PlayGround's 25th Season Continues With Two World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
PlayGround has announced highlights of its 25th Season, including two world premieres to be featured in this year's PlayGround Festival and its return to New York for a 25th Season Gala Performance. The world premieres, Katie May's A HISTORY OF FREAKS and Ruben Grijalva's ANNA CONSIDERS MARS, were both developed at past PlayGround Festivals. Anna Considers Mars is a PlayGround/Planet Earth Arts co-commission. The productions open May 15 and May 22, respectively, and will run in rotating repertory as part of PlayGround's annual new plays showcase, the PlayGround Festival of New Works, through June 16 at PlayGround's state-of-the-art San Francisco home, Potrero Stage. On April 15, PlayGround will celebrate its 25th Anniversary New York-style with a special one-night only Monday Night PlayGround "Musical Theatre" Gala Performance at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre on 42nd Street, featuring plays and performances by PlayGround alumni and other distinguished guests. For more information, visit http://playground-sf.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
PlayGround has announced highlights of its 25th Season, including two world premieres to be featured in this year's PlayGround Festival and its return to New York for a 25th Season Gala Performance. The world premieres, Katie May's A HISTORY OF FREAKS and Ruben Grijalva's ANNA CONSIDERS MARS, were both developed at past PlayGround Festivals. Anna Considers Mars is a PlayGround/Planet Earth Arts co-commission. The productions open May 15 and May 22, respectively, and will run in rotating repertory as part of PlayGround's annual new plays showcase, the PlayGround Festival of New Works, through June 16 at PlayGround's state-of-the-art San Francisco home, Potrero Stage. On April 15, PlayGround will celebrate its 25th Anniversary New York-style with a special one-night only Monday Night PlayGround "Musical Theatre" Gala Performance at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre on 42nd Street, featuring plays and performances by PlayGround alumni and other distinguished guests. For more information, visit http://playground-sf.org.
Hillbarn Theatre Conservatory Presents URINETOWN
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
Conservatory Directory Randy O'Hara announced today that youth actors from the Hillbarn Conservatory will present the Tony Award-winning musical, Urinetown. Featuring music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann with book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, Urinetown will perform March 29 31, 2019 at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, March 29, Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
Conservatory Directory Randy O'Hara announced today that youth actors from the Hillbarn Conservatory will present the Tony Award-winning musical, Urinetown. Featuring music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann with book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, Urinetown will perform March 29 31, 2019 at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, March 29, Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
MAN OF LA MANCHA to Feature in Concert in SF With Grammy Winning Brazilian Pianist Eliane Elias
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
At the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco on Thursday, 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 - February 25, 2019
At the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco on Thursday, 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.
The San Francisco Early Music Society Presents Musicians From Valley Of The Moon Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
The San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS) is pleased to welcome back Musicians from Valley of the Moon Music Festival in an all-Brahms program featuring Boston-based contralto Emily Marvosh. This concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., March 16, at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley. Individual tickets, $12 to $45, are available for purchase online at sfems.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2019
The San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS) is pleased to welcome back Musicians from Valley of the Moon Music Festival in an all-Brahms program featuring Boston-based contralto Emily Marvosh. This concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., March 16, at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley. Individual tickets, $12 to $45, are available for purchase online at sfems.org.
Selma Arts Center Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME makes its Central Valley premiere at the Selma Arts Center with performances running February 15-25.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME makes its Central Valley premiere at the Selma Arts Center with performances running February 15-25.
Bay Area Children's Theatre Premieres GOLD: THE MIDAS MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
GOLD: THE MIDAS MUSICAL, an original Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) production that re-imagines the Greek legend of King Midas, opens Today, February 23, in Berkeley.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
GOLD: THE MIDAS MUSICAL, an original Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) production that re-imagines the Greek legend of King Midas, opens Today, February 23, in Berkeley.
Cinnabar Theater Presents its Annual Fundraiser Gala
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
The third annual Broadway Bash, Cinnabar Theater's signature gala fundraiser, has been expanded to showcase the very best of Cinnabar: professional actors and singers together with the best and brightest from our Young Repertory.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019
The third annual Broadway Bash, Cinnabar Theater's signature gala fundraiser, has been expanded to showcase the very best of Cinnabar: professional actors and singers together with the best and brightest from our Young Repertory.
Playwrights Foundation Announces Spring Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Playwrights Foundation's 6th Rough Reading of the season will be Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by Beth Wood on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 PM, Roble Hall, Stanford University; and Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Playwrights Foundation's 6th Rough Reading of the season will be Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by Beth Wood on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 PM, Roble Hall, Stanford University; and Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00PM.
YOGA PLAY at San Francisco Playhouse this Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Dipika Guha's Yoga Play. This will be its second production following the world premiere during South Coast Rep's Pacific Playwrights Festival. Bill Englishwill direct.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Dipika Guha's Yoga Play. This will be its second production following the world premiere during South Coast Rep's Pacific Playwrights Festival. Bill Englishwill direct.
BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY is Looking Swell!
by Linda Hodges - February 22, 2019
As the house lights went down and the familiar strains of 'Before the Parade Passes By' wafted through San Francisco's Golden Gate theatre, a buzz of excitement and a ripple of clapping could be heard from the front of the house on up to the balcony seats. The sound of times gone by, captured by the tuneful Jerry Herman score, ushered the audience into the opulent gift of gilded age perfection, the revival of Michael Stewart's 1964 musical, Hello, Dolly.
by Linda Hodges - February 22, 2019
As the house lights went down and the familiar strains of 'Before the Parade Passes By' wafted through San Francisco's Golden Gate theatre, a buzz of excitement and a ripple of clapping could be heard from the front of the house on up to the balcony seats. The sound of times gone by, captured by the tuneful Jerry Herman score, ushered the audience into the opulent gift of gilded age perfection, the revival of Michael Stewart's 1964 musical, Hello, Dolly.
Bay Area Theatre Week Kicks Off March 26
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Theatre Bay Area, one of the nation's largest service organizations for regional theater, with presenting partners TodayTix, San Francisco Travel Association and San Francisco Chronicle announced the inaugural Bay Area Theatre Week, a 10-day celebration of the prolific and vital theatre community of the Bay Area.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
Theatre Bay Area, one of the nation's largest service organizations for regional theater, with presenting partners TodayTix, San Francisco Travel Association and San Francisco Chronicle announced the inaugural Bay Area Theatre Week, a 10-day celebration of the prolific and vital theatre community of the Bay Area.
HOWARDS END, AMERICA To Premiere In February At Z Space In San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
San Francisco's Earplay in co-production with RealOpera announces the world premiere of a major new chamber opera in three acts, HOWARDS END, AMERICA by composer Allen Shearer and librettist Claudia Stevens. Based on E. M. Forster's Howards End, the production at San Francisco's Z Space is set for three performances only, Feb 22-24, 2019. A pre-show discussion with celebrity guests is scheduled for opening night.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
San Francisco's Earplay in co-production with RealOpera announces the world premiere of a major new chamber opera in three acts, HOWARDS END, AMERICA by composer Allen Shearer and librettist Claudia Stevens. Based on E. M. Forster's Howards End, the production at San Francisco's Z Space is set for three performances only, Feb 22-24, 2019. A pre-show discussion with celebrity guests is scheduled for opening night.
Peninsula Youth Theatre Celebrates Self-Acceptance And Friendship In Tony-Award Nominated SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Everyone's favorite ogre goes from swamp to stage as Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) proudly presents Shrek the Musical, a hysterical and multi-layered fairy tale, playing at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts this March.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Everyone's favorite ogre goes from swamp to stage as Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) proudly presents Shrek the Musical, a hysterical and multi-layered fairy tale, playing at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts this March.
Palo Alto Players Announces 4th Annual Gala EAST MEETS WEST
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its fourth annual gala fundraiser on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the University Club of Palo Alto, 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Palo Alto Players, the first theatre company on the Peninsula, will hold its fourth annual gala fundraiser on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the University Club of Palo Alto, 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto.
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Reawakens At SF Ballet
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson's The Sleeping Beauty returns to San Francisco Ballet on March 9 with performances through March 17 at SF War Memorial Opera House. Tomasson's staging, which premiered with the Company in 1990, updates Marius Petipa's original choreography from 1890, which debuted at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's beloved score, The Sleeping Beauty is a pinnacle of classical repertory.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson's The Sleeping Beauty returns to San Francisco Ballet on March 9 with performances through March 17 at SF War Memorial Opera House. Tomasson's staging, which premiered with the Company in 1990, updates Marius Petipa's original choreography from 1890, which debuted at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's beloved score, The Sleeping Beauty is a pinnacle of classical repertory.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Opens March 15 at Broadway By The Bay
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
With "a crash of drums, a flash of light," Broadway by the Bay begins their 2019 season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
With "a crash of drums, a flash of light," Broadway by the Bay begins their 2019 season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son.
KEEPING UP WITH THE JORGENSONS Comes To Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2019
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Jeremy Julian Greco brings Keeping Up with the Jorgensons to the Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2019 for just one performance, Today, February 21st, 8 pm. In this presentation, Greco recounts a childhood road trip to Orange County, CA to attend the wedding of a relative he's never met. Asked to tickle his father's feet and sleep in his grandmother's bed, the young Greco finds he will say and do anything to secure a visit to the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland. He has performed this work to sold-out crowds at The United Solo Theatre Festival, the Nugget Fringe Theater Festival, and the 2017 San Francisco Fringe Festival, where it won Best of the San Francisco Fringe, and most recently had an eight show run at the Marsh Theater in San Francisco. The Huffington Post said of the show, "a delightful hour of mirth mixed with adolescent angst brought on by a cast of characters that make All in the Family, Roseanne, and Married…with Children seem a bit too Disneyfied."
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2019
Jeremy Julian Greco brings Keeping Up with the Jorgensons to the Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2019 for just one performance, Today, February 21st, 8 pm. In this presentation, Greco recounts a childhood road trip to Orange County, CA to attend the wedding of a relative he's never met. Asked to tickle his father's feet and sleep in his grandmother's bed, the young Greco finds he will say and do anything to secure a visit to the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland. He has performed this work to sold-out crowds at The United Solo Theatre Festival, the Nugget Fringe Theater Festival, and the 2017 San Francisco Fringe Festival, where it won Best of the San Francisco Fringe, and most recently had an eight show run at the Marsh Theater in San Francisco. The Huffington Post said of the show, "a delightful hour of mirth mixed with adolescent angst brought on by a cast of characters that make All in the Family, Roseanne, and Married…with Children seem a bit too Disneyfied."
New Dates for Adam Strauss's THE MUSHROOM CURE
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco announces the return of its 2017 hit, The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York and hailed by The New York Times as "mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain" before moving to San Francisco for an extended run. The Mushroom Cure will be presented March 16 - 30, 2019 with performances 8:30pm Saturdays and 5:30pm Sundays at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. For tickets ($20-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call The Marsh box office at 415-282-3055 (open Monday through Friday, 1pm-4pm).
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco announces the return of its 2017 hit, The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York and hailed by The New York Times as "mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain" before moving to San Francisco for an extended run. The Mushroom Cure will be presented March 16 - 30, 2019 with performances 8:30pm Saturdays and 5:30pm Sundays at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. For tickets ($20-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call The Marsh box office at 415-282-3055 (open Monday through Friday, 1pm-4pm).
Adam Strauss Returns to The Marsh SF with UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco presents work in progress performances of Uncertainty Principle, the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Adam Strauss. In this latest work by the creator of The Mushroom Cure, Strauss grapples with the big questions.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco presents work in progress performances of Uncertainty Principle, the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Adam Strauss. In this latest work by the creator of The Mushroom Cure, Strauss grapples with the big questions.
Baritone Matthew Worth to Join SFCM Faculty
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of baritone Matthew Worth to its voice faculty. Worth will lead a full studio at SFCM beginning in Fall 2019, joining the voice department led by chair Cesar Ulloa. Worth's appointment comes just after the announcement of Rhoslyn Jones joining SFCM's faculty.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of baritone Matthew Worth to its voice faculty. Worth will lead a full studio at SFCM beginning in Fall 2019, joining the voice department led by chair Cesar Ulloa. Worth's appointment comes just after the announcement of Rhoslyn Jones joining SFCM's faculty.
Z Space Presents The World Premiere Of RIPPED By Rachel Bublitz
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
Z Space, one of the nation's leading laboratories for the development of new works, is pleased to present the world premiere of Ripped by Rachel Bublitz,May 22 - June 15, 2019. The play will be directed by Executive Artistic Director Lisa Steindler, with a vision that will incorporate set and lighting design by Colm McNally, costume design by Christine Dinkel, and sound design by Sara Huddleston.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2019
Z Space, one of the nation's leading laboratories for the development of new works, is pleased to present the world premiere of Ripped by Rachel Bublitz,May 22 - June 15, 2019. The play will be directed by Executive Artistic Director Lisa Steindler, with a vision that will incorporate set and lighting design by Colm McNally, costume design by Christine Dinkel, and sound design by Sara Huddleston.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents The Bay Area Premiere Of Anna Ziegler's ACTUALLY
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
Aurora Theatre Company continues its dynamic 27th season with the Bay Area premiere of Anna Ziegler's ACTUALLY. Tracy Ward directs this powerful 'he said/she said' that explores the intersection of race, gender, and sex on college campuses. Michael Curry and Ella Dershowitz each make their Aurora debut.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
Aurora Theatre Company continues its dynamic 27th season with the Bay Area premiere of Anna Ziegler's ACTUALLY. Tracy Ward directs this powerful 'he said/she said' that explores the intersection of race, gender, and sex on college campuses. Michael Curry and Ella Dershowitz each make their Aurora debut.
Montalvo Arts Center Presents THE CAPITOL STEPS: MAKE AMERICA GRIN AGAIN
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
The Capitol Congressional staffers turned comedians, famed comedy troupe composed ofSteps, will perform Make America Grin Again at the Montalvo Arts Center. Called 'an oasis of good-natured ribbing in a fiercely partisan world' by The Washington Post, the Capitol Steps have slayed the country with their hilarious send-up of the people and institutions that once employed them. Their sketch and improvisational comedy offers a mix of song and standup, lampooning modern political leaders, and tackling major current issues. No issue or public figure, Democrat or Republican, can escape this satire. The Capitol Steps will be performing Make America Grin Again 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday, April 14 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($55 Reserved, $60 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
The Capitol Congressional staffers turned comedians, famed comedy troupe composed ofSteps, will perform Make America Grin Again at the Montalvo Arts Center. Called 'an oasis of good-natured ribbing in a fiercely partisan world' by The Washington Post, the Capitol Steps have slayed the country with their hilarious send-up of the people and institutions that once employed them. Their sketch and improvisational comedy offers a mix of song and standup, lampooning modern political leaders, and tackling major current issues. No issue or public figure, Democrat or Republican, can escape this satire. The Capitol Steps will be performing Make America Grin Again 3:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday, April 14 at the Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga. For tickets ($55 Reserved, $60 Premier) or more information, the public may visit www.montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
SPAMALOT Tours to Folsom
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
Flying cows. Killer rabbits. Taunting Frenchmen. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with music and lyrics by the Grammy-winning team of Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. The Harris Center welcomes the 15th Anniversary World Tour of Spamalot to Stage One!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2019
Flying cows. Killer rabbits. Taunting Frenchmen. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with music and lyrics by the Grammy-winning team of Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. The Harris Center welcomes the 15th Anniversary World Tour of Spamalot to Stage One!
Bay Area Children's Theatre Advanced Performers Honored At Junior Theatre Festival West
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) students in BACT's Advanced Performers the company's by-audition-only traveling musical theatre team brought home five awards last week from the Junior Theatre Festival West, a celebration of youth and musical theatre that attracts more than 1,800 theatre students, educators and professionals to Sacramento each year to share excerpts from productions and hear critiques of their performances from theatre pros.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) students in BACT's Advanced Performers the company's by-audition-only traveling musical theatre team brought home five awards last week from the Junior Theatre Festival West, a celebration of youth and musical theatre that attracts more than 1,800 theatre students, educators and professionals to Sacramento each year to share excerpts from productions and hear critiques of their performances from theatre pros.
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