Alex Edelman's Just for Us
After following an anti-Semitic tweet down an online rabbit hole, comedian Alex Edelman finds himself at a meeting of white nationalists in Queens.
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Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Flies High at Broadway Sacramento
The magic of the circus, with its daring acrobats who defy gravity and its abundance of incredible sights, has always made for a good story. Combine that with romance, a traveling troupe, and a score that captures the spirit of a bygone era, and you have Water for Elephants, the Broadway musical bas…
Review: TABLETOPS Premieres at Big Idea Theatre
Big Idea Theatre continues its season with the world premiere of Tabletops, written and directed by Tyler Selee. Their dedication to presenting a diverse theatrical experience while supporting local artists is one of their strengths, and makes their shows even more meaningful. Tabletops is the kind …
Review: JUST FOR US is a One-Man Phenomenon at Capital Stage
If Capital Stage’s opening show is any indication, their 22nd season is going to be something special. Alex Edelman’s Just For Us is a one-man show written and originally performed by the comedian. It was awarded a Special Tony Award, an honor bestowed upon shows that don’t fit into the tradit…
Review: BRIGHT STAR Shines at Lincoln Theatre Company
Some musicals sweep us away with their original story, while others win us over with their heart. Bright Star falls into the latter category. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, it tells a story of love, loss, and happiness after tragedy through bluegrass music with plenty of Southern charm…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Broadway At Music Circus
There are certain moments in history that become permanently etched into our memories. Years later, we can still recall where we were, who we were with, and how we first learned that something extraordinary had happened. September 11, 2001, is one of those moments, perhaps the most unforgettable of …
Review: Travel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at B St. Theatre
The B St. Theatre is taking us on a magical journey again, and this time it’s a long one. Eighty days, to be exact. Although it’s been done before, this adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days feels fresh and exciting. Scenic design by Ian Wallace and a brand-new rotating stage breathe new lif…
Review: HAIRSPRAY Sets the Standard at Broadway At Music Circus
The nicest kids in town are back! Hairspray is bringing its unstoppable beat to the round, and you do not want to miss Robbie Roby’s visionary direction and choreography of this bright spectacle of the best of the 60s. Based on the 1988 John Waters' movie that became a cult classic, Hairspray�…
Review: WOLF PLAY is the Must-See of the Year at Big Idea Theatre
If you see anything this year, it should be Hansol Jung’s Wolf Play at Big Idea Theatre. This decidedly unique, award-winning work isn’t your typical family drama. It’s an unexpected combination of puppetry, humor, and boxing that explores what makes a family. Although the subject matter can b…
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN is on Fire at Broadway Sacramento
Step into the concrete jungle where dreams are made of! Broadway Sacramento’s newest tour is aptly titled for our Sacramento summers, and Hell’s Kitchen is heating up the stage. This coming-of-age musical features the music and lyrics of Alicia Keys and is overflowing with enough heart, soul, an…
Review: Festival Napa Valley Perfectly Blends Music, Cuisine, and the Best of Wine Country
As Festival Napa Valley celebrates its 20th Anniversary Summer Season, running July 4–19, the opening weekend perfectly illustrated why the festival has become one of the country's most sought-after cultural destinations…
Past Shows
29 total · showing 21–29
FeaturedArchduke
Three hapless and hungry young men fumble their way through history as they take on a mission of martyrdom, for a sandwich.
Clyde's
In this stirring new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find...
Predictor
Predictor by Jennifer Blackmer Directed by Imani Mitchell West Coast Premiere 2019 O’Neill Playwrights Conference Finalist June 21 – July 23, 2023 Based on true events, PREDICTOR is the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become...
Heroes of the Fourth Turning
Heroes Of The Fourth Turning by Will Arbery Directed by Michael Stevenson Sacramento Premiere 2020 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Obie, New York Drama Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel Awards Winner March 15 – April 16, 2023 Days after the white-supremacist riot in Charlottesville, four...
The Chinese Lady
Captial Stage Presents | Sacramento Premiere The Chinese Lady by Lloyd Suh Directed by Michelle Talgarow Sacramento Premiere 2020 Horton Foote Prize Winner Live Theatre & Virtually On Demand January 25 – February 26, 2023 Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to...
Gloria
Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Michael Stevenson Sacramento Premiere 2016 Pulitzer Finalist Obie, Outer Critics Circle & Lucille Lortel Awards Winner October 12 – November 13, 2022 An ambitious group of editorial assistants at a prestigious Manhattan-based literary...
The Royale
The Royale by Marco Ramirez. Directed by Anthony DJuan. Sacramento Premiere, Obie, Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk Awards Winner. Playing August 24 - September 25, 2022. Jay 'The Sport' Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But its 1905 and...
The Great Leap - A Virtual Performance
THE GREAT LEAP - A Virtual Performance By Lauren Yee Directed by Jeffrey Lo 2017 Kesselring Prize Winner Video On Demand Available October 19-25, 2020 TICKETS: FREE When an American college basketball team travels to Beijing for a friendship game in the post-Cultural Revolution...
How I Learned To Drive
This winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize is a surprisingly funny and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young teenage girl and an older man. Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive is a brave and hopeful story of a woman who...
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DOG MOM by Tate Hanyok B Street Theatre (8/05-8/22) |
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UNDETECTED: THE AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERY by Stephanie Altholz B Street Theatre (4/24-5/23) |
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Frozen Davis Musical Theatre Company (6/25-7/18) |
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Christmas Carol Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center (12/04-12/20) |
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DREAM DREAM DREAM: THE LOVE STORY & SONGS OF FELICE & BOUDLEAUX BRYANT B Street Theatre (3/17-4/04) |
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How to Train Your Dragon Jr Davis Musical Theatre Company (3/13-4/04) |
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MOTHER RUSSIA by Lauren Yee B Street Theatre (3/06-4/04) |
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The Ghosts of Smithfield House Resurrection Theatre (10/09-10/31) |
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Matilda Children's Musical Theaterworks (12/04-12/13) |
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West Side Story Davis Musical Theatre Company (1/08-1/31) |
