IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH San Francisco to Reintroduce Social Distancing Circles
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
Immersive Van Gogh, the blockbuster art installation and original experiential celebration of the work of beloved post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh, has reintroduced additional Covid safety measures in their exhibit at San Francisco’s SVN West (10 South Van Ness Ave.) as the Omicron viral strain causes a global uptick in cases.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
Immersive Van Gogh, the blockbuster art installation and original experiential celebration of the work of beloved post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh, has reintroduced additional Covid safety measures in their exhibit at San Francisco’s SVN West (10 South Van Ness Ave.) as the Omicron viral strain causes a global uptick in cases.
California Symphony Presents World Premiere In “French Impressions' Program
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra and sopranos Molly Netter and Alexandra Smither will perform this new work by Balch, who was California Symphony's Young American Composer-in-Residence from 2017-2020 and was scheduled to present this World Premiere in March 2020, postponed due to COVID. Incorporating text from Les Illuminations by French poet Rimbaud, blended with works by Balch's other favorite poets, Illuminate offers a celebration of friendship and joy from the female perspective over the course of five movements via a framework of the cycle of the seasons, beginning and ending with the spring.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra and sopranos Molly Netter and Alexandra Smither will perform this new work by Balch, who was California Symphony's Young American Composer-in-Residence from 2017-2020 and was scheduled to present this World Premiere in March 2020, postponed due to COVID. Incorporating text from Les Illuminations by French poet Rimbaud, blended with works by Balch's other favorite poets, Illuminate offers a celebration of friendship and joy from the female perspective over the course of five movements via a framework of the cycle of the seasons, beginning and ending with the spring.
Novato Theater Company Presents THE WHO'S TOMMY
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
The Novato Theater Company's second show of its 101st season is The Who's Tommy with music and lyrics by Pete Townsend, book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff with additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
The Novato Theater Company's second show of its 101st season is The Who's Tommy with music and lyrics by Pete Townsend, book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff with additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon.
David Strathairn to Star in One-Man Show at Presidio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
The Presidio Theatre and The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics will present Academy Award-nominated actor David Strathairn in Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, in 11 performances February 16 to 27, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
The Presidio Theatre and The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics will present Academy Award-nominated actor David Strathairn in Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, in 11 performances February 16 to 27, 2022.
Cinnabar Theater To Present AMY AND THE ORPHANS in February
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Cinnabar Theater will present 'Amy and the Orphans' a play by Lindsey Ferrentino, performing February 4th-20th, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Cinnabar Theater will present 'Amy and the Orphans' a play by Lindsey Ferrentino, performing February 4th-20th, 2022.
Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance to Tour This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Due to ongoing renovations at Oakland University, many of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance’s winter performances will be held at venues throughout Oakland and Macomb counties, in addition to performances being held on the OU campus.
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2021
Due to ongoing renovations at Oakland University, many of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance’s winter performances will be held at venues throughout Oakland and Macomb counties, in addition to performances being held on the OU campus.
California Shakespeare Theater Announces ROMEO Y JULIET and Marcus Gardley's LEAR for 48th Season
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
California Shakespeare Theater has announced its 2022 season at the Bruns Amphitheater featuring two world premiere Shakespearean adaptations: the bilingual Romeo y Juliet adapted by Karen Zacarías and directed by KJ Sanchez, running May 25-June 19; and Lear adapted by Marcus Gardley and co-directed by Eric Ting and Dawn Monique Williams, running September 7-October 2 in partnership with Oakland Theater Project and with support from Play On Shakespeare.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
California Shakespeare Theater has announced its 2022 season at the Bruns Amphitheater featuring two world premiere Shakespearean adaptations: the bilingual Romeo y Juliet adapted by Karen Zacarías and directed by KJ Sanchez, running May 25-June 19; and Lear adapted by Marcus Gardley and co-directed by Eric Ting and Dawn Monique Williams, running September 7-October 2 in partnership with Oakland Theater Project and with support from Play On Shakespeare.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; FOR THE RECORD: BRATPACK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Cal Shakes to Present ROMEO Y JULIET and Marcus Gardley's LEAR
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Cal Shakes has announced its '22 season at the Bruns Amphitheater featuring two world premiere Shakespearean adaptations: the bilingual Romeo y Juliet adapted by Karen Zacarías and directed by KJ Sanchez, running May 25-June 19; and Lear adapted by Marcus Gardley and co-directed by Eric Ting and Dawn Monique Williams, running September 7-October 2.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Cal Shakes has announced its '22 season at the Bruns Amphitheater featuring two world premiere Shakespearean adaptations: the bilingual Romeo y Juliet adapted by Karen Zacarías and directed by KJ Sanchez, running May 25-June 19; and Lear adapted by Marcus Gardley and co-directed by Eric Ting and Dawn Monique Williams, running September 7-October 2.
An Over-the-Top Fun Time for Your Family this Holiday Season!
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Special Offer - An over-the-top fun time for your family this holiday season!
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Special Offer - An over-the-top fun time for your family this holiday season!
Opera Parallèle Will Present OVER THE RAINBOW Benefit
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2021
Opera Parallèle today announced details for the company’s upcoming Benefit Celebration Over the Rainbow, scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, 1401 Howard Street. Special to the evening will be the San Francisco debut performance of critically acclaimed opera singer and crossover artist, countertenor John Holiday in a varied program spanning opera to pop, including the artist’s heartfelt interpretation of Harold Arlen’s immortal “Over the Rainbow.” Opera Parallèle Resident Pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi will be Holiday’s musical collaborator.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2021
Opera Parallèle today announced details for the company’s upcoming Benefit Celebration Over the Rainbow, scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, 1401 Howard Street. Special to the evening will be the San Francisco debut performance of critically acclaimed opera singer and crossover artist, countertenor John Holiday in a varied program spanning opera to pop, including the artist’s heartfelt interpretation of Harold Arlen’s immortal “Over the Rainbow.” Opera Parallèle Resident Pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi will be Holiday’s musical collaborator.
BWW Review: GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - December 18, 2021
What could have been a cute, bittersweet May-December romcom is transformed into a transcendent homage to the lost art of oral history by the thoughtful script of Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony nominee Martin Sherman and an exceptionally moving performance by Donald Currie. Gently Down the Stream intelligently speaks to a generation of gay men lucky enough to have survived the carnage of our pasts and reinforces the fact that we did survive, will always remember, but must move on. Theatre this moving comes around rarely folks, so this is a must-see.
by Steve Murray - December 18, 2021
What could have been a cute, bittersweet May-December romcom is transformed into a transcendent homage to the lost art of oral history by the thoughtful script of Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony nominee Martin Sherman and an exceptionally moving performance by Donald Currie. Gently Down the Stream intelligently speaks to a generation of gay men lucky enough to have survived the carnage of our pasts and reinforces the fact that we did survive, will always remember, but must move on. Theatre this moving comes around rarely folks, so this is a must-see.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Announces 2022 Summer Music Academies
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music invites applications from aspiring young musicians to live, learn, and play in the heart of San Francisco's cultural district during one of four new and unparalleled summer residential academies.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music invites applications from aspiring young musicians to live, learn, and play in the heart of San Francisco's cultural district during one of four new and unparalleled summer residential academies.
Adam Gwon & Giovanna Sardelli of ALICE BLISS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley & Montalvo Arts Center Bring a Heartrending New Musical to Life
by Jim Munson - December 17, 2021
BroadwayWorld talks to lyricist Adam Gwon and TheatreWorks Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli about their collaboration with Montalvo Arts Center on the development of the new musical 'Alice Bliss.'
by Jim Munson - December 17, 2021
BroadwayWorld talks to lyricist Adam Gwon and TheatreWorks Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli about their collaboration with Montalvo Arts Center on the development of the new musical 'Alice Bliss.'
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Announces SINGFEST
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Acclaimed Ragazzi Boys Chorus is inviting 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.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Acclaimed Ragazzi Boys Chorus is inviting 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.
BWW Review: NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet Returns with an Extra Dollop of Enchantment & Delight
by Jim Munson - December 16, 2021
BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's enchanting production of the classic 'Nutcracker' ballet, now running at the SF Opera House through December 30th.
by Jim Munson - December 16, 2021
BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's enchanting production of the classic 'Nutcracker' ballet, now running at the SF Opera House through December 30th.
The Greatest Wagner Concert Ever! Comes to Vallejo Center for the Arts Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The concert will include excerpts from Tannhaeuser, Tristan und Isolde, Die Walkuere, Lohengrin, The Flying Dutchman and Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg. Soprano Othalie Graham will be featured in the well-known Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde and in dramatic arias from Die Walkuere and Tannhaeuser.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
The concert will include excerpts from Tannhaeuser, Tristan und Isolde, Die Walkuere, Lohengrin, The Flying Dutchman and Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg. Soprano Othalie Graham will be featured in the well-known Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde and in dramatic arias from Die Walkuere and Tannhaeuser.
ODC Theater Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
ODC Theater, part of the most active center for contemporary dance on the West Coast, has announced its 2022 Season fostering new performance by Bay Area artists and serving as a foothold for touring artists from around the globe. The Theater’s 2022 Season accompanies ODC’s 50+ anniversary celebrations, looking back while making bold new plans for a sustainable future.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2021
ODC Theater, part of the most active center for contemporary dance on the West Coast, has announced its 2022 Season fostering new performance by Bay Area artists and serving as a foothold for touring artists from around the globe. The Theater’s 2022 Season accompanies ODC’s 50+ anniversary celebrations, looking back while making bold new plans for a sustainable future.
Regional Premiere Of Musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Announced At TheatreWorks
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the Regional Premiere of the musical Sense and Sensibility.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the Regional Premiere of the musical Sense and Sensibility.
Acclaimed Dance Company, Camille A. Brown And Dancers, Comes To Hammer Theatre In Downtown San José
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
New York-based choreographer, dancer, and director Camille A. Brown, hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most expressive, genuine, and deeply felt choreographers working today,” brings her acclaimed dance company Camille A. Brown and Dancers to the Hammer Theatre Center in downtown San José for two performances.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2021
New York-based choreographer, dancer, and director Camille A. Brown, hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most expressive, genuine, and deeply felt choreographers working today,” brings her acclaimed dance company Camille A. Brown and Dancers to the Hammer Theatre Center in downtown San José for two performances.
Crowded Fire Theater Announces 2021-23 Resilience & Development Cohort
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
Crowded Fire Theater, known as a vital home for new play development and production on the West Coast, has announced the third cohort of the Resilience & Development Lab, supporting four playwrights in the development of new works.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
Crowded Fire Theater, known as a vital home for new play development and production on the West Coast, has announced the third cohort of the Resilience & Development Lab, supporting four playwrights in the development of new works.
LeAnn Rimes Kicks Off Lesher Headliners Series in January
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
For one night only at the Lesher Center for the Arts, international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer LeAnn Rimes and her band will perform hit songs and fan favorites, spanning across her 25-year career.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
For one night only at the Lesher Center for the Arts, international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer LeAnn Rimes and her band will perform hit songs and fan favorites, spanning across her 25-year career.
Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Comes to South Bay Musical Theatre in 2022
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) has announced the complete cast and creative team for COMPANY, the Tony® winning musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, with book by George Furth.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2021
South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) has announced the complete cast and creative team for COMPANY, the Tony® winning musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, with book by George Furth.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; FOR THE RECORD: BRATPACK's Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Recognizes Online Theatre With Certificates Of Commendation
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2021
Continuing its mission to serve local theatres of all types and sizes by recognizing excellence and outstanding achievement in the field, the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle has announced the recipients of their Certificates of Commendation for 'for especially courageous and distinguished work online during COVID-19'sclosures.'
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2021
Continuing its mission to serve local theatres of all types and sizes by recognizing excellence and outstanding achievement in the field, the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle has announced the recipients of their Certificates of Commendation for 'for especially courageous and distinguished work online during COVID-19'sclosures.'
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