New Dates Announced For 42nd Street Moon's 2019 Fundraiser BROADWAY FLIPPED
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors), currently celebrating its 26th Anniversary in continuous operation, has announced that the Company's fun-filled fundraising cabaret concert, BROADWAY FLIPPED, will now return in an all-new edition on Sunday, September 15 and Monday, September 16 (both at 7:30 p.m.), at the Gateway Theatre (215 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111).
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors), currently celebrating its 26th Anniversary in continuous operation, has announced that the Company's fun-filled fundraising cabaret concert, BROADWAY FLIPPED, will now return in an all-new edition on Sunday, September 15 and Monday, September 16 (both at 7:30 p.m.), at the Gateway Theatre (215 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111).
Hilarious Hitchcockian Spoof THE 39 STEPS Announced At TheatreWorks
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the Olivier Award-winning comedy The 39 Steps. This hilarious, high-speed spoof of Alfred Hitchcock's silver-screen classic hurtles a notorious fugitive and a breathtaking blonde from a London music hall to Scotland's most remote highlands crawling with devious spies. With a mysteriously murdered agent, a wicked plot to destroy England, and a race against the clock to stop it, this brilliantly funny show is a tribute to the master's greatest films. Directed by Leslie Martinson, The 39 Steps features four fearless actors playing 139 roles, stretching the boundaries of theatrical invention.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 50th Anniversary Season with the Olivier Award-winning comedy The 39 Steps. This hilarious, high-speed spoof of Alfred Hitchcock's silver-screen classic hurtles a notorious fugitive and a breathtaking blonde from a London music hall to Scotland's most remote highlands crawling with devious spies. With a mysteriously murdered agent, a wicked plot to destroy England, and a race against the clock to stop it, this brilliantly funny show is a tribute to the master's greatest films. Directed by Leslie Martinson, The 39 Steps features four fearless actors playing 139 roles, stretching the boundaries of theatrical invention.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY DAZZLES AND DELIGHTS NOW THRU AUGUST 11 at Victoria Theatre
by Linda Hodges - July 09, 2019
Bay Area Musical's production of HAIRSPRAY rocks the house early 1960s style, with lacquered bouffants and non-stop music, dancing and comedy – all wrapped up in a story about spunky, plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad of Baltimore and her dream to be a dancer on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.”
by Linda Hodges - July 09, 2019
Bay Area Musical's production of HAIRSPRAY rocks the house early 1960s style, with lacquered bouffants and non-stop music, dancing and comedy – all wrapped up in a story about spunky, plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad of Baltimore and her dream to be a dancer on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.”
REMEMBERING JAMES - The Life And Music Of James Brown Makes East Bay Premiere
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
A bevy of musicals, such as 'Jersey Boys' and a love of Motown, inspired actor Dedrick Weathersby to tackle the role of the great singer James Brown.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
A bevy of musicals, such as 'Jersey Boys' and a love of Motown, inspired actor Dedrick Weathersby to tackle the role of the great singer James Brown.
Well-Strung Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with THE MOVIE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Well-Strung-the all-male string quartet-returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with The Movie Show, an all-new show featuring the group's unique pop-classical spin on some of the biggest songs from the silver screen, on Friday, September 13 (8 p.m.), Saturday, September 14 (8 p.m.), and Sunday, September 15 (5 p.m.).
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Well-Strung-the all-male string quartet-returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with The Movie Show, an all-new show featuring the group's unique pop-classical spin on some of the biggest songs from the silver screen, on Friday, September 13 (8 p.m.), Saturday, September 14 (8 p.m.), and Sunday, September 15 (5 p.m.).
Hammer Theatre Center Presents The Kingdom Choir
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Hammer Theatre Center presents UK-based The Kingdom Choir, which shot to international fame with its breathtaking performance of Stand by Me at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Hammer Theatre Center presents UK-based The Kingdom Choir, which shot to international fame with its breathtaking performance of Stand by Me at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.
Christina Gorman's ROAN @ THE GATES Comes to Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Central Works summer season continues with Christina Gorman's political thriller, Roan @ The Gates, opening July 20 and running through August 18 (previews July 18 & 19). The production is directed by M. Graham Smith, positing in Gorman's words "If our government can access information from your present or your past, they can use it to get you to do what they want. What's being collected and stored is not information, it's leverage."
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Central Works summer season continues with Christina Gorman's political thriller, Roan @ The Gates, opening July 20 and running through August 18 (previews July 18 & 19). The production is directed by M. Graham Smith, positing in Gorman's words "If our government can access information from your present or your past, they can use it to get you to do what they want. What's being collected and stored is not information, it's leverage."
Playground Announces Inaugural Innovators Showcase
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
PlayGround announces the lineup for the inaugural INNOVATORS SHOWCASE, August 1-25, 2019 at Potrero Stage, featuring 25 performances and staged readings of innovative new theatre by the 2019 class of PlayGround's Innovator Incubator. Highlights of this year's Showcase include Theatre Cultura's premiere production of ¡CHEER! Story of a Dreamer (August 1-11), Poltergeist Theatre Project's THE JULIE CYCLE (August 5-7 & 19-21), and Queer Cat Productions' THE GAY DIVORCE PLAY (August 15-25), as well as work-in-progress public presentations of Same Boat Theater Collective's THE EMERYVILLE HORROR (August 11), Epic Party Theatre's ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEPRESSED! WITH TINY BARUCH! (August 24), and The Moonrisers's DARLING MARJORIE'S ARBORETUM (August 25). Production tickets are $26.50-$41.50 and work-in-progress presentations are freesuggested donation (Potrero Stage members save 50% off all tickets). For more information or to purchase tickets, call (415) 992-6677 or visit http:playground-sf.orgincubator.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
PlayGround announces the lineup for the inaugural INNOVATORS SHOWCASE, August 1-25, 2019 at Potrero Stage, featuring 25 performances and staged readings of innovative new theatre by the 2019 class of PlayGround's Innovator Incubator. Highlights of this year's Showcase include Theatre Cultura's premiere production of ¡CHEER! Story of a Dreamer (August 1-11), Poltergeist Theatre Project's THE JULIE CYCLE (August 5-7 & 19-21), and Queer Cat Productions' THE GAY DIVORCE PLAY (August 15-25), as well as work-in-progress public presentations of Same Boat Theater Collective's THE EMERYVILLE HORROR (August 11), Epic Party Theatre's ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEPRESSED! WITH TINY BARUCH! (August 24), and The Moonrisers's DARLING MARJORIE'S ARBORETUM (August 25). Production tickets are $26.50-$41.50 and work-in-progress presentations are freesuggested donation (Potrero Stage members save 50% off all tickets). For more information or to purchase tickets, call (415) 992-6677 or visit http:playground-sf.orgincubator.
BWW Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Marin Shakespeare Company
by Tim Sullivan - July 08, 2019
One of Shakespeare's least performed works, Measure for Measure, is also one of his best. With some of his most stunning verse alongside his bawdiest humor, it teeters on the razor edge between comedy and tragedy so delicately that it is considered one of his three "problem plays." This vibrant production at Marin Shakespeare elucidates much of the play's wit while not quite reaching the emotional heights of its soaring poetry.
by Tim Sullivan - July 08, 2019
One of Shakespeare's least performed works, Measure for Measure, is also one of his best. With some of his most stunning verse alongside his bawdiest humor, it teeters on the razor edge between comedy and tragedy so delicately that it is considered one of his three "problem plays." This vibrant production at Marin Shakespeare elucidates much of the play's wit while not quite reaching the emotional heights of its soaring poetry.
Photo Flash: Bay Area Musicals Welcomes The 60's With HAIRSPRAY!
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
Bay Area Musicals (Matthew McCoy, Founder & Artistic Director, and AeJay Mitchell, Managing Director) is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for the final production of the Company's 2018-2019 season, the international smash hit HAIRSPRAY (Winner of 8 Tony Awards including "Best Musical"). Based on the 1988 John Waters film, HAIRSPRAY features music by Mark Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman & Mark Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
Bay Area Musicals (Matthew McCoy, Founder & Artistic Director, and AeJay Mitchell, Managing Director) is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for the final production of the Company's 2018-2019 season, the international smash hit HAIRSPRAY (Winner of 8 Tony Awards including "Best Musical"). Based on the 1988 John Waters film, HAIRSPRAY features music by Mark Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman & Mark Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan.
The World Premiere Production Of STRONG ARM Opens Friday
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
The Wayward Artist presents the world premiere of "Strong Arm" directed by Mark Stevens. Written by The Wayward Artist's very own, Wyn Moreno, "Strong Arm" is an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" that explores parental love, fame, sacrifice, and dreams.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
The Wayward Artist presents the world premiere of "Strong Arm" directed by Mark Stevens. Written by The Wayward Artist's very own, Wyn Moreno, "Strong Arm" is an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" that explores parental love, fame, sacrifice, and dreams.
BWW Review: PASSION at Custom Made Theatre Co. Presents a Chamber Version of the Sondheim & Lapine Classic
by Jim Munson - July 08, 2019
Watching Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's "Passion" recently at San Francisco's Custom Made Theatre reminded me what a difficult show it is to pull off. Although it contains several of the most rapturous songs Sondheim has ever composed, there is an underlying earnestness that can be unsettling to a post-modern audience inured to a world that is constantly commenting on itself. When the leading lady sings the plainspoken lyrics "Loving you is not a choice, it's who I am" she means it with all her heart and soul. Unusually for a Sondheim score, she doesn't follow that up with a complicated rhyme or self-lacerating zinger. Nope, this show is thrillingly about nothing more nor less than the nature of true love.
by Jim Munson - July 08, 2019
Watching Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's "Passion" recently at San Francisco's Custom Made Theatre reminded me what a difficult show it is to pull off. Although it contains several of the most rapturous songs Sondheim has ever composed, there is an underlying earnestness that can be unsettling to a post-modern audience inured to a world that is constantly commenting on itself. When the leading lady sings the plainspoken lyrics "Loving you is not a choice, it's who I am" she means it with all her heart and soul. Unusually for a Sondheim score, she doesn't follow that up with a complicated rhyme or self-lacerating zinger. Nope, this show is thrillingly about nothing more nor less than the nature of true love.
Photo Flash: First Look at 42nd Street Moon's THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon presents the final production of the 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon presents the final production of the 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER.
BWW Review: Disney's NEWSIES Shines Now Through July 13 at Woodminster Summer Musicals
by Linda Hodges - July 06, 2019
BWW Review: Disney's NEWSIES Shines Now Through July 13 at Woodminster Summer Musicals
by Linda Hodges - July 06, 2019
BWW Review: Disney's NEWSIES Shines Now Through July 13 at Woodminster Summer Musicals
Peninsula Youth Theatre Presents DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
Kicking off its summer season of Broadway musicals, Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) presents the highly acclaimed film-turned musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This funny and irreverent production will be performed by a talented cast of teen actors at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts July 18 - 21.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
Kicking off its summer season of Broadway musicals, Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) presents the highly acclaimed film-turned musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. This funny and irreverent production will be performed by a talented cast of teen actors at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts July 18 - 21.
BWW Review: CABARET at SF Playhouse is an Eye-Popping, Wonderfully Acted Revival That Is As Relevant Today As When It Premiered in 1966
by Steve Murray - July 05, 2019
BWW Review: CABARET at SF Playhouse is an eye-popping, wonderfully acted revival that is as relevant today as when it premiered in 1966.
by Steve Murray - July 05, 2019
BWW Review: CABARET at SF Playhouse is an eye-popping, wonderfully acted revival that is as relevant today as when it premiered in 1966.
Berkeley Rep Extends New Second City Show
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that due to demand, The Second City's Left Leaning and Always Right will extend an additional week. The show will now run for an extra six performances through Sunday, July 21. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949 Tues-Sun, noon-7pm beginning today.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that due to demand, The Second City's Left Leaning and Always Right will extend an additional week. The show will now run for an extra six performances through Sunday, July 21. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or by phone at 510 647-2949 Tues-Sun, noon-7pm beginning today.
Diablo Ballet's 9th Annual GOURMET GALLOP Returns This August
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Diablo Ballet's Annual Gourmet Gallop food and wine walk returns to downtown Walnut Creek for the ninth consecutive year on Thursday, August 8 from 6 pm - 9 pm. Sponsored by Diablo Magazine, 92.1 KKDV and Lyric Walnut Creek, Diablo Ballet invites guests to sip, sample and stroll their way through eighteen downtown Walnut Creek locations as they experience a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Diablo Ballet's Annual Gourmet Gallop food and wine walk returns to downtown Walnut Creek for the ninth consecutive year on Thursday, August 8 from 6 pm - 9 pm. Sponsored by Diablo Magazine, 92.1 KKDV and Lyric Walnut Creek, Diablo Ballet invites guests to sip, sample and stroll their way through eighteen downtown Walnut Creek locations as they experience a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.
EXIT Press Announces Publication Of Terry Baum's ONE DYKE'S THEATER
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
EXIT Press announces publication of One Dyke's Theater (EXIT Press, June 11, 2019, 340 pp), by Terry Baum. An anthology spanning four decades of groundbreaking feminist playwriting from San Francisco's "slightly world-renowned Lesbian playwright."
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
EXIT Press announces publication of One Dyke's Theater (EXIT Press, June 11, 2019, 340 pp), by Terry Baum. An anthology spanning four decades of groundbreaking feminist playwriting from San Francisco's "slightly world-renowned Lesbian playwright."
Melissa Momboisse of HAIRSPRAY at Bay Area Musicals Shares the Joys and Challenges of Returning to a Favorite Role
by Jim Munson - July 02, 2019
Melissa Momboisse is thrilled to be returning to her favorite role of Penny Pingleton in Bay Area Musicals' new production of "Hairspray," running from July 6th to August 11th at San Francisco's Victoria theater. Ms. Momboisse (pronounced "mom-boyce") is a veritable fixture of the Bay Area musical theater scene, known for her energetic and varied performances in a long and eclectic list of roles. Melissa also courageously beat Stage IV Hodgkins' Lymphoma 3 years ago, and when she survives 2 more years she gets to officially call herself a cancer survivor. She recently spoke with BroadwayWorld by phone about the joys and challenges of maintaining a thriving theatrical career while dealing with serious health challenges.
by Jim Munson - July 02, 2019
Melissa Momboisse is thrilled to be returning to her favorite role of Penny Pingleton in Bay Area Musicals' new production of "Hairspray," running from July 6th to August 11th at San Francisco's Victoria theater. Ms. Momboisse (pronounced "mom-boyce") is a veritable fixture of the Bay Area musical theater scene, known for her energetic and varied performances in a long and eclectic list of roles. Melissa also courageously beat Stage IV Hodgkins' Lymphoma 3 years ago, and when she survives 2 more years she gets to officially call herself a cancer survivor. She recently spoke with BroadwayWorld by phone about the joys and challenges of maintaining a thriving theatrical career while dealing with serious health challenges.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents Ike Holter's EXIT STRATEGY
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Aurora Theatre Company opens its dynamic 28th season with the Bay Area Premiere of Ike Holter's EXIT STRATEGY. New Artistic Director Josh Costello will direct this powerful examination of the Chicago public school system.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Aurora Theatre Company opens its dynamic 28th season with the Bay Area Premiere of Ike Holter's EXIT STRATEGY. New Artistic Director Josh Costello will direct this powerful examination of the Chicago public school system.
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of Bay Area Musical's Behind the Scenes of HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
HAIRSPRAY opens THIS Saturday and runs through August 11th at the Victoria Theater from Bay Area Musicals! Go behind the scenes of the show!
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
HAIRSPRAY opens THIS Saturday and runs through August 11th at the Victoria Theater from Bay Area Musicals! Go behind the scenes of the show!
Performance Added For Michael Patrick Gaffney's THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) is pleased to announce that the final production of the 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER, will be adding a special performance on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Written and Performed by Gaffney and directed by Ken Sonkin,
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) is pleased to announce that the final production of the 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER, will be adding a special performance on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Written and Performed by Gaffney and directed by Ken Sonkin,
Tony Yazbeck to Bring BOTH FEET OFF THE GROUND to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck will bring his one-man show, Both Feet Off the Ground, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only-Friday, August 16 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, August 17 (8 p.m.).
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck will bring his one-man show, Both Feet Off the Ground, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only-Friday, August 16 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, August 17 (8 p.m.).
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