San Francisco Newsroom Photo Flash: First Look at Ashlin Halfnight's THE RESTING PLACE at Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2018 in San Francisco Magic Theatre presents Ashlin Halfnight's World Premiere The Resting Place, the first production of the 2018- 2019 season. The Resting Place will be directed by Jessica Holt. Previews begin on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location, with a press opening on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on-sale now. (more...)  Awesome Theatre Presents UNPRODUCEABLE
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2018 in San Francisco Awesome Theatre, (Christian Teen Dolphin-Sex Beach Party, Mercy Killing, and TERROR-RAMA) announces a one night only event, "Unproduceable" Featuring a reading of "A History of Freaks" by Katie May (Abominable, Manic Pixie Dream Girl), a Musical Performance by Claptrap, and a discussion with the playwright about what makes a play "unproduceable" October 12-27, 8pm at PianoFight. (more...)  NCTC Presents AVENUE Q; Special Events Announced
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco This December, New Conservatory Theatre Center continues its not-so-traditional tradition of its award-winning production of Avenue Q. Featuring "catchy melodies sung by randy puppets suffering post-collegiate existential dread" (SF Chronicle), NCTC's Avenue Q has been proclaimed a "local tradition" by San Francisco Travel, winning over critics and audiences alike in its previous engagements in NCTC's intimate Decker Theatre. Declares the San Francisco Examiner, "only the Grinch could prevent the laughter-filled show from selling out night after night." (more...)  THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Brings Friends To The Bay Area For The Holidays
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco Families looking for a holiday treat can feast their eyes on The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show, presented by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) in association with Rockefeller Productions, November 10 - January 6, at the Children's Creativity Museum Theater, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. (more...)  BWW Review: FAIRVIEW Tears It Down For Good At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Robert Sokol on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco The Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of fairview is disturbing. That's good. If you are white and liberal and experiencing mild to major discomfort by the end of the performance, that's even better. (more...)  A.C.T. And Macy's Union Square Announce 2nd Annual A DICKENS OF A HOLIDAY
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco Event committee chair Adriana Lopez Vermut announced today that American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and Macy's Union Square will ring in the holiday season with the 2nd annual A Dickens of a Holiday, a festive, Dickens-inspired event on Sunday, December 16 in Holiday Lane at Macy's Union Square (255 Geary St., 7th Floor). Beginning at 11 a.m., guests will be treated to arts and crafts, strolling carolers, holiday-themed treats and libations, as well as special performances by cast members from A.C.T.'s celebrated production of A Christmas Carol and students from A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory (YC). Those who have purchased VIP event packages, which include tickets to the 1 p.m. performance of A Christmas Carol, will be escorted from Macy's to A.C.T.'s Geary Theater by a group of roaming carolers beginning at 12:30 p.m. A Dickens of a Holiday is free and open to the public. (more...)  Magic Theatre's Loretta Greco Receives SDCF's 2018 Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not?for?profit foundation affiliated with Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, has announced the honorees of this year's Zelda Fichandler Award, Joe A. Callaway Awards, and Breakout Award. The awards will be presented at an invitation? only event on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Manhattan. (more...)  Theatre Lunatico Presents DRACULA
by BWW News Desk on October 18, 2018 in San Francisco Theatre Lunatico presents Steven Dietz's adaptation of Bram Stoker's DRACULA, an aptly hair-raising theatrical adventure for the Halloween season. The dark story is richly told by a diverse, physical theatre ensemble utilizing movement and vocals to create an atmosphere of the bizarre and grotesque. Theatre Lunatico casts women in the key roles of Van Helsing and Renfield, furthering the company's goal to create unique performance opportunities for women. (more...)  The Empress Theatre To Present Saxophonist And Composer Boney James
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco The Empress Theatre, a historical landmark theatre located in downtown Vallejo, California, is pleased to present four-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum-selling artist Boney James for an exclusive Bay Area performance on Wednesday, November 7th at 8pm. (more...)  Los Altos Youth Theatre Goes Back to Middle School with 13 THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco Los Altos Youth Theatre proudly brings its fall musical to the Bus Barn Theater when 13 the Musical takes the stage this November. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at San Francisco Opera's ARABELLA
by BWW News Desk on October 17, 2018 in San Francisco San Francisco Opera presents Richard Strauss' Arabella in five performances at the War Memorial Opera House from October 16 through November 3. Last performed by the Company 20 years ago, Arabella returns in Tim Albery's acclaimed production with leading Strauss interpreter Marc Albrecht, making his United States opera debut on the podium. The cast features soprano Ellie Dehn performing the title role for the first time, baritone Brian Mulligan in his role debut as Mandryka, soprano Heidi Stober as Zdenka, tenor Daniel Johansson in his first San Francisco Opera engagement as Matteo and Hye Jung Lee as the Fiakermilli. Company Chorus Director Ian Robertson prepares the San Francisco Opera Chorus. (more...)  Brian Copeland Returns to The Marsh With Holiday Favorite JEWELRY BOX
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in San Francisco This November, the family-friendly Bay Area holiday favorite The Jewelry Box returns to The Marsh San Francisco. Performed by Brian Copeland, who has been hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "among the Bay Area's most honest, thoughtful and eloquent storytellers," and directed by David Ford, this hilariously heartwarming story follows a young Brian as he heads to the "mean streets" of Oakland to buy his mom a Christmas present. When he finds the perfect gift - a jewelry box in the White Front Department store - six-year-old Brian sets out to earn the required $11.97 by Christmas. Rife with references to 1970s Oakland, (more...) AXIS Dance Company Closes Out 2018 With A Flourish & Announces Collaboration With Arthur Pita
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in San Francisco Following a successful 4-city tour of Florida that included a well-received appearance at the Forward Motion Physically Integrated Dance Festival in Miami, the company brings its vaunted skill set back to the Bay Area with select performances that include a newly reconceived staging of Robert Dekkers' Flutter, along with AXIS Artistic Director Marc Brew's Quartet No.1 to the Berkeley Ballet Theater, that will then be followed by a collaboration with Crowded Fire Theater, Star Finch, and Ensemble Mik Nawooj at the Bay View Opera House in San Francisco entitled Death Become Life: Banish Darkness, all before segueing to its 2019-20 season that will include a special Oakland-based educational event for Dance Access Day in February, as well as the world premiere of Alice in Oakland-their ambitious and much anticipated collaboration with Arthur Pita-coming to and co-presented by Z Space in San Francisco, November 2019 (more...)  Aurora Theatre Company Presents West Coast Premiere Of Jonathan Safran Foer's EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in San Francisco Aurora Theatre Company continues its dynamic 27th season with EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED, based on the best-selling, critically acclaimed novel by Jonathan Safran Foer. Tom Ross directs the West Coast premiere that features Adam Burch, Lura Dolas (Abigail's Party, The Glass Menagerie, The Persians), Jeremy Kahn (Dry Powder, Wittenberg), Marissa Keltie and Julian Lopez-Morillas (The Heir Apparent, The Homecoming). EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED runs November 9 - December 9 (Opens: November 15). (more...)  Surfboards, Dancing Trees, and Elvis Return in Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in San Francisco Smuin kicks off the holidays with the return of The Christmas Ballet, the beloved Bay Area tradition featuring two acts packed to the brim with both flawless classical ballet and red-hot contemporary numbers. (more...)  Review Roundup: FAIRVIEW at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in San Francisco Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of Fairview is now on stage! Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Sarah Benson, with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, the world premiere production comes straight to Berkeley Rep from a critically acclaimed New York run. Previews began on Thursday, October 4 with regular run of the show opening on Thursday, October 11 and continuing through Sunday, November 4. Individual tickets begin at $30 ($15 if you're under 35) and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949. (more...) Cinnabar Theater Opens The Salon Concert Series With A Piano/Vocal Concert Featuring Soprano Carolyn Bacon
by BWW News Desk on October 16, 2018 in San Francisco Join Cinnabar audience favorite Carolyn Bacon (The Fantasticks, My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra) to explore the world of over-the-moon, mystifying, heartbreaking, and foolish love! A versatile and award-winning entertainer, Carolyn will sing Gershwin, Bernstein, Mozart, Jason Robert Brown, and more in this exciting, one-night-only cabaret. Pianist Brian Fitzsousa will accompany Carolyn and she will be joined by special guests, TBA. (more...) VIDEO: Behind The Scenes with Jackie Sibblies Drury and Sarah Benson of FAIRVIEW at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in San Francisco Go behind the scenes of Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of Fairview in the video below with the playwright and director as rhey reveal their thoughts on this unpredictable and critically acclaimed play. (more...)  Bay Area Musicals Announces Casting for CRAZY FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in San Francisco Bay Area Musicals (Matthew McCoy, Founder & Artistic Director, and AeJay Mitchell, Managing Director) has announced the full cast and creative team for the first production of the Company' 2018-2019 season, CRAZY FOR YOU. Winner of the Tony and the Olivier Awards for Best Musical, CRAZY FOR YOU has wowed audiences on Broadway, the West End and around the world, reimagining classic Gershwin songs into a hilarious new book musical. The show-stopping production will be an intimate version of the large-scale musical featuring the original Tony Award-winning choreography of Susan Stroman, recreated by Director/Choreographer Matthew McCoy. (more...)  Cutting Ball Theater Presents THE CUTTING BALL VARIETY PACK
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in San Francisco Cutting Ball Theater's signature festival returns in the 2018/2019 Season, marking the 20th anniversary of the company's founding. The Cutting Ball Variety Pack - called 'half shindig, half artistic salon' by Artistic Director Ariel Craft - is an eleven-day festival dedicated to exploration and collaboration, featuring directorial shorts, new play workshops, and roundtable readings. The Cutting Ball Variety Pack offers an eclectic array of programming with particular delights for the creatively curious from November 8 through November 18. Tickets to festival offerings cost $15 each and all-festival passes costs $30 each. Admission includes a free drink at Cutting Ball's bar. (more...)  Tandy Beal's JOY Returns for the Holidays in San Jose
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in San Francisco Tandy Beal & Company kicks off the holiday season with JOY!, A Holiday Show with Circus, Dance, and Live Music, an exuberant family-friendly mix of brilliant visuals, rib-tickling circus comedy, and stunning acrobatics. Featuring the reunion of Pickle Family Circus stars Pino and Razz, also known as Cirque du Soleil soloists Jeff Raz and Diane Wasnak, this unique extravaganza returns after acclaimed performances last holiday season. Performing original Candy Land flavored tunes and other seasonal favorites, award-winning a cappella group SoVoSo will accompany this magical madcap holiday circus featuring world-class acrobats, dancers, and performers in a zany holiday spectacular (more...)  Berkeley Playhouse Soars Over the Rainbow with THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in San Francisco Berkeley Playhouse kicks off the holiday season with all-new production of the legendary family musical, The Wizard of Oz. Brimming with classic songs and Technicolor spirit, The Wizard of Oz blows its way into the Julia Morgan Theater this November. (more...)  Cirque du Soleil's VOLTA Extends in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk on October 15, 2018 in San Francisco Due to popular demand, Cirque du Soleil announced the extension of the San Francisco engagement of its newest Big Top production, VOLTA. Performances are now scheduled under the Big Top at AT&T Park in San Francisco from Thursday, November 15, 2018 through Sunday, February 3, 2019. Performances at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose are scheduled from Wednesday, February 13, 2019 through Sunday, March 10, 2019. (more...)  NVM Announces The Opening Of WALT DISNEY'S TRAINS
by BWW News Desk on October 14, 2018 in San Francisco In the Main & Spotlight Galleries from November 10, 2018 through March 31, 2019, Napa Valley Museum Yountville will present: Walt Disney's Trains. This family-friendly exhibition, organized with The Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco, explores the influence that railroad trains had on Walt Disney's life and work. It also tells the story of how his railroading legacy lives on to this day in Disney films and theme parks around the world. The exhibition includes a wide variety of artifacts, firsthand accounts, archival videos, images of Walt and his trains, and one-of-a kind items, including Walt Disney's own Carolwood gondola railroad car, a light-up model of Disneyland, and a custom model train created in partnership with the Napa Valley Wine Train by the Napa Valley Model Railroad Historical Society. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Oct. 14
by Audition Roundup on October 14, 2018 in San Francisco Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, October 14, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...) |
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