April 10, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Casting is complete for Henry Wishcamper's contemporary take on Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker-the inspiration for the musical Hello, Dolly!, revealing social truths through mistaken identity, outrageous misbehavior and spontaneous romance.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Goodman Theatre's annual holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, now in its 37th year and directed by Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper for the second time.

LOOKING FOR THE PONY by Andrea Lepcio will make its Pittsburgh theater premiere with Off The Wall Productions, tonight, March 1-16, 2013. Directed by Robyne Parrish, the show stars Theo Allyn, Karen Baum, Daina Michelle Griffith and Cameron Knight.

LOOKING FOR THE PONY by Andrea Lepcio will make its Pittsburgh theater premiere with Off The Wall Productions, March 1-16, 2013. Directed by Robyne Parrish, the show stars Theo Allyn, Karen Baum, Daina Michelle Griffith and Cameron Knight.

Her Hamlet kicks off an exciting line-up for the University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre. Her Hamlet, devised by Lisa Jackson-Schebetta and Theo Allyn and directed by Lisa Jackson-Schebetta, will play Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, tonight, October 4, 2012 - October 13, 2012.

Her Hamlet kicks off an exciting line-up for the University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre. Her Hamlet, devised by Lisa Jackson-Schebetta and Theo Allyn and directed by Lisa Jackson-Schebetta, will play Henry Heymann Theatre, Stephen Foster Memorial, 4200 Fifth Ave, October 4, 2012 - October 13, 2012.