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BWW Interviews: John Frederick - Reno Renaissance Man
It's really interesting to me in any kind of Shakespeare how people speak in definites, when there's no way to know them. This one seems to be one that actors hold very near and dear to their hearts. Some people are into the superstition and it's bad luck to say the title, but to me, it's just a fri...
BWW Reviews: B Street Theatre's THE FLYING MACHINE
The famed Wright brothers, inventors and aviation pioneers, come to the stage in a beautifully realized adaptation of The Flying Machine at B Street Theatre. The play is part of B Street's family series, and was well-received by both children and adults in the audience....
BWW Reviews: Sutter Street Theatre's EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
The show itself is hilarious - extremely campy and entirely self-aware, with songs including "All of the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons" and "Do the Necronomicon." Groan-worthy (but hilarious) puns pepper the script, and funny lyrics and musical devices keep the action rollin...
BWW Reviews: Say a Happy Hello to BYE BYE BIRDIE in Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Musical Theatre knows how to put on a happy face. You will, too, after two and a half hours of living with Bye, Bye Birdie. Inspired by the likes of Elvis Presley, Ed Sullivan and the bright colors and square designs of the 1950's, CCMT's production features its usual high-tech scenic d...
BWW Reviews: Ovation Stage's RED
I was inspired to take a closer look at the artists and books referenced in the play's dialogue. This fact alone tells me Red is good theater. Any show that makes me want to take action after seeing it is well worth the price of admission....
BWW Reviews: Davis Musical Theatre Company's SHREK THE MUSICAL
Given my initial feelings toward the show, I'm quite surprised to be telling you that Shrek is adorable, and well worth the time to see. The lyrics are clever, and the songs added to the show give the characters more depth. Shrek could be a good introduction to theater for young audiences. Kids who ...
BWW Reviews: B Street Theatre's THE LADIES FOURSOME
Put four witty women on a golf course and watch them go. The straightforward plot of Norm Foster's The Ladies Foursome follows a quartet of ladies-three old friends, and one the others had never met before-as they play 18 holes and talk about their lives....
BWW Reviews: Runaway Stage Productions' BONNIE & CLYDE
The production is a good effort on Runaway's part, but Bonnie and Clyde's writing is not the best material to work with. The show leaves me questioning why we are retelling this story, especially in such a bland manner. If we are going to revive our folk heroes on stage, they deserve something with ...
BWW Reviews: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Brings Tradition to Merced
Great theatre is tradition in Merced, where Playhouse Merced just opened its 2014-2015 season with "Fiddler on the Roof," now in its 50th Anniversary. The classical musical has become a tradition of its own in theatres across the world....
BWW Reviews: Green Valley Theatre Company's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
The Light in the Piazza is a beautiful evening of theater, with a great story, lovely singing, and excellent acting. Get your tickets while you can-they're selling fast-and this show is one you'll want to see....
BWW Reviews: PIRATES OF PENZANCE a Glorious Thing
A paradox! A paradox! A most ingenious paradox! Only the ridiculous humor and unpredictable circumstances of Gilbert and Sullivan could make so much sense. In the capable hands and clear diction of Lamplighters Musical Theatre, it is, indeed, a glorious thing to be a pirate king, or the audience of ...
BWW Reviews: Come Ye to BRIGADOON at Music Circus
When Tommy Albright leaves the highlands of Scotland to return to New York, his surroundings only remind him of the call of Brigadoon. So it will be as 'Brigadoon's' mystical medleys and lyrical dances work their magic on Music Circus audiences now through August 10....
BWW Reviews: SOUTH PACIFIC is Younger Than Springtime at Music Circus
The Music Circus scenic design by Scott Klier and Jamie Kumpf is as alluring as the great island itself, with palm tree leaves and dim lights at the plantation to draw audiences in. Even those who claim South Pacific or Rodgers and Hammerstein as classic, but outworn and boring will find enchantment...
BWW Reviews: MARY POPPINS Flies in to Sacramento
Sold out for the entirety of its run, Mary Poppins at Sacramento Music Circus steps in time to the beloved Disney musical. Thanks to a vivacious cast and plenty of clever trick costumes and sets, Mary maintains most of her magic....
BWW Reviews: SCT's SPAMALOT Full of Character
Stockton Civic Theatre's Spamalot is an animated musical well-fitting the over-the-top humor of its Monty Python inspiration. With golden facial expressions from Bill Yee as King Arthur's manservant Patsy, a myriad of accents from Tom MacDonald's multiple characters, and even a conductor (of Stockto...
BWW REVIEWS: A CHORUS LINE Gets Sensational New Staging at Music Circus
Audiences may expect a slow build up to the grand "One" finale of A Chorus Line, the only number with sparkled costumes and bright lights. But what they actually get is one singular sensation of a musical, especially in Sacramento Music Circus' unique staging in the round....
BWW Reviews: Broadway Sacramento Brings in a WICKED Good Cast
Good news! Wicked is back in Sacramento for another three weeks, and the goods just keep getting gooderer. Although Thursday's performance had some very minor technical glitches, the spectacle garnered a standing ovation. The lights, costumes and music supply ample goose bump moments in this "popula...
BWW Reviews: SISTER ACT Takes Audiences to 'Heaven'
Raise your voice, raise your laughter, your praise, your accolades and shout hallelujah! Sister Act is fabulous, baby. The Broadway musical has all the heart of the original Whoopi Goldberg film, with new plot developments and extra soul....
BWW Reviews: Merced Offers New Version of THE THREE MUSKETEERS
If an Alexandre Dumas version of the San Francisco Charles Dickens Christmas Fair existed, I imagine its skits would look somewhat like Playhouse Merced's current production of "The Three Musketeers." That's no surprise, since writer, director Micah Chandler specializes in sword fights and teaches h...
BWW Reviews: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Creates Magic
"Peter and the Starcatcher" catches more than starstuff with its mosaic style and resourceful staging. Directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers and writer Rick Elice manage to use ladders, flashlights and other pulled-together, everyday items to soar the magic to heights stronger and more believable t...
BWW Reviews: CCMT's LES MISERABLES is Master of the House
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, the often-called 'epic' musical 'Les Miserables' sets a high standard, especially for theatre companies with smaller budgets. While that budget does affect Contra Costa Musical Theatre's production in minor ways, the company follows through on its promise to onc...
BWW Reviews: BLUE MAN GROUP Parties in Sacramento
They're blue for a reason. Although their out of this world look and behavior may suggest otherwise, the Blue Man Group is blue for a reason. Their give-or-take 95 minute show celebrates the senses with food, sound and, above all, color. Being blue is all a part of that. I suppose waiting 40 minute...
BWW Reviews: Put Your Hands Up for BRING IT ON in Folsom
Bring It On Folsom. Bring on the Broadway talent. Bring on the music. Bring on the cheerleaders? Yes, cheerleaders. And Friday evening's audience at the Harris Center was ready to "Bring It On" with the fairly new musical based on the popular film series....
BWW Reviews: Playhouse Merced Makes a Believer With Fun, Original SHREK
Playhouse Merced continues to prove itself with challenging material and increasingly talented casts. Having opened their season last fall with the epic Les Miserables, they now turn to the imaginative Shrek the Musical, and their new season is just around the corner with a special announcement even...
BWW Reviews: HELLO DOLLY, Hello Sally Struthers!
Dolly may leave Broadway Fresno after one more performance tonight, but in our hearts, Dolly will never go away again. Next to divas Carol Channing and Barbara Streisand, Sally Struthers makes the title character her own....
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Backroads of the Americas - Solo Guitar NAMBA Performing Arts Space (6/27-6/27) |
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PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth B Street Theatre (10/07-11/01) |
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Clinically Un-Depressed Resurrection Theatre (5/01-5/30) |
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WHEN MARTHA MET KRIS: THE SANTA CLAUS LOVE STORY B Street Theatre (12/02-12/27) |
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The Crane Wives Ace of Spades (6/14-6/14) |
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Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait at Golden 1 Center Golden 1 Center (11/17-11/17) |
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Espejos: Clean Capital Stage (5/06-6/07) |
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WORKING FOR CRUMBS By Kate Danley B Street Theatre (6/17-7/12) |
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Great Balls of Fire The East Sonora Theatre (7/24-8/09) |
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2026 Night Nation Run - Los Angeles, CA Fairplex (11/07-11/07) |
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