Another Planet Ent. Venues Join Others in Lighting Up Red for the #RedAlertRESTART
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020
San Francisco Bay Areaa??s Another Planet Entertainment (APE), the largest independent promoter in the U.S., is joining the California Events Coalition and other local venues in supporting the nationwide campaign #WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART and #ExtendPUA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 28, 2020
San Francisco Bay Areaa??s Another Planet Entertainment (APE), the largest independent promoter in the U.S., is joining the California Events Coalition and other local venues in supporting the nationwide campaign #WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART and #ExtendPUA
The I Can Do That Theater Company Raises Funds to Move Into Larger Space
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
The I Can Do That Theater Company has raised over $550,000 in donations to move into a bigger space.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2020
The I Can Do That Theater Company has raised over $550,000 in donations to move into a bigger space.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company Will Present SFBATCO Live with Rod and Marce
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
Co-founders of the Theatre Bay Area (TBA) award-winning company San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company SFBATCO, Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr. and Marcelo Javier, present a virtual variety show: SFBATCO Live with Rod and Marce, streaming Thursdays at 6 pm (PDT) on the Twitch platform.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
Co-founders of the Theatre Bay Area (TBA) award-winning company San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company SFBATCO, Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr. and Marcelo Javier, present a virtual variety show: SFBATCO Live with Rod and Marce, streaming Thursdays at 6 pm (PDT) on the Twitch platform.
San Francisco's Grants for the Arts Program $12.8 Million in Grants to Be Dispersed
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
San Francisco's Grants for the Arts (GFTA) program has announced $12.8 million in grants that will be given to 227 arts and culture organizations throughout the city.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2020
San Francisco's Grants for the Arts (GFTA) program has announced $12.8 million in grants that will be given to 227 arts and culture organizations throughout the city.
CMT San Jose Presents SUMMER REVUE at the Drive-In
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
CMT San Jose will present Summer Revue at the Drive-In, two original musical revues, one for Mainstage performers (ages 14-20) & one for Rising Stars (ages 8 to 14), both featuring some of Broadway's most exciting and popular new titles, on Thursday, September 10, at West Wind Capitol Drive-In. Gates open at 6:30 pm, the program begins at 7:45 pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2020
CMT San Jose will present Summer Revue at the Drive-In, two original musical revues, one for Mainstage performers (ages 14-20) & one for Rising Stars (ages 8 to 14), both featuring some of Broadway's most exciting and popular new titles, on Thursday, September 10, at West Wind Capitol Drive-In. Gates open at 6:30 pm, the program begins at 7:45 pm.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents THE FLATS World Premiere Audio Drama
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Aurora Theatre Company kicks off its 29th season with the original World Premiere Audio Drama THE FLATS, jointly written by playwrights Lauren Gunderson, Cleavon Smith, and Jonathan Spector (Eureka Day). Artistic Director Josh Costello (Exit Strategy, The Importance of Being Earnest, Eureka Day, Detroit) directs this new story that speaks directly to our present moment in all its complexity.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Aurora Theatre Company kicks off its 29th season with the original World Premiere Audio Drama THE FLATS, jointly written by playwrights Lauren Gunderson, Cleavon Smith, and Jonathan Spector (Eureka Day). Artistic Director Josh Costello (Exit Strategy, The Importance of Being Earnest, Eureka Day, Detroit) directs this new story that speaks directly to our present moment in all its complexity.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Pioneers Real-time Virtual Rehearsal Technology
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Ragazzi Boys Chorus is announcing successful testing of an innovative platform that enables real-time remote singing for chorus members. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, the acclaimed chorus is solving the issue that has stymied musical ensembles during the Coronavirus pandemic: singing together while physically apart.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Ragazzi Boys Chorus is announcing successful testing of an innovative platform that enables real-time remote singing for chorus members. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, the acclaimed chorus is solving the issue that has stymied musical ensembles during the Coronavirus pandemic: singing together while physically apart.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents Zoom/Facebook Live Event SAINT JOHN FISHER
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation ST. JOHN FISHER. Conceived and Performed by John Fisher, August 27, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One Live Performance Only.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation ST. JOHN FISHER. Conceived and Performed by John Fisher, August 27, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One Live Performance Only.
Cinnabar Launches Virtual Theater To Support Local Talent
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Necessity is the mother of invention. That explains what Petaluma's Cinnabar Theater has been up to all summer. Over the past few months, Cinnabar Theater actors, staff and crew have been preparing for the reveal of their all-new streaming theater experience.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Necessity is the mother of invention. That explains what Petaluma's Cinnabar Theater has been up to all summer. Over the past few months, Cinnabar Theater actors, staff and crew have been preparing for the reveal of their all-new streaming theater experience.
San Francisco Ballet Announces No Live Public Performances of NUTCRACKER in 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
San Francisco Ballet has announced that there will be no live Nutcracker performances in December 2020. The Company's decision comes in the wake of continued restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and closure of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center (SFWMPAC) to public audiences through December 31, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
San Francisco Ballet has announced that there will be no live Nutcracker performances in December 2020. The Company's decision comes in the wake of continued restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and closure of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center (SFWMPAC) to public audiences through December 31, 2020.
2020 San Francisco Artadia Awardees Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Artadia has announced the recipients of the thirteenth annual San Francisco Artadia Awards: Marcela Pardo Ariza and Lava Thomas. As the 2020 San Francisco Artadia Awardees, Ariza and Thomas will receive $10,000 in unrestricted funds, as well as access to the ongoing benefits of the Artadia Awards program.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Artadia has announced the recipients of the thirteenth annual San Francisco Artadia Awards: Marcela Pardo Ariza and Lava Thomas. As the 2020 San Francisco Artadia Awardees, Ariza and Thomas will receive $10,000 in unrestricted funds, as well as access to the ongoing benefits of the Artadia Awards program.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet's Teen Program Returns the Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to announce its Teens at LINES Program will return in a virtual format this Fall. Through accessible and inclusive classes, LINES' Teens challenges young artists to embrace their individuality while learning in a supportive environment.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is pleased to announce its Teens at LINES Program will return in a virtual format this Fall. Through accessible and inclusive classes, LINES' Teens challenges young artists to embrace their individuality while learning in a supportive environment.
Giovanna Sardelli of PERFECT 36 at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Loves to Tell a Good Story
by Jim Munson - August 24, 2020
In celebration of Womena??s Equality Day and the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and The Womana??s Club of Palo Alto will present a virtual performance of excerpts and songs from the dynamic musical Perfect 36, with lyrics and book by Laura Harrington, music by Mel Marvin, and direction by Mac Pirkle. Set in 1920, Perfect 36 honors the indomitable spirit of the suffragettes as they battle to secure a 36-state majority to ratify the 19th Amendment. The online event will take place at 5:30pm PDT on Wednesday, August 26th. Giovanna Sardelli, TheatreWorksa?? Artistic Associate and Director of New Works, will host the event and engage in a conversation with Laura Harrington, the showa??s book writer and lyricist. A link to stream the show will be available at TheatreWorks.org for no charge, although donations are encouraged to support TheatreWorks and The Womana??s Club of Palo Alto. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Giovanna Sardelli from her hometown of Las Vegas where shea??s been sheltering in place with family until she can safely return to her actual home base in New York City. In addition to her role at TheatreWorks, Sardelli is enjoying quite a remarkable career as a director at theaters across the U.S., and has built a track record of developing close working relationships with notable playwrights such as Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph and Olivier Award winner Matthew Lopez. Talking to Sardelli, ita??s clear why she is so constantly in demand. She is naturally engaging, inherently upbeat without being saccharine, and passionate about expanding the possibilities of theater. Her excitement about the chance to work closely with TheatreWorksa?? new Artistic Director Tim Bond to tackle new challenges is palpable.
by Jim Munson - August 24, 2020
In celebration of Womena??s Equality Day and the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and The Womana??s Club of Palo Alto will present a virtual performance of excerpts and songs from the dynamic musical Perfect 36, with lyrics and book by Laura Harrington, music by Mel Marvin, and direction by Mac Pirkle. Set in 1920, Perfect 36 honors the indomitable spirit of the suffragettes as they battle to secure a 36-state majority to ratify the 19th Amendment. The online event will take place at 5:30pm PDT on Wednesday, August 26th. Giovanna Sardelli, TheatreWorksa?? Artistic Associate and Director of New Works, will host the event and engage in a conversation with Laura Harrington, the showa??s book writer and lyricist. A link to stream the show will be available at TheatreWorks.org for no charge, although donations are encouraged to support TheatreWorks and The Womana??s Club of Palo Alto. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Giovanna Sardelli from her hometown of Las Vegas where shea??s been sheltering in place with family until she can safely return to her actual home base in New York City. In addition to her role at TheatreWorks, Sardelli is enjoying quite a remarkable career as a director at theaters across the U.S., and has built a track record of developing close working relationships with notable playwrights such as Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph and Olivier Award winner Matthew Lopez. Talking to Sardelli, ita??s clear why she is so constantly in demand. She is naturally engaging, inherently upbeat without being saccharine, and passionate about expanding the possibilities of theater. Her excitement about the chance to work closely with TheatreWorksa?? new Artistic Director Tim Bond to tackle new challenges is palpable.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Relief Fund Opens Grant Applications for Musicians
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020
The Hardly Strictly Music Relief Fund: Bay Area is now accepting applications from local musicians. Created by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, this $1.5 million charitable effort seeks to recognize, appreciate, and care for the people who lend their creativity, heart, and hard work to the American roots music ecosystem in the Bay Area. The fund includes $450,000 for individual musiciansa?? relief and additional support for local music venues and their workers.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020
The Hardly Strictly Music Relief Fund: Bay Area is now accepting applications from local musicians. Created by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, this $1.5 million charitable effort seeks to recognize, appreciate, and care for the people who lend their creativity, heart, and hard work to the American roots music ecosystem in the Bay Area. The fund includes $450,000 for individual musiciansa?? relief and additional support for local music venues and their workers.
Here's Where You Can Tune in to Bay Area Theatres' Virtual Programming
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Theatres across the Bay Area have been forced to make the switch to online programming amidst the health crisis. If you're looking for something to do, or watch, learn more about all of the offerings below!
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Theatres across the Bay Area have been forced to make the switch to online programming amidst the health crisis. If you're looking for something to do, or watch, learn more about all of the offerings below!
Little Opera at Grace Announces After-School Program For Children Grades K-8
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Little Opera at Grace in San Francisco will present a virtual opera after-school program. The program will kick off on September 21, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Little Opera at Grace in San Francisco will present a virtual opera after-school program. The program will kick off on September 21, 2020.
Theatre Bay Area Relocates Due to Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2020
Due to the pandemic shutdown, and in an effort to conserve precious resources, Theatre Bay Area will be permanently leaving its offices at 1119 Market Street at the end of this month.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2020
Due to the pandemic shutdown, and in an effort to conserve precious resources, Theatre Bay Area will be permanently leaving its offices at 1119 Market Street at the end of this month.
NCTC Announces THE LAW OF ATTRACTION, A World Premiere Radio Comedy Of Bad Manners
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2020
New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the release of world premiere radio comedy, The Law of Attraction, available for streaming October 1 - 31, 2020. Written specifically for the audio format by local sensation Patricia Milton and directed by Nikki Meñez, The Law of Attraction offers a hilarious look at the pressure of perfection and a satirical spin on the self-help industry.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2020
New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the release of world premiere radio comedy, The Law of Attraction, available for streaming October 1 - 31, 2020. Written specifically for the audio format by local sensation Patricia Milton and directed by Nikki Meñez, The Law of Attraction offers a hilarious look at the pressure of perfection and a satirical spin on the self-help industry.
Virtual World Premiere Of Charles Mee's UTOPIA Features Actors, Dancers, Disabled Artists
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
Cutting Ball Theater presents the virtual World Premiere of Utopia, a wildly inventive new work by Obie Award winning playwright Charles L. Mee.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
Cutting Ball Theater presents the virtual World Premiere of Utopia, a wildly inventive new work by Obie Award winning playwright Charles L. Mee.
Palo Alto Players Opens 90th Season With Livestream Of AN ACT OF GOD
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
God is appearing live from Palo Alto for the first time ever and She's got a lot to say! Palo Alto Players opens its 90th anniversary season with a fully livestreamed production of the sinfully funny, irreverent comedy AN ACT OF GOD, the first Broadway play based on a Twitter feed, written by 13-time Emmy Award winner David Javerbaum.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2020
God is appearing live from Palo Alto for the first time ever and She's got a lot to say! Palo Alto Players opens its 90th anniversary season with a fully livestreamed production of the sinfully funny, irreverent comedy AN ACT OF GOD, the first Broadway play based on a Twitter feed, written by 13-time Emmy Award winner David Javerbaum.
San Francisco Playhouse Announces Playwrights Selected for Year Three of Five-Year Commission Program
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
San Francisco Playhouse continued its commitment to developing new plays and nurturing the voices of active writers with the selection of the playwrights who will comprise the third year of the company's five-year commission program.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
San Francisco Playhouse continued its commitment to developing new plays and nurturing the voices of active writers with the selection of the playwrights who will comprise the third year of the company's five-year commission program.
SFGMC Raises Over $55,000 At CRESCENDO: VOICES RISING Benefit
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
With the help of celebrated guest artists, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGCM) raised over $55,000 at its first-ever virtual benefit, Crescendo: Voices Rising, surpassing the original goal of $50,000, with money still coming in.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
With the help of celebrated guest artists, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGCM) raised over $55,000 at its first-ever virtual benefit, Crescendo: Voices Rising, surpassing the original goal of $50,000, with money still coming in.
Celebrate Centennial Of Women's Voting With TheatreWorks & The Woman's Club Of Palo Alto
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
In celebration of Women's Equality Day and the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and The Woman's Club of Palo Alto present a virtual performance of excerpts and songs from Perfect 36, with lyrics and book by Laura Harrington, music by Mel Marvin, and direction by Mac Pirkle.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
In celebration of Women's Equality Day and the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and The Woman's Club of Palo Alto present a virtual performance of excerpts and songs from Perfect 36, with lyrics and book by Laura Harrington, music by Mel Marvin, and direction by Mac Pirkle.
Jacob Kornbluth of STEPHANIE'S MARSHSTREAM at The Marsh Brings Clarity & Humor to Complex Issues
by Jim Munson - August 18, 2020
Emmy and Sundance Film Festival Award-winning writer and director Jacob Kornbluth will chat with Stephanie Weisman, Founder/Artistic Director of the Marsh this Thursday August 20th at 7:30pm PDT as part of the ongoing a?oeStephaniea??s MarshStreama?? series. Kornbluth will discuss his entertaining and informative new animated series, a?oeTalk Boring to Me,a?? created in collaboration with sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell, host and executive producer of CNNa??s Emmy-winning docu-series a?oeUnited Shades of America.a?? In light of current social issues facing the U.S., Bell and Kornbluth teamed up to make a?oeTalk Boring to Me,a?? which examines topics such as the gig economy, asylum and homelessness in short videos that capture Bella??s trademark humor intertwined with teachable moments. While Kornblutha??s recent work has focused mainly on film and video, he is perhaps equally well-known for his theater work, including collaborating on and directing three successful solo shows in San Francisco (The Moisture Seekers, Pumping Copy, Face by the Door). BroadwayWorld caught up with Kornbluth recently to talk about the genesis for the series and his history with The Marsh. In conversation, he is much like his new series a?" plainly smart and thoughtful, easily approachable, and prone to find cheeky humor in even the most serious of subjects. Speaking with him leaves you feeling better informed and somehow more hopeful, even as he himself would never claim to have all the answers.
by Jim Munson - August 18, 2020
Emmy and Sundance Film Festival Award-winning writer and director Jacob Kornbluth will chat with Stephanie Weisman, Founder/Artistic Director of the Marsh this Thursday August 20th at 7:30pm PDT as part of the ongoing a?oeStephaniea??s MarshStreama?? series. Kornbluth will discuss his entertaining and informative new animated series, a?oeTalk Boring to Me,a?? created in collaboration with sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell, host and executive producer of CNNa??s Emmy-winning docu-series a?oeUnited Shades of America.a?? In light of current social issues facing the U.S., Bell and Kornbluth teamed up to make a?oeTalk Boring to Me,a?? which examines topics such as the gig economy, asylum and homelessness in short videos that capture Bella??s trademark humor intertwined with teachable moments. While Kornblutha??s recent work has focused mainly on film and video, he is perhaps equally well-known for his theater work, including collaborating on and directing three successful solo shows in San Francisco (The Moisture Seekers, Pumping Copy, Face by the Door). BroadwayWorld caught up with Kornbluth recently to talk about the genesis for the series and his history with The Marsh. In conversation, he is much like his new series a?" plainly smart and thoughtful, easily approachable, and prone to find cheeky humor in even the most serious of subjects. Speaking with him leaves you feeling better informed and somehow more hopeful, even as he himself would never claim to have all the answers.
San Francisco Performing Artists Demand City Give Higher Priority to Safely Managed Outdoor Events
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
A number of San Francisco performing artists and arts organizations will go on the public record at the San Francisco Entertainment Commission's scheduled meeting this evening, Tuesday August 18. The goal is to solicit the Commission's help in moving outdoor performing arts from Phase 4 of the City's COVID-19 Recovery Plans to Phase 2 or phase 3.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
A number of San Francisco performing artists and arts organizations will go on the public record at the San Francisco Entertainment Commission's scheduled meeting this evening, Tuesday August 18. The goal is to solicit the Commission's help in moving outdoor performing arts from Phase 4 of the City's COVID-19 Recovery Plans to Phase 2 or phase 3.
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