New North American Tour Of HAIRSPRAY Coming To Broadway San Jose!
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
Tickets for HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, are on sale now for the upcoming engagement at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.).
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
Tickets for HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, are on sale now for the upcoming engagement at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.).
Marin Theatre Company To Present The World Premiere Of GEORGIANA AND KITTY: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
Marin Theatre Company rings in the holiday season with the world premiere of Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley. Penned by MTC Mellon National Playwright in Residence Lauren M. Gunderson and former Director of New Play Development Margot Melcon, the final installment of the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy follows Mr. Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana—an accomplished pianist—and the youngest Bennet sister, Kitty.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
Marin Theatre Company rings in the holiday season with the world premiere of Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley. Penned by MTC Mellon National Playwright in Residence Lauren M. Gunderson and former Director of New Play Development Margot Melcon, the final installment of the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy follows Mr. Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana—an accomplished pianist—and the youngest Bennet sister, Kitty.
The Chikahan Company Presents THE ACT OF CARE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
In celebration of Filipino-American History Month, The Chikahan Company announced complete casting for their inaugural production, the world premiere of The Act of Care by Bay Area Filipinx playwrights Lauren Andrei Garcia and Conrad A. Panganiban.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2021
In celebration of Filipino-American History Month, The Chikahan Company announced complete casting for their inaugural production, the world premiere of The Act of Care by Bay Area Filipinx playwrights Lauren Andrei Garcia and Conrad A. Panganiban.
BWW Review: THE CLAIM at Shotgun Players
by Steve Murray - October 17, 2021
After an almost two-year Covid shutdown, Shotgun Players open their 30th season with Tim Cowbury's dark, absurdist comedy The Claim, a smash hit at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In a nod to Kafka's The Trial, Cowbury shines his searing focus on Serge, an asylum seeker trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare that begins innocently enough, but quickly morphs down a rabbit hole of horrific miscommunications with dire circumstances.
by Steve Murray - October 17, 2021
After an almost two-year Covid shutdown, Shotgun Players open their 30th season with Tim Cowbury's dark, absurdist comedy The Claim, a smash hit at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In a nod to Kafka's The Trial, Cowbury shines his searing focus on Serge, an asylum seeker trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare that begins innocently enough, but quickly morphs down a rabbit hole of horrific miscommunications with dire circumstances.
BWW Review: Mask UP! HAMILTON Lights Up the Stage as Live Theatre Returns to Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - October 16, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON triumphantly took the stage at Broadway San Jose, returning to a changed world - as the masked patrons showing proof of vaccination at the door attested to. But more than that, in the intervening years since Miranda and his intrepid band of brothers (Alex Lacamoire, Andy Blankenbuehler and Thomas Kail) created the sound, look and feel of the nation’s origin story, the country today has undergone seismic shifts of great magnitudes.
by Linda Hodges - October 16, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON triumphantly took the stage at Broadway San Jose, returning to a changed world - as the masked patrons showing proof of vaccination at the door attested to. But more than that, in the intervening years since Miranda and his intrepid band of brothers (Alex Lacamoire, Andy Blankenbuehler and Thomas Kail) created the sound, look and feel of the nation’s origin story, the country today has undergone seismic shifts of great magnitudes.
AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN to Open in San Francisco in One Week
by Gigi Gervais - October 16, 2021
At the wake of a Drag Queen tells the story of Courtney Berringers would like to welcome you to her wake! But—make no mistake—this ain’t your grandma’s funeral. At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen is a one-act play about Blackness, southern queerness, and the fine art of drag.
by Gigi Gervais - October 16, 2021
At the wake of a Drag Queen tells the story of Courtney Berringers would like to welcome you to her wake! But—make no mistake—this ain’t your grandma’s funeral. At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen is a one-act play about Blackness, southern queerness, and the fine art of drag.
BWW Review: INTERLUDE at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - October 16, 2021
Harrison David Rivers continues his characterization of Jesse Howard, first introduced four years ago in This Bitter Earth, who has now returned home to conservative Manhattan, Kansas, and his childhood home full of unresolved memories and a welcome chance at redemption and closure.
by Steve Murray - October 16, 2021
Harrison David Rivers continues his characterization of Jesse Howard, first introduced four years ago in This Bitter Earth, who has now returned home to conservative Manhattan, Kansas, and his childhood home full of unresolved memories and a welcome chance at redemption and closure.
Broadway San Jose Partners with Psycho Donuts on HAMILTON-Themed Donuts
by Gigi Gervais - October 16, 2021
To celebrate the South Bay premiere of HAMILTON, Psycho Donuts has created three limited edition donuts that pay homage to the musical
by Gigi Gervais - October 16, 2021
To celebrate the South Bay premiere of HAMILTON, Psycho Donuts has created three limited edition donuts that pay homage to the musical
Oakland Ballet Opens 2020-21 Season Next Month With LUNA MEXICANA
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2021
Headlining the program is Los Cumpleaños, a world premiere with choreography by Graham Lustig, artistic director of Oakland Ballet. The program features additional performances by Aztec dance ensemble Nahui Ehekatl & Co. and Ballet Folklórico de México Danza.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2021
Headlining the program is Los Cumpleaños, a world premiere with choreography by Graham Lustig, artistic director of Oakland Ballet. The program features additional performances by Aztec dance ensemble Nahui Ehekatl & Co. and Ballet Folklórico de México Danza.
The Forum Collective Presents HOME Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2021
After moving in together during the pandemic, Roya comes out as gender non-conforming to their partner, Louis. While the two face the emotional weight of gender in their relationship, they fall into a sitcom world—unaware of their true audience. Set on an empty stage, Home responds to the rise of sexuality consciousness over the past decade.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2021
After moving in together during the pandemic, Roya comes out as gender non-conforming to their partner, Louis. While the two face the emotional weight of gender in their relationship, they fall into a sitcom world—unaware of their true audience. Set on an empty stage, Home responds to the rise of sexuality consciousness over the past decade.
Photos: San Francisco Playhouse Presents THE GREAT KHAN
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
The Great Khan is a National New Play Network rolling world premiere now playing at San Francisco Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
The Great Khan is a National New Play Network rolling world premiere now playing at San Francisco Playhouse.
BWW Review: SAN FRANCISCO OPERA'S FIDELIO ONLINE at War Memorial Opera House
by Maria Nockin - October 15, 2021
On October 14, 2021, San Francisco Opera presented Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, in a well-thought-out production with an outstanding cast. Matthew Ozawa directed the action in a prison of the current era. There, Leonore, a prisoner’s wife disguises herself as a male worker and rescues her husband from unjust incarceration.
by Maria Nockin - October 15, 2021
On October 14, 2021, San Francisco Opera presented Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, in a well-thought-out production with an outstanding cast. Matthew Ozawa directed the action in a prison of the current era. There, Leonore, a prisoner’s wife disguises herself as a male worker and rescues her husband from unjust incarceration.
Foothill Theatre Arts Presents Love Letter To The Theatre THE BOOK OF WILL
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Multi award-winning Foothill Theatre Arts presents Lauren Gunderson's joyous celebration of theatre, The Book of Will, performing live on stage three weeks only, November 5 – 21, 2021 at the Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Multi award-winning Foothill Theatre Arts presents Lauren Gunderson's joyous celebration of theatre, The Book of Will, performing live on stage three weeks only, November 5 – 21, 2021 at the Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Golden Gate Theatre
by Steve Murray - October 15, 2021
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a spectacular re-staging of the 2017 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical Revival production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Re-imagined through the eyes of director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom) this JCS dazzled with religiously frenetic choreography and wonderful supporting performances.
by Steve Murray - October 15, 2021
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a spectacular re-staging of the 2017 Olivier Award-winning Best Musical Revival production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Re-imagined through the eyes of director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom) this JCS dazzled with religiously frenetic choreography and wonderful supporting performances.
Meredith Monk Will Perform as Part of the 2021-22 Mills Music Now Concert Series Season
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Internationally acclaimed composer, director and performer Meredith Monk will premiere concert performances of her upcoming interdisciplinary, evening-length music theater work, Indra's Net, on November 12 & 13. Presented by Mills Performing Arts and The House Foundation for the Arts, with the Mills College Music Department.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Internationally acclaimed composer, director and performer Meredith Monk will premiere concert performances of her upcoming interdisciplinary, evening-length music theater work, Indra's Net, on November 12 & 13. Presented by Mills Performing Arts and The House Foundation for the Arts, with the Mills College Music Department.
Brooklyn Native Martin Bell Will Play 'Fredrick Egerman' in 42nd Street Moon's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced the complete cast and creative team for the Company’s 2021-2022 season opener, the Tony Award®-winning “Best Musical” A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced the complete cast and creative team for the Company’s 2021-2022 season opener, the Tony Award®-winning “Best Musical” A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
Opera San José Returns To California Theatre With Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Opera San José will make its much-anticipated return to the historic California Theatre with a new production of Purcell's baroque masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2021
Opera San José will make its much-anticipated return to the historic California Theatre with a new production of Purcell's baroque masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas.
Palo Alto Cyclist's RACE ACROSS AMERICA Premieres At Napa Valley Film Fest
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
A remarkable effort by a Palo Alto man is the subject of a film to be featured in the 2021 Napa Valley Film Festival. “Until the Wheels Come Off” depicts a fifty-year old cyclist who, in an effort to raise funds for cancer research, enters one of the most grueling ultra-endurance events in the world: Race Across America (RAAM).
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
A remarkable effort by a Palo Alto man is the subject of a film to be featured in the 2021 Napa Valley Film Festival. “Until the Wheels Come Off” depicts a fifty-year old cyclist who, in an effort to raise funds for cancer research, enters one of the most grueling ultra-endurance events in the world: Race Across America (RAAM).
SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts and AIRspace to Present QTPOCALYPSE This November
by Gigi Gervais - October 14, 2021
QTPOCalypse will bring artists together for a unique one-night only experience presented by SAFEhouse & AIRspace.
by Gigi Gervais - October 14, 2021
QTPOCalypse will bring artists together for a unique one-night only experience presented by SAFEhouse & AIRspace.
SEASCAPE By Edward Albee To Be Presented By Growing Stages This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
'This Show was never meant to be.'- John Szabo. Regardless John, Growing Stages and Executive Producer Robert Neapolitan will present SEASCAPE, a Radio performance by Edward Albee. October 16 and 17 around 3pm along the dunes of Mirada Surf Beach located at, Mirada Rd & Magellan Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
'This Show was never meant to be.'- John Szabo. Regardless John, Growing Stages and Executive Producer Robert Neapolitan will present SEASCAPE, a Radio performance by Edward Albee. October 16 and 17 around 3pm along the dunes of Mirada Surf Beach located at, Mirada Rd & Magellan Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
Magic Theatre Adds Second Show With SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
Magic Theatre (Sean San José, Artistic Director and Kevin Nelson, Managing Director) has added a second show of the live event BLACK FIRE: A LIVE RECORDING EVENT with San Francisco Poet Laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
Magic Theatre (Sean San José, Artistic Director and Kevin Nelson, Managing Director) has added a second show of the live event BLACK FIRE: A LIVE RECORDING EVENT with San Francisco Poet Laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin.
San Francisco Ballet Returns To War Memorial Opera House This December With Helgi Tomasson's NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
This December, San Francisco Ballet, the Company and School that has been a trailblazer in dance since its founding in 1933, returns to the War Memorial Opera House from December 10–30 for 29 performances of Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson's beloved Nutcracker.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
This December, San Francisco Ballet, the Company and School that has been a trailblazer in dance since its founding in 1933, returns to the War Memorial Opera House from December 10–30 for 29 performances of Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson's beloved Nutcracker.
Cinnabar Theater To Present CYRANO A Play With Music
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, is proud to present 'Cyrano' a play with music, performing December 31st through January 17th.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, is proud to present 'Cyrano' a play with music, performing December 31st through January 17th.
Berkeley Playhouse To Present Season Opener INTO THE WOODS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Berkeley Playhouse opens its 13th season of musical theater productions with Into the Woods, performing November 19 to December 23, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Berkeley Playhouse opens its 13th season of musical theater productions with Into the Woods, performing November 19 to December 23, 2021.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Presents COMING BACK HOME Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Alonzo King LINES Ballet, the San Francisco-based, internationally celebrated contemporary ballet company, is thrilled to present Coming Back Home, November 6-7, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Alonzo King LINES Ballet, the San Francisco-based, internationally celebrated contemporary ballet company, is thrilled to present Coming Back Home, November 6-7, 2021.
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