Diablo Ballet Will Kick Off The Holiday With THE NUTCRACKER SUITE And A SWINGIN' HOLIDAY
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Mark the start of the holiday season with Diablo Ballet's perennial favorite, A Swingin' Holiday, and a freshly reimagined tale of another beloved celebrated Christmas classic, The Nutcracker Suite, from November 8 - 10 at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. Now in its 26 th season, Diablo Ballet presents the much- anticipated return of A Swingin' Holiday, created in 2012 by Sean Kelly (currently the Associate Choreographer/Resident Director of the first national tour of a?oeAn American in Parisa??).
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Mark the start of the holiday season with Diablo Ballet's perennial favorite, A Swingin' Holiday, and a freshly reimagined tale of another beloved celebrated Christmas classic, The Nutcracker Suite, from November 8 - 10 at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. Now in its 26 th season, Diablo Ballet presents the much- anticipated return of A Swingin' Holiday, created in 2012 by Sean Kelly (currently the Associate Choreographer/Resident Director of the first national tour of a?oeAn American in Parisa??).
Dan Hiatt of MARK TWAIN'S RIVER OF SONG at TheatreWorks Talks about Finding the Character of Twain and Looks Back on His Remarkable Career
by Jim Munson - September 24, 2019
BroadwayWorld recently caught up with Bay Area theater mainstay Dan Hiatt while he was in the midst of rehearsals for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's new musical a?oeMark Twain's River of Songa?? in which he plays the title role. Mr. Hiatt discussed his process for finding the character of Twain, and also shared some insights from his remarkably rich career, having worked with most every high-profile theater company in the Bay Area over the past 25 years.
by Jim Munson - September 24, 2019
BroadwayWorld recently caught up with Bay Area theater mainstay Dan Hiatt while he was in the midst of rehearsals for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's new musical a?oeMark Twain's River of Songa?? in which he plays the title role. Mr. Hiatt discussed his process for finding the character of Twain, and also shared some insights from his remarkably rich career, having worked with most every high-profile theater company in the Bay Area over the past 25 years.
Montalvo Explores Global Health in SOCIAL: Rethinking Loneliness Together Series
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Montalvo Arts Center has launched a year-long arts-based investigation entitled SOCIAL: Rethinking Loneliness Together, a series of public engagements that will invite audiences to join a shared conversation exploring loneliness, together.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2019
Montalvo Arts Center has launched a year-long arts-based investigation entitled SOCIAL: Rethinking Loneliness Together, a series of public engagements that will invite audiences to join a shared conversation exploring loneliness, together.
Kronos Quartet Launches New Dedicated 'Fifty For The Future' Website
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Kronos Quartet/Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA) announces the launch of a new website for Fifty for the Future: The Kronos Learning Repertoire, the San Franciscoa?"based nonprofit's ongoing multi-year commissioning, performance, education and legacy initiative. Designed and developed by the San Francisco design and storytelling company First Person, the site provides a gateway to discover, explore and learn contemporary string quartets composed by 25 women and 25 men from around the world. The free digital learning library currently contains 30 scores and parts, recordings and supplemental learning materials. When completed, this collection will feature 50 new pieces. Launched in 2015 with Lead Partner Carnegie Hall, the initial scores have been downloaded more than 14,000 times in 88 countries and territories worldwide.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Kronos Quartet/Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA) announces the launch of a new website for Fifty for the Future: The Kronos Learning Repertoire, the San Franciscoa?"based nonprofit's ongoing multi-year commissioning, performance, education and legacy initiative. Designed and developed by the San Francisco design and storytelling company First Person, the site provides a gateway to discover, explore and learn contemporary string quartets composed by 25 women and 25 men from around the world. The free digital learning library currently contains 30 scores and parts, recordings and supplemental learning materials. When completed, this collection will feature 50 new pieces. Launched in 2015 with Lead Partner Carnegie Hall, the initial scores have been downloaded more than 14,000 times in 88 countries and territories worldwide.
BWW Review: THE GREAT WAVE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Murray - September 23, 2019
BWW Review: THE GREAT WAVE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a riveting true-life geopolitical thriller involving abduction, brainwashing and spies.
by Steve Murray - September 23, 2019
BWW Review: THE GREAT WAVE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a riveting true-life geopolitical thriller involving abduction, brainwashing and spies.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Presents Sebastian Maniscalco's YOU BOTHER ME TOUR
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced today that Sebastian Maniscalco, comedian and star of the Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning film a?oeGreen Book,a?? will come to Santa Rosa on his You Bother Me Tour on Sunday, January 19
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced today that Sebastian Maniscalco, comedian and star of the Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning film a?oeGreen Book,a?? will come to Santa Rosa on his You Bother Me Tour on Sunday, January 19
Z Space and Epiphany Dance Theater Present World Premiere Dec. 4-8
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Z Space and Epiphany Dance Theater announce the world premiere of ROCK & MORTAR, an immersive, multidisciplinary event featuring an all-women cast in stories at the intersection of gender, ancestry, religion and politics. Rock & Mortar runs at Z Space for nine performances, two each night, December 4 a?" 7
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
Z Space and Epiphany Dance Theater announce the world premiere of ROCK & MORTAR, an immersive, multidisciplinary event featuring an all-women cast in stories at the intersection of gender, ancestry, religion and politics. Rock & Mortar runs at Z Space for nine performances, two each night, December 4 a?" 7
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of THE GREAT WAVE at Berkeley Rep?
by Paul Smith - September 23, 2019
The Great Wave recently opened at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and critics were in attendance! Check out reviews of the production below!
by Paul Smith - September 23, 2019
The Great Wave recently opened at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and critics were in attendance! Check out reviews of the production below!
Photo Flash: First Look at THE GREAT WAVE at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
The Great Wave recently began performances at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and those eagerly looking for a first look, look no more! Check out photos from the production!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2019
The Great Wave recently began performances at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and those eagerly looking for a first look, look no more! Check out photos from the production!
PARADISE SQUARE Earns More TBA Award Nominations Than Any New Musical; Full List!
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2019
Theatre Bay Area, one of the largest regional performing arts service organizations in North America, has announced the finalists of the 2019 TBA Awards. The sixth-annual TBA Awards Celebration will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco).
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2019
Theatre Bay Area, one of the largest regional performing arts service organizations in North America, has announced the finalists of the 2019 TBA Awards. The sixth-annual TBA Awards Celebration will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco).
LIVING THE SHUFFLE Comes To The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2019
The Marsh Berkeley presents Living the Shuffle, a one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business. Renowned actor/director Robert Townsend has worked with Hollywood icons like Beyoncé, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones, and many more. Now, the trailblazing filmmaker gives audiences a front row seat to his career, from the dangerous streets of Chicago to performing Julius Caesar at a pimp convention in New York City, then creating the breakout film that would launch his career, Hollywood Shuffle, and becoming a Black film pioneer.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2019
The Marsh Berkeley presents Living the Shuffle, a one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business. Renowned actor/director Robert Townsend has worked with Hollywood icons like Beyoncé, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones, and many more. Now, the trailblazing filmmaker gives audiences a front row seat to his career, from the dangerous streets of Chicago to performing Julius Caesar at a pimp convention in New York City, then creating the breakout film that would launch his career, Hollywood Shuffle, and becoming a Black film pioneer.
BWW Review: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL at Sunnyvale Community Players
by Paul Bolton - September 20, 2019
Sunnyvale Community Players take on a Monster of a show with 'Jekyll & Hyde The Musical'.SCP open's their 51st season with an ambitious musical, a?oeJekyll & Hydea??. The show, by Frank Wildhorn, Steve Cuden, and Leslie Bricusse spent several years on Broadway and had multiple Tony Award nominations. This local production under the stage and vocal direction of Raissa Marchetti-Kozlov, along with musical director Benjamin Belew, taps into the classic battle between good and evil as it meanders it's way through the dark and twisted mind of Dr Henry Jekyll and his nemesis alter ego Edward Hyde.
by Paul Bolton - September 20, 2019
Sunnyvale Community Players take on a Monster of a show with 'Jekyll & Hyde The Musical'.SCP open's their 51st season with an ambitious musical, a?oeJekyll & Hydea??. The show, by Frank Wildhorn, Steve Cuden, and Leslie Bricusse spent several years on Broadway and had multiple Tony Award nominations. This local production under the stage and vocal direction of Raissa Marchetti-Kozlov, along with musical director Benjamin Belew, taps into the classic battle between good and evil as it meanders it's way through the dark and twisted mind of Dr Henry Jekyll and his nemesis alter ego Edward Hyde.
San Francisco Conservatory Of Music Opens Season With Eight Free Concerts
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music officially opens its 2019-20 season with its annual Kick-off Weekend, Friday, September 27a?"Sunday, September 29, featuring eight free concerts performed by SFCM and Pre-College students, faculty, and renowned guest artists, highlighting the Conservatory's season-long theme, a?oeMusic and Nature.a??
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music officially opens its 2019-20 season with its annual Kick-off Weekend, Friday, September 27a?"Sunday, September 29, featuring eight free concerts performed by SFCM and Pre-College students, faculty, and renowned guest artists, highlighting the Conservatory's season-long theme, a?oeMusic and Nature.a??
TRAIN STOP To Screen At The Valley Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
TRAIN STOP, a short film about a romantic encounter in a train station, will screen at The Valley Film Festival, September 25- 29th at the Laemmle Noho 7 in North Hollywood. Part of 'Girls on Film' Short Film Program, the film was produced by, directed by and composed by women.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
TRAIN STOP, a short film about a romantic encounter in a train station, will screen at The Valley Film Festival, September 25- 29th at the Laemmle Noho 7 in North Hollywood. Part of 'Girls on Film' Short Film Program, the film was produced by, directed by and composed by women.
South Bay Musical Theatre Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is pulling out all the stops to bring A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to eager Bay Area audiences. Featuring a likeable leading man murdering his way up the social ladder in Edwardian England, the show was highly praised for its ingenuity.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is pulling out all the stops to bring A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER to eager Bay Area audiences. Featuring a likeable leading man murdering his way up the social ladder in Edwardian England, the show was highly praised for its ingenuity.
Chanticleers Theatre Stages CABARET
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Chanticleers Theatre (a?oeChanticleersa??) presents Cabaret, Book by Joe Masteroff, Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood, Music by John Kander, and Lyrics by Fred Ebb
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Chanticleers Theatre (a?oeChanticleersa??) presents Cabaret, Book by Joe Masteroff, Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood, Music by John Kander, and Lyrics by Fred Ebb
American Conservatory Theater announces 2019 Season Gala Featuring Margaret Cho
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
American Conservatory Theater(A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Priscilla Geeslin and Catherine Geeslin are proud to announce A.C.T.'s 2019 Season Gala taking place on Saturday, November 2 atThe Hibernia (1 Jones Street, San Francisco). Proceeds from the gala support A.C.T.'s artistic, professional actor-training, and education and community programs, reaching more than 250,000 Bay Areaa?"based recipients each year.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
American Conservatory Theater(A.C.T.) and gala co-chairs Priscilla Geeslin and Catherine Geeslin are proud to announce A.C.T.'s 2019 Season Gala taking place on Saturday, November 2 atThe Hibernia (1 Jones Street, San Francisco). Proceeds from the gala support A.C.T.'s artistic, professional actor-training, and education and community programs, reaching more than 250,000 Bay Areaa?"based recipients each year.
Friday Forty Announced for San Francisco's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender announced today that fans will be able to access some of the best seats to see the San Francisco production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Curran Theater for $40 ($20 per Part) via the a?oeFriday Fortya?? ticket lottery.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender announced today that fans will be able to access some of the best seats to see the San Francisco production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Curran Theater for $40 ($20 per Part) via the a?oeFriday Fortya?? ticket lottery.
Video: First Look at THE 39 STEPS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Paul Smith - September 19, 2019
The 39 Steps is proving to be a hit at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley having been extended! Check out clips from the production below!
by Paul Smith - September 19, 2019
The 39 Steps is proving to be a hit at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley having been extended! Check out clips from the production below!
Playwrights Foundation Presents its Rough Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Playwrights Foundation's 1st Rough Reading of the season will be Derecho by Noelle Viñas, directed by Lauren Spencer. Derecho is an experimental play that explores how fragmented identity can tear you apart.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Playwrights Foundation's 1st Rough Reading of the season will be Derecho by Noelle Viñas, directed by Lauren Spencer. Derecho is an experimental play that explores how fragmented identity can tear you apart.
Curran and Book Passage Announce Two New Events As Part Of Curran's SHOW & TELL Series
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Curran and Book Passage announced today that they will present two new special events as part of Curran's SHOW & TELL series. On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will celebrate the women who have inspired them as they discuss a?oeThe Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resiliencea?? at Temple Emanu-El (2 Lake Street, San Francisco). On Monday, October 21, 2019, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow will discuss his new book, a?oeCatch and Kill,a?? sharing his experience of exposing serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at the Calvary Presbyterian Church (2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco). Tickets for each event are available online at SFCURRAN.com. In partnership with Book Passage, tickets for both events come with the book.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Curran and Book Passage announced today that they will present two new special events as part of Curran's SHOW & TELL series. On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will celebrate the women who have inspired them as they discuss a?oeThe Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resiliencea?? at Temple Emanu-El (2 Lake Street, San Francisco). On Monday, October 21, 2019, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow will discuss his new book, a?oeCatch and Kill,a?? sharing his experience of exposing serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at the Calvary Presbyterian Church (2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco). Tickets for each event are available online at SFCURRAN.com. In partnership with Book Passage, tickets for both events come with the book.
Playwright, Director Share Insights As BACT Prepares West Coast Premiere Of LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
a?oeA play evolves,a?? says Gloria Bond Clunie, whose lively and touching stage adaptation of a?oeLast Stop on Market Street,a?? the Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor book written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, will have its West Coast premiere October 5, presented by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT).
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
a?oeA play evolves,a?? says Gloria Bond Clunie, whose lively and touching stage adaptation of a?oeLast Stop on Market Street,a?? the Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor book written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson, will have its West Coast premiere October 5, presented by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT).
Lisa Vroman Kicks Off Live At The Orinda Season
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Broadway star and classical soprano Lisa Vroman opens the Live At the Orinda 2019-2020 concert season with a rare cabaret performance in the intimate and historic Orinda Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Broadway star and classical soprano Lisa Vroman opens the Live At the Orinda 2019-2020 concert season with a rare cabaret performance in the intimate and historic Orinda Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look At The Bright Stars of BRIGHT STAR At Contra Costa Civic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) presents Bright Star, by Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winner Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winner Edie Brickell, directed by Marilyn Langbehn, with music direction by Sheela Ramesh, and choreography by Allison Paraiso-Silicani. This five-time Tony-nominated musical featuring an energetic and unique bluegrass score plays October 4-27; for tickets and information visit www.ccct.org or call 510-524-9012.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) presents Bright Star, by Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winner Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winner Edie Brickell, directed by Marilyn Langbehn, with music direction by Sheela Ramesh, and choreography by Allison Paraiso-Silicani. This five-time Tony-nominated musical featuring an energetic and unique bluegrass score plays October 4-27; for tickets and information visit www.ccct.org or call 510-524-9012.
STOMP, The International Percussion Sensation, To Play San Francisco's Geary Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will play American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) Geary Theater (415 Geary St.) in San Francisco from November 5a?"10, 2019 for eight performances only. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people. Tickets (starting at $55) go on sale Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the A.C.T. Box Office at 415-749-2228 or online at act-sf.org. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will play American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) Geary Theater (415 Geary St.) in San Francisco from November 5a?"10, 2019 for eight performances only. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people. Tickets (starting at $55) go on sale Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the A.C.T. Box Office at 415-749-2228 or online at act-sf.org. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
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