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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Comes To Broadway San Jose, January 12
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, will make a stop at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for one performance only on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
DADDY LONG LEGS Opens This Weeks At The Black Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
Daddy Long Legs opens on Friday, November 19 at the Black Box Theatre. “Daddy Long Legs”, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, book by John Caird, based on the novel by Jean Webster and directed by Nikka Ziemer is a charming and thoughtful story of a young woman of eighteen named Jerusha Abbott played by Cristina Zermeno, who lives in an orphanage.
The Walt Disney Family Museum Will Host a Virtual Conversation With Tim Rice
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
The Walt Disney Family Museum will host a special, virtual conversation with Sir Tim Rice, the internationally acclaimed lyricist, EGOT and Disney Legend.
Town Hall Theatre Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
It's A Wonderful Life is an excellent piece for Town Hall’s new Curator of Artistic Programming, Daniel J. Eslick, to make his debut with Town Hall Theatre. One of Eslick’s goals in curating programming at Town Hall is to reexamine familiar shows like It's A Wonderful Life and add an updated twist. Choosing the radio play over a straightforward adaptation of the 1946 film allows audiences the opportunity to better examine the character of George Bailey and his relationship to his community. 
Oakland Ballet Presents Graham Lustig's THE NUTCRACKER At The Paramount Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
Returning to Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre December 18 - 19, Oakland Ballet Company will present its annual production of Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker.
Sutter Street Theatre in Fulsom to Present WIND IN THE WILLOWS
by Gigi Gervais - November 14, 2021
A stage adaptation of the classic story written by Kenneth Grahame, Wind in the Willows is a musical retelling adapted for the stage by Richard Hellesen with music and lyrics by Michael Silversher.
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Celebrates the Inauguration of the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music inaugurated the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts today, welcoming members of San Francisco's civic and cultural community, including Mayor London Breed and pianist Garrick Ohlsson, to experience this new hub for music and collaboration in the heart of Civic Center.
San Francisco Conservatory Of Music Announces Collaboration With Aquila Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
At inauguration events for its new, 12-story, $200 million Ute and William K. Jr., Bowes Center for Performing Arts in the city's Civic Center, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced today a new collaboration with Aquila Theatre to workshop and present a special production of the company's new adaptation of The Great Gatsby featuring music composed by students from the SFCM Technology and Applied Composition program and recorded by those studying Chamber Music and Roots, Jazz, and American Music.
Berkeley Rep Announces The Giving Grove Project
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
Berkeley Rep today announced The Giving Grove Project, a new values-based holiday initiative spurred by the Theatre's desire to be in greater service to the community. Collaborating with seven Bay Area nonprofit organizations that provide food and housing, immigration support, and youth development, Berkeley Rep is inviting its audiences to join in supporting these impactful organizations that are addressing systemic inequities in our local community. 
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Announces 36th Annual Holiday Concert, SING JOY!
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir under the direction of Terrance Kelly, is excited to present their 36th annual holiday concert, SING JOY!, the first in-person event in almost 2 years. The free concert will take place outdoors at Jack London Square's Broadway Plaza on Saturday, December 4 at 4 p.m.
Merola Opera Program's Virtual Recital Series Continues With MEROLA'S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program will continue their Virtual Recital Series with Merola's Home for the Holidays featuring Merola alums soprano Amber R. Monroe ('19), tenor Edward Graves ('21), and bass Kevin Thompson ('10).
Ian Robertson Leads San Francisco Opera Chorus In Concert December 11 And 12 At Dianne And Tad Taube Atrium Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
The San Francisco Opera Chorus will command the spotlight in the intimate Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater for San Francisco Opera Chorus In Concert: Celebrating Ian Robertson on Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 12 at 2 pm.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Celebrates Holiday Season With Series Of Concerts
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus has announced the return to live, in-person performances with their annual holiday extravaganza, Holigays Are Here…Again!. Considered one of San Francisco Bay Area's must-see signature holiday treats, this concert will delight audiences with the sight and sounds of over 250 members of the chorus in festive attire performing seasonal songs and sketches new and old.
Berkeley Rep Extends Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
Due to overwhelming demand from enthusiastic theatregoers in 42 states, Berkeley Rep has announced that the world premiere musical Swept Away will extend for an additional two weeks. Previews begin on Sunday, January 9 with the show originally scheduled to close on February 13.
Over 100 S.F. Bay Area Arts & Cultural Organizations Unite For #BayAreaArtsTogether
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
Over 100 arts and cultural organizations from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area have joined forces to create #BayAreaArtsTogether, an integrated marketing and communications campaign aimed at building confidence for the safe and healthy return to in-person performances, exhibits, and events. Using a series of videos and print & digital assets that focus on one word—READY—the campaign will serve as a reminder to patrons of the power of the arts to connect, heal, and unify. 
BWW Review: AN AUTUMN AFTERNOON WITH RAEHANN BRYCE-DAVIS at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - November 09, 2021
Bryce Davis and Cilliers opened their recital program with Richard Strauss' and John Henry Mackay's uplifting 'Heimliche Aufforderung' ('The Secret Invitation'). This joyous, celebratory composition was the composer's gift to his bride on their wedding day. Bryce-Davis sang it with exquisite vocal colors. Next was Robert Schumann 'Die Lotosblume' ('The Lotus Flower') in which the poet Heinrich Heine described the beauty of the love between the flower and the moon. Bryce-Davis showed the lyric tones of her voice as she told of this delicate love.
LIVE IN THE VINEYARD Goes Country, In Partnership With CMT
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, in partnership with CMT, wrapped up another successful event last week that spanned Napa Valley, California November 2-4.
NCTC Announces World Premiere Of Dipika Guha's Coming-Of-Age Travelogue, GETTING THERE
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2021
In January, New Conservatory Theatre Center is thrilled to kick off 2022 with the world premiere of Dipika Guha's stirring story of self-discovery, Getting There. 
BWW Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at 42nd Street Moon
by Steve Murray - November 08, 2021
African-American Shakespeare Company's CINDERELLA Returns To The Herbst
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
The African-American Shakespeare Company's annual holiday offering Cinderella makes its return to the Herbst almost two years to the day since it was last performed in December of 2019. 
The JCCSF Celebrates The Holidays With Its Annual Glowing Hanukkah Party And More
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
The JCCSF will light up the season's darkest days with three holiday events, including the return of the Glowing Hanukkah Party Pop-Up at Ghirardelli Square on Sunday, December 4, 2021.
THE BELL RANG Installation to be Presented as Part of the 2021-22 Mills Music Now Concert Series
by Gigi Gervais - November 07, 2021
The Bell Rang is an installation that stands with Mills College's rich tradition of experimentation and a glimpse into the future of a broad range of musical practices. In the annual Mills Music Now series, faculty, students, and visiting artists come together to define the cutting edge of music, from electronic to classical performance to jazz 
EVERY BRILLIANT THING to Bring In-Person Audiences Back to Los Altos Stage Company
by Gigi Gervais - November 07, 2021
Los Altos Stage Company will welcome audiences back to live theatre for the 2nd production of its 2021-2022 Back in the Barn Season. Every Brilliant Thing, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, is a one actor show that will feature two actors (Tamarin Ythier or James Schott) alternating the solo performance role on different dates during the run.
The Choral Project & San José Chamber Orchestra Present WINTER'S GIFTS: STARS
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2021
THE CHORAL PROJECT, the award- winning, Silicon Valley-based choir, and SAN JOSÉ CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, will present the return of their annual winter concert celebration, WINTER’S GIFTS: STARS.
Theatre of Yugen's NOHSpace to Reopen with Traditional Japanese Kyogen Plays
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2021
On November 19, Theatre of Yugen's NOHSpace reopens with live performances of traditional Japanese Kyogen plays. The company will present two classical pieces to be performed in English. Both are quintessential works of Kyogen, the 600 year-old comedic Japanese theatre form.

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