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BWW Review: SCROOGE IN LOVE at Gateway Theatre is a playful and loving tribute to an enduring classic that has every reason to become one in its own right.
by Tim Sullivan - December 11, 2019
If you're in the mood for an unconventional confection this holiday season, look no further than 42nd Street Moon's Scrooge in Love now playing at the Gateway Theatre. First performed here in 2015, this sequel to Dickens' classic tale captures the heart of the original while adding a great deal of hilarity.
Review Roundup: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley - Read the Reviews!
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley rings in the holidays with the new musical Pride and Prejudice, the 2019 Tony-winning company's 70th World Premiere.
San Francisco Playhouse Presents the Bay Area Premiere of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse presents the Bay Area premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things by Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated writer and actress Nia Vardalos, based on the book by best-selling author Cheryl Strayed (Wild). Bill English will direct the Playhouse production.
BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Lucie Stern Theatre
by Steve Murray - December 10, 2019
BATS Improv Welcomes Hannah Henderson As New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
BATS Improv, the Bay Area's premier improvisational performing and improv training company has announced Hannah Henderson as the company's new Managing Director. Ms. Henderson, a highly regarded art professional with international experience, will be responsible for overall business operations to enable future growth and innovation and to help BATS realize its vision for the future.
One Found Sound Announces Winter And Spring Program In San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
One Found Sound, a conductorless chamber orchestra founded by graduates of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, is pleased to announce the final events of its 2019 a?" 2020 Season. The group's opening concert of the new year will take place at Heron Arts in San Francisco, Friday, February 21 at 8 p.m. with guest soprano Julie Adams. Tickets are now on sale at onefoundsound.org/concerts.
Conductor Joseph Young Leads The SFCM Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Conductor Joseph Young makes his debut with the SFCM Orchestra for their final concert of 2019, this Friday, December 13, at 7:30 PM in SFCM's Caroline H.
RAWdance Presents Triple Bill Of New Works In March 2020
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
After expanding to the East Coast in 2019, RAWdance's three artistic directors will unite March 12 a?" 15, 2020 for TRIPLE TAKE, an eclectic trio of new works for an ensemble of ten dancers. Performances run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets, $25 - $60, are now on sale at odc.dance/tripletake. Triple Take is co-presented by ODC Theater.
Cast Announced for RETABLOS, STORIES FROM A LIFE LIVED ALONG THE BORDER
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
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).
American Conservatory Theater Kicks Off the New Year with WAKEY WAKEY Starring Tony Hale
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) kicks off the new year with Obie Award­ winner Will Eno's new play, Wakey, Wakey. The curtain rises. Everyone's listening.
Sinjin Jones Appointed New Artistic Director of Pear Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
Pear Theatre Board of Directors is has announced the appointment of their newest Artistic Director, Sinjin Jones. Jones, a recent transplant to the Bay Area, has been an artist and teacher of the arts for over a decade and was an Honorable Mention for the 2019 Tony Awards Excellence in Theatre Education Award. He will officially step into the role beginning January 1, 2020, as Artistic Director Betsy Kruse Craig steps down.
BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update: KISS MY AZTEC - Berkeley Repertory Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: A NOH CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Of Yugen is a stunning traditional Japanese theatre re-imagining of Dicken's famous tale.
by Steve Murray - December 08, 2019
BWW Review: A NOH CHRISTMAS CAROL at Theatre Of Yugen is a stunning traditional Japanese theatre re-imagining of Dicken's famous tale.
San Francisco Dates Announced For MORE GUNS! THE NRA MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
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.
SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
SF Sketchfest presented announces additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 9-26, 2020.
Give the Gift of Wonder This Holiday Season with AMALUNA by Cirque du Soleil
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
 Buying the perfect gift doesn't have to be an acrobatic feat! Bring the magic and excitement of AMALUNA by Cirque du Soleil to your holiday season with unique experiences and gifts for your family, friends, and colleagues. AMALUNA has been wowing critics and audiences alike since it opened in San Francisco on November 3, 2019. Hailed as a?oea grand spectaclea?? (The Mercury News), an a?oeinspiring fantasya?? that a?oesparkles and charmsa?? (48 Hills), and a a?oebreathtakingly beautiful and magical evening that exemplifies the best Cirque du Soleil can offera?? (BroadwayWorld), tickets for AMALUNA make for a one-of-a-kind gift this holiday season.
Ali Wong Brings THE MILK AND MONEY TOUR to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced today that stand-up comedian Ali Wong will bring her The Milk & Money Tour to Santa Rosa on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. Featured on Esquire's list of 'Best New Comedians,' tickets for Wong range in price from $49.50-$99.50, with VIP tickets available for $119.50. Tickets are available now online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600, or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa). Please Note: No cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will be allowed at this show. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show.
Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos from MORE GUNS! THE NRA MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
MORE GUNS! A Musical Comedy About The NRA – currently playing to sell-out audiences at The Second City in Hollywood – will play a limited engagement at San Francisco's Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA 94110) from January 30 - February 1, 2020.
San Francisco Dates Announced for MORE GUNS! THE NRA MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
Producers Philip Labes and Michael O'Konis have announced that their production of MORE GUNS! A Musical Comedy About The NRA - currently playing to sell-out audiences at The Second City in Hollywood - 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.
Photo Flash: First Look at PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley rings in the holidays with the new musical Pride and Prejudice, the 2019 Tony-winning company's 70th World Premiere.
VIDEO: Highlights From 42nd Street Moon's SCROOGE IN LOVE!
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) just announced the full cast and creative team for the 2019 return production of the beloved Holiday musical SCROOGE IN LOVE! A smash-hit sell-out in 2015 (World Premiere) and 2016, SCROOGE IN LOVE! is back by popular demand to delight Moon audiences of all ages.
EnActe Arts Segues Into 2020 With Three Productions In The South Bay
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
The theater company/production house/incubator EnActe Arts segues into the second half of their 2019/20 season with three productionsa?"including one world and one west coast premierea?"during the first six months of 2020.
THE EMERALD CUP Adds Flatbush Zombies, Top Cannabis Experts, Educators, Vendors & More
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
The Emerald Cup returns December 14 & 15, 2019 for the 16th annual competition and festival, bringing top cannabis experts, educators and farmers together with consumers. The event is the largest, most-respected organic outdoor cannabis competition in the world and will be held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA.
Deborah Slater Dance Theater Concludes InCIVILITY Series At ODC Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
Deborah Slater Dance Theater (DSDT) is proud to announce the world premiere of INCIVILITY P. 3: A SEAT AT THE TABLE, February 27 a?" March 1, 2020 at ODC Theater. A Seat at the Table is the third and final section of the company's acclaimed inCIVILITY series. Joining the program will be part two of the series, Outrage Machine. Tickets, $20 - $50, are now on sale at odc.dance/incivility. InCIVILITY is co-presented by ODC Theater.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents Northern California Premiere of THEY PROMISED HER THE MOON
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the Northern California Premiere of Laurel Ollstein's They Promised Her The Moon. This riveting play shares the incredible, true story of Jerrie Cobb, a world record-holding female aviator who dreamt of flying among the stars. At the height of the Space Race, Cobb and her female peers in the Mercury 13 program trained to become astronauts, ready to join their male counterparts in space and change history, but they never got the chance. A favorite from TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 2018 New Works Festival, They Promised Her the Moon will be directed by TheatreWorks Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli.

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