BWW REVIEWS: Superb Cast and Sets Make CCMT's SUNSET BOULEVARD Broadway Quality
Andrew Lloyd Webber's indisputable claim to fame, "The Phantom of the Opera," has made the composer a favorite of Broadway, West End and the masses.
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BWW Reviews: BLAST Blasts Audiences Away, Comes to Modesto, SoCal
From start to finish, "blast" consists of creative, high energy routines that make every number equally mind-blowing.
BWW Reviews: Ballet Preljocaj Presents Stunning BLANCHE NEIGE in U.S. Tour
From the moment Blanche Neige begins - a pregnant, dying queen dragging herself across the floor and giving life to another in her own final moments - you know what lies ahead will challenge your preconceptions about the way Snow White's tale should be told.
BWW Reviews: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Brings Audiences to Life with Laughter
The humor of Mel Brook's "Young Frankenstein: The Musical" follows that of the original 1974 film, but adds just enough new punch lines to make the show fresh for the younger generations unfamiliar with the movie.
BWW Reviews: California Musical Theater Turns Favorite Musicals Into FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
A small piece of the national tour of "West Side Story" remains in Sacramento these next two months, but it's not what you might think.
BWW Reviews: Grittier WEST SIDE STORY Tour Delivers with Amazing Vocals and Choreography
The national tour of "West Side Story," which visits Broadway Sacramento at the Community Center now through January 29, updates a classic, not with modern reinventions and sets, but with a somewhat darker take on the musical's Romeo and Juliet story, as well as with new Spanish dialogue added for a
BWW Reviews MY FAIR LADY Brings 'Loverly' Production to Fresno, Modesto, SoCal
Based on quality alone, it seems unfair to equate the touring production of "My Fair Lady" with a low-budget, non-equity production.
BWW Reviews: Beatles RAIN on Sacramento Through Jan 1
Classical music had Mozart and Bach.
BWW Reviews: MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Continues Holiday Tradition
Christmas has a brand name.
BWW Reviews: It's a Merry Old Time at Playhouse Merced's WIZARD OF OZ
During this cold winter season, it can be tempting to sit at home in front of the fire and watch classics like "The Wizard of Oz" play over and over again on TV.
BWW Reviews: It's a Fun, Energetic WHITE CHRISTMAS With Runaway Stage Productions
As one of the title characters sings in "White Christmas," the best things happen when you're dancing.
BWW Reviews: BLUE MAN GROUP Explores Music, Paint and Toilet Paper
Strange blue visitors have arrived in Modesto, California.
BWW Reviews: Sierra Rep Creates A Winter Wonderland with the WINTER WONDERETTES Now Through Dec 17
Classic Christmas window displays and lights on either sides of the stage invite audiences to the warm spirit of the season as they walk to their seats at the Fallon House theatre in historic Columbia State Park.
BWW Reviews: JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Delivers Energetic New Take On Dickens Classic Now Through Dec 18
After numerous adaptations - films, musicals, Muppets, cartoons - Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' tends to lose its appeal.
BWW Reviews: RIVERDANCE FAREWELL TOUR Brings Irish Culture to California
What is it about Ireland that we Americans love so much? Is it the rich, green land? Is it the unique culture? The music? And for young, unmarried women, is it the handsome accent of a dreamy, far off man? Or maybe, it is the dance.
'B3 Series' To Feature WIT By Margaret Edison Previews 1/22
The B Street Theatre presents WIT by Margaret Edson Pulitzer Prize winning play continues B Street Theatre's hit 'B3 Series' The B Street Theatre, Sacramento's professional new works theatre, is pleased to present WIT by Margaret Edson.
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Menopause The Musical Harris Center for the Arts (9/24-9/27) |
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Art on the Plaza Sonoma Plaza (7/11-7/11) |
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Rent Davis Musical Theatre Co (6/26-7/19) |
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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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Goose – The Band Frost Amphitheater (8/15-8/15) |
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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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Marinelli Bros Circus - A New Experience! Yuba Sutter Marketplace (7/10-7/10) |
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Tutti Frutti: The Musical - A Tribute to Little Richard (Concert Show) The Guild Theater (11/07-11/07) |
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40th Mendocino Music Festival July 11 through 25 Mendocino Music Festival Tent Concert Hall (7/11-7/11) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Harris Center (7/25-7/26) |