BWW Review: Tony Award-Winner Stephanie J. Block at The Venetian Room
by Steve Murray - June 06, 2022
Three years in the making due to the COVID pandemic, Stephanie Block got her opportunity to showcase her considerable talent and share her congenial and personal anecdotes through a repertoire that bridged her meteoric career and personal mentors.
by Steve Murray - June 06, 2022
Three years in the making due to the COVID pandemic, Stephanie Block got her opportunity to showcase her considerable talent and share her congenial and personal anecdotes through a repertoire that bridged her meteoric career and personal mentors.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Announces World Premiere Of THE FORMULA
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Santa Cruz Shakespeare today announced it will open its summer season with the exciting World Premiere of The Formula by Kathryn Chetkovich, directed by Ellen Maguire in a co-production with Blissfield, during its summer festival July 10-Aug. 28 in the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Santa Cruz Shakespeare today announced it will open its summer season with the exciting World Premiere of The Formula by Kathryn Chetkovich, directed by Ellen Maguire in a co-production with Blissfield, during its summer festival July 10-Aug. 28 in the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park.
West End, Hollywood, and Nashville Talent to Take the Feinstein's Nikko Stage with GOLDENHAIR
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses, Goldenhair-an eclectic musical celebration-comes to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one night only, featuring talent from the stages of Ireland, the West End, Nashville, and the Bay Area.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses, Goldenhair-an eclectic musical celebration-comes to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one night only, featuring talent from the stages of Ireland, the West End, Nashville, and the Bay Area.
Photos: 42nd Street Moon Stages THE PAJAMA GAME
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director and Daren A.C. Carollo, Producing Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the Company’s long-awaited production of the Tony Award-winning “Best Musical” THE PAJAMA GAME, with sisters Becky Potter (Director) and Annie Potter (Playwright) teaming up with Armando Fox (Music Director) and Renee DeWeese (Choreographer) to bring audiences a contemporary take on a comedy classic, celebrating the best of Broadway’s Golden Age, reimagined for a Gateway Theatre stage.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director and Daren A.C. Carollo, Producing Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the Company’s long-awaited production of the Tony Award-winning “Best Musical” THE PAJAMA GAME, with sisters Becky Potter (Director) and Annie Potter (Playwright) teaming up with Armando Fox (Music Director) and Renee DeWeese (Choreographer) to bring audiences a contemporary take on a comedy classic, celebrating the best of Broadway’s Golden Age, reimagined for a Gateway Theatre stage.
Photos: Inside Look at TheatreWorks' Production of RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 51st season with the hit musical Ragtime. This sweeping and stirring musical masterpiece paints a portrait of America at the dawn of the twentieth century, interweaving the lives of three families—an African American family, a Jewish Immigrant family, and a wealthy white family—finding their places and pursuing the American Dream in a rapidly changing world. Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Terrence McNally (Master Class, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink) and a Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Anastasia, Seussical The Musical), this musical is based on E. L. Doctorow’s best-selling novel of the same name. Ragtime will be presented June 1-26, 2022 (press opening: June 4) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets (starting at $30) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (877)-662-8978.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 51st season with the hit musical Ragtime. This sweeping and stirring musical masterpiece paints a portrait of America at the dawn of the twentieth century, interweaving the lives of three families—an African American family, a Jewish Immigrant family, and a wealthy white family—finding their places and pursuing the American Dream in a rapidly changing world. Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Terrence McNally (Master Class, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink) and a Tony Award-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Anastasia, Seussical The Musical), this musical is based on E. L. Doctorow’s best-selling novel of the same name. Ragtime will be presented June 1-26, 2022 (press opening: June 4) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets (starting at $30) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (877)-662-8978.
SFDanceworks Announces Season Five, July 8 - 10 At ODC Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
SFDanceworks has announced the program for its fifth season featuring world and regional premieres by Edward Clug, Babatunji Johnson, Laura O’Malley, Dani Rowe and Yin Yue, as well as a revival of Martha Graham’s classic work, Deep Song.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
SFDanceworks has announced the program for its fifth season featuring world and regional premieres by Edward Clug, Babatunji Johnson, Laura O’Malley, Dani Rowe and Yin Yue, as well as a revival of Martha Graham’s classic work, Deep Song.
Christine Dwyer of RAGTIME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Charts Her Own Course to Find the Character of 'Mother'
by Jim Munson - June 03, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks to Broadway star Christine Dwyer about playing 'Mother' in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's new production of 'Ragtime,' which runs live in Mountain View June 1 to 26.
by Jim Munson - June 03, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks to Broadway star Christine Dwyer about playing 'Mother' in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's new production of 'Ragtime,' which runs live in Mountain View June 1 to 26.
Hammer Theatre Center to Present National Theatre Live Screening of HENRY V Starring Kit Harington
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Hammer Theatre Center will continue its National Theatre Live (NT Live) series with a screening of William Shakespeare’s thrilling Henry V, starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi).
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Hammer Theatre Center will continue its National Theatre Live (NT Live) series with a screening of William Shakespeare’s thrilling Henry V, starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi).
Word For Word Season Opens With BOYS GO TO JUPITER
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Word for Word and Z Space, in collaboration with Black Artists Contemporary Cultural Experience present a performance of the story Boys Go to Jupiter by Danielle Evans. Directed by Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe The cast for Boys Go to Jupiter features Tre’Vonne Bell, Ciera Eis, Evan Held, Joel Mullennix*, Aidaa Peerzada, Brennan Pickman-Thoon*, Ije Success and Courtney Walsh*. *AEA.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2022
Word for Word and Z Space, in collaboration with Black Artists Contemporary Cultural Experience present a performance of the story Boys Go to Jupiter by Danielle Evans. Directed by Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe The cast for Boys Go to Jupiter features Tre’Vonne Bell, Ciera Eis, Evan Held, Joel Mullennix*, Aidaa Peerzada, Brennan Pickman-Thoon*, Ije Success and Courtney Walsh*. *AEA.
Ashley Garlick of THE PAJAMA GAME at 42nd Street Moon Finally Gets to Take on the Classic Musical Comedy
by Jim Munson - June 02, 2022
BroadwayWorld talks to Ashley Garlick, who is starring as Babe in 42nd Street Moon's new production of the Golden Age musical comedy 'The Pajama Game,' running live in San Francisco June 2 to 19.
by Jim Munson - June 02, 2022
BroadwayWorld talks to Ashley Garlick, who is starring as Babe in 42nd Street Moon's new production of the Golden Age musical comedy 'The Pajama Game,' running live in San Francisco June 2 to 19.
Northern Nights Announces Two Feet, Of The Trees, Wreckno, And More For Phase Two Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
After previously announcing their phase one music lineup in 2021, Northern Nights Music Festival has shared their phase two lineup for their return to California's iconic Redwood Forest from July 15-17, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
After previously announcing their phase one music lineup in 2021, Northern Nights Music Festival has shared their phase two lineup for their return to California's iconic Redwood Forest from July 15-17, 2022.
Merola Opera Program to Kick Off 2022 Season With A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN SONG
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 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 BWW News Desk - June 02, 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.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces New Director in Residence, Richard A. Mosqueda
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
In celebration of the beginning of Pride Month, New Conservatory Theatre Center is ecstatic to announce our new Director in Residence for our astounding 2022-23 Season, Richard A. Mosqueda. Mosqueda's relationship with NCTC began as a director for Prince Gomolvilas' Outspoken, a touring YouthAware production, and continued with their fearless work on virtual productions A Might Queer Virtual Variety Show and TransNational Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
In celebration of the beginning of Pride Month, New Conservatory Theatre Center is ecstatic to announce our new Director in Residence for our astounding 2022-23 Season, Richard A. Mosqueda. Mosqueda's relationship with NCTC began as a director for Prince Gomolvilas' Outspoken, a touring YouthAware production, and continued with their fearless work on virtual productions A Might Queer Virtual Variety Show and TransNational Cabaret.
DEAL WITH THE DRAGON Comes to Magic Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Kevin Rolston's critically acclaimed Deal with the Dragon, a three-character, one-man performance comes to the Magic Theatre for a limited run.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
Kevin Rolston's critically acclaimed Deal with the Dragon, a three-character, one-man performance comes to the Magic Theatre for a limited run.
BWW Review: THE SOUND INSIDE at Marin Theatre Company
by Steve Murray - June 01, 2022
Two loners meet, bond, and become integrally entangled in Adam Rapp's beautiful tribute to authors and the spoken word in Marin Theatre Company's season closer The Sound Inside. This introspective two-hander, a West Coast premiere of Rapp's six-time 2020 Tony nominated drama, excels through director Jaason Minadakis' concentrated, minimal staging and stellar performances by Denmo Ibrahim as Professor Bella Lee Baird and Tyler Miclean as her student Christopher Dunn.
by Steve Murray - June 01, 2022
Two loners meet, bond, and become integrally entangled in Adam Rapp's beautiful tribute to authors and the spoken word in Marin Theatre Company's season closer The Sound Inside. This introspective two-hander, a West Coast premiere of Rapp's six-time 2020 Tony nominated drama, excels through director Jaason Minadakis' concentrated, minimal staging and stellar performances by Denmo Ibrahim as Professor Bella Lee Baird and Tyler Miclean as her student Christopher Dunn.
PianoSonoma Announces 2022 Vino & Vibrato Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
PianoSonoma has announced the 2022 season of Vino & Vibrato, a 4-part concert series held at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California with concerts on July 19, 21, 26, and 28.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
PianoSonoma has announced the 2022 season of Vino & Vibrato, a 4-part concert series held at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California with concerts on July 19, 21, 26, and 28.
BWW Feature: 2022 Spring Festival at San Francisco Ballet School Offered an Early Look at Some Very Promising Young Dancers
by Jim Munson - June 01, 2022
BroadwayWorld takes a look at San Francisco Ballet School's 2022 Spring Festival that featured the impressive talents of its many young dancers.
by Jim Munson - June 01, 2022
BroadwayWorld takes a look at San Francisco Ballet School's 2022 Spring Festival that featured the impressive talents of its many young dancers.
Robert Kelley of RAGTIME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Brings the Great American Musical to Life
by Jim Munson - June 01, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks with Bay Area theater legend Robert Kelley about his new production of 'Ragtime' running live in Mountain View through June 26th.
by Jim Munson - June 01, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks with Bay Area theater legend Robert Kelley about his new production of 'Ragtime' running live in Mountain View through June 26th.
Don Reed's GOING OUT Extended at The Marsh San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has extended fan favorite Don Reed’s Going Out, with new material added.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has extended fan favorite Don Reed’s Going Out, with new material added.
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of THE PAJAMA GAME at 42nd Street Moon
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
An all new behind-the-scenes video has been released for The Pajama Game at 42nd Street Moon!
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
An all new behind-the-scenes video has been released for The Pajama Game at 42nd Street Moon!
Vallejo Center for the Arts Presents THE GREATEST WAGNER CONCERT EVER! in July
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., Bay Area classical music lovers will experience an electrifying evening of music by the great German composer Richard Wagner. The concert will include excerpts from Tannhaeuser, Tristan und Isolde, Die Walkuere, Lohengrin, The Flying Dutchman and Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., Bay Area classical music lovers will experience an electrifying evening of music by the great German composer Richard Wagner. The concert will include excerpts from Tannhaeuser, Tristan und Isolde, Die Walkuere, Lohengrin, The Flying Dutchman and Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg.
San Francisco Opera to Stage One-Night-Only Performance of EUN SUN KIM CONDUCTS VERDI
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2022
San Francisco Opera presents Eun Sun Kim Conducts Verdi, a one-night-only concert honoring the work of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 pm at the War Memorial Opera House. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, closes her first season as leader of the Company’s artistic forces, conducting the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus and soloists Nicole Car, Arturo Chacón-Cruz, Etienne Dupuis and Soloman Howard with current San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows soprano Mikayla Sager, tenor Edward Graves, bass Stefan Egerstrom. Chorus Director John Keene, who begins his tenure this summer, prepares the Chorus.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2022
San Francisco Opera presents Eun Sun Kim Conducts Verdi, a one-night-only concert honoring the work of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 pm at the War Memorial Opera House. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, closes her first season as leader of the Company’s artistic forces, conducting the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus and soloists Nicole Car, Arturo Chacón-Cruz, Etienne Dupuis and Soloman Howard with current San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows soprano Mikayla Sager, tenor Edward Graves, bass Stefan Egerstrom. Chorus Director John Keene, who begins his tenure this summer, prepares the Chorus.
Performing Arts Association Executive Director Janet Cowperthwaite Receives 2022 APAP Award
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
The Kronos Performing Arts Association announced that Executive Director Janet Cowperthwaite is the recipient of APAP’s 2022 Fan Taylor Distinguished Service Award. She and was honored in a virtual ceremony on, Tuesday, May 24.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2022
The Kronos Performing Arts Association announced that Executive Director Janet Cowperthwaite is the recipient of APAP’s 2022 Fan Taylor Distinguished Service Award. She and was honored in a virtual ceremony on, Tuesday, May 24.
Lesher Center Announces 22/23 Season Featuring IN THE HEIGHTS & More
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
From breathtaking contemporary dance to internationally acclaimed musicians, a rollicking celebration of Patsy Cline to a hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, theLesher Center for the Arts will present a remarkable year of arts and cultural offerings for Bay Area arts lovers.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2022
From breathtaking contemporary dance to internationally acclaimed musicians, a rollicking celebration of Patsy Cline to a hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, theLesher Center for the Arts will present a remarkable year of arts and cultural offerings for Bay Area arts lovers.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Hillbarn Theatre (1/22 - 2/8) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Saroyan Theatre (4/7 - 4/8) | |
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“After Sleepwalking: Music by Women and Nonbinary Composers”
Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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Dial M for Murder
City Lights Theater Company (3/12 - 4/12) | |
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anthropology
City Lights Theater Company (5/14 - 6/7) | |
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Live At the Orinda - Christine Andreas
Orinda Theatre (1/18 - 1/18) | |
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Not A Genuine Black Man
City Lights Theater Company (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live On 23 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (1/23 - 1/25) | |
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