SFCM Welcomes Martin West and The Berkeley Symphony
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music welcomes Martin West and the Berkeley Symphony on Saturday, January 18, for a free concert at SFCM showcasing three SFCM competition winners: composer Collin Whitfield '16, soprano Bryana Marrero '19, and violist Chuxuejie Zhang '19/'21.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2020
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music welcomes Martin West and the Berkeley Symphony on Saturday, January 18, for a free concert at SFCM showcasing three SFCM competition winners: composer Collin Whitfield '16, soprano Bryana Marrero '19, and violist Chuxuejie Zhang '19/'21.
The Marsh Berkeley Celebrates Black History Month With NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
The Marsh Berkeley celebrates Black History month with a special, one-night-only performance of Not a Genuine Black Man, the longest running solo show in San Francisco theater history. This funny, honest, and harrowing piece by award-winning actor, playwright, and talk show host Brian Copeland recounts the struggles Copeland faced growing up in what was declared one of the most racist suburbs in America.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
The Marsh Berkeley celebrates Black History month with a special, one-night-only performance of Not a Genuine Black Man, the longest running solo show in San Francisco theater history. This funny, honest, and harrowing piece by award-winning actor, playwright, and talk show host Brian Copeland recounts the struggles Copeland faced growing up in what was declared one of the most racist suburbs in America.
The Black Choreographers Festival Returns February 22
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
The African & African American Performing Arts Coalition and K*Star*Productions are proud to announce the 16th annual Black Choreographers Festival: Here and Now (BCF), which will take place over three consecutive weekends, February 22 a?" March 8, in San Francisco and Oakland. Following the opening at SAFEhouse Arts in San Francisco, the Festival will move to Dance Mission Theater, with the final program at Laney College Theater in Oakland, March 7 a?" 8. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $30 and may be purchased online via direct links at bcfhereandnow.com.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
The African & African American Performing Arts Coalition and K*Star*Productions are proud to announce the 16th annual Black Choreographers Festival: Here and Now (BCF), which will take place over three consecutive weekends, February 22 a?" March 8, in San Francisco and Oakland. Following the opening at SAFEhouse Arts in San Francisco, the Festival will move to Dance Mission Theater, with the final program at Laney College Theater in Oakland, March 7 a?" 8. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $30 and may be purchased online via direct links at bcfhereandnow.com.
New Comedy Featuring Bill Clinton's Historic Visit To Ireland Makes U.S. Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Kilnasheen Productions, in partnership with Guggenheim Entertainment and Buck Hill Productions, announces a new play penned by former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery. The original comedy, 'A Statue for Ballybunion', makes its U.S. premiere in San Jose after a successful world premiere in Dublin, Ireland.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Kilnasheen Productions, in partnership with Guggenheim Entertainment and Buck Hill Productions, announces a new play penned by former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery. The original comedy, 'A Statue for Ballybunion', makes its U.S. premiere in San Jose after a successful world premiere in Dublin, Ireland.
Culture Clash will Return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with CULTURE CLASH (STILL) IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that Bay Area natives and provocateurs, Culture Clash, are returning with their latest production, Culture Clash (Still) in America. The play, written and performed by Culture Clash and directed by Obie Award winner Lisa Peterson, marks the fifth time the satirical group has performed at Berkeley Rep.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2020
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that Bay Area natives and provocateurs, Culture Clash, are returning with their latest production, Culture Clash (Still) in America. The play, written and performed by Culture Clash and directed by Obie Award winner Lisa Peterson, marks the fifth time the satirical group has performed at Berkeley Rep.
Staged Reading of INCOGNITO Announced At Town Hall Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Town Hall Theatre continues the IN THE WINGS staged reading series with a one-night only performance of INCOGNITO, a compelling brainteaser of a play by Nick Payne. INCOGNITO will have one performance on Monday, February 3, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Town Hall Theatre continues the IN THE WINGS staged reading series with a one-night only performance of INCOGNITO, a compelling brainteaser of a play by Nick Payne. INCOGNITO will have one performance on Monday, February 3, 2020.
THE FANTASTICKS Plays 3Below In San Jose Beginning January 30
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
a?oeTry To Remembera?? a time when The Fantasticks wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The longest-running musical in history, this beloved piece is a charming, funny, and romantic musical fable about a boy, a girl, their parents, and the wall that keeps them apart.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
a?oeTry To Remembera?? a time when The Fantasticks wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The longest-running musical in history, this beloved piece is a charming, funny, and romantic musical fable about a boy, a girl, their parents, and the wall that keeps them apart.
Napa Valley Museum Announces The First US Museum Exhibit Opening Of Artwork By Lucy Liu
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
On exhibition at the Napa Valley Museum Yountville from February 1 through April 26, 2020, the first U.S. museum exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Lucy Liu, the Artist, Actress and Advocate, entitled: a?oeLucy Liu: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others.a?? An accomplished artist whose work was recently exhibited at the National Museum of Singapore, Liu has created an impressive collection of deeply personal artworks, ranging from large-scale paintings to inventive mixed media works to intricate wood sculptures.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
On exhibition at the Napa Valley Museum Yountville from February 1 through April 26, 2020, the first U.S. museum exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Lucy Liu, the Artist, Actress and Advocate, entitled: a?oeLucy Liu: One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others.a?? An accomplished artist whose work was recently exhibited at the National Museum of Singapore, Liu has created an impressive collection of deeply personal artworks, ranging from large-scale paintings to inventive mixed media works to intricate wood sculptures.
Cast Named For Nicole Parizeau's THE HUMAN OUNCE At Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Central Works 2020 Celebratory 30th Season begins February 15 and runs through November 15, 2020 featuring 4 new world premieres plays.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Central Works 2020 Celebratory 30th Season begins February 15 and runs through November 15, 2020 featuring 4 new world premieres plays.
Playwrights Foundation Presents 2020 ROUGH READING SERIES
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Playwrights Foundation's first Rough Reading of the year is Emmylu by Boni B. Alvarez, directed by M. Graham Smith. Using the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting as a point of departure, Emmylu explores how Trumpism appeals to many people of color. Readings of Emmylu by Boni B. Alvarez are on on January 13, 7:30pm, Roble Hall, Stanford University and January 14, 7:30pm, Theatre of Yugen, San Francisco.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Playwrights Foundation's first Rough Reading of the year is Emmylu by Boni B. Alvarez, directed by M. Graham Smith. Using the tragic 2017 Las Vegas shooting as a point of departure, Emmylu explores how Trumpism appeals to many people of color. Readings of Emmylu by Boni B. Alvarez are on on January 13, 7:30pm, Roble Hall, Stanford University and January 14, 7:30pm, Theatre of Yugen, San Francisco.
BWW Review: A NEW BRAIN at Tabard Theatre San Jose
by Paul Bolton - January 10, 2020
Tabard Theatre presents 'A New Brain' a musical by William Finn and James Lapine, opening January 10th, 2020 in downtown San Jose CA
by Paul Bolton - January 10, 2020
Tabard Theatre presents 'A New Brain' a musical by William Finn and James Lapine, opening January 10th, 2020 in downtown San Jose CA
Golden Thread to Present the Season of International Women
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Golden Thread Productions celebrates the centennial of U.S. Women's Right to Vote with a women-led lineup of international women playwrights in 2020. The Season of International Women extends the multifaceted discourse and unique stories of the evolving agency of Middle East women. Golden Thread expands its legacy of launching the voices of countless Middle Eastern American theatre artists by introducing three contemporary Middle Eastern voices to the American stage.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Golden Thread Productions celebrates the centennial of U.S. Women's Right to Vote with a women-led lineup of international women playwrights in 2020. The Season of International Women extends the multifaceted discourse and unique stories of the evolving agency of Middle East women. Golden Thread expands its legacy of launching the voices of countless Middle Eastern American theatre artists by introducing three contemporary Middle Eastern voices to the American stage.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE to Open at Bay Area Children's Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
The classic tale of a magical visit to a land frozen in eternal winter under a powerful witch's spell takes a new twist as Bay Area Children's Theatre presents 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, March 15, at the BACT Berkeley Center, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, with performances weekends at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
The classic tale of a magical visit to a land frozen in eternal winter under a powerful witch's spell takes a new twist as Bay Area Children's Theatre presents 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, March 15, at the BACT Berkeley Center, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, with performances weekends at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
NEVER THE SINNER Brings The Crime of the Century to San Francisco & Tahoe this March
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Based on a real event which shocked America in 1924, this exquisite Off-Broadway hit tells how two privileged young men - Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb - murdered a 14-year-old boy for no other reason than to prove they were superior beings above the law.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Based on a real event which shocked America in 1924, this exquisite Off-Broadway hit tells how two privileged young men - Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb - murdered a 14-year-old boy for no other reason than to prove they were superior beings above the law.
Philip Labes of MORE GUNS! A MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT THE NRA at Z Space Brings a Wickedly Funny Slant to a Deadly Serious Topic
by Jim Munson - January 10, 2020
You might not be familiar with the name Philip Labes, but there's a good chance you've seen him in guest roles on buzzy TV shows like a?oeWatchmena?? and a?oeGLOWa?? or co-starring with Anthony Rapp and Cheyenne Jackson in the feature film a?oeOpening Night.a?? Or perhaps you've seen his music videos and sketches online. Mr. Labes is clearly a man with a lot of irons on the fire. He also co-wrote (with Michael O'Konis) and stars in the improbably-named a?oeMore Guns! A Musical Comedy about the NRAa?? which is coming to San Francisco's Z Space in late January after running for 18 months at Second City Hollywood. Labes is the sort of young performing arts polymath who is perhaps just that one key role or project away from becoming something of a household name. BroadwayWorld spoke to him recently from his home base in LA. In conversation, he is both joyful about his work process and sanguine about the challenges of forging a successful career in the performing arts.
by Jim Munson - January 10, 2020
You might not be familiar with the name Philip Labes, but there's a good chance you've seen him in guest roles on buzzy TV shows like a?oeWatchmena?? and a?oeGLOWa?? or co-starring with Anthony Rapp and Cheyenne Jackson in the feature film a?oeOpening Night.a?? Or perhaps you've seen his music videos and sketches online. Mr. Labes is clearly a man with a lot of irons on the fire. He also co-wrote (with Michael O'Konis) and stars in the improbably-named a?oeMore Guns! A Musical Comedy about the NRAa?? which is coming to San Francisco's Z Space in late January after running for 18 months at Second City Hollywood. Labes is the sort of young performing arts polymath who is perhaps just that one key role or project away from becoming something of a household name. BroadwayWorld spoke to him recently from his home base in LA. In conversation, he is both joyful about his work process and sanguine about the challenges of forging a successful career in the performing arts.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Has Announced the 2020 Season Festival Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Santa Cruz Shakespeare has announced its 2020 summer season, with repertory performances beginning July 7 and running through August 30 at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Santa Cruz Shakespeare has announced its 2020 summer season, with repertory performances beginning July 7 and running through August 30 at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park.
Aurora Theatre Company Will Present a Return Special Limited Engagement of TELL TALE HEARTS
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Aurora Theatre Company presents the return special limited engagement TELL TALE HEARTS: An Evening of Hip Hop Theatre Featuring Carlos Aguirre and The Bay Area Theatre Cypher, three evenings of hip hop theatre and spoken word. Carlos Aguirre and The Bay Area Theatre Cypher return to Aurora following sold-out shows last December.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Aurora Theatre Company presents the return special limited engagement TELL TALE HEARTS: An Evening of Hip Hop Theatre Featuring Carlos Aguirre and The Bay Area Theatre Cypher, three evenings of hip hop theatre and spoken word. Carlos Aguirre and The Bay Area Theatre Cypher return to Aurora following sold-out shows last December.
Feinstein's At The Nikko Announces Additional Performances For Winter 2020 - Jenn Colella, HAMILTON Cast Members, and More!
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Today, Feinstein's at the Nikko announced additional performances for its winter line-up of concerts at San Francisco's most intimate nightclub. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting www.feinsteinssf.com or calling 866-663-1063. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Today, Feinstein's at the Nikko announced additional performances for its winter line-up of concerts at San Francisco's most intimate nightclub. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting www.feinsteinssf.com or calling 866-663-1063. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
RETABLOS: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border Comes to Z Below
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Word for Word's first production of the 2020 Season is Octavio Solis's Retablos: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border from his same titled memoir of growing up in El Paso. Retablos: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border runs February 22 -March 15, in the Z Below Theater in San Francisco. The production is directed by Sheila Balter and Jim Cave and opens with press performance February 22 & 23, Saturday 8 PM & Sunday 3 PM (previews Feb.19- 21).
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Word for Word's first production of the 2020 Season is Octavio Solis's Retablos: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border from his same titled memoir of growing up in El Paso. Retablos: Stories from A Life Lived Along the Border runs February 22 -March 15, in the Z Below Theater in San Francisco. The production is directed by Sheila Balter and Jim Cave and opens with press performance February 22 & 23, Saturday 8 PM & Sunday 3 PM (previews Feb.19- 21).
Trailblazing Filmmaker Robert Townsend Returns To The Marsh In LIVING IN THE SHUFFLE
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
Due to popular demand, Living the Shuffle, Robert Townsend's one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business, will return to The Marsh Berkeley in February 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
Due to popular demand, Living the Shuffle, Robert Townsend's one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business, will return to The Marsh Berkeley in February 2020.
The Marsh San Francisco Has Added Three Performances of Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
The Marsh San Francisco has added three free performances of Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period, due to ongoing support from a GoFundMe campaign and generous corporate contributions from Summit Bank, Clint Reilly Associates, The Handlery Hotel Union Square in San Francisco, Fremont Bank, OSIsoft, and Galvan and Associates in San Leandro.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
The Marsh San Francisco has added three free performances of Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period, due to ongoing support from a GoFundMe campaign and generous corporate contributions from Summit Bank, Clint Reilly Associates, The Handlery Hotel Union Square in San Francisco, Fremont Bank, OSIsoft, and Galvan and Associates in San Leandro.
Ruthless Politics, Female Power And Kathak Converge In THE FORGOTTEN EMPRESS
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
The Forgotten Empress from Farah Yasmeen Shaikha?"formerly of Chitresh Das Dance Company and now founder of Noorani Dancea?"will come to two Bay Area stages; San Jose at the end of February and Z Space at the beginning of March. These performances are not only timely and topical because of the subject matter, but arrive just as the world celebrates International Women's Day, which this year occurs on Sunday March 8.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
The Forgotten Empress from Farah Yasmeen Shaikha?"formerly of Chitresh Das Dance Company and now founder of Noorani Dancea?"will come to two Bay Area stages; San Jose at the end of February and Z Space at the beginning of March. These performances are not only timely and topical because of the subject matter, but arrive just as the world celebrates International Women's Day, which this year occurs on Sunday March 8.
STARS 2000 Presents INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
STARS 2000 presents 'INTO THE WOODS' at LAS Lomas High School Theater from January 17 - February 2, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
STARS 2000 presents 'INTO THE WOODS' at LAS Lomas High School Theater from January 17 - February 2, 2020.
42nd Street Moon Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) has announced the full cast and creative team for the Company's first production of 2020, the critically-acclaimed Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) has announced the full cast and creative team for the Company's first production of 2020, the critically-acclaimed Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical' A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.
Mona Golabek of THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Helps Us Find Our Common Humanity by Telling Her Mother's Story
by Jim Munson - January 08, 2020
Mona Golabek, the sole performer of a?oeThe Pianist of Willesden Lanea?? at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, has truly followed a singular path, both in her career and in her life. She first came to prominence as a virtuoso concert pianist appearing with major orchestras around the world. In 1998, she began hosting her own successful syndicated radio show, a?oeThe Romantic Hour,a?? which combined romantic poetry and classical music. Her life took another unexpected turn in 2002 when she co-wrote the best-seller a?oeThe Children of Willesden Lanea?? which tells the story of her mother, Lisa Jura, whose life was saved as a young girl by the Kindertransport which took her away from her family in Nazi-occupied Austria to safety in London. In 2012, Ms. Golabek collaborated with Hershey Felder to create the stage adaptation a?oeThe Pianist of Willesden Lane.a?? She has since taken the show across the country and toured internationally, and now makes it her mission to use her mother's story as a catalyst to bring reconciliation in our divisive world. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Ms. Golabek from her home in Los Angeles. In conversation, she exhibits the natural warmth and ease of an accomplished radio host and has just the barest hint of a sort of pan-European accent, perhaps another sign of the enduring influence of her mother.
by Jim Munson - January 08, 2020
Mona Golabek, the sole performer of a?oeThe Pianist of Willesden Lanea?? at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, has truly followed a singular path, both in her career and in her life. She first came to prominence as a virtuoso concert pianist appearing with major orchestras around the world. In 1998, she began hosting her own successful syndicated radio show, a?oeThe Romantic Hour,a?? which combined romantic poetry and classical music. Her life took another unexpected turn in 2002 when she co-wrote the best-seller a?oeThe Children of Willesden Lanea?? which tells the story of her mother, Lisa Jura, whose life was saved as a young girl by the Kindertransport which took her away from her family in Nazi-occupied Austria to safety in London. In 2012, Ms. Golabek collaborated with Hershey Felder to create the stage adaptation a?oeThe Pianist of Willesden Lane.a?? She has since taken the show across the country and toured internationally, and now makes it her mission to use her mother's story as a catalyst to bring reconciliation in our divisive world. BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Ms. Golabek from her home in Los Angeles. In conversation, she exhibits the natural warmth and ease of an accomplished radio host and has just the barest hint of a sort of pan-European accent, perhaps another sign of the enduring influence of her mother.
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