MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Make its Premiere in San Jose!
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is coming to San Jose as part of Broadway San Jose's 2016-17 season. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will be coming to The Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden, San Jose) March 7-12, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is coming to San Jose as part of Broadway San Jose's 2016-17 season. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Dodgers, the first national tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will be coming to The Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden, San Jose) March 7-12, 2017.
Playwrights Project to Present 32nd Annual Festival of Plays by Young Writers
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
Playwrights Project will produce its 32nd annual festival of Plays by Young Writers, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund, at The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe on January 19 - January 29, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2017
Playwrights Project will produce its 32nd annual festival of Plays by Young Writers, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund, at The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe on January 19 - January 29, 2017.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts' Symphony Pops Series Welcomes Cabaret Star Ann Hampton Callaway
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2017
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) and the Santa Rosa Symphony present a special musical event as a part of the2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series on Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m. featuring cabaret star Ann Hampton Callaway singing hits from the Great American Songbook. Callaway joins the Santa Rosa Symphony for a celebration of 20th Century American music. From a command performance at the White House, to the Great White Way of Broadway, she has captivated audiences everywhere. The Tony-nominated star of the Broadway hit Swing! sings the timeless classics of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and many more from the Great American Songbook. The Santa Rosa Symphony will be under the direction of acclaimed Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2017
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) and the Santa Rosa Symphony present a special musical event as a part of the2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series on Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m. featuring cabaret star Ann Hampton Callaway singing hits from the Great American Songbook. Callaway joins the Santa Rosa Symphony for a celebration of 20th Century American music. From a command performance at the White House, to the Great White Way of Broadway, she has captivated audiences everywhere. The Tony-nominated star of the Broadway hit Swing! sings the timeless classics of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and many more from the Great American Songbook. The Santa Rosa Symphony will be under the direction of acclaimed Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz.
Colleen Kollar Smith Named as Managing Director of Moonlight Stage Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Vista native Colleen Kollar Smith, who received her earliest theatre experience and training on the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre, has been named as Managing Director of the City of Vista's Moonlight Stage Productions effective February 8, 2017. Kollar Smith will oversee Moonlight's business and administrative functions and work in concert with Producing Artistic Director Steven Glaudini to shape the vision and future of the company and its seasons. Kollar Smith replaces longtime Managing Director Daniel Kays, who in November accepted a position in Northern California.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Vista native Colleen Kollar Smith, who received her earliest theatre experience and training on the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre, has been named as Managing Director of the City of Vista's Moonlight Stage Productions effective February 8, 2017. Kollar Smith will oversee Moonlight's business and administrative functions and work in concert with Producing Artistic Director Steven Glaudini to shape the vision and future of the company and its seasons. Kollar Smith replaces longtime Managing Director Daniel Kays, who in November accepted a position in Northern California.
Write Out Loud Coordinates for Local High Schools Poetry Out Loud Regional Finals
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience - announces the 2017 POETRY OUT LOUD Regional Finals. The National Poetry Foundation, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and managed in California by the California Arts Council presents POETRY OUT LOUD, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. San Diego Regional Finals take place on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm at the San Diego Central Library, Joan ? Irwin Jacobs Common in the Neil Morgan Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience - announces the 2017 POETRY OUT LOUD Regional Finals. The National Poetry Foundation, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and managed in California by the California Arts Council presents POETRY OUT LOUD, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. San Diego Regional Finals take place on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm at the San Diego Central Library, Joan ? Irwin Jacobs Common in the Neil Morgan Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.
Laguna Playhouse to Presents LOVE LETTERS
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham is thrilled to announce a very special bonus event just in time for Valentines Day, Wendie Malick ("Hot in Cleveland," "Just Shoot Me") and Dan Lauria ("The Wonder Years." "Pitch") starring in LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney. "I have been wanting to bring Dan and Wendie to our stage ever since I started working here and now we have them together in the perfect show!" says Wareham. LOVE LETTERS will perform for four performances only, Thursday, February 2 through Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017
Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham is thrilled to announce a very special bonus event just in time for Valentines Day, Wendie Malick ("Hot in Cleveland," "Just Shoot Me") and Dan Lauria ("The Wonder Years." "Pitch") starring in LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney. "I have been wanting to bring Dan and Wendie to our stage ever since I started working here and now we have them together in the perfect show!" says Wareham. LOVE LETTERS will perform for four performances only, Thursday, February 2 through Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Photo Flash: First Look at BAD JEWS at Cygnet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
January brings BAD JEWS to the Cygnet stage - a fierce, biting comedy about family, faith and what you choose to believe, when you're chosen. Rob Lutfy, Associate Artistic Director, directs this Off-Broadway hit featuring the savage humor of Juilliard trained and award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon. The third most-produced play of 2015 follows the trials and tribulations of an Upper West Side family in a verbal battle royale over a family heirloom. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
January brings BAD JEWS to the Cygnet stage - a fierce, biting comedy about family, faith and what you choose to believe, when you're chosen. Rob Lutfy, Associate Artistic Director, directs this Off-Broadway hit featuring the savage humor of Juilliard trained and award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon. The third most-produced play of 2015 follows the trials and tribulations of an Upper West Side family in a verbal battle royale over a family heirloom. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
'GEORGIA MCBRIDE', A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and More Set for Cygnet Theatre's 15th Season
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Do you remember when you were 15 years old? Everything was exciting, emotional and life or death. That's exactly like Cygnet Theatre's 15th season, without all those annoying 'changes.'
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Do you remember when you were 15 years old? Everything was exciting, emotional and life or death. That's exactly like Cygnet Theatre's 15th season, without all those annoying 'changes.'
Cygnet Theatre Announces 15th Season Shows Ranging from Classic Comedy to World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Cygnet Theatre is proud to announce its 15th season of presenting entertaining, thought-provoking and inspiring theatre. The 2017/2018 season reflects how it felt to be fifteen years old when everything was exciting, new, emotional and hilarious...and of course, seemed to mean life or death.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017
Cygnet Theatre is proud to announce its 15th season of presenting entertaining, thought-provoking and inspiring theatre. The 2017/2018 season reflects how it felt to be fifteen years old when everything was exciting, new, emotional and hilarious...and of course, seemed to mean life or death.
MARJORIE PRIME to Play North Coast Rep This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its highly successful Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of MARJORIE PRIME.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its highly successful Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of MARJORIE PRIME.
San Diego Repertory Theatre's OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY Sets New Box Office Record
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today that its box office records, previously set by another of Hershey Felder's works, 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane,' have been broken. The world premiere play with music, 'Our Great Tchaikovsky,' surpassed the record set in 2014 by Felder's adaptation of Mona Golabek's novel - with the current production breaking the record even before entering performances. The production has become the highest grossing show in San Diego REP history.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announced today that its box office records, previously set by another of Hershey Felder's works, 'The Pianist of Willesden Lane,' have been broken. The world premiere play with music, 'Our Great Tchaikovsky,' surpassed the record set in 2014 by Felder's adaptation of Mona Golabek's novel - with the current production breaking the record even before entering performances. The production has become the highest grossing show in San Diego REP history.
Plays by Anna Ziegler, Tanya Saracho and More Set for 2017 Powers New Voices Festival at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
The Old Globe today announced it will present the fourth annual New Voices Festival-with a new moniker: the Powers New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays by professional playwrights, playing January 13 - 15, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2017
The Old Globe today announced it will present the fourth annual New Voices Festival-with a new moniker: the Powers New Voices Festival, a weekend of readings of new American plays by professional playwrights, playing January 13 - 15, 2017.
Laguna Art-A-Fair Hosts a Call for Artists Jury Day
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
The Laguna Art-A-Fair announces a Call for Artists Jury Day on Sunday, February 12 with an opportunity to join one of California's premier summer fine art festivals. Artists and artisans may enter three pieces of their original artwork along with a $40 jury fee from 8 - 11 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
The Laguna Art-A-Fair announces a Call for Artists Jury Day on Sunday, February 12 with an opportunity to join one of California's premier summer fine art festivals. Artists and artisans may enter three pieces of their original artwork along with a $40 jury fee from 8 - 11 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 1085 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
Write Out Loud Presents THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience - announces THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE, the fourth production in their 10th Anniversary Season. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems and music together into a literary tapestry. David Fenner, Jeffrey Howard Ingman, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter will perform. A pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience - announces THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE, the fourth production in their 10th Anniversary Season. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems and music together into a literary tapestry. David Fenner, Jeffrey Howard Ingman, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter will perform. A pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.
THE ROUSTABOUTS is San Diego's Newest Professional Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Bringing together notable local actors, directors and playwrights, they have formed a new theatre company called THE ROUSTABOUTS. A non-profit San Diego theatre company dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences in southern California by producing fresh visions of classics, well-known contemporary plays and new works.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Bringing together notable local actors, directors and playwrights, they have formed a new theatre company called THE ROUSTABOUTS. A non-profit San Diego theatre company dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences in southern California by producing fresh visions of classics, well-known contemporary plays and new works.
Broadway's Eric Krop to Headline Martinis Above Fourth | Table + Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Eric Krop, known for his performances in Godspell on Broadway and the movie musical, Grind, debuts his solo show of power ballads, contemporary Pop songs, original music, and classic hits at Martinis Above Fourth today, January 12. Tickets, available at www.ma4sd.com, are $20 for the 8PM show.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Eric Krop, known for his performances in Godspell on Broadway and the movie musical, Grind, debuts his solo show of power ballads, contemporary Pop songs, original music, and classic hits at Martinis Above Fourth today, January 12. Tickets, available at www.ma4sd.com, are $20 for the 8PM show.
Cygnet Theatre to Stage Hit Comedy BAD JEWS This January
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
January brings BAD JEWS to the Cygnet stage - a fierce, biting comedy about family, faith and what you choose to believe, when you're chosen. Rob Lutfy, Associate Artistic Director, directs this Off-Broadway hit featuring the savage humor of Juilliard trained and award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
January brings BAD JEWS to the Cygnet stage - a fierce, biting comedy about family, faith and what you choose to believe, when you're chosen. Rob Lutfy, Associate Artistic Director, directs this Off-Broadway hit featuring the savage humor of Juilliard trained and award-winning playwright Joshua Harmon.
Ben Vereen Supports a Diego Youth Arts with a Benefit Concert
by E.H. Reiter - January 11, 2017
Ben Vereen returns to San Diego on January, Thursday 12th to perform his tour de force show with his three-piece ensemble and the Westview Young People's Orchestra consisting of members from our very own Poway community at the Poway Performing Arts Center!
by E.H. Reiter - January 11, 2017
Ben Vereen returns to San Diego on January, Thursday 12th to perform his tour de force show with his three-piece ensemble and the Westview Young People's Orchestra consisting of members from our very own Poway community at the Poway Performing Arts Center!
MARJORIE PRIME to Play North Coast Rep This Winter
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its highly successful Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of MARJORIE PRIME.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2017
North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its highly successful Season 35 with the San Diego premiere of MARJORIE PRIME.
Cast, Creatives Announced for San Diego Musical Theatre's 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) today announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego regional premiere of 9 to 5: The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2017
San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) today announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego regional premiere of 9 to 5: The Musical.
Danny Kornfeld Brings Mark to Life in the RENT Tour
by E.H. Reiter - January 10, 2017
Danny Harris Kornfeld is bringing Mark, the narrator and filmmaker in the group, to life every night on the 20th Anniversary tour of RENT, playing at the san Diego Civic Theatre through January 15th, 2017.
by E.H. Reiter - January 10, 2017
Danny Harris Kornfeld is bringing Mark, the narrator and filmmaker in the group, to life every night on the 20th Anniversary tour of RENT, playing at the san Diego Civic Theatre through January 15th, 2017.
Coronado Playhouse to Present ALTAR BOYZ
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
Coronado Playhouse opens its 71st Season with Altar Boyz, from January 20 to February 19, 2017. Returning to Coronado Playhouse, after last season's acclaimed, sell-out concert version, award-winning director and choreographer Michael Mizerany this time stages the full-length, all-singing, all-dancing production. Altar Boyz is the story of five small-town boys who, together, become an irreverent spiritual boy band sensation. Audiences will join Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham on the last night of their Raise the Praise Tour as they attempt to save the world's souls, one screaming fan at a time.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2017
Coronado Playhouse opens its 71st Season with Altar Boyz, from January 20 to February 19, 2017. Returning to Coronado Playhouse, after last season's acclaimed, sell-out concert version, award-winning director and choreographer Michael Mizerany this time stages the full-length, all-singing, all-dancing production. Altar Boyz is the story of five small-town boys who, together, become an irreverent spiritual boy band sensation. Audiences will join Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham on the last night of their Raise the Praise Tour as they attempt to save the world's souls, one screaming fan at a time.
Katie LaMark is Maureen for This Generation's RENT Tour
by E.H. Reiter - January 06, 2017
Katie LaMark is one of the new generation of this shows cast as they travel the country on the tour. Playing Maureen, Katie gets to being this outrageous activist and performance artist to life performing in this revival, from January 10th - 15th at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
by E.H. Reiter - January 06, 2017
Katie LaMark is one of the new generation of this shows cast as they travel the country on the tour. Playing Maureen, Katie gets to being this outrageous activist and performance artist to life performing in this revival, from January 10th - 15th at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
BWW Review: THE VA VA VOOM ROOM Brings the Heat This Weekend Only
by E.H. Reiter - January 06, 2017
"In The Va Va Voom Room" is a contemporary burlesque playing through January 8th at the Diversionary Theatre.
by E.H. Reiter - January 06, 2017
"In The Va Va Voom Room" is a contemporary burlesque playing through January 8th at the Diversionary Theatre.
Write Out Loud and Cygnet Theatre present STORIES WITH CHUTZPAH by Beloved Jewish Authors
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience - announces their upcoming performance of STORIES WITH CHUTZPAH, by Beloved Jewish Authors. The reading with music is a co-production with Cygnet Theatre Company and takes place in conjunction with Cygnet Theatre's run of Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon. STORIES WITH CHUTZPAH will take place at Cygnet Theatre on January 24th at 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience - announces their upcoming performance of STORIES WITH CHUTZPAH, by Beloved Jewish Authors. The reading with music is a co-production with Cygnet Theatre Company and takes place in conjunction with Cygnet Theatre's run of Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon. STORIES WITH CHUTZPAH will take place at Cygnet Theatre on January 24th at 7pm.
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