San Francisco Newsroom Photo Flash: San Jose Stage Company Presents THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE
by BWW News Desk on April 20, 2018 in San Francisco Jam-packed with thrills, sex and violence; The Stage proudly presents the World Premiere of a new adaptation of James M. Cain's notorious 1934 novel. Frank Chambers, a young drifter, makes a pit stop at a rural California diner for a meal and ends up working there. (more...)  A.C.T. to Present the World-Premiere Musical A WALK ON THE MOON
by BWW News Desk on April 20, 2018 in San Francisco Closing out the 2017-18 season, A.C.T. will present the world-premiere musical, A Walk on the Moon (June 6-July 1, 2018),based on the Miramax and Village Roadshow Pictures motion picture of the same name. In the summer of '69, America is on the brink of change. In the cities, crowds are protesting the Vietnam War. In the skies, Apollo 11 is speeding towards the first moon landing. (more...)  DEAR EVAN HANSEN Continues Partnership with ArtsConnection
by BWW News Desk on April 20, 2018 in San Francisco Producer Stacey Mindich is pleased to announce that Dear Evan Hansen will continue its partnership with ArtsConnection, NYC's leading arts-in-education organization, for a second year, thanks to the funding of producer and owner of San Francisco's Curran theatre, Carole Shorenstein Hays. This ongoing initiative, named 'ART2ART - DEAR EVAN HANSEN,' has brought hundreds of NYC public high school students to see the Tony & Grammy Award-winning musical. (more...)  Now Playing Onstage in San Francisco - Week of 4/20/2018
by BWW on April 20, 2018 in San Francisco Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/20/2018 for San Francisco (more...)  VIDEO: The Go-Gos Talk HEAD OVER HEELS On The Opening Night Red Carpet
by BWW News Desk on April 20, 2018 in San Francisco The Broadway-Bound new musical Head Over Heels began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater last week and had it's official opening night on April 18th! Check out the Go-Gos talking about the new musical in the video below! (more...)  Dragon Productions Theatre Company Hosts the Dragon's Den Casino Night Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk on April 19, 2018 in San Francisco While we sell tickets for our plays and classes, those only cover production costs and don't cover important things like rent, utilities, and insurance. In order to pay the bills we rely on fundraising. About 50% of our annual budget comes from fundraising, and most of that comes from individual donors and not businesses or grants. One of the most fun things we do to raise money is hold a heck of a party once a year! (more...)  Luann de Lesseps Brings #CountessAndFriends to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk on April 19, 2018 in San Francisco Direct from sold-out shows in New York City and Los Angeles, television personality, pop singer, and author Luann de Lesseps-known as The Countess on Bravo TV's hit series "Real Housewives of New York City"-will make her San Francisco debut with her nightclub act#CountessAndFriends at Feinstein's at the Nikko on Friday, June 22 (8 p.m.)and Saturday, June 23 (8 p.m.). Hip as a New York minute and classically chic, de Lesseps' glamourous life in the fast lane on several continents (together with a decade at the center of reality TV) provides fodder for hilarious stories, one-of-a-kind anecdotes, and, of course, some standards and pop songs in her inimitable style. (more...)  Palace Wreckers, Inc. Announce Opening Of New Comedy At Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk on April 19, 2018 in San Francisco Central Works 2018 season of new plays leaps into the spring with the world premiere of Palace Wreckers, Inc, written and directed by Gary Graves, opening with a press night on Saturday, May 12, and running through June 10 (previews May 10 & 11) in architect Julia Morgan's historic Berkeley City Club. This Central Works Method play is a "revenge comedy" - based on a Greek tragedy, turned into a contemporary comedy. The Central Works Method brings together writer, actors and director at the very outset of the playwriting process. In a supportive workshop environment, group research and collective brainstorming contribute to the entire development of the script. (more...)  Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of HEAD OVER HEELS? Updating Live!
by BWW News Desk on April 19, 2018 in San Francisco The Broadway-Bound new musical Head Over Heels began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater last week and had it's official opening night on April 18th! (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 4/20 - BRIGHT STAR, ALADDIN, THE MUSIC MAN and More!
by BWW Special on April 20, 2018 in San Francisco BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature BRIGHT STAR, ALADDIN, THE MUSIC MAN and More! (more...) Photo Flash: The Go-Gos And The Cast Of Broadway-Bound HEAD OVER HEELS Takes Opening Night Bows in San Francisco
by BWW Special on April 19, 2018 in San Francisco Get a first look at the opening night curtain call of the Broadway-bound production of the new musical Head Over Heels, which began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater last week! (more...)  Sandy And Richard Riccardi Come to San Francisco
by BWW News Desk on April 18, 2018 in San Francisco Combining comedy cabaret with political parody, Sandy and Richard Riccardi have over 35 million views on social media (including the recent 'Tiki Torch Nazis' and 'Boy From Mar-a-Lago') and will be performing their all-comedy, 90 minute show of raucous political satirical snarkasm at the beautiful Society Cabaret at the Rex Hotel in San Francisco on May 5th, 2018. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style! (more...)  Photo Flash: NATIVE SON Adaptation Gets Southern California Premiere at Antaeus
by BWW News Desk on April 18, 2018 in San Francisco Andi Chapman directs the Southern California premiere of Nambi E. Kelley's visceral, groundbreaking stage adaption of Richard Wright's racially charged novel, Native Son, for Antaeus Theatre Company. Wright's iconic novel about oppression, freedom and justice comes to life on stage at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale beginning April 19, with performances continuing through June 3. Low-priced previews take place April 12-18. (more...)  Nellie McKay to Charm at Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk on April 18, 2018 in San Francisco Award-winning singer/songwriter Nellie McKaywill make her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut on Friday, June 1 at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of her 7th album, "Sister Orchid." Conjuring the image of a lonely all-night truck stop along Highway 1 on the California coast, all but lost in the fog that comes creeping along the shoreline, "Sister Orchid" speaks of the night, the outsider, the plaintive wail of those lost at sea. "Sister Orchid" was conceived in solitude, executed in darkness. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at ANGELS IN AMERICA at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk on April 18, 2018 in San Francisco Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning masterpiece finally arrives at Berkeley Rep in its entirety - directed by artistic director Tony Taccone in his 20th anniversary season! First staged 26 years ago, and originally commissioned by the Eureka Theatre in San Francisco while Taccone was serving as artistic director, this fierce and astounding two-part drama is at once an epic exploration of American politics, gay identity, and mythology, and a personal story of love and loyalty. In today's sociopolitical climate, Kushner's universal message of compassion and inclusion makes Angels in America as timely as ever. (more...)  Aurora Theatre Company Presents Bay Area Premiere Of DRY POWDER By Sarah Burgess
by BWW News Desk on April 17, 2018 in San Francisco ???????Aurora Theatre Company presents the Bay Area premiere of the recent New York hit DRY POWDER by Sarah Burgess, directed by Jennifer King. The cast features Aldo Billingslea, Emily Brown, Jeremy Kahn and Kevin Kemp. (more...)  Kate Hamill's Rollicking SENSE & SENSIBILITY Closes Town Hall's 2017/18 Season
by BWW News Desk on April 17, 2018 in San Francisco Town Hall Theatre "Generations" Season 2017-2018 closes with Kate Hamill's rollicking new adaptation of SENSE & SENSIBILITY, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. SENSE & SENSIBILITY will have 12 performances, including two previews, May 31 through June 23, 2018, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. Tickets are $18 - $30, and are available through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at www.TownHallTheatre.com. (more...)  VIDEO: Randy Harrison on Berkeley Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk on April 17, 2018 in San Francisco In the video below, Randy Harrison talks about what Tony Kushner's Angels in America has taught him and why he thinks today's young LGBTQ people should see the play. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at Magic Theatre's THE GANGSTER OF LOVE
by BWW News Desk on April 17, 2018 in San Francisco Magic Theatre (Loretta Greco, Artistic Director and Jaimie Mayer, Managing Director) announced today the complete cast of Jessica Hagedorn's World Premiere THE GANGSTER OF LOVE, the final production of the 2017-2018 season. Previews begin on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location, with a press opening on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on-sale now. (more...)  SF Live Arts @ Cyprian's Presents: Manring, Kassin & Burr, And Jeff Titus
by BWW News Desk on April 17, 2018 in San Francisco With amazing chops, quiet soul, diverse compositions, and a somewhat twisted sense of humor, this trio, hailed as "the world's most sophisticated jam-band," features three top virtuosos on their respective instruments. (more...)  Transcendence Theatre Company Announces 2018 'Broadway Under The Stars'
by BWW News Desk on April 17, 2018 in San Francisco The award-winning Transcendence Theatre Company, lauded by audiences and critics for its high caliber series of Broadway inspired productions, announces its 2018 "Broadway Under the Stars." The summer series of main stage productions will be presented June 15 to Sept. 9, 2018 at the unique, open-air venue of the historic winery in Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, California. (more...)  San Francisco Playhouse Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk on April 16, 2018 in San Francisco ???????San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced today the six plays that will comprise its 2018-19 Mainstage Season. Opening the season with a play commissioned and developed by the Playhouse, You Mean to Do Me Harm by Christopher Chen, the company strengthens its commitment to new voices in theatre. The Playhouse's three-play Sandbox Series devoted to developing new works will be announced at a later date. (more...)  Dance Kids Of Monterey County Names New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk on April 16, 2018 in San Francisco Dance Kids of Monterey County has named veteran professional dancer and teacher Philip Pegler as its new Artistic Director. (more...)  CMT Mainstage Presents Tony Award-Winning Musical AVENUE Q
by BWW News Desk on April 16, 2018 in San Francisco ??????? CMT Mainstage, featuring local performers ages 14-20, presents the 2004 Tony Triple Crown (Best Score, Best Book, Best Musical) laugh-out-loud musical, Avenue Q, May 11-20. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway-Bound HEAD OVER HEELS at the Curran Theater
by BWW News Desk on April 16, 2018 in San Francisco Just in! Get a first look at the Broadway-bound production of the new musical Head Over Heels, which began performances at San Francisco's Curran Theater this week! See brand-new production photos below! (more...) |
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