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JARED Will Be Streamed By Theatre Rhinoceros This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a free Zoom/Facebook Live presentation, JARED, conceived and performed by John Fisher on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:30pm.
BWW Review: LOVE AND SECRETS, A DOMESTIC TRILOGY Now Streaming to Computers Everywhere
by Maria Nockin - April 17, 2021
On April 15, 2021, Opera San Jose premiered its digital stream of Love and Secrets: A Domestic Trilogy: Il Segreto di Susanna (The Secret of Susanna), Four Dialogues, and The Husbands. Wolf-Ferrari’s buffa comedy presents a wife with an addiction that she tries to keep secret. Thus, her husband suspects she has a lover and is most pleasantly surprised when he finds out she merely smokes cigarettes. Baritone Efraín Solís sings increasingly dramatic lines as his suspicions grow. A fine singing actor, he creates a most believable character.
Doris Bumpus to Star as Billie Holiday in 42nd Street Moon's LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL 
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
42nd Street Moon has announced that Doris Bumpus will be starring as the legendary Billie Holiday in the Company’s virtual production of LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL, written by Lanie Robertson.
THE ARMS AND ARMAMENT OF STEPHEN BLOIS to be Presented by EXIT Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Exit Theatre will present “The Arms and Armament of Stephen of Blois: Part 2 of the Anarchy Quartet' written by Stuart Eugene Bousel, directed by Nick Trengove, and featuring Fred Pitts as Stephen of Blois.
JARED to be Presented by Theatre Rhinoceros
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros will present a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation of JARED, conceived and Performed by John Fisher on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:30pm for FREE!
Children's Musical Theater San Jose Announces Grand Opening Of New Creative Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
Children's Musical Theater San Jose announced today the opening of its new Creative Arts Center.
ODC Theater Announces The 9th Annual Theater Festival, June 3 - 12
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
ODC Theater has announced the complete program for the ninth annual ODC Theater Festival, formerly the Walking Distance Dance Festival, June 3 - 12.
Tickets Now on Sale for ANIMAL WISDOM Original Film Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
American Conservatory Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announced today that tickets are now on sale for the original film of The Bushwick Starr’s (Noel Allain, Co-Founder/Artistic Director; Sue Kessler, Co-Founder/Creative Director) critically-acclaimed production of Animal Wisdom, created by and starring Heather Christian. 
Entertainer Mark Nadler Stars in GAY AS THEY SAY from Theatre Rhinoceros.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros presents Mark Nadler in the world premiere of GAY AS THEY SAY.
Jason Graae of PERFECT HERMANY at 42nd Street Moon Celebrates the Legacy of His Dear Friend Jerry Herman
by Jim Munson - April 14, 2021
San Francisco’s revered 42nd Street Moon kicks off its 2021 “Moonbeams” season with Jason Graae in Perfect Hermany, a tribute to the late, great Jerry Herman, writer of such classic musicals as Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage Aux Folles. The title Perfect Hermany is an unusually apt one as Graae is the perfect interpreter of Herman’s work, having starred in a much-lauded production Herman’s The Grand Tour in LA and toured for years with Herman in Hello, Jerry!, a revue of Herman’s work. Perfect Hermany is available for streaming on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 2, 2021. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit 42ndStreetMoon.org. Among his many credits, Graae has appeared on Broadway numerous times, toured extensively as The Wizard in Wicked, performed with major symphonies across the country, recorded dozens of musical theater albums and has enjoyed a long association with 42nd Street Moon. He is known for the improbable combination of his antic, go-for-broke comedic style and the impeccable musicianship of his soaring tenor. He is the type of performer who can make you bust a gut one moment, and then melt your heart the next.   BroadwayWorld caught up with Graae last week from his home base in LA soon after he had completed filming Perfect Hermany. We talked about his long association with both Herman and 42nd Street Moon, his favorite Herman songs, a couple of key roles that somehow got away from him and a few he still hopes to have a go at. Graae is always a blast to talk to. It seems the guy just is incapable of not being funny, but he is also thoughtful and kind, and sort of a walking treasure trove of theatrical lore. The following conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.
LA LECHUZA to be Presented by Theatre Cultura
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
LA LECHUZA is a spooky - fun family adventure filled with Mexican folklore, family dynamics and the bravery and decency of a young Mexican-American girl. This Theatre Cultura ZOOM production is FREE or Pay What You Can!
Meredith Suttles Announced as Managing Director of Marin Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
Meredith Suttles has been announced as Marin Theatre Company's new Managing Director.
ANNA & SERGEI Livestreams From TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will offer viewers the World Premiere livestream of Hershey Felder as Sergei Rachmaninoff in ANNA & SERGEI, a new work by and starring virtuoso pianist/performer Hershey Felder.
TheatreWorks' Giovanna Sardelli Inducted into UNLV Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2021
Today, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s Artistic Associate and Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli will be inducted into University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (UNLV) Hall of Fame.
HOLD THESE TRUTHS By Jeanne Sakata Marks San Francisco Playhouse's Return To The Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
San Francisco Playhouse announced its return to in-person performances with a fully staged production of Hold These Truths by Jeanne Sakata, directed by Jeffrey Lo.
Merola Opera Virtual Benefit Gala Raises Over $275k
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
Opera lovers from around the world tuned in to Merola Opera Program's stunning virtual benefit gala, Un Gala in Maschera, on April 10.
World Premiere of Hershey Felder as Sergei Rachmaninoff in ANNA & SERGEI to be Offered by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will offer viewers the World Premiere livestream of Hershey Felder as Sergei Rachmaninoff in ANNA & SERGEI, a new work by and starring virtuoso pianist/performer Hershey Felder.
BWW Review: San Francisco Playhouse Streams Julia Brothers' I WAS RIGHT HERE
by Derek McCracken - April 13, 2021
Minutes into the train trip that propels the play I WAS RIGHT HERE, author/actor Julia Brothers reflects on the reflection of an across-the aisle passenger: “It’s like I’m watching a movie of his heartbreak.” Although simple, this cinematic analogy sets the entire kaleidoscopic 70-minute sequence of memory-linked scenes into motion. Brothers personifies and ponders the people, places, and relationships that reside in the liminal space between meaning and  mystery.
Jennifer Hudson, Michael Fabiano, Roberto Bolle and More to be Featured at FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
Festival Napa Valley has announced it will welcome back audiences for a full program of events, July 16-25, 2021, all to be held in outdoor settings. From symphonic concerts, opera, and dance to chamber music and jazz – the 2021 Season will see the launch of three major new initiatives.
THE SWIMMER Will Stream From Theatre Rhinoceros
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
Jack is in rotten health and out of a job. He's losing this grip and horrified about where he's headed - too much booze, too much food, no income. What's this forty-eight year old going to do? He's desperate.
Remote Studios Reincorporates As A Live Cinema Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
Remote Theater, a pioneering online performance group born one year ago this month, has relaunched and reincorporated as an online film company to better serve its stakeholders -- artists, audiences, and benefactors.
VIDEO: THE WASTE LAND Opens at the Oakland Theater Project; Check Out the Trailer!
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2021
Today, April 10 is the opening of THE WASTE LAND starring Lisa Ramirez at the Oakland Theater Project. Get a first look!
Theatre Rhino Presents Free Online Essential Services Project: John Fisher As THE SWIMMER
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation: The Swimmer, conceived and performed by John Fisher. Streaming on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 8:30pm free!
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Streams Concert JOY, AWE, AND WONDER
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The virtual airways will be filled with the joyful sound of boys' and young men's voices raised in song when Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents the concert Joy, Awe, and Wonder.
Candace Johnson of CJ'S FITNESSING on MarshStream Combines Singing & Exercise to Help You Find Your True Voice
by Jim Munson - April 09, 2021
You may not be aware of World Voice Day, but it’s celebrated every April 16th to demonstrate the enormous importance of the voice in the daily lives of all people. I can’t imagine a better person to observe it with than Candace Johnson, who leads CJ’s FitnesSing!™ on the MarshStream platform every Friday at 12:00 noon PT, free of charge. Her unique method combines physical activity with vocal training, and if either of those things gives you some trepidation, you needn’t worry. She blends the two seamlessly and makes it all accessible to students at all levels. In a single hour you’ll get some exercise, you’ll sing, and you’ll learn a lot about the voice and different vocal styles. And most of all, you will likely have a blast. Johnson is definitely a “people person” whose enthusiasm for is infectious. A soprano acclaimed for her vocal clarity and expressive interpretation, Johnson has concertized widely, including guest appearances at Carnegie Hall and The Manhattan Center. She earned her doctorate in voice performance from the University of Michigan and is on the music faculty at UC Berkeley. BroadwayWorld caught up with her recently to find out how she came up with her innovative approach. She also talked about her background growing up in the South as a girl who sang from a young age but didn’t initially see a path for herself as a serious student of voice. She was eventually able to fuse her Black music heritage with her classical training to find her true voice. Johnson is a delightful conversationalist, fun and upbeat yet also open and honest about her own struggles, and warm and empathetic in her responses. And she has an uncanny ability to make even the nerdiest aspects of vocal health sound like fun.

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