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Cinnabar Theater To Present LA TRAVIATA, June 10-26
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, is proud to present Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece opera 'La Traviata', performing June 10th-26th, 2022.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Announces Cancellation of QUEEN
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced the cancellation of its production of Madhuri Shekar’s environmental drama Queen, originally scheduled to perform June 29 – July 24, 2022 at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre in Santa Clara, as part of its 51st season.
Erin Mei-Ling Stuart of MONUMENT, OR FOUR SISTERS (A SLOTH PLAY) at Magic Theatre Can Pretty Much Do It All
by Jim Munson - May 10, 2022
BroadwayWorld talks to multidisciplinary performer Erin Mei-Ling Stuart about her role in Magic Theatre's world premiere production of Sam Chanse's 'Monument, Or Four Sisters (A Sloth Play)' running May11 to 29.
Bay Area Premiere of TO MASTER THE ART & More Announced for Contra Costa Civic Theatre 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Contra Costa Civic Theatre today announced its 63rd Main Stage season, which includes a reimagined classic musical, the Bay Area premiere about a cultural icon, a quirky comedy from the writer/producer of the Hulu hit series “Only Murders in this Building,” and a unique look at America’s melting pot at the end of the 19th century.
Los Altos Stage Company Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
Los Altos Stage Company has announced its 2022-2023 (28th) Season of plays and musicals, continuing its tradition of presenting bold, entertaining, and thought-provoking theatre.
Ragazzi's Week-Long Summer Music Day Camp Now Open to All Boys
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
For the first time ever, acclaimed Ragazzi Boys Chorus will open its Summer Music Day Camp to the public, inviting boys 7 to 11 years old to partake in a week full of fun and music alongside Ragazzi's Primary and Premiere ensembles.
Free Presentation of the 2022 AfroSolo Arts Festival to Take Place This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2022
AfroSolo Theatre Company presents its 27th annual AfroSolo Arts Festival STANDING OUR GROUND! The series continues with a line-up of talented artists on the Potrero Stage Theater Saturday, May 7 @ 8pm and Sunday, May 8 @ 3pm (Pacific Time) featuring: Bianca Brown, Darlene Roberts, Toni Hines and Eric Ward.
Photos: Plethos Productions Stages ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2022
Plethos Productions is set to present Once on This Island. The first two weekends in June, Plethos Productions will bring a beautiful folktale to life under the stars at TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley. Once on This Island is a Tony Award-winning musical featuring Afro-Caribbean beats and is based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. 
San Francisco Opera's New Production Of DON GIOVANNI Opens 2022 Summer Season, June 4
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
San Francisco Opera opens its 2022 Summer Season with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Don Giovanni from June 4–July 2 at the War Memorial Opera House. Director Michael Cavanagh's new production is the third and final chapter of San Francisco Opera's multi-year Mozart-Da Ponte Trilogy, presenting all three operatic collaborations by Mozart and poet Lorenzo Da Ponte within the same American house setting at different points over a 300-year span.
BWW Review: FUN HOME at 42nd Street Moon Beautifully Explores a Daughter's Longing to Come to Terms with Her Family History
by Jim Munson - May 06, 2022
BroadwayWorld reviews 42nd Street Moon's gloriously heart-rending and humorous new production of the Tony-winning musical 'Fun Home' running live in San Francisco through May 8th only.
Merola Opera Program's Summer Festival to Conclude With Merola Grand Finale
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
Merola Opera Program’s Summer Festival will end on a high note with the Merola Grand Finale, a concert featuring the 31 young artists of the 2022 program performing opera’s most thrilling arias and ensembles.
Full Cast Announced for 42nd Street Moon's THE PAJAMA GAME
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced 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).
Stephanie J. Block Will Perform at Bay Area Cabaret in June
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
n celebration of Bay Area Cabaret's Spring Season Finale at the famed Venetian Room, Fairmont San Francisco, Bay Area Cabaret presents Stephanie J. Block, the sensational star of the mega-hit musical, The Cher Show, on Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in a program of cherished songs from Broadway musical theater past and present, and the Great American Songbook. Renowned Broadway musical director Ben Cohn will be her accompanist.
International Reggae Band Dub Inc Announces Their Felton Debut At Felton Music Hall, June 7
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The prominent international reggae band, Dub Inc. have announced their 2022 Spring West Coast U.S.A. tour! It has been over 10 years since the French superstars have been in the United States and they are beyond excited to return once again. They will be in Felton on June 7th at Felton Music Hall for the first time in support of Hawaii's own Mike Love! Catch tickets here.
International Reggae Band Dub Inc Announces Berkeley Debut At Cornerstone, June 9
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
The prominent international reggae band, Dub Inc. has announced their 2022 Spring West Coast U.S.A. tour! It has been over 10 years since the French superstars have been in the United States and they are beyond excited to return once again. They will be in Berkeley on June 9th at the Cornerstone for the first time in support of Hawaii's own Mike Love! Catch tickets here.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Announces First-Ever Early Bird Summer Intensive for Pre-Professional Dancers
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced its first-ever Early Bird Summer Intensive for pre-professional dancers. This four-day program, open to dancers aged 14-22, allows students to dive deeper into their artistry, learning directly from Smuin’s company artists.
Merola Presents Fully-staged DIE ZAUBERFLOTE at YBCA
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Merola Opera Program continues its 2022 season with a fully staged production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), conducted by Kelly Kuo, Associate Director of American Lyric Theatre and Music Director of the Reno Chamber Orchestra.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus to Host SINGFEST, a Free Mini-Camp
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Acclaimed Ragazzi Boys Chorus welcomes young boys who enjoy singing to attend its popular SingFest. At this free in-person event for boys ages 7 to 10 years old, Ragazzi invites young singers to have fun, play games, and get to know Ragazzi’s faculty and world-class chorus. Boys who love to sing and want to “test-drive” the Ragazzi experience are invited to participate in this casual and engaging event, which seamlessly integrates zero-stress choral auditions to join the chorus for the 2022-23 season. 
Kris Bowers Commissioned To Create And Present Exclusive Work At Monterey Jazz Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Celebrated jazz pianist, Oscar nominee and composer Kris Bowers has been commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival to write and present a piece at this year's event, celebrating the festival's 65th anniversary.
Berkeley Rep's Ovation Gala Raises $500,000
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
This past Friday evening, April 29, Bay Area arts supporters gathered at The Presidio Theatre in San Francisco to celebrate Berkeley Rep’s return to live theatre. The celebration raised $500,000 for the Theatre’s artistic and educational programming.
Laura Benanti to Perform at The Lesher Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
The Lesher Center Presents Headliners series will continue with Broadway star Laura Benanti. This evening of song will include Benanti’s brilliant renditions of Broadway tunes, standards, and more.
NT Live Screenings Return To Hammer Theatre, Kicking Off With THE BOOK OF DUST
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
Hammer Theatre Center announces the return of National Theatre Live (NT Live), kicking off the series with Philip Pullman's wildly compelling The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage, directed by Nicholas Hytnerand. This hit stage production, which was filmed in front of a live audience at London's Bridge Theatre, gives local patrons a chance to experience this West End juggernaut without leaving the Bay Area.
New Soma Full Building Mural Unveiling To Kick-off San Francisco Pride Month
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2022
During the month of May 2022, five Bay Area mural artists will create a new work at 298 11th Street, in San Francisco, on the exterior of the Oasis nightclub/cabaret, one of the largest LGBTQ owned nightclubs in the United States, located in the heart of SOMA. The official unveiling will take place at the beginning of San Francisco Pride Month on Thursday, June 2nd at 3pm, with a celebration later that evening at Oasis from 9pm-2am, hosted by the artists and supporters.
Christine Dwyer to Star as Mother in RAGTIME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2022
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.
BWW Review: SWAN LAKE at San Francisco Ballet Brings the 2022 Season to a Spectacular Close
by Jim Munson - May 02, 2022
BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's glorious production of Helgi Tomasson's 'Swan Lake' running through May 8th. It also marks the end of Tomasson's wildly successful 37-year run as SFB Artistic Director.

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