WONDERLAND Extended At Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Central Works 2019 Season's first show Wonderland, a comedy by Gary Graves, launches the 4 play 29th season and has EXTENDED THROUGH March 24th (originally scheduled to close March 17). "We truly are through the rabbit hole, and the state of the nation is beyond parody… [Wonderland is] a playful mashup of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and Franz Kafka's "The Trial" set in Washington, DC." as described by Sam Hurwitt for the San Jose Mercury News. The comedy Wonderland takes place at a time when "The White House it depicts is so fundamentally broken, such a chaotic and paranoid confusion of backstabbing and intrigue, that even the most abominable scenarios aren't particularly surprising."
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Central Works 2019 Season's first show Wonderland, a comedy by Gary Graves, launches the 4 play 29th season and has EXTENDED THROUGH March 24th (originally scheduled to close March 17). "We truly are through the rabbit hole, and the state of the nation is beyond parody… [Wonderland is] a playful mashup of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and Franz Kafka's "The Trial" set in Washington, DC." as described by Sam Hurwitt for the San Jose Mercury News. The comedy Wonderland takes place at a time when "The White House it depicts is so fundamentally broken, such a chaotic and paranoid confusion of backstabbing and intrigue, that even the most abominable scenarios aren't particularly surprising."
Smuin's Annual Gala Raises Record-Breaking Amount For Silver Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Leaders in the arts and civic communities came together at The Galleria in San Francisco for the spectacular silver anniversary celebration of Smuin Contemporary Ballet, one of the nation's preeminent dance companies.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Leaders in the arts and civic communities came together at The Galleria in San Francisco for the spectacular silver anniversary celebration of Smuin Contemporary Ballet, one of the nation's preeminent dance companies.
Photo Flash: First Look At Kate Hamill's VANITY FAIR At American Conservatory Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon announced the full cast and creative team for Vanity Fair, acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill's rollicking new stage adaptation of William Thackeray's classic 19th-century novel that pops with 21st-century spirit. Ambitious Becky Sharp may not have been born with wealth or status, but she's determined to attain both-at any cost. Armed with fierce wit and calculating charm, Becky forges her own path through London's high society, dealing herself into a game she was never invited to play. Displaying the celebrated audacity and verve that she brought to her adaptation of Sense & Sensibility, Hamill conjures an inventive and lively period drama that combines a fierce contemporary edge with the theatricality of Victorian Burlesque.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon announced the full cast and creative team for Vanity Fair, acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill's rollicking new stage adaptation of William Thackeray's classic 19th-century novel that pops with 21st-century spirit. Ambitious Becky Sharp may not have been born with wealth or status, but she's determined to attain both-at any cost. Armed with fierce wit and calculating charm, Becky forges her own path through London's high society, dealing herself into a game she was never invited to play. Displaying the celebrated audacity and verve that she brought to her adaptation of Sense & Sensibility, Hamill conjures an inventive and lively period drama that combines a fierce contemporary edge with the theatricality of Victorian Burlesque.
Napa Valley Museum Presents: 2nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The Napa Valley Museum Yountville brings its popular series of Whisky Tastings to the CIA at Copia in Napa, with more wonderful whiskies and surprising food pairings - curated by Scotch whisky expert James Forbes.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The Napa Valley Museum Yountville brings its popular series of Whisky Tastings to the CIA at Copia in Napa, with more wonderful whiskies and surprising food pairings - curated by Scotch whisky expert James Forbes.
SFIAF Presents Collective Ma'louba From Syria
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
San Francisco International Arts Festival is very proud to present the US debut of Collective Ma'louba, the ensemble of professional Syrian actors, writers and directors founded by its leading protagonists as they experienced life as refugees escaping the Syrian Civil war.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
San Francisco International Arts Festival is very proud to present the US debut of Collective Ma'louba, the ensemble of professional Syrian actors, writers and directors founded by its leading protagonists as they experienced life as refugees escaping the Syrian Civil war.
US Premiere of SCENES FROM 71* YEARS Portrays Palestinians' Daily Realities
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to plays from or about the Middle East, stages the U.S. premiere of Scenes From 71* Years, a James Tait Black Award-nominated play by Hannah Khalil documenting Palestinian life since 1948. Based on interviews with friends and family who have lived in the occupied territories, Khalil's groundbreaking work renders a 71-year history of Palestinian lives with disarming humor and resonant humanity. Highly theatrical vignettes of surprisingly familiar stories offer audiences of all backgrounds and vantage points a rarely-glimpsed window into the realities of life under occupation a perspective sorely lacking on American stages.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to plays from or about the Middle East, stages the U.S. premiere of Scenes From 71* Years, a James Tait Black Award-nominated play by Hannah Khalil documenting Palestinian life since 1948. Based on interviews with friends and family who have lived in the occupied territories, Khalil's groundbreaking work renders a 71-year history of Palestinian lives with disarming humor and resonant humanity. Highly theatrical vignettes of surprisingly familiar stories offer audiences of all backgrounds and vantage points a rarely-glimpsed window into the realities of life under occupation a perspective sorely lacking on American stages.
MAN OF LA MANCHA to Feature in Concert in SF With Grammy Winning Brazilian Pianist Eliane Elias
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
At the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco today, March 7, Grammy winning Brazilian singer and pianist Elias performs songs from her previously unreleased 1995 album devoted to composer Mitch Leigh's Tony-winning score to the Broadway hit Man of La Mancha. This concert kicks off Elias' four-night residency.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
At the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco today, March 7, Grammy winning Brazilian singer and pianist Elias performs songs from her previously unreleased 1995 album devoted to composer Mitch Leigh's Tony-winning score to the Broadway hit Man of La Mancha. This concert kicks off Elias' four-night residency.
Ross Valley Players Presents THESE SHINING LIVES
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The fourth play of Ross Valley Players 89th season is These Shining Lives which chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their story and its continued resonance. These Shining Lives by award-winning playwright Melanie Marnich, premiered in 2008 at Baltimore Center Stage.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
The fourth play of Ross Valley Players 89th season is These Shining Lives which chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their story and its continued resonance. These Shining Lives by award-winning playwright Melanie Marnich, premiered in 2008 at Baltimore Center Stage.
Bay Area Premiere of Bess Wohl's AMERICAN HERO Begins March 7th at Custom Made Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Custom Made Theatre Co. presents the Bay Area Premiere of Bess Wohl's comedy "American Hero" which runs March 7th through April 6th at Custom Made Theatre, 533 Sutter St. in San Francisco, just one block north of Union Square.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
Custom Made Theatre Co. presents the Bay Area Premiere of Bess Wohl's comedy "American Hero" which runs March 7th through April 6th at Custom Made Theatre, 533 Sutter St. in San Francisco, just one block north of Union Square.
ODC/Dance Presents The World Premiere Of WORLD'S ON FIRE By Kate Weare & Brenda Way
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
ODC/Dance, San Francisco's internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company, is pleased to present the world premiere of World's on Fire, an evening-length work that tackles issues of kinship, belief, suffering, love, and the will to survive. Performances run March 7-10, 2019 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2019
ODC/Dance, San Francisco's internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company, is pleased to present the world premiere of World's on Fire, an evening-length work that tackles issues of kinship, belief, suffering, love, and the will to survive. Performances run March 7-10, 2019 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
PRESS HERE,THE MUSICAL Invites Audience Along On A Dot-filled Adventure
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Colorful Dots-Yellow, Red and Blue-cavort onstage and off, while audience members are invited to accompany two clowns, Page and Turner, on a magical adventure at Press Here, the Musical, an original production by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT).
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Colorful Dots-Yellow, Red and Blue-cavort onstage and off, while audience members are invited to accompany two clowns, Page and Turner, on a magical adventure at Press Here, the Musical, an original production by Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT).
A CHORUS LINE To Kick Off Transcendence Theatre Co. 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
After eight seasons presenting its critically acclaimed 'Broadway Under the Stars' musical revues, Transcendence Theatre Company announces the presentation of its first production of a Broadway musical.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
After eight seasons presenting its critically acclaimed 'Broadway Under the Stars' musical revues, Transcendence Theatre Company announces the presentation of its first production of a Broadway musical.
World Premiere Of Jason Mendez' SUPREMACY Takes Centerstage At EXIT Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
From a staged reading at the 2017 San Francisco Olympians Festival to EXIT Theatre's mainstage, the development of Jason Mendez' Supremacy is one we're especially proud of. Inspired in part by Horus, the Egyptian god of the sky, in part by well-publicized incidences of police violence towards young men of color, and in part by the varying public responses towards those acts, Supremacy is a modern-day superhero story about race, power, and collective responsibility. A longtime theatre-maker, graphic novelist, and emerging playwright, Mendez weaves together his many influences into an urgent, dynamic piece that asks what are we today, and what can we become?
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
From a staged reading at the 2017 San Francisco Olympians Festival to EXIT Theatre's mainstage, the development of Jason Mendez' Supremacy is one we're especially proud of. Inspired in part by Horus, the Egyptian god of the sky, in part by well-publicized incidences of police violence towards young men of color, and in part by the varying public responses towards those acts, Supremacy is a modern-day superhero story about race, power, and collective responsibility. A longtime theatre-maker, graphic novelist, and emerging playwright, Mendez weaves together his many influences into an urgent, dynamic piece that asks what are we today, and what can we become?
John Adams To Receive Honorary Doctorate From San Francisco Conservatory Of Music
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will present American composer John Adams with an honorary doctorate at its 2019 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17. Adams, a Pulitzer Prize winner and former faculty member of SFCM, is consistently ranked as one of the most frequently performed living composers, regularly receiving commissions from the world's premier orchestras, opera companies, and artists.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will present American composer John Adams with an honorary doctorate at its 2019 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17. Adams, a Pulitzer Prize winner and former faculty member of SFCM, is consistently ranked as one of the most frequently performed living composers, regularly receiving commissions from the world's premier orchestras, opera companies, and artists.
Sf International Arts Festival Presents Czech Spitfire Company
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
San Francisco International Arts Festival is very proud to present the west coast debut of the Spitfire Company from the Czech Republic with their award-winning play Antidot, a deeply satirical re-imagining of Vaclav Havel's best known play, Audience. Spitfire's unique style of theatre - an explosive mix of absurd humour, physical theatre and acting with masks - is the key to this unexpected interpretation of Havel's classic.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
San Francisco International Arts Festival is very proud to present the west coast debut of the Spitfire Company from the Czech Republic with their award-winning play Antidot, a deeply satirical re-imagining of Vaclav Havel's best known play, Audience. Spitfire's unique style of theatre - an explosive mix of absurd humour, physical theatre and acting with masks - is the key to this unexpected interpretation of Havel's classic.
BWW Review: THE WHO & THE WHAT at Marin Theatre Company - Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author Ayad Akhtar's Thought-Provoking Examination of Islamic Faith
by Steve Murray - March 06, 2019
BWW Review: THE WHO & THE WHAT at Marin Theatre Company: Pulitzer-prize winning author Ayad Akhtar's thought provoking examination of Islamic faith
by Steve Murray - March 06, 2019
BWW Review: THE WHO & THE WHAT at Marin Theatre Company: Pulitzer-prize winning author Ayad Akhtar's thought provoking examination of Islamic faith
Berkeley Rep Presents THE GOOD BOOK
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast for The Good Book. After bringing the successful production of An Iliad to theatres around the country including Berkeley Rep, Tony Award-winner Denis O'Hare and Obie Award-winner and Associate Director Lisa Peterson are teaming up once again to unearth the all-too-human formation of the most influential book in Western history - the Bible. In addition to collaborating with O'Hare on the script, Petersen will also direct The Good Book.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2019
Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast for The Good Book. After bringing the successful production of An Iliad to theatres around the country including Berkeley Rep, Tony Award-winner Denis O'Hare and Obie Award-winner and Associate Director Lisa Peterson are teaming up once again to unearth the all-too-human formation of the most influential book in Western history - the Bible. In addition to collaborating with O'Hare on the script, Petersen will also direct The Good Book.
Photo Flash: Theatreworks Silicon Valley Presents MARIE AND ROSETTA
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the West Coast premiere of the roof-raising musical play Marie and Rosetta. Developed at TheatreWorks' 2015 New Works Festival by Lucille Lortel Award-winner George Brant, Marie and Rosetta shares the saga of a musical legend. From stirring up churchgoers in the morning to rocking the Cotton Club at night, Sister Rosetta Tharpe inspired Elvis, Ray Charles, and more on her way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Growing competition on the 1940s Gospel Circuit finds Rosetta auditioning a new partner with a voice made from heaven. Will they break, blend, or find harmony at last? Directed by Robert Kelley,
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the West Coast premiere of the roof-raising musical play Marie and Rosetta. Developed at TheatreWorks' 2015 New Works Festival by Lucille Lortel Award-winner George Brant, Marie and Rosetta shares the saga of a musical legend. From stirring up churchgoers in the morning to rocking the Cotton Club at night, Sister Rosetta Tharpe inspired Elvis, Ray Charles, and more on her way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Growing competition on the 1940s Gospel Circuit finds Rosetta auditioning a new partner with a voice made from heaven. Will they break, blend, or find harmony at last? Directed by Robert Kelley,
Berkeley Playhouse Announces 2019-2020 Professional Season
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Berkeley Playhouse Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy and Executive Director and Producer Kimberly Dooley announced today that the 12th professional season of their award-winning theater company for all ages includes five brand-new productions that will stir the soul and ignite challenging conversations about the world we live in.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Berkeley Playhouse Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy and Executive Director and Producer Kimberly Dooley announced today that the 12th professional season of their award-winning theater company for all ages includes five brand-new productions that will stir the soul and ignite challenging conversations about the world we live in.
Small Town Life Takes Center Stage At Fresno State In Lanford Wilson Drama BOOK OF DAYS
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
University Theatre is pleased to present 'Book of Days', written by Lanford Wilson. This Fresno premiere is directed by J. Daniel Herring and runs March 22 -30, 2019 in the Dennis & Cheryl Woods Theatre in the Speech Arts building on the campus of Fresno State.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
University Theatre is pleased to present 'Book of Days', written by Lanford Wilson. This Fresno premiere is directed by J. Daniel Herring and runs March 22 -30, 2019 in the Dennis & Cheryl Woods Theatre in the Speech Arts building on the campus of Fresno State.
A PERFECT GANESH Opens March 29 at Cinnabar Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Cinnabar Theater presents A PERFECT GANESH March 29 - April 14.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
Cinnabar Theater presents A PERFECT GANESH March 29 - April 14.
The Empress Theatre Presents: Generation Idol
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Generation Idol performs an unforgettable night of classic Billy Idol music spanning almost four decades. The band faithfully captures the spirit of Billy Idol live in concert playing such mega-hits as "Mony Mony", "Dancing With Myself", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", "Cradle Of Love", "Hot In The City", "Flesh For Fantasy", and "Eyes Without A Face". Going on their 5th year performing, the band has wowed crowds in major cities across Texas, Georgia, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Ohio, Nevada, and their home state of California.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Generation Idol performs an unforgettable night of classic Billy Idol music spanning almost four decades. The band faithfully captures the spirit of Billy Idol live in concert playing such mega-hits as "Mony Mony", "Dancing With Myself", "White Wedding", "Rebel Yell", "Cradle Of Love", "Hot In The City", "Flesh For Fantasy", and "Eyes Without A Face". Going on their 5th year performing, the band has wowed crowds in major cities across Texas, Georgia, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Ohio, Nevada, and their home state of California.
The Empress Theatre Presents Kenny Metcalf as Elton & The Early Years Band
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Kenny Metcalf as Elton & The Early Years Band is the Ultimate Elton John Tribute show. They were recently handpicked to be featured on Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest's network AXS TV show "THE WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS." They wowed a national audience during their live to air performance at The Roxy in Hollywood California, and are known for performing a technically accurate Vegas style production, featuring the wildly popular music, costumes and antics of Elton John.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
Kenny Metcalf as Elton & The Early Years Band is the Ultimate Elton John Tribute show. They were recently handpicked to be featured on Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest's network AXS TV show "THE WORLD'S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS." They wowed a national audience during their live to air performance at The Roxy in Hollywood California, and are known for performing a technically accurate Vegas style production, featuring the wildly popular music, costumes and antics of Elton John.
American Conservatory Theater Announces 2019–20 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
American Conservatory Theatre's new season includes Caryl Churchill's acclaimed play, TOP GIRLS; the world premiere of Kate Attwell's TESTMATCH; Obie Award-winning playwright Will Eno's latest work, WAKEY, WAKEY; Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's shocking and scalpel-sharp dark comedy, GLORIA; Lydia R. Diamond's unforgettable baseball play, TONI STONE; the cult classic, Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW; and Qui Nguyen's raucously funny and deeply moving sequel to Vietgone, POOR YELLA REDNECKS
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
American Conservatory Theatre's new season includes Caryl Churchill's acclaimed play, TOP GIRLS; the world premiere of Kate Attwell's TESTMATCH; Obie Award-winning playwright Will Eno's latest work, WAKEY, WAKEY; Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's shocking and scalpel-sharp dark comedy, GLORIA; Lydia R. Diamond's unforgettable baseball play, TONI STONE; the cult classic, Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW; and Qui Nguyen's raucously funny and deeply moving sequel to Vietgone, POOR YELLA REDNECKS
Idiot String Announces Full 2019 Workshop Series In Port Costa
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
In connection with their residency at the Port Costa Schoolhouse, sponsored by the Port Costa Conservation Society, Idiot String (Founding Producers Joan Howard and Rebecca Longworth) is proud to announce their 2019 Workshop Series in Port Costa, California. This workshop series is supported by generous funding from the Crockett Community Foundation, whose support includes providing reduced-price tickets for residents of Port Costa, Crockett, and Tormey. All workshops will take place at the Port Costa Schoolhouse, located at 1 Plaza del Hambre, Port Costa, CA 94569.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2019
In connection with their residency at the Port Costa Schoolhouse, sponsored by the Port Costa Conservation Society, Idiot String (Founding Producers Joan Howard and Rebecca Longworth) is proud to announce their 2019 Workshop Series in Port Costa, California. This workshop series is supported by generous funding from the Crockett Community Foundation, whose support includes providing reduced-price tickets for residents of Port Costa, Crockett, and Tormey. All workshops will take place at the Port Costa Schoolhouse, located at 1 Plaza del Hambre, Port Costa, CA 94569.
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