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Ragazzi Boys Chorus & Ragazzi Continuo to Perform Spring Concert CANTATE DOMINO in March
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
This Spring, Ragazzi Boys Chorus will lift their voices in the concert Cantate Domino. Ragazzi Boys Chorus’ Concert Group, Choral Scholars, and Young Men's Ensemble are joined by Ragazzi Continuo, a men’s chorus comprised of Ragazzi alumni, to perform this program of stunning song.
World Premiere of Luis Alfaro's THE TRAVELERS to be Presented at The Magic Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
The Magic Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Luis Alfaro’s The Travelers. Directed by Catherine Castellanos, The Travelers will perform from February 15 – March 5, 2023 at Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason location.
San Francisco Opera Presents BOHEME OUT OF THE BOX in March
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
San Francisco Opera announces dates and locations for Bohème Out of the Box. The free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this spring.
California Symphony Explores MAHLER'S INNER CIRCLE in March
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
California Symphony explores the incredibly gifted sphere of people surrounding Gustav Mahler in its Mahler's Inner Circle concerts, featuring contralto Sara Couden performing Alma Mahler's Fünf Lieder, the California Premiere of Hans Rott's Symphony No. 1, and Alexander Zemlinsky's Lustspiel Ouvertüre. 
Cinnabar Theater Will Host THE BROADWAY BASH Annual Fundraiser Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, is proud to host their annual fundraiser, “The Broadway Bash” Saturday February 25th, featuring Tony Award winner and Broadway star Faith Prince. Gala will take place in Rohnert Park at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. 
San José Chamber Orchestra Presents SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC, February 12
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
San José Chamber Orchestra (SJCO) presents “SJCO CHAMBER MUSIC” with SJCO string quartet and the Dallas-based Julius Quartet, featuring the famed Octet by Felix Mendelssohn, Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 7 pm at St Francis Episcopal, 1205 Avenue, San José 95125.
OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT Comes To San Jose's Center For The Performing Arts, March 3
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
William Shatner, the Emmy Award-winning actor who came to fame portraying Captain James T. Kirk on the original “Star Trek” television series, has announced he has signed on to provide special co-narration for the all-new concert tour, “Our Planet Live in Concert.” 
SKYLIGHT, DADDY LONG LEGS & More Lead San Francisco's January Top Picks
by BWW Staff - January 18, 2023
San Francisco is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Skylight, Daddy Long Legs and more lead this month's picks.
San Jose Stage Company Announces Cast and Creative Team for SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
San Jose Stage Company (Randall King, Artistic Director and Cathleen King, Executive Director) has announced the full cast and creative team for The Stage's upcoming production of SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF by Terry Teachout. Directed by Ted Lange, SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF will run from February 1 – 26, 2023 at San Jose Stage Company.
Interview: Michael Barakiva of IN EVERY GENERATION at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Revisits His Own Family Memories of Passover in This Inherently Theatrical Play
by Jim Munson - January 18, 2023
BroadwayWorld talks to acclaimed director Michael Barakiva about his new production of Ali Viterbi's award-winning 'In Every Generation' playing at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley through February 12th.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards
by BWW Awards - January 18, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld [REGION] Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Lakecia Benjamin as 2023 Artist-in-Residence
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Monterey Jazz Festival has announced that alto saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin has been selected as the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence.
Flutist Amir Hoshang Farsi Joins Suòno Artist Management Roster
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Iranian and Pakistani American flutist Amir Hoshang Farsi has joined the artist roster of Suòno Artist Management, a boutique agency in the San Francisco Bay Area representing some of today's leading musicians.
OUR TOWN Comes to San Jose Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Playful People Productions opens the new year with one of the classic American stage plays of all time, Our Town. Written by Thornton Wilder 85 years ago, Our Town is directed by Stacy Levin and performs at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose February 23 through 26.
Hammer Theatre Cancels National Theatre Live Screening of PRIMA FACIE
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Hammer Theatre Center has cancelled its National Theatre Live screening of Prima Facie, Suzie Miller’s award-winning play about a criminal justice system stacked against sexual assault victims, directed by Justin Martin.
Review: ANNIE at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - January 13, 2023
What did our critic Linda Hodgesthink of ANNIE at Broadway San Jose? It's a hard knock life for sure, but Broadway San Jose's ANNIE infuses even today's troubled times with unrestrained optimism. And even though the sun isn't really shining in rain ravaged Northern California, it didn't stop the carloads of boys and girls and their adults from streaming into San Jose for the show.
PHILADANCO to Perform at the Hammer Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2023
Renowned for its vibrant and high-energy performances, The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) is set to bring down the house at Hammer Theatre Center with works from a diverse collection of multi-award-winning choreographers.
JU1CE A One Act Festival Opens At The Wayward Artist This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
​​​​​​​In a co-production with the Orange County Playwrights Alliance, The Wayward Artist presents JU1CE, a festival of one act plays created by Orange County based playwrights. The four performances of JU1CE begin January 27, 2023, and continue through January 29, 20023 at the Grand Central Arts Center in Santa Ana.
Verdi's FALSTAFF to be Presented at Opera San José in February
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Women take charge in Opera San José’s rollicking production of Verdi’s Falstaff. Adapted from Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.
ENNIO: THE LIVING PAPER CARTOON Announced At Club Fugazi
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The art of living origami meets hilarious theatre magic when Club Fugazi presents Ennio: The Living Paper Cartoon, co-produced by Club Fugazi Experiences, Glynis Henderson Productions, and Jonathan Reinis Productions, making its triumphant return to San Francisco after an 11-year absence, with a limited engagement, January 10 through February 5, 2023.
CLUE Comes to San Francisco Playhouse in March
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
San Francisco Playhouse brings the beloved board game Clue to the stage in a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu as six mysterious guests arrive at Boddy Manor for an unusual dinner party.
Playful People Productions Opens Registration For Spring Shows DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS And STARMITES
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
Playful People Productions is seeking playful people ages 4 to 104 for their spring productions of Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS, and Starmites by Barry Keating and Stuart Ross. Both shows will perform at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose in May.
Word for Word's OFF THE PAGE Staged Reading Series Concludes With Two Stories By Toni Cade Bambara
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Word for Word's Off the Page Staged Reading Series 2022 concludes on January 23, 2023 (postponed from 2022) with two stories by Toni Cade Bambara Raymond's Run and Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird, directed by Edris Cooper- Anifowoshe.
Kitka Performs World Premiere Of BABA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF STANA By Karmina Šilec, February 23-26
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble has announced the world premiere of BABA: The Life and Death of Stana, authored, composed and directed by Karmina Šilec. BABA is a new opera inspired by the lives of sworn virgins of the Balkan Highlands, women who live as men after taking vows of celibacy.
FOOL LA LA GIFT Extended at The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley will welcome back the Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, for added performances of Fool La La Gift. 

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