Berkeley Rep Announces Full Cast For John Leguizamo's World Premiere Musical KISS MY AZTEC
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast for the world premiere of Kiss My Aztec! John Leguizamo teams up with Artistic Director Tony Taccone for this musical comedy, following their collaboration on the hit one-man show Latin History for Morons, which received its world premiere at Berkeley Rep before heading to Broadway. Leguizamo will serve as co-writer and co-lyricist only for Kiss My Aztec! - 11 other talented actors will perform in this production. Taccone will also direct.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2019
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast for the world premiere of Kiss My Aztec! John Leguizamo teams up with Artistic Director Tony Taccone for this musical comedy, following their collaboration on the hit one-man show Latin History for Morons, which received its world premiere at Berkeley Rep before heading to Broadway. Leguizamo will serve as co-writer and co-lyricist only for Kiss My Aztec! - 11 other talented actors will perform in this production. Taccone will also direct.
Violinist Simon James to Join Faculty of San Francisco Conservatory of Music
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of violinist Simon James to its faculty. James, currently second assistant concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony, will lead a full studio at SFCM starting in Fall 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of violinist Simon James to its faculty. James, currently second assistant concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony, will lead a full studio at SFCM starting in Fall 2019.
MEAN GIRLS, THE BAND'S VISIT, And More Announced for 2019–2020 SHN Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
SHN announced five Broadway musicals coming to the SHN Golden Gate Theatre that make up the 2019-2020 SHN Season.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
SHN announced five Broadway musicals coming to the SHN Golden Gate Theatre that make up the 2019-2020 SHN Season.
NCTC Announces 2019-20 Season, Including Three World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
New Conservatory Theatre Center Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker announced the line-up for NCTC's 2019-20 subscription season last night at NCTC's annual Season Announcement Party for subscribers, donors and artists.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
New Conservatory Theatre Center Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker announced the line-up for NCTC's 2019-20 subscription season last night at NCTC's annual Season Announcement Party for subscribers, donors and artists.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At HOME at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
Straight from acclaimed performances at BAM in New York and venues around the world, Obie Award-winning physical theatre artist Geoff Sobelle and his ensemble of actors, dancers, and designers treat you to an enchanting visual and immersive spectacle.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
Straight from acclaimed performances at BAM in New York and venues around the world, Obie Award-winning physical theatre artist Geoff Sobelle and his ensemble of actors, dancers, and designers treat you to an enchanting visual and immersive spectacle.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of HOME at Berkeley Rep?
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
HOME opened at Berkely Rep in San Francisco on March 22 and is running through April 21, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
HOME opened at Berkely Rep in San Francisco on March 22 and is running through April 21, 2019.
Paul Alexander Nolan to Headline Bay Area Musicals' 2019 Gala
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
Bay Area Musicals announced today that the Company's 2019 Gala Fundraiser, A Twist of Limelight, will be headlined by celebrated Broadway star Paul Alexander Nolan (Bright Star, Escape to Margaritaville, Once, Chicago, Doctor Zhivago, Daddy Long Legs, Jesus Christ Superstar).
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
Bay Area Musicals announced today that the Company's 2019 Gala Fundraiser, A Twist of Limelight, will be headlined by celebrated Broadway star Paul Alexander Nolan (Bright Star, Escape to Margaritaville, Once, Chicago, Doctor Zhivago, Daddy Long Legs, Jesus Christ Superstar).
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Honored At 43rd Annual SFBATCC Awards Gala
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (SFBATCC) held its 43rd Annual Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala on Monday, March 25th at San Francisco's historic Victoria Theatre. Over 300 members of the community gathered as 67 production awards for theatre produced in 2018 and four Special Awards were presented. The evening was hosted by Daniela Innocenti Beem and David Templeton with musical entertainment provided by The Lost Trio.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2019
The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (SFBATCC) held its 43rd Annual Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala on Monday, March 25th at San Francisco's historic Victoria Theatre. Over 300 members of the community gathered as 67 production awards for theatre produced in 2018 and four Special Awards were presented. The evening was hosted by Daniela Innocenti Beem and David Templeton with musical entertainment provided by The Lost Trio.
Harry Potter Meets The Da Vinci Code In THE CASE OF THE VANISHING FIREFISH From EnActe Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
EnActe Arts is proud to present The Case of the Vanishing Firefish, a new play both adapted and directed by EnActe co-founder, Vinita Sud Belani. It is based on the original novel, Ayesha and the Firefish written by London-based tech and digital entrepreneur Ajay Chowdhury who was a founding investor in Shazam, and is based on a series of bedtime stories told by him to his daughters. It revolves around a 10-year old girl named Ayesha who seizes the day and attempts to solve the disappearance of bioluminescent phytoplankton in the world's oceans.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
EnActe Arts is proud to present The Case of the Vanishing Firefish, a new play both adapted and directed by EnActe co-founder, Vinita Sud Belani. It is based on the original novel, Ayesha and the Firefish written by London-based tech and digital entrepreneur Ajay Chowdhury who was a founding investor in Shazam, and is based on a series of bedtime stories told by him to his daughters. It revolves around a 10-year old girl named Ayesha who seizes the day and attempts to solve the disappearance of bioluminescent phytoplankton in the world's oceans.
Hillbarn Theatre Closes Season with MAMMA MIA!
by Sarah Hookey - March 27, 2019
Hillbarn Theatre, the Peninsula's premier theatre company, closes its 2018-19 season with the crowd-favorite musical sensation, Mamma Mia!. Mamma Mia! will perform at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City) May 9-26, 2019.
by Sarah Hookey - March 27, 2019
Hillbarn Theatre, the Peninsula's premier theatre company, closes its 2018-19 season with the crowd-favorite musical sensation, Mamma Mia!. Mamma Mia! will perform at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City) May 9-26, 2019.
SF Ballet School's Spring Festival and Dinner Returns May 22–24
by Sarah Hookey - March 27, 2019
SF Ballet (SFB) School and SFB School Director Patrick Armand are presenting the SFB School Spring Festival (formerly called Student Showcase) at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, May 22 ? 24.
by Sarah Hookey - March 27, 2019
SF Ballet (SFB) School and SFB School Director Patrick Armand are presenting the SFB School Spring Festival (formerly called Student Showcase) at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, May 22 ? 24.
Photo Flash: FALSETTOS Celebrates Opening Night in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
James Lapine (Co-Author/Director), William Finn (Author) Spencer Liff (Choreographer) and Jordan Roth (Producer) joined the company of the national tour of The Lincoln Center Theater production of FALSETTOS, produced by Jujamcyn Theaters and NETworks Presentations. on stage at the Official Press Opening in San Francisco's SHN Golden Gate Theatre Wednesday, March 20. To commemorate the event, the entire company celebrated at a post-show reception held at Chambers.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
James Lapine (Co-Author/Director), William Finn (Author) Spencer Liff (Choreographer) and Jordan Roth (Producer) joined the company of the national tour of The Lincoln Center Theater production of FALSETTOS, produced by Jujamcyn Theaters and NETworks Presentations. on stage at the Official Press Opening in San Francisco's SHN Golden Gate Theatre Wednesday, March 20. To commemorate the event, the entire company celebrated at a post-show reception held at Chambers.
EXIT Theatre presents the 28th San Francisco Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
Fringe Festivals all around the world have been an essential proving ground for thousands of independent performers from a wide array of disciplines, since the very first Edinburgh Fringe in 1947. Many distinguished former participants of the San Francisco Fringe Festival have built theatre careers from Fringe foundations, including Mark Jackson, Beth Wilmurt, Cutting Ball Theater Company, Thrillpeddlers, Boxcar Theatre, The Kilbanes, and internationally-acclaimed Banana Bag & Bodice. From September 5-14, 2019, we'll be welcoming 21 local and national performing companies to our Tenderloin Theatreplex to perform their work at our 28th annual San Francisco Fringe Festival. Full schedule of showtimes will be released on www.sffringe.org by July, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
Fringe Festivals all around the world have been an essential proving ground for thousands of independent performers from a wide array of disciplines, since the very first Edinburgh Fringe in 1947. Many distinguished former participants of the San Francisco Fringe Festival have built theatre careers from Fringe foundations, including Mark Jackson, Beth Wilmurt, Cutting Ball Theater Company, Thrillpeddlers, Boxcar Theatre, The Kilbanes, and internationally-acclaimed Banana Bag & Bodice. From September 5-14, 2019, we'll be welcoming 21 local and national performing companies to our Tenderloin Theatreplex to perform their work at our 28th annual San Francisco Fringe Festival. Full schedule of showtimes will be released on www.sffringe.org by July, 2019.
Mfoniso Udofia IN OLD AGE To Get World Premiere At Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Magic Theatre (Loretta Greco, Artistic Director and Cierra Cass, Interim Managing Director) announced today the complete cast of Mfoniso Udofia's World Premiere In Old Age, the Company's first production of 2019. In Old Age will be directed by Victor Malana Maog. Previews begin on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location (Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94123), with a press opening on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets range from $15 - $75 and are on-sale now at MagicTheatre.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Magic Theatre (Loretta Greco, Artistic Director and Cierra Cass, Interim Managing Director) announced today the complete cast of Mfoniso Udofia's World Premiere In Old Age, the Company's first production of 2019. In Old Age will be directed by Victor Malana Maog. Previews begin on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location (Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94123), with a press opening on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets range from $15 - $75 and are on-sale now at MagicTheatre.org.
Photo Flash: African-American Shakespeare Company Presents BLACK EAGLES
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
The African-American Shakespeare Company closes their production of Leslie Lee's Black Eagles this weekend on March 31st. The show is directed by the company's Artistic Director, L. Peter Callender. This marks a return of the company to the Marine's Memorial where it presents the extraordinary drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. The play opens onstage during a reception honoring the airmen. As the now-elderly WWII pilots reminisce, their younger selves join them, which serves as the basis for the story of this brave company to be retold.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
The African-American Shakespeare Company closes their production of Leslie Lee's Black Eagles this weekend on March 31st. The show is directed by the company's Artistic Director, L. Peter Callender. This marks a return of the company to the Marine's Memorial where it presents the extraordinary drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first black fighter pilots. The play opens onstage during a reception honoring the airmen. As the now-elderly WWII pilots reminisce, their younger selves join them, which serves as the basis for the story of this brave company to be retold.
Christina Bianco Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Internationally-acclaimed singer, actor, and impressionist Christina Bianco returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko on Thursday, June 6 (8 p.m.) with her new show, Me, Myself, And Everyone Else! Through her soaring vocals and rapid-fire impressions, Christina celebrates the world's most iconic vocalists and pop-culture personalities from yesterday and today.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2019
Internationally-acclaimed singer, actor, and impressionist Christina Bianco returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko on Thursday, June 6 (8 p.m.) with her new show, Me, Myself, And Everyone Else! Through her soaring vocals and rapid-fire impressions, Christina celebrates the world's most iconic vocalists and pop-culture personalities from yesterday and today.
MOTHER'S MILK Comes To The Marsh Berkeley, April 26-May 31
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
Wayne Harris' award-winning, music-infused, spiritual, and uplifting Mother's Milk will return to The Marsh Berkeley. Original songs, traditional blues, and gospel classics come together to underscore an intricate and uplifting narrative on life, death, and the Baptist Church (not to mention the best recipe ever for banana pudding). Set against the background of the civil rights movement, a losing battle with breast cancer, and a slightly inebriated preacher, Mother's Milk tells the story of a young black man finding his way back home.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
Wayne Harris' award-winning, music-infused, spiritual, and uplifting Mother's Milk will return to The Marsh Berkeley. Original songs, traditional blues, and gospel classics come together to underscore an intricate and uplifting narrative on life, death, and the Baptist Church (not to mention the best recipe ever for banana pudding). Set against the background of the civil rights movement, a losing battle with breast cancer, and a slightly inebriated preacher, Mother's Milk tells the story of a young black man finding his way back home.
San Francisco Opera Center And Merola Opera Present 2019 Schwabacher Recital Series
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program, continues in April with the final two recitals of its 36th season. Showcasing the exemplary young artists who have participated in the prestigious training programs of San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program, the series offers music lovers an opportunity to hear opera's next generation of stars in the intimate and state-of-the-art Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater in San Francisco.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program, continues in April with the final two recitals of its 36th season. Showcasing the exemplary young artists who have participated in the prestigious training programs of San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program, the series offers music lovers an opportunity to hear opera's next generation of stars in the intimate and state-of-the-art Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater in San Francisco.
San Francisco Playhouse announces 2019/20 Season; GROUNDHOG DAY, FOLLIES, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse announced today the six plays that will comprise its 2019-20 Mainstage Season. With a lineup that includes both brave new works and re-imagined classics, the company solidifies its commitment to providing a home for the most essential voices in theatre. The Playhouse's three-play Sandbox Series devoted to developing new works will be announced at a later date.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse announced today the six plays that will comprise its 2019-20 Mainstage Season. With a lineup that includes both brave new works and re-imagined classics, the company solidifies its commitment to providing a home for the most essential voices in theatre. The Playhouse's three-play Sandbox Series devoted to developing new works will be announced at a later date.
Semifinalists For The James Toland Vocal Arts Competition Revealed
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
James Toland Vocal Arts, Inc. announced today the semifinalists for its prestigious JTVA Vocal Competition. As a not-for-profit corporation, JTVA supports gifted, emerging singers by providing exposure to expert judging, master classes, performance opportunities before live audiences, and monetary awards.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
James Toland Vocal Arts, Inc. announced today the semifinalists for its prestigious JTVA Vocal Competition. As a not-for-profit corporation, JTVA supports gifted, emerging singers by providing exposure to expert judging, master classes, performance opportunities before live audiences, and monetary awards.
HERSHEY FELDER: A PARIS LOVE STORY Breaks Box Office Records at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced that the World Premiere of Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story, with more than a week to go before its first performance, has already established a new all-time box office record for the 49 year-old Bay Area theatre company.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced that the World Premiere of Hershey Felder: A Paris Love Story, with more than a week to go before its first performance, has already established a new all-time box office record for the 49 year-old Bay Area theatre company.
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of HOME at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
Straight from acclaimed performances at BAM in New York and venues around the world, Obie Award-winning physical theatre artist Geoff Sobelle and his ensemble of actors, dancers, and designers treat you to an enchanting visual and immersive spectacle.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2019
Straight from acclaimed performances at BAM in New York and venues around the world, Obie Award-winning physical theatre artist Geoff Sobelle and his ensemble of actors, dancers, and designers treat you to an enchanting visual and immersive spectacle.
San Francisco's Theater Of Others Presents ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2019
If the National Enquirer had been published in 1592, the story of Arden and April Faversham and her lover Moseby would have been ripped from its pages. Even without the tabloids, the juicy details were the talk of London for years.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2019
If the National Enquirer had been published in 1592, the story of Arden and April Faversham and her lover Moseby would have been ripped from its pages. Even without the tabloids, the juicy details were the talk of London for years.
BWW Review: THE BRITS ARE COMING at Davies Symphony Hall Salutes The Music Of Our Friends Across The Pond
by Steve Murray - March 23, 2019
BWW Review: THE BRITS ARE COMING at Davies Symphony Hall salutes the music of our friends across the pond with style, camp and the lush sound of the 300 member chorus.
by Steve Murray - March 23, 2019
BWW Review: THE BRITS ARE COMING at Davies Symphony Hall salutes the music of our friends across the pond with style, camp and the lush sound of the 300 member chorus.
Photo Flash: Selma Arts Center Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2019
Selma Arts Center presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, running Friday, March 22nd through Saturday, March 30th at the Selma Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2019
Selma Arts Center presents A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, running Friday, March 22nd through Saturday, March 30th at the Selma Arts Center.
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