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THE CHERRY ORCHARD Comes to Town Hall Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2020
The Lark Theater Presents The Met Live In HD: AGRIPPINA
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
The Lark Theater is pleased to present Agrippina by George Frideric Handel, as part of their 2019-20 season of The Met Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts.
The Lark Theater Presents 'Bolshoi Ballet's SWAN LAKE
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
The Lark Theater is pleased to present Swan Lake, as part of Bolshoi Ballet company's 2019 a?" 2020 season celebrating their 10th anniversary.  
#RoughReadings Welcomes  PF Resident Playwright Star Finch's SIDE EFFECTS
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
#RoughReadings Welcomes  PF Resident Playwright Star Finch's SIDE EFFECTS, Directed by Sean San José.
The African-American Shakespeare Company Presents THE TRIAL OF ONE SHORT-SIGHTED BLACK WOMAN VS. MAMMY LOUISE AND SAFREETA
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
The African-American Shakespeare Company segues into the second part of its 25thanniversary season with a satire that uses the framework of a trial to put black female stereotypes on the stand as a means of laying out the argument that if African-Americans do not explore their own history and instead allow film, television and advertising to define their reality, they risk losing the tools and resources that have enabled them to survive a hostile world; first staged in 1990, it is the work of playwright Karani Marcia Leslie who spent years as an editor and staff writer for CBS, NBC and FOX with credits that include The Cosby Show and Parenthood
WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT LOVE to be the Fifth Performance for The Best of San Francisco Solo Series 2019/20
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
What They Said About Love by Steve Budd is the fifth performance for Brian Copeland presents The Best of San Francisco Solo Series 2019/20 in partnership with The Marin Cultural Association at The Marin Center's Showcase Theater. This absorbing solo play will be presented on Sunday, February 23, 2020 (7pm) at The Marin Center's Showcase Theater.
Monique Hafen Adams of CHICAGO at San Jose Stage Company Gets Her Shot at the Dream Role of Roxie Hart
by Jim Munson - February 04, 2020
Monique Hafen Adams is one of those theater performers who work so frequently throughout the Bay Area that they seem to be part of some kind of unofficial, regional rep company. Over the past several years, she has worked with most of the higher-profile theater companies in the area and has played characters as disparate as Johanna in a?oeSweeney Todda?? and the title roles in both a?oeThe Diary of Anne Franka?? and a?oeSweet Charity,a?? to name just a few. She is now starring as that infamous chorus girl, Roxie Hart, in San Jose Stage Company's production of Kander & Ebb's a?oeChicago.a?? BroadwayWorld recently caught up with Ms. Hafen Adams while she was still in the thick of the rehearsal process.
Review Roundup: WAKEY, WAKEY Starring Tony Hale at A.C.T. - What Did the Critics Think?
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
Starring two-time Emmy Award winner Tony Hale (HBO's Veep and Fox's/Netflix's Arrested Development) with Kathryn Smith-McGlynn, Wakey, Wakey is a remarkable combination of the everyday and the extraordinary that invites you to share the pleasure, humor, and beautiful mystery of life.
San Francisco Opera Center And Merola Opera Program Present Second Schwabacher Recital
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
The 37th Schwabacher Recital Series continues on Wednesday, March 4, with its second performance of 2020. San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows Simone McIntosh and Zhengyi Bai take the stage at San Francisco's Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater for a musical exploration of love and heartbreak, accompanied by Robert Mollicone on the piano. Their program will spotlight Olivier Messiaen's rarely performed Harawi, Richard Strauss' beloved Opus 27 songs and selections from Vincenzo Bellini's Sei Ariette da Camera.
Berkeley Rep Presents SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2020
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for its production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Awoye Timpo.
BWW Review: WAKEY WAKEY at American Conservatory Theatre Is A Superbly-Acted Exploration Of What It Means To Be Alive In The Modern World
by Tim Sullivan - February 03, 2020
Wakey Wakey is a superbly-acted exploration of what it means to be alive in the modern world that will provoke you and ultimately lift you out of your seat with a deeper appreciation for the life you're leading.
BWW Review: MORE GUNS! A Musical Comedy About the NRA
by Steve Murray - February 03, 2020
San Francisco theatre goers got gypped! Oh, not by this sensationally funny satire on America's gun culture, but by the fact that it only got a limited three-performance run. Running for the past 18 months in LA, a musical comedy that pokes fun at our warped political processes, conservatives and 'woke' liberals is perfect fodder for San Francisco audiences. Three sold put audiences here were treated to a perfect musical comedy- great performances, a compelling story and a fantastic hummable score.
OVERLOOKED LATINAS Brings Queer Culture & Latinx History To The Marsh SF
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
This spring, The Marsh San Francisco presents the unbridled imagination of Tina D'Elia and her latest solo show, Overlooked Latinas.
THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY is Coming to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2020
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) on Tuesday, March 24 (7:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, March 25 (7:30 p.m.), 2020 as part of its North American tour in 2020. Tickets (starting at $43) are on-sale now at broadwaysanjose.com, in-person at the San Jose Civic Box Office (150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose), or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 669-242-8559. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
BWW Review: TAKING STEPS at The Pear Theatre In Mountain View, CA
by Paul Bolton - February 02, 2020
The Pear Theatre threads an intricately interwoven tale strewn with fun and laughs. Confusion and chaos abound in Alan Ayckbourn's fantastically fun farce a?oeTaking Stepsa?? now playing at the Pear Theatre in Mountain View, CA 
Pear Theatre Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2020
Winner of seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards including Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is both a mystery story and a fascinating glimpse into being exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Pear Theatre presents this stunning play, directed by Melinda Marks, beginning preview night on Thursday, March 12 with press and Opening Night on Friday, March 13, followed by a champagne gala. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays through April 5. All performances are held at the Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thepear.org or calling (650) 254-1148.
BATS Improv Announces Special Valentine's Day Show
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
BATS Improv, the Bay Area's premier improvisational performing company and improv training school, presents Love, San Francisco Style. A show for those in love, those looking for love, and those trying to avoid the whole thing at all costs.
34th San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show And The American Indian Art Show Announced At Fort Mason Center Pavilion
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
The San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art Show, is one of the most important tribal art fairs in the world. Known for showcasing exceptional tribal artwork and textiles, including many rare and unique pieces from Africa, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and the Americas, the fair will feature top-tier galleries and dealers from the United States and around the globe, as well as special exhibitions: Artist The Casspir Project and The Fantastic Geometry of Flat Weaves from around the World.
A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program and Young Conservatory Have Announced Lineup for Remainder of the 2019-20 season
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced today the lineup of productions and cabaret performances for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, featuring students from A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program and Young Conservatory (YC). Single tickets for all productions and cabaret performances are on sale now by calling the A.C.T. Box Office at 415.749.2228 or online at act-sf.org/csvshows. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
Berkeley Rep Extends GATZ
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that due to demand, Gatz, which enacts the beloved classic novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and is directed by John Collins, will have an extension. The show will now run for an extra three performances through Sunday, March 1. Gatz begins on Thursday, February 13, 2020. For ticket information visit berkeleyrep.org or call the box office at 510 647-2949.
SF Singles Find Love In A DATING GAME
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
Bay Area singles compete for dates in A Dating Game, the groundbreaking and genre-defying show that forever changed the face of comedy-matchmaking.
Judith C. Brings WELCOME TO THE CANCER CAFE to The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2020
A PT Clinical Specialist in Chronic Pain, Judith C. never imagined being on the opposite end of treatment a?"until she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, an incurable blood cancer with a limited life expectancy. This March, Judith's journey from diagnosis to stem cell transplant unfolds in her hilarious and heartbreaking solo show Welcome to The Cancer Café at The Marsh Berkeley. Enlightening, elevating, and deeply personal, Judith brings audiences on her unexpected journey from provider to patient, sharing the profound lessons this role reversal offers. Using actual conversations with providers, Judith portrays her interactions with the medical establishment, bringing keen insight and offering a better understanding of the journey and choices faced by people of similar circumstances. Proceeds from each show will be donated to a local cancer organization chosen by Judith.
The Second City Hollywood's Smash Hit MORE GUNS! A MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT THE NRA Plays Limited San Francisco Engagement
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
 Producers Philip Labes and Michael O'Konis are pleased to announce that their production of MORE GUNS! A Musical Comedy About The NRA a?" currently playing to sell-out audiences at The Second City in Hollywood a?" will play a limited engagement at San Francisco's Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA 94110) from January 30 - February 1, 2020. MORE GUNS! features book, music, and lyrics by Philip Labes and Michael O'Konis, with original direction by Zach Siegel, musical direction by Michael O'Konis and choreography by Dahlya Glick.  The press opening will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at http://www.zspace.org/ or MoreGunsMusical.com.
San Francisco Opera to present a Trio of Masterworks as Part of Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
San Francisco Opera's 2020 Summer SeasonSan Francisco Opera presents a trio of masterworks spanning the 18th century to the present for its 2020 Summer Season at the War Memorial Opera House June 7a?"July 3. In an update announced today, Caroline H. Hume Music Director Designate Eun Sun Kim will conduct Giuseppe Verdi's Ernani replacing James Gaffigan who has withdrawn from the production due to family reasons. The summer season will also include George Frideric Handel's Partenope in Christopher Alden's popular production and the Bay Area premiere of composer Mason Bates' kaleidoscopic exploration of life, love and creativity, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents PENNED IN PINK
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2020
Today, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director Dr. Timothy Seelig and Executive Director Chris Verdugo announced Penned in Pinka?"a concert featuring music by queer composers, youth, and allies throughout the decadesa?"performing at Davies Symphony Hall on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. SFGMC will be joined by special guest Alex Newell, best-known for his powerful performance as the male-to-female transgender character 'Unique Adams' on Fox's a?oeGlee.a?? The Chorus will also present the world premiere of a?oe@QueerZ,a?? a 12-movement musical representing the voice of youth today from the award-winning 24-year-old queer composer Julian Hornik. Tickets range in price from $25a?"$125 and are on-sale now by visiting www.SFGMC.org or by calling 415-392-4400.

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