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Photo Flash: South Coast Rep's EMILIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 23, 2009
EMILIE: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight WORLD PREMIERE, By Lauren Gunderson and Directed by David Emmes
THE KING & I Comes To Broadway By The Bay 7/16-8/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 23, 2009
Broadway By the Bay will continue its 44th season with a lavish production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King & I. Based on the novel Anna and the King of Siam, this captivating musical is the true story of Anna Leonowens, a British school teacher, who arrived in Bangkok in 1862 with her son at the behest of King Mongkut to teach his own children and wives English and culture.
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Announces A Return Engagemnt At The San Diego Civic Theatre 5/15
by Reynard Loki - April 22, 2009
Returning due to unprecedented demand following its highly successful debut at the Balboa Theatre (April 21-26, 2009); the award-winning Beatles concert Rain ? A Tribute To The Beatles announces a return engagement in an electrifying Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation. Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles will return to San Diego for two performances only at San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2PM & 8PM.
CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES Makes Its West Coast Premiere 5/8 At The Grove Theatre
by Reynard Loki - April 22, 2009
The West Coast Premiere of Church Basement Ladies, which opens May 8th, shows what really goes on in the kitchen of a church. A celebration of the church kitchen and the women who work there, Church Basement Ladies, is a new musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965.
JACK GOES BOATING Comes To The Bay Area's Aurora Theatre 6/12-7/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 22, 2009
Closing Aurora Theatre Company's 17th season is the Bay Area Premiere of Bob Glaudini's (A View from 151st Street) Off-Broadway hit JACK GOES BOATING. Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Hysteria, Bosoms and Neglect, The Price) helms this quirky romantic comedy, featuring Amanda Duarte, Gabriel Marin, Beth Wilmurt, and Danny Wolohan. JACK GOES BOATING plays at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley June 12 through July 19.
Kunze, Bailey Star In CLOSBC's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2009
James A. Blackman, III, Executive Producer of the CLOSBC proudly presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center April 22 - May 10th. Directed by Stephanie A. Coltrin, award winning CLOSBC Artistic Director with Musical Director Alby Potts and Choreographer Marc Oka.
JACK GOES BOATING Closes Aurora Theatre's 17th Season 6/12-7/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2009
Closing Aurora Theatre Company's 17th season is the Bay Area Premiere of Bob Glaudini's (A View from 151st Street) Off-Broadway hit JACK GOES BOATING. Bay Area theater veteran Joy Carlin (Hysteria, Bosoms and Neglect, The Price) helms this quirky romantic comedy, featuring Amanda Duarte, Gabriel Marin, Beth Wilmurt, and Danny Wolohan. JACK GOES BOATING plays at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley June 12 through July 19
RAIN- Tribute To The Beatles Runs At Balboa Theater 4/21-26
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2009
The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, makes its debut in an electrifying Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation at the BALBOA THEATRE, April 21-26, 2009. In a show the Denver Post calls 'the next best thing to seeing The Beatles,' RAIN boasts a repertoire of nearly 200 Beatlemaniac favorites, ranging from such beloved songs as 'Yesterday' and 'Hey Jude' to classic hits including 'Revolution' and 'Come Together.'
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Debuts at Balboa Theatre April 21-26
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2009
The award-winning Beatles concert, Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles, makes its debut in an electrifying Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation at the Balboa Theatre, April 21-26, 2009. In a show the Denver Post calls ?the next best thing to seeing The Beatles, Rain boasts a repertoire of nearly 200 Beatlemaniac favorites, ranging from such beloved songs as ?Yesterday? and ?Hey Jude? to classic hits including ?Revolution? and ?Come Together.?
Aurora Theatre Company's MISS JULIE Gets Extended Through 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2009
Berkeley?s acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add eight additional performances of its current production of August Strindberg?s classic and controversial chamber play MISS JULIE.
WICKED Tickets Go On Sale 4/19 For San Diego Civic Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2009
Broadway/San Diego announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return WICKED will go on sale to the public on Sunday, April 19th from 7AM-9:59AM, in person only at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. In its first engagement here in San Diego, tickets sold out by noon for the entire run. This eagerly awaited stage production will play San Diego Civic Theatre from Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 30, 2009.
Go 'WICKED GREEN' for Earth Day, Tickets On Sale to the Public In Person Only at San Diego Civic Theatre on 4/19
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2009
Broadway/San Diego announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return WICKED will go on sale to the public on Sunday, April 19th from 7AM-10AM, in person only at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office.
Lamb's Players Hold GODSPELL Auditions On 4/18, Production Dates Not Yet Set
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2009
Lamb's Players Theatre will be holding auditions on April 18, 2009 for Godspell, the next show to be produced at the theatre's new space downtown at the Horton Grand Theatre. Directing the show is LPT's Producing Artistic Director Robert Smyth, with musical direction by G. Scott Lacy. Auditions will be held at Lamb's Players Theatre at 1142 Orange Avenue in Coronado, CA.
Diversionary Pays Tribute to Harvey Milk with Dear Harvey April 18-25
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2009
It was 1973 and Harvey Milk was giving a speech to the International Longshoreman & Warehousemen's Union of San Francisco, 'We don't have to wait for budgets to be passed, surveys to be made, political wheeling and dealing. For it takes no compromising to give people their rights? it takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom.' After three failed campaigns, Harvey finally won a seat on the Board of Supervisors in January 1978. Eleven months later he was assassinated in City Hall.
Photo Flash: EMILIE At South Coast Rep
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 17, 2009
Natacha Roi and Don Reilly take on the historical roles of Emilie Du Châtelet and Voltaire in the World Premiere of Lauren Gunderson's Emilie - La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight at South Coast Repertory. Commissioned by SCR and directed by Producing Artistic Director David Emmes, Emilie will run from April 19 through May 10, 2009 on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Low-priced previews are available from April 19 through April 23. Opening night is April 24. Press night is Saturday, April 25 at 7:45 p.m. Tickets to Emilie may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office.
ZANNA, DON'T Gets San Diego Premiere At Roosevelt Theater On 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2009
'Zanna, Don't!', the 2003 Off-Broadway musical about a magical high school matchmaker who challenges the way we view love, will receive its San Diego Premiere on April 17, 2009.
Tix Now On Sale For Disney's WHEN YOU WISH In San Jose 4/17-26
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2009
Tickets are now on sale for Disney's When You Wish, presented by Marquee Productions, the alumni division of Children's Musical Theater San Jose. This original work premieres for two weeks only April 17 - 26 at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Tickets are $30 and support ongoing arts-education programs for the nationally recognized youth theater company.
I LOVE PARIS To Be Theme Of San Diego Symphony Pops Performance 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2009
?I Love Paris? is the theme of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra?s April 17th pops performance at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. The Symphony returns for their third pops performance in four years, and once again maestro Matthew Garbutt will lead a full symphony orchestra through a program that places a premium on audience accessibility and family fun. Garbutt has selected a variety of classical and contemporary works that celebrate one of Europe?s most romantic cities, celebrated for its beauty, inspirational light and old world architecture.
WICKED Tickets Go On Sale 4/19 For San Diego Civic Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 16, 2009
Broadway/San Diego announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return WICKED will go on sale to the public on Sunday, April 19th from 7AM-9:59AM, in person only at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office. In its first engagement here in San Diego, tickets sold out by noon for the entire run. This eagerly awaited stage production will play San Diego Civic Theatre from Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 30, 2009.
Shen Yun Performing Arts Returns To Bay Area 5/15-17 At San Jose Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 15, 2009
Shen Yun Performing Arts, creators of the wildly successful Chinese New Year Spectacular, return to the Bay Area with a dazzling spring spectacular presentation celebrating Chinese culture. Based on ancient heroic legends and modern tales of courage and defiance, this spring performance brings the astounding beauty and grandeur of China vividly to life on stage and features an exceptional cast of classical Chinese dancers, internationally recognized vocalists, and a live orchestra composed of both Western and Chinese instruments for an uplifting cross-cultural experience for all ages.
Harris, Roberts, Thomas, Dizzia Star In UNUSUAL ACTS OF DEVOTION Beginning 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 15, 2009
Recently seen starring as 'Lt. Sean Macklin' in Fox Home Entertainment's 'Behind Enemy Lines: Columbia,' beginning June 7, 2009, actor Joe Manganiello is set to star alongside Tony award winner Harriet Harris, Emmy award winners Doris Roberts ('Everybody Loves Raymond') and Richard Thomas ('The Waltons') and Maria Dizzia in the west coast premiere of multiple Tony award winner, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and legendary American playwright Terrence McNally's new play, 'Unusual Acts of Devotion.'
Go 'WICKED GREEN' for Earth Day, Tickets On Sale to the Public In Person Only at San Diego Civic Theatre on 4/19
by Eddie Varley - April 13, 2009
Broadway/San Diego announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return WICKED will go on sale to the public on Sunday, April 19th from 7AM-10AM, in person only at the San Diego Civic Theatre Ticket Office.
Steven Oberman's CLAIRE VOYANT Runs At The Avo Playhouse 5/7 - 5/17
by Reynard Loki - April 12, 2009
Carlsbad playwright, Steven Oberman, is launching the world premiere of his new comedy, ?Claire Voyant,? in Vista this May. The play is a comic-book spoof about psychic superheroes, and runs May 7 through 17 at the Avo Playhouse, located at 303 Main Street, Vista. Performance times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Ticket information and sales are available through the VisTix Ticket Office at 760-724-2110 or online at www.vistixonline.com. Ticket prices are $15-$20, with a $12 preview performance on Wednesday, May 6.
Diversionary Closes Its Season With Biting Comedy THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, Previews Begin 5/7
by Reynard Loki - April 12, 2009
Diversionary Theatre's sixth and final production of the 2008-2009 season is the biting contemporary comedy The Little Dog Laughed by Douglas Carter Beane. Directed by Robert Barry Fleming, this play takes a look at the scandalous world of Hollywood celebrities. Players in this fast-paced and hilarious farce include a spin-doctor agent, a rising movie star, a sexy 'rent-boy' and his na?ve and needy girlfriend. With photographers itching to catch the latest in celebrity gossip, a compromising photo can make or break your career. The Little Dog Laughed asks the question, 'is there an escape from Hollywood's glass closet or is it better to just stay locked in from the inside?'
CLAIRE VOYANT 'Soars' to Avo Playhouse 5/7
by Eddie Varley - April 11, 2009
Carlsbad playwright, Steven Oberman, is launching the world premiere of his new comedy, 'Claire Voyant,' in Vista this May. The play is a comic-book spoof about psychic superheroes, and runs May 7 through 17 at the Avo Playhouse, located at 303 Main Street, Vista. Performance times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.

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