6th Street Playhouse Presents Virtual Workshop Production of CRAWFISH: WE, THE INVISIBLE
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
6th Street Playhouse will present a Virtual Workshop Production - Crawfish: We, the Invisible, written and performed by Gamal Abdel Chasten, Feb 26-28, 2021. In Crawfish: We, the Invisible, Gamal plays Crawfish, a homeless man, speaking to us from Berkeley, CA on Sept 11, 2020, about his journey from home to homelessness.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
6th Street Playhouse will present a Virtual Workshop Production - Crawfish: We, the Invisible, written and performed by Gamal Abdel Chasten, Feb 26-28, 2021. In Crawfish: We, the Invisible, Gamal plays Crawfish, a homeless man, speaking to us from Berkeley, CA on Sept 11, 2020, about his journey from home to homelessness.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros will present a free presentation of THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL, conceived and performed by John Fisher, on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 8pm. Synopsis: 'As my husband underwent major surgery, I sat horrified in the waiting room, reading about a battle fought long ago, trying to distract myself from losing my beloved boy.'
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
Theatre Rhinoceros will present a free presentation of THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL, conceived and performed by John Fisher, on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 8pm. Synopsis: 'As my husband underwent major surgery, I sat horrified in the waiting room, reading about a battle fought long ago, trying to distract myself from losing my beloved boy.'
Cinnabar Theater Announces Annual Fundraiser THE BROADWAY BASH
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
A tight, dynamic, and very enjoyable cabaret show that will feature some of Cinnabar's professional artists as well as the youth performers. A cavalcade of great performances that will have you tapping your feet, singing along and longing for the days when we can all be together again in the theater.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2021
A tight, dynamic, and very enjoyable cabaret show that will feature some of Cinnabar's professional artists as well as the youth performers. A cavalcade of great performances that will have you tapping your feet, singing along and longing for the days when we can all be together again in the theater.
EXIT Presents HICK: A Love Story: The Romance Of Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2021
Watch “HICK: A Love Story: The Romance of Lorena Hickok & Eleanor Roosevelt” streaming live on EXIT Theatre Presents hosted by Christina Augello.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2021
Watch “HICK: A Love Story: The Romance of Lorena Hickok & Eleanor Roosevelt” streaming live on EXIT Theatre Presents hosted by Christina Augello.
Town Hall Theatre Pushes The Envelope With FANTASTICLAND Serialized Fundraising Event
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Playwright and Town Hall Theatre board member M. E. Ianiro has been working closely with author Mike Bockoven to bring an adaptation his thrilling hit, FantasticLand: A Novel, to a digital medium in Town Hall's March fundraising event: FantasticLand.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Playwright and Town Hall Theatre board member M. E. Ianiro has been working closely with author Mike Bockoven to bring an adaptation his thrilling hit, FantasticLand: A Novel, to a digital medium in Town Hall's March fundraising event: FantasticLand.
TheatreWorks And Getty Villa Museum Stream Laurel Ollstein's PANDORA
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Pandora retells the Pandora's Box myth from a feminist perspective. This intriguing new work hypothesizes what might happen if a woman was suddenly created and dropped into the middle of the world now: a woman with no preconceived notions of anything—like beauty, love, or violence—who might allow humanity and the gods to suddenly see the world through her clear eyes. Pandora examines how hope and curiosity can change one woman's fateful actions.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Pandora retells the Pandora's Box myth from a feminist perspective. This intriguing new work hypothesizes what might happen if a woman was suddenly created and dropped into the middle of the world now: a woman with no preconceived notions of anything—like beauty, love, or violence—who might allow humanity and the gods to suddenly see the world through her clear eyes. Pandora examines how hope and curiosity can change one woman's fateful actions.
HONOUR: CONFESSIONS OF A MUMBAI COURTESAN Launches Women's History Month At The Marsh
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
This remarkable work will spotlight performances by female performers throughout the month of March. Offered via a MarshStream livestream, HONOUR incorporates original music, the dazzling colors of India, and a riveting plot worthy of Bollywood.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
This remarkable work will spotlight performances by female performers throughout the month of March. Offered via a MarshStream livestream, HONOUR incorporates original music, the dazzling colors of India, and a riveting plot worthy of Bollywood.
The Marsh Continues Women's History Month Celebration With Heather Harpham's BURNING
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Marsh continues its Women’s History Month celebration throughout March with Heather Harpham’s highly kinetic, semi-comic romp about climate change, BURNING. Using movement, song, monologue, and other otherworldly images, this work roams through the landscapes of climate change where comedy, tragedy, activism, and cautious optimism collide.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Marsh continues its Women’s History Month celebration throughout March with Heather Harpham’s highly kinetic, semi-comic romp about climate change, BURNING. Using movement, song, monologue, and other otherworldly images, this work roams through the landscapes of climate change where comedy, tragedy, activism, and cautious optimism collide.
Cathy Marston's SNOWBLIND Replaces MRS. ROBINSON on San Francisco Ballet's Program
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
San Francisco Ballet has announced the postponement of Mrs. Robinson, Cathy Marston’s world premiere which was scheduled to debut on Program 05, April 22–May 12, until the 2022 Season. Mrs. Robinson was choreographed for the stage in the 2020 Season and was reimagined for film in the 2021 Digital Season.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
San Francisco Ballet has announced the postponement of Mrs. Robinson, Cathy Marston’s world premiere which was scheduled to debut on Program 05, April 22–May 12, until the 2022 Season. Mrs. Robinson was choreographed for the stage in the 2020 Season and was reimagined for film in the 2021 Digital Season.
Southern Rep Theatre Announces Breath Project, A New Play Initiative
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Breath Project, a new theatrical initiative formed by Artistic Director and Co-Founder Gamal Abdel Chasten and Co-Founder Marieke Gaboury in response to the current global spotlight on racial injustice against Black people, announced the recipients of the New Play Commission Initiative.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Breath Project, a new theatrical initiative formed by Artistic Director and Co-Founder Gamal Abdel Chasten and Co-Founder Marieke Gaboury in response to the current global spotlight on racial injustice against Black people, announced the recipients of the New Play Commission Initiative.
Fifteen World Premieres Headline Smuin's Choreography Showcase
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its inspiring tradition of encouraging company dancers to explore their creativity in its Choreography Showcase, an opportunity for audiences to experience a treasure trove of stunning world premieres ranging from humorous to heartfelt.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues its inspiring tradition of encouraging company dancers to explore their creativity in its Choreography Showcase, an opportunity for audiences to experience a treasure trove of stunning world premieres ranging from humorous to heartfelt.
The Marsh Presents DISPATCHES FROM THE GREAT BURNING
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Marsh presents playwright/performer Helen Stoltzfus in her hit production Dispatches from the Great Burning: What My Mennonite Ancestors and the Gobi Bear Taught Me About Surviving the Climate Emergency as part of its Women's History Month celebration, which spotlights performances by females throughout the month of March.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2021
The Marsh presents playwright/performer Helen Stoltzfus in her hit production Dispatches from the Great Burning: What My Mennonite Ancestors and the Gobi Bear Taught Me About Surviving the Climate Emergency as part of its Women's History Month celebration, which spotlights performances by females throughout the month of March.
Actress Reagan J. Pasternak Releases New Memoir GRIFFIN'S HEART: MOURNING YOUR PET WITH NO APOLOGIES
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The culture of grief when it comes to our animal companions leaves many bereaved pet owners feeling lost and isolated. Too often, the expectation from friends and family is that the mourning period should last no more than a few days to weeks. But the loss of an animal can be equally as devastating as a human loss — it's just that the support and resources for this brand of grief have been in short supply.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The culture of grief when it comes to our animal companions leaves many bereaved pet owners feeling lost and isolated. Too often, the expectation from friends and family is that the mourning period should last no more than a few days to weeks. But the loss of an animal can be equally as devastating as a human loss — it's just that the support and resources for this brand of grief have been in short supply.
San Francisco Playhouse and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Announce Casting for [hieroglyph]
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
[hieroglyph] will be fully produced and filmed on stage at San Francisco Playhouse, presented as an on-demand video stream from March 13th through April 3rd, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
[hieroglyph] will be fully produced and filmed on stage at San Francisco Playhouse, presented as an on-demand video stream from March 13th through April 3rd, 2021.
A.C.T. Announces New Performance Dates and Casting for A.C.T. Out Loud Series
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The three upcoming readings are: Alice Childress’s Trouble in Mind, directed by Awoye Timpo; George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man, directed by 2020 SAG Award nominee, Obie Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Colman Domingo; and Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker, directed by Dawn Monique Williams.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
The three upcoming readings are: Alice Childress’s Trouble in Mind, directed by Awoye Timpo; George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man, directed by 2020 SAG Award nominee, Obie Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Colman Domingo; and Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker, directed by Dawn Monique Williams.
The Monterey Jazz Festival Releases Never Before Shared Commission Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
The Monterey Jazz Festival has announced the release of Evolution of a Groove: the Monterey Commissions a brand-new series of never before shared commissioned performances from the Monterey Jazz Festival archives.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
The Monterey Jazz Festival has announced the release of Evolution of a Groove: the Monterey Commissions a brand-new series of never before shared commissioned performances from the Monterey Jazz Festival archives.
BWW Previews: MEROLA RECITAL: ANYTHING FOR LOVE AND HONOR at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - February 17, 2021
On Sunday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, continues its Virtual Recital Series with Anything for Love and Honor, featuring dramatic tenor Issachah Savage, a 2013 Merola alumnus.
by Maria Nockin - February 17, 2021
On Sunday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, continues its Virtual Recital Series with Anything for Love and Honor, featuring dramatic tenor Issachah Savage, a 2013 Merola alumnus.
BWW Review: PROGRAM 02 at San Francisco Ballet Shows How Thrilling Contemporary Dance Can Be
by Jim Munson - February 17, 2021
San Francisco Ballet just released the second program of its 2021 digital season and it’s a knockout. The mixed-rep program of 3 very different contemporary ballets beautifully shows off the breadth and depth of the company’s artistry. Watching it, I kept saying to myself, “God, they’re good!” The headliner of the program is 'Colorforms,' a stunning world premiere by Myles Thatcher.
by Jim Munson - February 17, 2021
San Francisco Ballet just released the second program of its 2021 digital season and it’s a knockout. The mixed-rep program of 3 very different contemporary ballets beautifully shows off the breadth and depth of the company’s artistry. Watching it, I kept saying to myself, “God, they’re good!” The headliner of the program is 'Colorforms,' a stunning world premiere by Myles Thatcher.
San Francisco Opera Returns To Live Performances, Presents Online Ring Festival and Launches New Original Digital Programming
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock announces re-envisioned Spring 2021 programming including a return to live performances with a new production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville and concerts offered in a drive-in setting at San Rafael's Marin Center in April and May.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock announces re-envisioned Spring 2021 programming including a return to live performances with a new production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville and concerts offered in a drive-in setting at San Rafael's Marin Center in April and May.
MarshStream Presents SCIENCE FAIR
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Acclaimed mezzo-soprano Hai-Ting Chinn brings her eclectic musical science show to The Marsh with Science Fair: An Opera with Experiments. Conceived and performed by Chinn with pianist Erika Switzer, Science Fair pairs luscious operatic vocals with light-hearted humor and science lectures.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2021
Acclaimed mezzo-soprano Hai-Ting Chinn brings her eclectic musical science show to The Marsh with Science Fair: An Opera with Experiments. Conceived and performed by Chinn with pianist Erika Switzer, Science Fair pairs luscious operatic vocals with light-hearted humor and science lectures.
Pianist Sarah Cahill Announces Virtual Performances in March 2021
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
Sarah Cahill, described as “a sterling pianist and an intrepid illuminator of the classical avant-garde” by The New York Times, announces two virtual events in March 2021, including concerts presented by the San Francisco Symphony's SFSymphony+ Soundbox series and the Community School of Music & Arts.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
Sarah Cahill, described as “a sterling pianist and an intrepid illuminator of the classical avant-garde” by The New York Times, announces two virtual events in March 2021, including concerts presented by the San Francisco Symphony's SFSymphony+ Soundbox series and the Community School of Music & Arts.
ODC Announces New Health Initiatives Program Director Rachel Abair
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
ODC, the San Francisco-based contemporary arts institution has announced that Rachel Abair has joined the organization as its first Health Initiatives Program Director.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
ODC, the San Francisco-based contemporary arts institution has announced that Rachel Abair has joined the organization as its first Health Initiatives Program Director.
Casting Announced For San Jose Stage Company's Virtual STRANGE COURTESIES
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
San Jose Stage Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the virtual world premiere of the new play STRANGE COURTESIES, written and directed by L. Peter Callender.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
San Jose Stage Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the virtual world premiere of the new play STRANGE COURTESIES, written and directed by L. Peter Callender.
Soul-Funk-R&B Band Tower of Power Celebrates 50 Years with A Star-Studded Homecoming Concert
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Over the course of two memorable evenings in June 2018, legendary soul-funk-R&B outfit Tower of Power returned to Oakland, the city that started it all, to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary with a few thousand friends, family and fans. The window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit of ToP has been a balm for the soul throughout the band's half-century existence, but the release of 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater – Oakland, CA – June 2018 couldn't have come at a better time.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Over the course of two memorable evenings in June 2018, legendary soul-funk-R&B outfit Tower of Power returned to Oakland, the city that started it all, to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary with a few thousand friends, family and fans. The window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit of ToP has been a balm for the soul throughout the band's half-century existence, but the release of 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater – Oakland, CA – June 2018 couldn't have come at a better time.
San Francisco Mime Troupe Announces 2021 Virtual Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
The San Francisco Mime Troupe 2021 virtual fundraiser The Red Star at the End of the Tunnel - Celebrating 25 Years of SFMT's beloved Youth Theater Project (YTP), will be an hour of music, comradeship, featuring Keynote Speaker Colman Domingo - along with SFMT tales from past & present Troupers, and a special live performance of the next installment of our critically-acclaimed radio/podcast series Tales of the Resistance!
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
The San Francisco Mime Troupe 2021 virtual fundraiser The Red Star at the End of the Tunnel - Celebrating 25 Years of SFMT's beloved Youth Theater Project (YTP), will be an hour of music, comradeship, featuring Keynote Speaker Colman Domingo - along with SFMT tales from past & present Troupers, and a special live performance of the next installment of our critically-acclaimed radio/podcast series Tales of the Resistance!
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What the Constitution Means to Me
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
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