Casting and New Dates Announced For BRILLIANT MIND at Marin Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2021
Today, Marin Theatre Company and Storykrapht announced casting for Brilliant Mind, the groundbreaking live and interactive digital experience created and written by Egyptian-American playwright Denmo Ibrahim.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2021
Today, Marin Theatre Company and Storykrapht announced casting for Brilliant Mind, the groundbreaking live and interactive digital experience created and written by Egyptian-American playwright Denmo Ibrahim.
BWW Review: San Francisco Opera's Drive-In BARBER OF SEVILLE at The Marin Center In San Rafael
by Maria Nockin - April 24, 2021
On April. 23, 2021, San Francisco Opera presented its first drive-in opera, Rossini’s rollicking comedy, The Barber of Seville. As the boisterous Spanish hair stylist, baritone Lucas Meachem opened the show with a vigorous, rousing version of his famous “Largo al Factotum”. California COVID restrictions limited the show to ninety minutes. Using the Zedda edition of the Ricordi piano/vocal score, Conductor Roderick Cox and Director Matthew Ozawa treated the audience to all the opera’s major arias, duets, and ensembles,
by Maria Nockin - April 24, 2021
On April. 23, 2021, San Francisco Opera presented its first drive-in opera, Rossini’s rollicking comedy, The Barber of Seville. As the boisterous Spanish hair stylist, baritone Lucas Meachem opened the show with a vigorous, rousing version of his famous “Largo al Factotum”. California COVID restrictions limited the show to ninety minutes. Using the Zedda edition of the Ricordi piano/vocal score, Conductor Roderick Cox and Director Matthew Ozawa treated the audience to all the opera’s major arias, duets, and ensembles,
Good Company Players Returns With IN THE MEANTIME
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2021
Good Company Players return to the stage with In The Meantime, beginning this weekend. Performances take place Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, through May 16.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2021
Good Company Players return to the stage with In The Meantime, beginning this weekend. Performances take place Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, through May 16.
San Francisco Playhouse Announces Casting For SHOOT ME WHEN…
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
San Francisco Playhouse has announced casting and streaming dates for Shoot Me When…, a new play written by Ruben Grijalva and commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
San Francisco Playhouse has announced casting and streaming dates for Shoot Me When…, a new play written by Ruben Grijalva and commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse.
John Fisher Takes Us To THE BATTLE OF RUHR POCKET In An Essential Services Project Show About WWII!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation The Battle Of The Ruhr Pocket, conceived and performed by John Fisher, Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation The Battle Of The Ruhr Pocket, conceived and performed by John Fisher, Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 8:30pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at San Francisco Opera
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Opening on April 23, the eleven performances running through May 15 are the Company’s first live performances in 16 months since the onset of the global pandemic, which caused the cancellation of the Company’s Summer and Fall 2020 seasons.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Opening on April 23, the eleven performances running through May 15 are the Company’s first live performances in 16 months since the onset of the global pandemic, which caused the cancellation of the Company’s Summer and Fall 2020 seasons.
San Francisco Ballet Streams Helgi Tomasson's Cinematic ROMEO & JULIET, May 6-26
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) streams Helgi Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet from May 6–26, 2021 in the multi-capture, cinematic production by Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance from 2015, captured on stage at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) streams Helgi Tomasson's Romeo & Juliet from May 6–26, 2021 in the multi-capture, cinematic production by Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance from 2015, captured on stage at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.
Magic Theatre Announces Next Artistic Director, Sean San José
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Magic Theatre has announced that Sean San José will be the company’s next Artistic Director, succeeding Loretta Greco in the post. San José will begin working with Magic Theatre in June 2021 on a part-time basis, transitioning to full-time in August 2021.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Magic Theatre has announced that Sean San José will be the company’s next Artistic Director, succeeding Loretta Greco in the post. San José will begin working with Magic Theatre in June 2021 on a part-time basis, transitioning to full-time in August 2021.
The Dragon Presents Audio Book Club In May
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The Dragon, a theatre company based in Redwood City, presents two series of Audio Book Club (ABC) in May 2021.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
The Dragon, a theatre company based in Redwood City, presents two series of Audio Book Club (ABC) in May 2021.
Giovanna Sardelli of NEW WORKS FESTIVAL ONLINE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Champions Boundary-Breaking Theatre
by Jim Munson - April 22, 2021
While the theatre world continues to engage in much-needed conversations about how to make our art form more inclusive and equitable, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is offering a tangible example of what that can look like. Its New Works Festival Online will stream an advance look at tomorrow's boundary-breaking plays and musicals from an astoundingly diverse array of theatre makers. Transforming the Tony-winning company's annual festival into a virtual experience, New Works Festival Online offers digital audiences an extraordinary opportunity to view new plays and selections from new musicals, and learn more about the development process in conversations with the playwrights. New Works Festival Online runs April 23 - May 15, 2021 with performances streaming live. Streaming access is available at pay what you can pricing ($10 minimum for a festival pass) at theatreworks.org. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Giovanna Sardelli, TheatreWorks Artistic Associate and Director of New Works, from Las Vegas, where she was born and raised and has been spending most of the pandemic away from her actual home in New York. Sardelli has made a career out of championing new works and seeking out voices we may not have heard before, and her enthusiasm for her work is infectious. Any conversation with her is bound to convince you that you need to venture away from the tried and true and take a chance on a playwright you may be unfamiliar with. Not only will it expand your horizons, but you will also be moved and entertained.
by Jim Munson - April 22, 2021
While the theatre world continues to engage in much-needed conversations about how to make our art form more inclusive and equitable, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is offering a tangible example of what that can look like. Its New Works Festival Online will stream an advance look at tomorrow's boundary-breaking plays and musicals from an astoundingly diverse array of theatre makers. Transforming the Tony-winning company's annual festival into a virtual experience, New Works Festival Online offers digital audiences an extraordinary opportunity to view new plays and selections from new musicals, and learn more about the development process in conversations with the playwrights. New Works Festival Online runs April 23 - May 15, 2021 with performances streaming live. Streaming access is available at pay what you can pricing ($10 minimum for a festival pass) at theatreworks.org. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Giovanna Sardelli, TheatreWorks Artistic Associate and Director of New Works, from Las Vegas, where she was born and raised and has been spending most of the pandemic away from her actual home in New York. Sardelli has made a career out of championing new works and seeking out voices we may not have heard before, and her enthusiasm for her work is infectious. Any conversation with her is bound to convince you that you need to venture away from the tried and true and take a chance on a playwright you may be unfamiliar with. Not only will it expand your horizons, but you will also be moved and entertained.
Magic Theatre Announces Next Artistic Director, Sean San José
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Magic Theatre has announced that Sean San José will be the company’s next Artistic Director, succeeding Loretta Greco in the post.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Magic Theatre has announced that Sean San José will be the company’s next Artistic Director, succeeding Loretta Greco in the post.
Skystar Wheel Celebrates Mother's Day With Special Offer: All Moms Ride Free
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
In celebration of the upcoming Mother's Day holiday on Sunday, May 9, SkyStar Observation Wheel will be offering a special ticket opportunity for that day: Moms Ride Free. Individuals may reserve their tickets for the designated time period for May 9 and bring your mom along for the complimentary ride, it's that easy.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
In celebration of the upcoming Mother's Day holiday on Sunday, May 9, SkyStar Observation Wheel will be offering a special ticket opportunity for that day: Moms Ride Free. Individuals may reserve their tickets for the designated time period for May 9 and bring your mom along for the complimentary ride, it's that easy.
San Francisco Opera Guild Presents LIFE. CHANGING. AN EVENING WITH FREDERICA VON STADE & JAKE HEGGIE
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
San Francisco Opera Guild will present a complimentary virtual livestream event Life. Changing. An Evening with Frederica von Stade & Jake Heggie on Wednesday, April 28 at 6 pm Pacific.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
San Francisco Opera Guild will present a complimentary virtual livestream event Life. Changing. An Evening with Frederica von Stade & Jake Heggie on Wednesday, April 28 at 6 pm Pacific.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Announces SMUIN AL FRESCO
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
East Bay dance audiences may be pondering not “to be or not to be” but whether 'tis nobler to dance when Smuin Contemporary Ballet takes the stage with Smuin al Fresco at the beautiful outdoor Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
East Bay dance audiences may be pondering not “to be or not to be” but whether 'tis nobler to dance when Smuin Contemporary Ballet takes the stage with Smuin al Fresco at the beautiful outdoor Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda.
New Theater to Stream THE WASTE LAND Beginning April 29
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
THE WASTE LAND by T.S. Eliot and starring Lisa Ramirez in a bravura solo performance will stream starting Thursday, April 29 at 8 p.m. (Pacific), and be available for viewers on demand through May 19, it has been announced by Oakland Theater Project, where Ms. Ramirez has been performing the newly-adapted, hourlong play in a parking lot, accompanied by an original soundtrack, video and multimedia.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
THE WASTE LAND by T.S. Eliot and starring Lisa Ramirez in a bravura solo performance will stream starting Thursday, April 29 at 8 p.m. (Pacific), and be available for viewers on demand through May 19, it has been announced by Oakland Theater Project, where Ms. Ramirez has been performing the newly-adapted, hourlong play in a parking lot, accompanied by an original soundtrack, video and multimedia.
The Marsh Launches New Solo Performance Musical Series Highlighting Art Songs Of Black Composers
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
African American art song and stories will be spotlighted when The Marsh launches its new solo performance musical series The Art Songs of Black Composers on its digital platform MarshStream.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
African American art song and stories will be spotlighted when The Marsh launches its new solo performance musical series The Art Songs of Black Composers on its digital platform MarshStream.
California Shakespeare Theater Announces The Artist Circle
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
California Shakespeare Theater announces the inaugural Artist Circle—a pilot program inspired by the principles of universal basic income (UBI) that provides a $500 monthly stipend to five artist/activists for one year without the reciprocal programmatic deliverables often associated with institutional support. Intended as supplemental income to support the ongoing work of these individuals, the Artist Circle also offers an invitation to participate in Cal Shakes' artistic vision across the organization.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
California Shakespeare Theater announces the inaugural Artist Circle—a pilot program inspired by the principles of universal basic income (UBI) that provides a $500 monthly stipend to five artist/activists for one year without the reciprocal programmatic deliverables often associated with institutional support. Intended as supplemental income to support the ongoing work of these individuals, the Artist Circle also offers an invitation to participate in Cal Shakes' artistic vision across the organization.
The Rita Moreno Awards Announces 2021 Nominees
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
Today, The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announced the 2021 nominees who will virtually compete on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. PT. This regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre north of Santa Barbara.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
Today, The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announced the 2021 nominees who will virtually compete on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. PT. This regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre north of Santa Barbara.
A.C.T. Announces Annual Season Gala
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
Today, American Conservatory Theater and gala co-chairs Daivd Riemer and Abby Sadin Schnair announced A.C.T.’s 2021 Season Gala, a hybrid socially-distanced in-person and virtual fundraising event being held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
Today, American Conservatory Theater and gala co-chairs Daivd Riemer and Abby Sadin Schnair announced A.C.T.’s 2021 Season Gala, a hybrid socially-distanced in-person and virtual fundraising event being held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Closed Riverfront Theater Will Be Turned Into Community Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
The closed Riverfront Theater in Santa Cruz will be transformed into a community arts center by a local arts nonprofit group.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
The closed Riverfront Theater in Santa Cruz will be transformed into a community arts center by a local arts nonprofit group.
ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Mountain View Will Reopen Friday
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Mountain View is set to reopen its doors Friday.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Mountain View is set to reopen its doors Friday.
Opera San José Offers Spanish/Vietnamese Translations For LOVE & SECRETS Streaming Now
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Opera San José is offering Spanish and Vietnamese subtitles (in addition to English) for its latest virtual production, Love & Secrets: A Domestic Trilogy, welcoming two of San Jose's largest communities to experience this local art.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Opera San José is offering Spanish and Vietnamese subtitles (in addition to English) for its latest virtual production, Love & Secrets: A Domestic Trilogy, welcoming two of San Jose's largest communities to experience this local art.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of ALMOST, MAINE at Chanticleers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Chanticleers Theatre in Castro Valley is opening their 2021 Season with this hysterical comedy!
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Chanticleers Theatre in Castro Valley is opening their 2021 Season with this hysterical comedy!
Darryl Van Leer of THE ESCAPE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS at The Marsh Brings the Iconic Abolitionist Thrillingly to Life
by Jim Munson - April 20, 2021
honor of Black leaders who shaped and defined American history, The Marsh is presenting Darryl Van Leer’s riveting The Escape of Frederick Douglass on its digital platform, MarshStream. Van Leer wrote and stars in the acclaimed production, which brings to vivid life the early years of African American rights activist Frederick Douglass, from his youth as an unruly boy caught in a slave training camp to his gripping and suspenseful train ride to freedom. Immediately following the performance, Van Leer will be joined by The Marsh Founder/Artistic Director Stephanie Weisman for a Q&A. The Escape of Frederick Douglass will be streamed on Saturday, April 24 at 7:30pm PDT. For more information, please visit www.themarsh.org/marshstream. BroadwayWorld up with Van Leer last week from his home base in Nashville, Tennessee. An actor with some notable film & TV credits, Van Leer is perhaps best known for his stage works about political and cultural leaders, including musical performers such as Ray Charles and Little Richard. We discussed The Escape of Frederick Douglass and how he went about bringing such an iconic historical figure to life, and his thoughts on finding hope in difficult times. Van Leer has made it his mission to take inspiration from these great historical figures and pass it on to his audiences.
by Jim Munson - April 20, 2021
honor of Black leaders who shaped and defined American history, The Marsh is presenting Darryl Van Leer’s riveting The Escape of Frederick Douglass on its digital platform, MarshStream. Van Leer wrote and stars in the acclaimed production, which brings to vivid life the early years of African American rights activist Frederick Douglass, from his youth as an unruly boy caught in a slave training camp to his gripping and suspenseful train ride to freedom. Immediately following the performance, Van Leer will be joined by The Marsh Founder/Artistic Director Stephanie Weisman for a Q&A. The Escape of Frederick Douglass will be streamed on Saturday, April 24 at 7:30pm PDT. For more information, please visit www.themarsh.org/marshstream. BroadwayWorld up with Van Leer last week from his home base in Nashville, Tennessee. An actor with some notable film & TV credits, Van Leer is perhaps best known for his stage works about political and cultural leaders, including musical performers such as Ray Charles and Little Richard. We discussed The Escape of Frederick Douglass and how he went about bringing such an iconic historical figure to life, and his thoughts on finding hope in difficult times. Van Leer has made it his mission to take inspiration from these great historical figures and pass it on to his audiences.
San Francisco Opera to Present THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at the Marin Center Drive-In
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
San Francisco Opera stages its first live opera performances with a new, specially adapted production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville offered in a drive-in setting on the bucolic grounds of San Rafael's Marin Center.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
San Francisco Opera stages its first live opera performances with a new, specially adapted production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville offered in a drive-in setting on the bucolic grounds of San Rafael's Marin Center.
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