Smuin Announces 19/20 Season With Johnny Cash & Dave Brubeck Ballets & More
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Following a record-breaking 25th anniversary, Smuin returns with a stellar lineup for its 2019/20 season featuring a vivid ballet set to the iconic music of Johnny Cash, a world premiere by Cuban trailblazer Osnel Delgado, and the return of sensational works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Michael Smuin, plus a showcase of works created by Smuin dancers.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Following a record-breaking 25th anniversary, Smuin returns with a stellar lineup for its 2019/20 season featuring a vivid ballet set to the iconic music of Johnny Cash, a world premiere by Cuban trailblazer Osnel Delgado, and the return of sensational works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Michael Smuin, plus a showcase of works created by Smuin dancers.
Outside Lands Announces 2019 Food & Drink Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Only at Outside Lands do festival-goers plan their meals as excitedly as they plan their shows, and what else would one expect at the festival that changed the landscape forever? Here, 200+ menu items from 80 restaurants combine with 46 wineries, 31 breweries, and 6 cocktail bars to underscore why Northern California's culinary culture is among the best in the country. Outside Lands has seven distinct food and drink experiences -- A Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, Cheese Lands, Outside Clams, GastroMagic, and Cocktail Magic -- allowing festival-goers to immerse themselves in a food and drink wonderland, all while discovering the culinary creatives who make the Bay Area so special. Outside Lands will take place in San Francisco's historic Golden Gate Park August 9-11, 2019. 3-Day and Single Day tickets are on sale now via www.sfoutsidelands.com.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Only at Outside Lands do festival-goers plan their meals as excitedly as they plan their shows, and what else would one expect at the festival that changed the landscape forever? Here, 200+ menu items from 80 restaurants combine with 46 wineries, 31 breweries, and 6 cocktail bars to underscore why Northern California's culinary culture is among the best in the country. Outside Lands has seven distinct food and drink experiences -- A Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, Cheese Lands, Outside Clams, GastroMagic, and Cocktail Magic -- allowing festival-goers to immerse themselves in a food and drink wonderland, all while discovering the culinary creatives who make the Bay Area so special. Outside Lands will take place in San Francisco's historic Golden Gate Park August 9-11, 2019. 3-Day and Single Day tickets are on sale now via www.sfoutsidelands.com.
BWW Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at New Conservatory Theatre Center Follows A Time-Travelling Millennial Back To The Historic Upstairs Lounge In 1973
by Steve Murray - May 21, 2019
BWW Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at New Conservatory Theatre Center follows a time-travelling millennial back to the historic Upstairs Lounge in 1973.
by Steve Murray - May 21, 2019
BWW Review: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS at New Conservatory Theatre Center follows a time-travelling millennial back to the historic Upstairs Lounge in 1973.
Headline International Performances Cancelled But Festival Continues Despite U.S. Instigated Visa Crisis
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
It is with regret that the San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) must announce that the Syrian theatre company Collective Ma'louba and the Canadian dance ensemble Compagnie Virginie Brunelle will not be making their respective U.S. debuts as part of this year's Festival program as originally planned. Both companies were refused work visas without a legitimate reason. The denials are symptomatic of a system that is now being deliberately used to try to further isolate the United States from cultural contacts with peoples from around the world.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
It is with regret that the San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) must announce that the Syrian theatre company Collective Ma'louba and the Canadian dance ensemble Compagnie Virginie Brunelle will not be making their respective U.S. debuts as part of this year's Festival program as originally planned. Both companies were refused work visas without a legitimate reason. The denials are symptomatic of a system that is now being deliberately used to try to further isolate the United States from cultural contacts with peoples from around the world.
Palo Alto Players Presents ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019
Palo Alto Players closes its 2018-19 season with the British farce ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, a hilarious mash-up of mistaken identities, slapstick, and song based on the classic comedy, The Servant of Two Masters.
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019
Palo Alto Players closes its 2018-19 season with the British farce ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, a hilarious mash-up of mistaken identities, slapstick, and song based on the classic comedy, The Servant of Two Masters.
Golden Thread Productions Presents the World Premiere of Zahra Noorbakhsh's ON BEHALF OF ALL MUSLIMS
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019
Golden Thread Productions presents in association with Brava! for Women in the Arts the world premiere of rising comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh's comedy special, 'On Behalf of All Muslims' in San Francisco on June 21.
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019
Golden Thread Productions presents in association with Brava! for Women in the Arts the world premiere of rising comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh's comedy special, 'On Behalf of All Muslims' in San Francisco on June 21.
Berkeley Playhouse To Present BIG, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Berkeley Playhouse closes their dynamic eleventh season of professional theater with this delightful remake of the classic '80s comedy.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Berkeley Playhouse closes their dynamic eleventh season of professional theater with this delightful remake of the classic '80s comedy.
The Empress Theatre Presents GOING, GOING, GONG SHOW
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Back by popular demand! The Going, Going Gong Show is a takeoff on the old TV show, living proof that there is a little talent in all of us (some good….some bad), but all fit it to make you laugh. Looking for acts that are funny, clever or simply outrageous.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Back by popular demand! The Going, Going Gong Show is a takeoff on the old TV show, living proof that there is a little talent in all of us (some good….some bad), but all fit it to make you laugh. Looking for acts that are funny, clever or simply outrageous.
San Francisco Playhouse Announces 2019/20 Sandbox Season Of World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced today the three plays that will constitute its 2019-20 Sandbox Series. The series, dedicated to nurturing new works, is entering its 11th year.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced today the three plays that will constitute its 2019-20 Sandbox Series. The series, dedicated to nurturing new works, is entering its 11th year.
THE MIRACLE WORKER Announced At Hartnell's Western Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
The Western Stage is proud to open their 45th season with "The Miracle Worker," the story of young Helen Keller, rendered bl! ind, deaf, and mute from illness, and unable to communicate. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, tutor Annie Sullivan breaks through the silence and darkness that surround Helen, bringing the world to her once again.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
The Western Stage is proud to open their 45th season with "The Miracle Worker," the story of young Helen Keller, rendered bl! ind, deaf, and mute from illness, and unable to communicate. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, tutor Annie Sullivan breaks through the silence and darkness that surround Helen, bringing the world to her once again.
Rising Opera Stars Kick Off Season With Merola Schwabacher Summer Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, commences its 62nd season with a showcase of the program's rising stars in the Schwabacher Summer Concert. A jaded courtesan longing for true love, star-crossed lovers, a comic marriage, a deal with the devil, and brothers separated at birth all take the stage as Merola's talented young artists bring some of opera's most exciting moments to life by performing scenes from La rondine, Lucia di Lammermoor, Die schweigsame Frau, Faust, and Il trovatore.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, commences its 62nd season with a showcase of the program's rising stars in the Schwabacher Summer Concert. A jaded courtesan longing for true love, star-crossed lovers, a comic marriage, a deal with the devil, and brothers separated at birth all take the stage as Merola's talented young artists bring some of opera's most exciting moments to life by performing scenes from La rondine, Lucia di Lammermoor, Die schweigsame Frau, Faust, and Il trovatore.
The Lark Theater Presents Exhibition On Screen: VAN GOGH & JAPAN
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
'I envy the Japanese' Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based, one can see why. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
'I envy the Japanese' Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based, one can see why. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art.
Opera San José Announces Residents Artists For 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Opera San Jose is proud to introduce our new ensemble of resident artists. Conductor / Chorus Master / Principal Coach Christopher James Ray, Sopranos Kerriann Otaño and Elena Galvan, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Sanchez, and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu will join returning tenor Mason Gates during the 2019-20 season.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Opera San Jose is proud to introduce our new ensemble of resident artists. Conductor / Chorus Master / Principal Coach Christopher James Ray, Sopranos Kerriann Otaño and Elena Galvan, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Sanchez, and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu will join returning tenor Mason Gates during the 2019-20 season.
Trey Parker's CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL to Make Bay Area Premiere
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
For The Other Other Theatre Company (or TOOTCo), however, an 'Oklahoma!'-style musical about cannibalism is a perfectly scrumptious choice.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
For The Other Other Theatre Company (or TOOTCo), however, an 'Oklahoma!'-style musical about cannibalism is a perfectly scrumptious choice.
ACT and SF Zoo Announce Partnership During Run of RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and San Francisco Zoo & Gardens announced today a partnership during the run of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater May 29-June 23, 2019. As part of this unique partnership, A.C.T. and San Francisco Zoo will host San Francisco Zoo Day at The Geary Theater following the 2 p.m. matinee performance of Rhinoceros on Sunday, June 9.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and San Francisco Zoo & Gardens announced today a partnership during the run of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater May 29-June 23, 2019. As part of this unique partnership, A.C.T. and San Francisco Zoo will host San Francisco Zoo Day at The Geary Theater following the 2 p.m. matinee performance of Rhinoceros on Sunday, June 9.
ANGEL & OPAL To Have World Premiere In San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Satan's Angel is coming home to San Francisco.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Satan's Angel is coming home to San Francisco.
Photo Flash: Selma Arts Center Presents Chilling New Production Of WAIT UNTIL DARK
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2019
Selma Arts Center presents Wait Until Dark, running Friday, May 17th through Sunday, May 26th at the Selma Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2019
Selma Arts Center presents Wait Until Dark, running Friday, May 17th through Sunday, May 26th at the Selma Arts Center.
BWW Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL at The Victoria Theatre is a slick, campy well executed musical adaptation of the shocking Bret Easton Ellis novel.
by Steve Murray - May 18, 2019
BWW Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL at The Victoria Theatre is a slick, campy well executed musical adaptation of the shocking Bret Easton Ellis novel.
by Steve Murray - May 18, 2019
BWW Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO - THE MUSICAL at The Victoria Theatre is a slick, campy well executed musical adaptation of the shocking Bret Easton Ellis novel.
American Conservatory Theater Receives $50,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $50,000 to San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) to support the upcoming production of Eugene Ionesco's "seminal absurdist satire" (Los Angeles Times), Rhinoceros, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater May 29-June 23, 2019. Art Works is the Arts Endowment's principal grantmaking program. The agency received 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grantmaking, and will award 977 grants in this category.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $50,000 to San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) to support the upcoming production of Eugene Ionesco's "seminal absurdist satire" (Los Angeles Times), Rhinoceros, performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater May 29-June 23, 2019. Art Works is the Arts Endowment's principal grantmaking program. The agency received 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grantmaking, and will award 977 grants in this category.
Patricia Milton's THE VICTORIAN LADIES' DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE Announced At At Central Works
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Central Works "cheeky" thriller The Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective by award-winning playwright Patricia Milton has been extended through June 9 (originally scheduled to close June 2). Directed by Gary Graves, this show is the fifth writer/director comic collaboration between Central Works' resident playwright and its company co-director. Last season, Central Works' production of Bamboozled by Patricia Milton won 4 TBA awards, including both awards in the Outstanding Performer slots for Stacy Ross & Chelsea Bearce (also playing in this production), along with Entire Ensemble and Outstanding Production.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
Central Works "cheeky" thriller The Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective by award-winning playwright Patricia Milton has been extended through June 9 (originally scheduled to close June 2). Directed by Gary Graves, this show is the fifth writer/director comic collaboration between Central Works' resident playwright and its company co-director. Last season, Central Works' production of Bamboozled by Patricia Milton won 4 TBA awards, including both awards in the Outstanding Performer slots for Stacy Ross & Chelsea Bearce (also playing in this production), along with Entire Ensemble and Outstanding Production.
The Mountain Play Presents GREASE Starting This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience is proud to present GREASE for its 106th Season.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience is proud to present GREASE for its 106th Season.
Bay Area Children's Theatre Launches Musical Starring Everybody's Favorite Llama
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
"Llama Llama Live!", a new musical inspired by the bestselling Llama, Llama Red Pajama series of picture books by the late Anna Dewdney, opens Saturday, June 8, at Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) in Berkeley.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
"Llama Llama Live!", a new musical inspired by the bestselling Llama, Llama Red Pajama series of picture books by the late Anna Dewdney, opens Saturday, June 8, at Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) in Berkeley.
Casting Announced For CABARET At San Francisco Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical that will close the company's 2018/19 Season. Susi Damilano will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical that will close the company's 2018/19 Season. Susi Damilano will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer.
Monterey Jazz Festival And California Jazz Conservatory Launch Long-Term Collaborative Program
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
The legendary, iconic jazz presenter, the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF), has joined forces with the innovative, pioneering jazz education leader, the California Jazz Conservatory (CJC), to form a new, long-term collaboration: The MJF-CJC Partnership for Excellence in Jazz Performance and Education. The program was designed to share each organization's strengths in pursuing their mutual mission to support and promote jazz performance and education.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
The legendary, iconic jazz presenter, the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF), has joined forces with the innovative, pioneering jazz education leader, the California Jazz Conservatory (CJC), to form a new, long-term collaboration: The MJF-CJC Partnership for Excellence in Jazz Performance and Education. The program was designed to share each organization's strengths in pursuing their mutual mission to support and promote jazz performance and education.
BWW Review: THIS RANDOM WORLD at Left Edge Theatre
by Tim Sullivan - May 15, 2019
Dubbed 'the most ubiquitous contemporary American playwright whose name you may never have heard' by the Chicago Tribune, Steven Dietz's oeuvre contains nearly forty plays that are frequently produced across the country. With one of his most recent plays, This Random World, Dietz weaves coincidentally-related characters through serendipitous encounters across the globe in this charming, if modest, production by Left Edge Theatre.
by Tim Sullivan - May 15, 2019
Dubbed 'the most ubiquitous contemporary American playwright whose name you may never have heard' by the Chicago Tribune, Steven Dietz's oeuvre contains nearly forty plays that are frequently produced across the country. With one of his most recent plays, This Random World, Dietz weaves coincidentally-related characters through serendipitous encounters across the globe in this charming, if modest, production by Left Edge Theatre.
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