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It only takes a moment to fall in love with the feel-good melodies and delightful characters of "Hello, Dolly!," the musical that gave film and Broadway star Carol Channing her signature role.
Northern California is home to miles of gorgeous Pacific coastline, over 50 parks with hiking and cycling trails, world-class restaurants, boutique shopping, and of course, majestic vineyards.
Snaps for Music Circus! Even with some sound balance and microphone issues opening night, "the "endorphin-happy" score of "Legally Blonde" built a momentum ripe for excitement.
Andrew Burkum's enthusiastic Edward leads a glistening Playhouse Merced production with his determined "Alabama stomp" (the glistening much due to a fantastic lighting design).
'Newsies' made the headlines as a flop Disney film back in 1992, but the musical garnered a cult following that led to its 2012 revamp on Broadway.
Friday's opening night audience enjoyed the Playhouse Merced production of 'Hairspray' - perhaps a little too much.
Since Sacramento last saw "The Little Mermaid," director Glenn Casale has fin(e)-tuned Disney's script and created a near-perfect, spectacle of a production.
The fame of the phenomenon-hit film "Frozen" has already landed it Broadway and theme park versions in the works.
Although other vocals and one or two instances of odd timing could use work, the Merced production stays true to the heart of "Charlie Brown.
The "magic to do" in Broadway's "Pippin" owes as much to simple storytelling and relatable "players" as to actual magic tricks and acrobatic wonders.
One word describes Playhouse Merced's production of 'Mary Poppins,' and it isn't supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Stockton Civic Theatre journeys fathoms below to the sights and sounds of the sea with Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.
Based on the 2003 Will Ferrell film, "Elf" the musical is as "Sparklejollytwinklejingley" as its title character.
When Music Circus presented a spectacular production of 'Big River' earlier this summer, it seemed nothing could top it.
Glenn Casale's history with "Peter Pan" has been one awfully big adventure that's unlikely to end any time soon.
Unconventional theatre that honors conventional, musical theatre classics.
Every so often a musical comes along that is just pure fun.
'Big River' at Sacramento Music Circus is the show to see this summer.
Sonoma County is known as the wine lover's dream destination.
Music Circus opened its 2015 season Tuesday evening with Glenn Casale's enchanting production of the Lerner and Loewe classic "My Fair Lady.
Originally written for film and often seen on stage, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has kept a solid heart over the years, with each adaptation featuring some unique song or casting choice.
And the Arthur Award goes to… Playhouse Merced for its production of Monty Python's Spamalot.
Dogfight, playing now through May 17 at Green Valley Theatre Company, definitely fits into the 'Something Else' category of the company's slogan: Classics.
Perhaps the show's title comes from its surprisingly magical "once upon a time" storytelling.
The Broadway production of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" played for just over a year in New York with the fame factor of Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara pulling in audiences.
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RENT Davis Musical Theatre Company (6/26-7/19) |
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Gunhild Carling at Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater (9/03-9/03) |
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Don't Touch That Dial! The Fallon House Theatre in Columbia State Historic Park (6/19-7/19) |
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Playwrights' Revolution Capital Stage (8/12-8/16) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 (18+) Channel 24 (10/08-10/08) |
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Menopause The Musical Harris Center for the Arts (9/24-9/27) |
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Great Balls of Fire The East Sonora Theatre (7/24-8/09) |
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PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth B Street Theatre (10/07-11/01) |
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Art on the Plaza Sonoma Plaza (7/11-7/11) |
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Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) Nevada Theatre (7/16-8/08) PHOTOS |
