Merola Opera Program Kicks Off 2022 Summer Festival With A Celebration Of American Song
by Grace Cutler - July 09, 2022
San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.
by Grace Cutler - July 09, 2022
San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.
Diablo Ballet to Offer Free Class for Parkinson's Patients
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Diablo Ballet has announced that its Dance for Parkinson’s Power of Dance class will be offered free of charge for the 2022-23 year for patients and caregivers. Taught by Danielle Troyano a certified Dance for Parkinson’s instructor, Company dancer and Diablo Ballet School instructor, the class will begin on Sunday, July 17 th from 1:15- 2:15 pm.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Diablo Ballet has announced that its Dance for Parkinson’s Power of Dance class will be offered free of charge for the 2022-23 year for patients and caregivers. Taught by Danielle Troyano a certified Dance for Parkinson’s instructor, Company dancer and Diablo Ballet School instructor, the class will begin on Sunday, July 17 th from 1:15- 2:15 pm.
Opera San José Unveils 2022-23 Resident Artists & Announces Free Virtual Showcase
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
General Director Shawna Lucey has announced Opera San José’s 2022-23 Resident Company, a cohort of brilliant opera talent who will be featured in this season’s four California Theatre mainstage productions.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
General Director Shawna Lucey has announced Opera San José’s 2022-23 Resident Company, a cohort of brilliant opera talent who will be featured in this season’s four California Theatre mainstage productions.
Berkeley Playhouse Announces 22/23 MainStage Season Featuring IN THE HEIGHTS & More
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Berkeley Playhouse announced its 14th mainstage season of musical productions that will kick off this fall. The 2022/23 Season begins in September with In the Heights, the Tony Award-winning musical from the creator of Hamilton. November opens with Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Berkeley Playhouse announced its 14th mainstage season of musical productions that will kick off this fall. The 2022/23 Season begins in September with In the Heights, the Tony Award-winning musical from the creator of Hamilton. November opens with Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical.
Children's Musical Theaterworks to Present LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Children’s Musical Theaterworks, of Fresno, CA, will bring Valley audiences the history of France in a unique way with a production of Les Misérables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Children’s Musical Theaterworks, of Fresno, CA, will bring Valley audiences the history of France in a unique way with a production of Les Misérables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical.
West Coast Premiere of ALONETOGETHER to be Presented at Festival Napa Valley This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Festival Napa Valley is partnering with Kaiser Permanente to present the West Coast Premiere of AloneTogether, a powerful multimedia art installation created during the pandemic by Francisco Núñez, Artistic Director and Founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Festival Napa Valley is partnering with Kaiser Permanente to present the West Coast Premiere of AloneTogether, a powerful multimedia art installation created during the pandemic by Francisco Núñez, Artistic Director and Founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City.
Kronos Quartet to Return to Rancho Nicasio for BBQ on the Lawn This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
The San Francisco-based Kronos Quartet will return to Rancho Nicasio for BBQ on the Lawn, July 24, at 4pm.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
The San Francisco-based Kronos Quartet will return to Rancho Nicasio for BBQ on the Lawn, July 24, at 4pm.
Berkeley Symphony Renews Contract with Music Director Joseph Young
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Berkeley Symphony announced that it renewed its contract with Music Director Joseph Young through the 2024-25 season. Young made his debut with the Berkeley Symphony in February 2019 and is the fourth Music Director in its 51-year history.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Berkeley Symphony announced that it renewed its contract with Music Director Joseph Young through the 2024-25 season. Young made his debut with the Berkeley Symphony in February 2019 and is the fourth Music Director in its 51-year history.
Dana Lawton Dances to Present THE FARALLONITES at The Cowell Theater in September
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Berkeley-based Dana Lawton Dances has rescheduled its evening-length performance, The Farallonites, at The Cowell Theater at Fort Mason for the weekend of September 16-18.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Berkeley-based Dana Lawton Dances has rescheduled its evening-length performance, The Farallonites, at The Cowell Theater at Fort Mason for the weekend of September 16-18.
HERSHEY FELDER: CHOPIN IN PARIS Bay Area Premiere to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in August
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Hershey Felder’s musical play Hershey Felder: Chopin in Paris. Felder returns to the TheatreWorks stage August 19 – September 11 as brilliant Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin, illuminating an exclusive piano lesson with this musical master.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Hershey Felder’s musical play Hershey Felder: Chopin in Paris. Felder returns to the TheatreWorks stage August 19 – September 11 as brilliant Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin, illuminating an exclusive piano lesson with this musical master.
San Francisco Trolley Dances Returns in October
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Epiphany Dance Theater has announced the program for the 19th annual San Francisco Trolley Dances (SFTD) October 22 - 23. Under the direction of Epiphany Artistic Director Kim Epifano and Managing Director Zoë Klein, this year's route connects San Francisco's South of Market to Chinatown along the city's new Central Subway, the Muni T-Line extension.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Epiphany Dance Theater has announced the program for the 19th annual San Francisco Trolley Dances (SFTD) October 22 - 23. Under the direction of Epiphany Artistic Director Kim Epifano and Managing Director Zoë Klein, this year's route connects San Francisco's South of Market to Chinatown along the city's new Central Subway, the Muni T-Line extension.
Interview: Jessica Dickey of NAN AND THE LOWER BODY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Connects with Her Own Family History to Tell a Big, Deep, Humorous, Complex Story
by Jim Munson - July 05, 2022
BroadwayWorld talks to playwright Jessica Dickey about TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's world premiere production of her frank and funny play 'Nan and the Lower Body' running July 13 to August 7 in Palo Alto.
by Jim Munson - July 05, 2022
BroadwayWorld talks to playwright Jessica Dickey about TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's world premiere production of her frank and funny play 'Nan and the Lower Body' running July 13 to August 7 in Palo Alto.
Theatre Bay Area Announces New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2022
Following an extensive search and interview process over the last few months, the esteemed nonprofit Theatre Bay Area has selected Oakland resident Sean Fenton as its new Executive Director. Fenton begins his new appointment June 15.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2022
Following an extensive search and interview process over the last few months, the esteemed nonprofit Theatre Bay Area has selected Oakland resident Sean Fenton as its new Executive Director. Fenton begins his new appointment June 15.
Town Hall Announces Third Installment for New Voices Series
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022
An original piece written by San Francisco resident Justin P. Lopez, “The Re-Education of Fernando Morales” will have a one night only staged reading on Saturday, August 20th.
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022
An original piece written by San Francisco resident Justin P. Lopez, “The Re-Education of Fernando Morales” will have a one night only staged reading on Saturday, August 20th.
Photos: First Look At San Francisco Opera's June 30 concert, Eun Sun Kim Conducts Verdi And New Cast Announcement
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022
Get a first look here! San Francisco Opera announced a cast and program update for the June 30 Eun Sun Kim Conducts Verdi concert. Due to illness, tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz must withdraw from the concert.
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022
Get a first look here! San Francisco Opera announced a cast and program update for the June 30 Eun Sun Kim Conducts Verdi concert. Due to illness, tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz must withdraw from the concert.
Los Altos Youth Theatre Announces Upcoming Production of Xanadu This Month
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022
Los Altos Youth Theatre will present its summer mainstage musical production, Xanadu. Performers range in age from 12-19.
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022
Los Altos Youth Theatre will present its summer mainstage musical production, Xanadu. Performers range in age from 12-19.
Dan Hoyle's Riveting TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended At The Marsh Through August 27
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
Since debuting his newest work in March 2022, acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle has used the stage of The Marsh to shed light on social inequality in America. This summer, Bay Area theatregoers will get another chance to view this riveting look at how male white America has been coming to terms with the current racial reckoning when Hoyle brings Talk To Your People back to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run from July 30–August 27 (dates/times below).
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
Since debuting his newest work in March 2022, acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle has used the stage of The Marsh to shed light on social inequality in America. This summer, Bay Area theatregoers will get another chance to view this riveting look at how male white America has been coming to terms with the current racial reckoning when Hoyle brings Talk To Your People back to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run from July 30–August 27 (dates/times below).
Cast Announced For THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK at Great Star Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
Creator Russall S. Beattie announced today the full cast for the San Francisco engagement of The Empire Strips Back. The unauthorized Star Wars™ burlesque parody begins performances at San Francisco’s Great Star Theater on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at empirestripsback.com Opening/Press night is Thursday, July 14, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
Creator Russall S. Beattie announced today the full cast for the San Francisco engagement of The Empire Strips Back. The unauthorized Star Wars™ burlesque parody begins performances at San Francisco’s Great Star Theater on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Tickets start at $39 and are available now at empirestripsback.com Opening/Press night is Thursday, July 14, 2022.
The African-American Shakespeare Company and The CRAFT Institute Present 'Echoes Of Us: Now And Always'
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
Funded by The Black Seed, the African-American Shakespeare Company & The CRAFT Institute have come together to form the African Diasporic Network that will debut Echoes of Us: Now and Always July 15-17 at the Marines Memorial Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
Funded by The Black Seed, the African-American Shakespeare Company & The CRAFT Institute have come together to form the African Diasporic Network that will debut Echoes of Us: Now and Always July 15-17 at the Marines Memorial Theatre.
San Francisco Opera Center and Merola Opera Program Present Schwabacher Recital This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
The Schwabacher Recital Series presents baritone Sidney Outlaw (Merola, 2010) and pianist Warren Jones in the final concert of the 2022 series on Thursday, July 28 in the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
The Schwabacher Recital Series presents baritone Sidney Outlaw (Merola, 2010) and pianist Warren Jones in the final concert of the 2022 series on Thursday, July 28 in the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Northern Nights Music Festival Announces Full Cannabis Details & Partners
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Northern Nights Music Festival has now announced full cannabis details and partners for their highly-anticipated return to California's iconic Redwood Forest from July 15-17, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
Northern Nights Music Festival has now announced full cannabis details and partners for their highly-anticipated return to California's iconic Redwood Forest from July 15-17, 2022.
Review: Laura Benanti in Concert at the Lesher Center for the Arts Delivered Heart, Humor and High Notes
by Jim Munson - June 29, 2022
What did our critic think of Laura Benanti in Concert at Lesher Center For The Arts? BroadwayWorld reviews Benanti's wildly entertaining show full of heart, humor and high notes.
by Jim Munson - June 29, 2022
What did our critic think of Laura Benanti in Concert at Lesher Center For The Arts? BroadwayWorld reviews Benanti's wildly entertaining show full of heart, humor and high notes.
AlterTheater Presents PURE NATIVE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
AlterTheater's first show with in-person audiences since the pandemic began moves Bay Area theater closer to accurate representation for Native American stories. Pure Native is the story of a Haudenosaunee community, written by Haudenosaunee playwright Vickie Ramirez, and stars two Haudenosaunee actors, with costumes by a noted Haudenosaunee fashion designer, Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2022
AlterTheater's first show with in-person audiences since the pandemic began moves Bay Area theater closer to accurate representation for Native American stories. Pure Native is the story of a Haudenosaunee community, written by Haudenosaunee playwright Vickie Ramirez, and stars two Haudenosaunee actors, with costumes by a noted Haudenosaunee fashion designer, Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes.
Jens Ibsen Selected As Winner Of Second Annual Emerging Black Composers Project Prize
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony and the SFCM President’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, announced today that Jens Ibsen is the winner of the second annual Emerging Black Composers Project (EBCP). The San Francisco Symphony, led by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, will give the world premiere of his work during the 2023-2024 season.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony and the SFCM President’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, announced today that Jens Ibsen is the winner of the second annual Emerging Black Composers Project (EBCP). The San Francisco Symphony, led by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, will give the world premiere of his work during the 2023-2024 season.
The Marsh San Francisco Announces Second Extension of Don Reed's GOING OUT
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced a second extension of fan favorite Don Reed’s Going Out, presenting Bay Area theatre lovers with all new, never-heard-before stories by Reed.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced a second extension of fan favorite Don Reed’s Going Out, presenting Bay Area theatre lovers with all new, never-heard-before stories by Reed.
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