Theatre Bay Area Executive Director Brad Erickson To Step Down
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
After 18 years as Executive Director of the greater Bay Area membership service nonprofit Theatre Bay Area, Brad Erickson, 62, has announced that he will step down at the end of 2021 to return to the East Coast and pursue a new endeavor.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
After 18 years as Executive Director of the greater Bay Area membership service nonprofit Theatre Bay Area, Brad Erickson, 62, has announced that he will step down at the end of 2021 to return to the East Coast and pursue a new endeavor.
Merola Unveils Digital Film BACK HOME Streaming Starts August 13
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
The acclaimed Merola Opera Program continues its summer season with Back Home: Through the Stage Door, a thrilling new digital production.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
The acclaimed Merola Opera Program continues its summer season with Back Home: Through the Stage Door, a thrilling new digital production.
BWW Review: DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL: DC & PETER'S GLORIOUS ROMP THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE OF TV THEME SONGS at 42nd Street Moon Delivers a Fizzy Celebration of Pop Culture
by Jim Munson - June 21, 2021
42nd Street Moon is concluding its online Moonbeams series on a rather deliciously demented high note with Don’t Touch That Dial: DC & Peter’s Glorious Romp through the Golden Age of TV Theme Songs. Just like the timeworn sitcoms that generated most of its songs, Don’t Touch That Dial wants nothing more than to entertain, packing in dozens of catchy tunes you maybe didn’t even know you knew in a fast-moving hourlong fantasia of fizzy humor and gimlet-eyed nostalgia. Although Moon’s remit is normally to revisit stage musicals, rather than television shows, this enterprise isn’t quite as far afield for them as you might imagine. It, too, comes wrapped in affectionate homage to times past.
by Jim Munson - June 21, 2021
42nd Street Moon is concluding its online Moonbeams series on a rather deliciously demented high note with Don’t Touch That Dial: DC & Peter’s Glorious Romp through the Golden Age of TV Theme Songs. Just like the timeworn sitcoms that generated most of its songs, Don’t Touch That Dial wants nothing more than to entertain, packing in dozens of catchy tunes you maybe didn’t even know you knew in a fast-moving hourlong fantasia of fizzy humor and gimlet-eyed nostalgia. Although Moon’s remit is normally to revisit stage musicals, rather than television shows, this enterprise isn’t quite as far afield for them as you might imagine. It, too, comes wrapped in affectionate homage to times past.
Plethos Productions Presents ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
This July Plethos Productions is bringing Mo Willems' bestselling children's book series to life in a whole new way - with the hit musical “Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!”.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
This July Plethos Productions is bringing Mo Willems' bestselling children's book series to life in a whole new way - with the hit musical “Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!”.
Town Hall Theatre Presents A BAY AREA CELEBRATION Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
Bay Area Celebration features local singers and spoken word artists based in the five Bay Area counties. The summer stage comes to life with themes of hope, renewal, equity, resilience, home, inclusion, and celebration.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
Bay Area Celebration features local singers and spoken word artists based in the five Bay Area counties. The summer stage comes to life with themes of hope, renewal, equity, resilience, home, inclusion, and celebration.
Santa Clara Proposed Budget Cuts Grants to Several Arts Organizations
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
Learn more about the proposed budget and what it means for organizations including the Santa Clara Ballet, Santa Clara Chorale and Santa Clara Players.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
Learn more about the proposed budget and what it means for organizations including the Santa Clara Ballet, Santa Clara Chorale and Santa Clara Players.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Receives $5 Million Gift From Philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Alonzo King LINES Ballet, the San Francisco-based, internationally celebrated contemporary ballet company, has announced it has received a $5 million gift from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Alonzo King LINES Ballet, the San Francisco-based, internationally celebrated contemporary ballet company, has announced it has received a $5 million gift from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett.
San Francisco Opera Announces July 2021 Schedule Of Free Opera Streams
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
San Francisco Opera's weekly, free opera streams continue in July with Janáček's intense family drama Jenůfa (July 10–11), Berlioz's massive epic Les Troyens (The Trojans) (July 17–18), Strauss' emotional thriller Elektra (July 24–25) and Verdi's Tyrolean tragedy Luisa Miller (July 31–August 1).
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
San Francisco Opera's weekly, free opera streams continue in July with Janáček's intense family drama Jenůfa (July 10–11), Berlioz's massive epic Les Troyens (The Trojans) (July 17–18), Strauss' emotional thriller Elektra (July 24–25) and Verdi's Tyrolean tragedy Luisa Miller (July 31–August 1).
New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces 2021-2022 Season Featuring World Premiere of INTERLUDE and More
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
New Conservatory Theatre Center will celebrate 40 years of serving the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community, and its long-awaited return to live performances with a captivating 21-22 Season of two World Premieres, one Rolling World Premiere, one Regional Premiere, two West Coast Premieres, and a special musical celebration waiting in the wings.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
New Conservatory Theatre Center will celebrate 40 years of serving the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community, and its long-awaited return to live performances with a captivating 21-22 Season of two World Premieres, one Rolling World Premiere, one Regional Premiere, two West Coast Premieres, and a special musical celebration waiting in the wings.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Announces Commissions for Daveed Diggs, Sarah Ruhl, Nico Muhly and More
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer today announced her first set of commissions. This dynamic group of artists’ previous works encompass a wide range of genres, forms, and subject matter. The commissioned artists will be supported from inception to world premiere productions at Berkeley Rep over the next few seasons.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer today announced her first set of commissions. This dynamic group of artists’ previous works encompass a wide range of genres, forms, and subject matter. The commissioned artists will be supported from inception to world premiere productions at Berkeley Rep over the next few seasons.
Trevor Weston Selected as Winner of First Annual Emerging Black Composers Project
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony, and the SFCM President's Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, announced today that Trevor Weston will receive the first commission of the annual Emerging Black Composers Project.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony, and the SFCM President's Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, announced today that Trevor Weston will receive the first commission of the annual Emerging Black Composers Project.
Berkeley Rep to Reopen in October With World Premiere of THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME & More
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
Berkeley Rep’s leadership announced today that after being closed for a year and a half, the Tony Award-winning theatre will reopen for live performances on Friday, October 1. The 2021-22 subscription season kicks off with a Berkeley Rep commission, Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home, directed by Miranda Haymon.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
Berkeley Rep’s leadership announced today that after being closed for a year and a half, the Tony Award-winning theatre will reopen for live performances on Friday, October 1. The 2021-22 subscription season kicks off with a Berkeley Rep commission, Christina Anderson’s the ripple, the wave that carried me home, directed by Miranda Haymon.
Oakland University To Present Gilbert & Sullivan's PATIENCE, A Comic Opera
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Patience — a comic opera in two acts with music and libretto by Gilbert and Sullivan — from June 24-27 on the Varner Hall Courtyard Outdoor Stage as part of the “OU Outside the Box” performing arts festival.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Patience — a comic opera in two acts with music and libretto by Gilbert and Sullivan — from June 24-27 on the Varner Hall Courtyard Outdoor Stage as part of the “OU Outside the Box” performing arts festival.
Berkeley Rep Appoints New Associate Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Berkeley Rep announced today that it has named Sunshine Deffner as its new Associate Managing Director. Deffner previously worked as the Senior Director of Operations and Education for The California Symphony in Walnut Creek, where she served as an organizational leader for concert operations, artistic administration, program development, strategic partnerships, education programming, and general operations.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Berkeley Rep announced today that it has named Sunshine Deffner as its new Associate Managing Director. Deffner previously worked as the Senior Director of Operations and Education for The California Symphony in Walnut Creek, where she served as an organizational leader for concert operations, artistic administration, program development, strategic partnerships, education programming, and general operations.
World Premiere of TIME OF CHANGE Will Be Performed by Joe Goode Performance Group and San Francisco Heritage
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Presented in outdoors and indoors locations in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, Time of Change is a new, site-specific dance theater work featuring pop-up moments of original music, monologues, and movement.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Presented in outdoors and indoors locations in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, Time of Change is a new, site-specific dance theater work featuring pop-up moments of original music, monologues, and movement.
BWW Review: HOLD THESE TRUTHS at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - June 14, 2021
The story of Gordon Hirabayashi's five-decade struggle for justice for the forced detention of Japanese-Americans during WWII is powerfully recreated in Jeanne Sakata's lovingly researched historical drama buoyed by a stellar performance by Jomar Tagatac.
by Steve Murray - June 14, 2021
The story of Gordon Hirabayashi's five-decade struggle for justice for the forced detention of Japanese-Americans during WWII is powerfully recreated in Jeanne Sakata's lovingly researched historical drama buoyed by a stellar performance by Jomar Tagatac.
Playful People Productions Opens Registration For HUMANS! ON STAGE! DOING STUFF!
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2021
Playful People Productions announces its first-ever variety show, cheekily titled Humans! On Stage! Doing Stuff! Sign-ups are currently open; the show will be held live, in-person at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose on the evening of July 31.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2021
Playful People Productions announces its first-ever variety show, cheekily titled Humans! On Stage! Doing Stuff! Sign-ups are currently open; the show will be held live, in-person at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose on the evening of July 31.
Oakland Symphony Announces Michael Morgan's 30th Anniversary Celebration Season
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2021
The Oakland Symphony announces its 2021-2002 concert season that will celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Conductor and Music Director Michael Morgan leading. The season will run October 15, 2021 to May 20, 2022 and will present eight performances at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. Since 1991, Michael Morgan has led the Oakland Symphony and has transformed the organization's international presence, personified the City Of Oakland's diversity, and become a trailblazer and pioneer in modern music.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2021
The Oakland Symphony announces its 2021-2002 concert season that will celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Conductor and Music Director Michael Morgan leading. The season will run October 15, 2021 to May 20, 2022 and will present eight performances at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA. Since 1991, Michael Morgan has led the Oakland Symphony and has transformed the organization's international presence, personified the City Of Oakland's diversity, and become a trailblazer and pioneer in modern music.
Shakespeare By The Sea Announces Live Performances for Summer 2021!
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
After a year of virtual productions, Shakespeare by the Sea has announced its return to live performances at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro. Following all LA County Health Department safety protocols, SBTS is presenting the two shows originally slated for summer 2019.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
After a year of virtual productions, Shakespeare by the Sea has announced its return to live performances at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro. Following all LA County Health Department safety protocols, SBTS is presenting the two shows originally slated for summer 2019.
Dragon Productions Theatre Company Announces Line Up for Drive-In Variety Show
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
The Dragon, a theatre company based in Redwood City, has announced the lineup for the remainder of At the Port: Dragon's Drive-In Variety Show, running on June 18, 25, and 26, at 8:30pm PT at the Port of Redwood City, 459 Seaport Court, Redwood City, 94063.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
The Dragon, a theatre company based in Redwood City, has announced the lineup for the remainder of At the Port: Dragon's Drive-In Variety Show, running on June 18, 25, and 26, at 8:30pm PT at the Port of Redwood City, 459 Seaport Court, Redwood City, 94063.
Oakland University Community Music Offering Virtual and In-Person Summer Camps
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
From Shakespeare on Zoom to the history of jazz, Oakland University Community Music's Virtual and In-Person Summer Camps will offer something for everyone.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
From Shakespeare on Zoom to the history of jazz, Oakland University Community Music's Virtual and In-Person Summer Camps will offer something for everyone.
Smuin Announces Summer Classes & Ballet FUNdamentals Workshop
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces an extension of its virtual classes, due to continued overwhelmingly positive response to its Company artist- and alumni-led program.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Smuin Contemporary Ballet announces an extension of its virtual classes, due to continued overwhelmingly positive response to its Company artist- and alumni-led program.
New Bay Area BIPOC Anthology ESSENTIAL TRUTHS Will Launch June 30
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Award winning author, poet, editor, activist and third-generation Japanese-American artist Shizue Seigel today announced the forthcoming release on June 30 of Essential Truths, The Bay Area in Color, a robust and timely anthology featuring 130 BIPOC writers, poets and artists reflecting on recent and current Bay Area realities.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Award winning author, poet, editor, activist and third-generation Japanese-American artist Shizue Seigel today announced the forthcoming release on June 30 of Essential Truths, The Bay Area in Color, a robust and timely anthology featuring 130 BIPOC writers, poets and artists reflecting on recent and current Bay Area realities.
OU Summer Carillon Concert Series Returns For SIX FRIDAYS AT 6 Starting July 9
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the carillon's 49 fully-chromatic bells when the Six Fridays at 6 Summer Carillon Concert Series returns to the Oakland University campus beginning on Friday, July 9.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the carillon's 49 fully-chromatic bells when the Six Fridays at 6 Summer Carillon Concert Series returns to the Oakland University campus beginning on Friday, July 9.
Monterey Jazz Festival Returns September 24 – 26
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
After over 18-months of quiet, there will be live jazz music once again at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. “After such a challenging year, we can't wait to reunite the jazz community in Monterey and to celebrate our resilience,” says Colleen Bailey, Executive Director.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
After over 18-months of quiet, there will be live jazz music once again at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. “After such a challenging year, we can't wait to reunite the jazz community in Monterey and to celebrate our resilience,” says Colleen Bailey, Executive Director.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
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