Sheila E. of WE STAND TOGETHER Uses Her Musical Talents to Effect Change for Racial Justice
by Jim Munson - July 23, 2020
We Stand Together, a one-night virtual benefit in support of justice for Black lives, will premiere at 7:00pm PDT on Thursday, July 23rd on both Youtube and Facebook. It will include appearances by Sheila E., Mahershala Ali, Misty Copeland, Ledisi and a host of other top artists, activists and community figures. While event is free of charge, donations are encouraged. Funds raised will benefit three organizations: Elevate Oakland, YR Media and Black Lives Matter Global Network [Arts & Culture]. For additional information, please visit www.elevateoakland.org/standtogether. BroadwayWorld spoke recently with Sheila E. while she was in the midst of final preparations for the event.
by Jim Munson - July 23, 2020
We Stand Together, a one-night virtual benefit in support of justice for Black lives, will premiere at 7:00pm PDT on Thursday, July 23rd on both Youtube and Facebook. It will include appearances by Sheila E., Mahershala Ali, Misty Copeland, Ledisi and a host of other top artists, activists and community figures. While event is free of charge, donations are encouraged. Funds raised will benefit three organizations: Elevate Oakland, YR Media and Black Lives Matter Global Network [Arts & Culture]. For additional information, please visit www.elevateoakland.org/standtogether. BroadwayWorld spoke recently with Sheila E. while she was in the midst of final preparations for the event.
Playwrights Foundation Online Festival Announces Week Two Schedule for 2020 Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
The Festival offers public readings live streamed and hosted on Vimeo in addition to panel discussions on Facebook Live, Youtube, and directly on Playwrights Foundation's website. Tickets are available now on a sliding scale of $5-45 for wider accessibility. Theatre Professionals Weekend will take place July 24-26. Panels are free.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
The Festival offers public readings live streamed and hosted on Vimeo in addition to panel discussions on Facebook Live, Youtube, and directly on Playwrights Foundation's website. Tickets are available now on a sliding scale of $5-45 for wider accessibility. Theatre Professionals Weekend will take place July 24-26. Panels are free.
The Marsh Unveils New Daily Programming On Marshstream
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
As the Bay Area's shelter-in-place continues, The Marsh San Francisco continues to offer a variety of programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform. Offerings this month include a visit with a notorious San Francisco crime historian and writer, a long-time therapist's struggle with burn-out after 20 years, a Beatles themed karaoke night, and more (see latest schedule below).
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
As the Bay Area's shelter-in-place continues, The Marsh San Francisco continues to offer a variety of programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform. Offerings this month include a visit with a notorious San Francisco crime historian and writer, a long-time therapist's struggle with burn-out after 20 years, a Beatles themed karaoke night, and more (see latest schedule below).
Karen Ziemba of SHAKESPEARE IN VEGAS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Lights up Stage and (Small) Screen
by Jim Munson - July 21, 2020
Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page head the dynamic cast of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's benefit online reading of Shakespeare in Vegas, a rollicking comedy by Suzanne Bradbeer. Presented by TheatreWorks' New Works from Home program in partnership with Vegas Theatre Company, this fizzy comedy features the unlikely pairing of a Vegas impresario with a dream and a despondent New York actor who join forces to bring the Bard of Avon to Sin City. Directed by Las Vegas native and TheatreWorks' Artistic Associate and Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli, Shakespeare in Vegas will be offered via video streaming from Thursday, July 23rd at 6PM (PT) until Monday, July 27th at 6PM (PT). A link to stream the show will be available at TheatreWorks.org for no charge, although donations are encouraged to support the 2019 Regional Theatre Tony-winning TheatreWorks Silicon ValleyBroadwayWorld recently caught up with Karen Ziemba from her home in New York. Her remarkable career includes 11 Broadways shows, countless Off-Broadway and regional theater appearances, and a few national tours for good measure.
by Jim Munson - July 21, 2020
Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page head the dynamic cast of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's benefit online reading of Shakespeare in Vegas, a rollicking comedy by Suzanne Bradbeer. Presented by TheatreWorks' New Works from Home program in partnership with Vegas Theatre Company, this fizzy comedy features the unlikely pairing of a Vegas impresario with a dream and a despondent New York actor who join forces to bring the Bard of Avon to Sin City. Directed by Las Vegas native and TheatreWorks' Artistic Associate and Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli, Shakespeare in Vegas will be offered via video streaming from Thursday, July 23rd at 6PM (PT) until Monday, July 27th at 6PM (PT). A link to stream the show will be available at TheatreWorks.org for no charge, although donations are encouraged to support the 2019 Regional Theatre Tony-winning TheatreWorks Silicon ValleyBroadwayWorld recently caught up with Karen Ziemba from her home in New York. Her remarkable career includes 11 Broadways shows, countless Off-Broadway and regional theater appearances, and a few national tours for good measure.
The Marsh is Now Accepting Global Applications for MARSHSTREAM INTERNATIONAL SOLO FEST
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
The Marsh will welcome performers and theater lovers from around the world to its first-ever MarshStream International Solo Fest, an online fete presenting solo work via its digital theater platform.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
The Marsh will welcome performers and theater lovers from around the world to its first-ever MarshStream International Solo Fest, an online fete presenting solo work via its digital theater platform.
African-American Shakespeare Company Plans Five Productions for 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
With their 25th anniversary season interrupted by a global pandemic, The African-American Shakespeare Company will mount 5 productions in their 2021-22 season versus 4, which has been the norm for the last decade.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
With their 25th anniversary season interrupted by a global pandemic, The African-American Shakespeare Company will mount 5 productions in their 2021-22 season versus 4, which has been the norm for the last decade.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents GROWING UP: THE WORLD IN 1976 Online
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation: GROWING UP: THE WORLD IN 1976, Conceived and Performed by John Fisher, July 23, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One Live Performance Only
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation: GROWING UP: THE WORLD IN 1976, Conceived and Performed by John Fisher, July 23, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One Live Performance Only
Golden Thread Founding Artistic Director To Step Down
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
After almost 25 years since she founded the company, Golden Thread's artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian has announced that she will step down in spring 2021 and usher in the next generation of leadership for Golden Thread Productions.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2020
After almost 25 years since she founded the company, Golden Thread's artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian has announced that she will step down in spring 2021 and usher in the next generation of leadership for Golden Thread Productions.
VIDEO: Orinda Theater Launches a Crowdfunding Campaign
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2020
In December, the East Bay's Orinda Theater will celebrate its 79th birthday. The theater's owners are looking to the community for help by launching a crowdfunding campaign.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2020
In December, the East Bay's Orinda Theater will celebrate its 79th birthday. The theater's owners are looking to the community for help by launching a crowdfunding campaign.
TheatreWorks's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Now Streaming On Amazon
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of Paul Gordon's Pride and Prejudice is now streaming on Amazon
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of Paul Gordon's Pride and Prejudice is now streaming on Amazon
Lucky Penny Video Theatre Presents THE LATEST ROOM
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
It's back (YET AGAIN)! An original Wine Country comedy now in a shelter-at-home-friendly video theatre version.'The Tasting Room,' written by Lucky Penny co-founder Barry Martin, is a comedy that takes place in a Napa Valley tasting room.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
It's back (YET AGAIN)! An original Wine Country comedy now in a shelter-at-home-friendly video theatre version.'The Tasting Room,' written by Lucky Penny co-founder Barry Martin, is a comedy that takes place in a Napa Valley tasting room.
VIDEO: Berkeley Rep Presents 2020 Teen One Acts Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Today the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre announced the selected plays for its 18th annual Teen One-Acts Festival. The 2020 festival will feature two full productions and one staged reading of plays written by Bay Area high school students.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Today the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre announced the selected plays for its 18th annual Teen One-Acts Festival. The 2020 festival will feature two full productions and one staged reading of plays written by Bay Area high school students.
Lark Theater Presents Movies Under The Stars: Drive-in Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
In response to theater closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lark Theater has partnered with the Village Shopping Center in Corte Madera to present The Lark Drive-In: Movies Under the Stars, a fun, safe, and affordable way for the public to enjoy blockbuster films in the outdoors.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
In response to theater closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lark Theater has partnered with the Village Shopping Center in Corte Madera to present The Lark Drive-In: Movies Under the Stars, a fun, safe, and affordable way for the public to enjoy blockbuster films in the outdoors.
The Marsh Presents U.S Premiere of THE INVISIBLE LINE
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
As the Bay Area's shelter-in-place continues, The Marsh through its MarshStream broadcast platform is continuing to offer innovative programming including the U.S. premiere of The Invisible Line, a new documentary about one of the world's most famous social experiments gone wrong.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
As the Bay Area's shelter-in-place continues, The Marsh through its MarshStream broadcast platform is continuing to offer innovative programming including the U.S. premiere of The Invisible Line, a new documentary about one of the world's most famous social experiments gone wrong.
Hammer Theatre and One Year Lease Theater Company Mark Anniversary of U.S. Moonwalk With PIECES OF THE MOON
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Audiences can mark the 51st anniversary of the U.S. landing on the moon July 20 when Hammer Theatre Center and One Year Lease Theater Company (OYL) partner for a special presentation of Pieces of the Moon, a timely and compelling new play by Nick Flint adapted for radio, making its World Premiere via live stream.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Audiences can mark the 51st anniversary of the U.S. landing on the moon July 20 when Hammer Theatre Center and One Year Lease Theater Company (OYL) partner for a special presentation of Pieces of the Moon, a timely and compelling new play by Nick Flint adapted for radio, making its World Premiere via live stream.
Opera San José Offers Spanish, Vietnamese Translations For DICHTERLIEBE Virtual Streaming Concert
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
In addition to its usual English supertitles, Opera San José has announced plans to offer its virtual performances of Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe ('A Poet's Love') with Spanish and Vietnamese translations, welcoming two of San Jose's largest communities to experience this local art. Opera San José sees this upcoming performance, the first in its new Digital Media Studio series, as one of many opportunities to make the work it produces for the broader San Jose community available to all.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2020
In addition to its usual English supertitles, Opera San José has announced plans to offer its virtual performances of Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe ('A Poet's Love') with Spanish and Vietnamese translations, welcoming two of San Jose's largest communities to experience this local art. Opera San José sees this upcoming performance, the first in its new Digital Media Studio series, as one of many opportunities to make the work it produces for the broader San Jose community available to all.
Napa Valley Museum Yountville Announces Virtual Exhibition Of LUCY LIU: ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHERS
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The Napa Valley Museum Yountville's popular exhibition: a?oeLucy Liu: One of These Things Is Not Like The Others,a?? is now available as an online virtual tour. This exhibition of paintings and sculpture by the award-winning actress, artist and advocate opened in February but has been closed since mid-March, when the Museum shut down due to COVID. The interactive 3D virtual tour allows visitors to virtually walk through the gallery as if they were there in person.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The Napa Valley Museum Yountville's popular exhibition: a?oeLucy Liu: One of These Things Is Not Like The Others,a?? is now available as an online virtual tour. This exhibition of paintings and sculpture by the award-winning actress, artist and advocate opened in February but has been closed since mid-March, when the Museum shut down due to COVID. The interactive 3D virtual tour allows visitors to virtually walk through the gallery as if they were there in person.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents Free Zoom Event DANSE MACABRE: A TALE OF THE PLAGUE
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation DANSE MACABRE: A TALE OF THE PLAGUE.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation DANSE MACABRE: A TALE OF THE PLAGUE.
Hal Harper Presents IN AMERICA - A NEW MUSICAL in Response to Current Events
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
In response to President Trump's increase in rhetoric against education, immigration, Black Lives Matter, Tik Tok(TM) and his defense of the Confederate flag and its monuments, Professor Hal Harper of Oakland, California, retired professor of English as a Second Language (ESL), has launched his own salvo in the culture war.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
In response to President Trump's increase in rhetoric against education, immigration, Black Lives Matter, Tik Tok(TM) and his defense of the Confederate flag and its monuments, Professor Hal Harper of Oakland, California, retired professor of English as a Second Language (ESL), has launched his own salvo in the culture war.
'Before the Movie' App Could Aid in Contactless Transactions At Cinemas in Northern California
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
A company previously used solely for advertising before movies in cinemas will launch an app helping aid with social distancing as theatres begin to re-open.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2020
A company previously used solely for advertising before movies in cinemas will launch an app helping aid with social distancing as theatres begin to re-open.
Pear Theatre Presents ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE by Quiara Alegría Hudes
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
Pear Theatre opens its 2020-21 season with a live-filmed production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue, a multigenerational look at war through the eyes of a Puerto Rican family. Nineteen-year-old Elliot, a recently anointed hometown hero, returns from Iraq with a leg injury and a difficult question: Will he go back to war a second time?
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
Pear Theatre opens its 2020-21 season with a live-filmed production of Quiara Alegría Hudes' Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue, a multigenerational look at war through the eyes of a Puerto Rican family. Nineteen-year-old Elliot, a recently anointed hometown hero, returns from Iraq with a leg injury and a difficult question: Will he go back to war a second time?
Transcendence Theatre Company Opens 2020 Virtual Season With DON'T STOP BELIEVIN
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
Transcendence Theatre Company, the award-winning, Sonoma County based theatre company, will open their 2020 virtual season with 'Don't Stop Believin', July 10th through 12th, 17th through 19th, and will be offered on the Transcendence Theatre Company website through the online platform YouTube.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2020
Transcendence Theatre Company, the award-winning, Sonoma County based theatre company, will open their 2020 virtual season with 'Don't Stop Believin', July 10th through 12th, 17th through 19th, and will be offered on the Transcendence Theatre Company website through the online platform YouTube.
San Francisco Opera's CELEBRATING THE SUMMER SEASON Virtual Event Premieres July 10
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
San Francisco Opera's Celebrating the Summer Season premieres Friday, July 10 at 7:30 pm (PDT) on sfopera.com and the Company's YouTube channel. The three-part, 90-minute virtual program celebrates the artists and operasa?"Verdi's Ernani, Handel's Partenope and Mason Bates and Mark Campbell's The (R)evolution of Steve Jobsa?"from the Company's 2020 Summer Season which was canceled due to the pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
San Francisco Opera's Celebrating the Summer Season premieres Friday, July 10 at 7:30 pm (PDT) on sfopera.com and the Company's YouTube channel. The three-part, 90-minute virtual program celebrates the artists and operasa?"Verdi's Ernani, Handel's Partenope and Mason Bates and Mark Campbell's The (R)evolution of Steve Jobsa?"from the Company's 2020 Summer Season which was canceled due to the pandemic.
Transcendence Theatre Company Opens 2020 Virtual Season With DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
Transcendence Theatre Company, the award-winning, Sonoma County based theatre company, will open their 2020 virtual season with 'Don't Stop Believin', July 10th through 12th, 17th through 19th, and will be offered on the Transcendence Theatre Company website through the online platform Vimeo.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
Transcendence Theatre Company, the award-winning, Sonoma County based theatre company, will open their 2020 virtual season with 'Don't Stop Believin', July 10th through 12th, 17th through 19th, and will be offered on the Transcendence Theatre Company website through the online platform Vimeo.
Young Actors' Theatre Camp Launches First-Ever Virtual Summer Camp
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, founding Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that Young Actors' Theatre Camp, one of the nation's premier theatre and drama camps held in California's Santa Cruz mountains, has gone entirely virtual.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, founding Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that Young Actors' Theatre Camp, one of the nation's premier theatre and drama camps held in California's Santa Cruz mountains, has gone entirely virtual.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
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Sing You a Merry Christmas at Grace Cathedral
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Over the River and Through the Woods
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Not A Genuine Black Man
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