Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of American Conservatory Theatre's MEN ON BOATS
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Get a first look at the cast of American Conservatory Theater's upcoming production of Men on Boats, Jaclyn Backhaus's subversive retelling of 19th-century American explorers, performing at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater October 17-December 16, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Get a first look at the cast of American Conservatory Theater's upcoming production of Men on Boats, Jaclyn Backhaus's subversive retelling of 19th-century American explorers, performing at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater October 17-December 16, 2018.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to Present Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
In collaboration with Ghiberti Foundation at Grace Cathedral, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is pleased to present Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite, a monumental choral work organized by renowned singer-composer Holcombe Waller. Making its San Francisco debut, Requiem Mass honors and invokes the peaceful repose of those who have suffered persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender expression. Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite will have a two-night engagement in the historic Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church on Friday and Saturday, November 16-17, 2018, at 7:30PM.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
In collaboration with Ghiberti Foundation at Grace Cathedral, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is pleased to present Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite, a monumental choral work organized by renowned singer-composer Holcombe Waller. Making its San Francisco debut, Requiem Mass honors and invokes the peaceful repose of those who have suffered persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender expression. Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite will have a two-night engagement in the historic Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church on Friday and Saturday, November 16-17, 2018, at 7:30PM.
RAWdance ROARs Into 15th Season with Triple Bill Next January
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
In celebration of its 15th anniversary next year, RAWdance is proud to announce ROAR, a triple bill featuring two world premieres, January 24 – 26, at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco. Rounding out the program is a remount of Brilliant Alarm, which premiered last year as part of YBCA's Transform Fest. Tickets, $25 - $40, will go on sale November 6 at YBCA.org. Roar is presented in association with YBCA.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
In celebration of its 15th anniversary next year, RAWdance is proud to announce ROAR, a triple bill featuring two world premieres, January 24 – 26, at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San Francisco. Rounding out the program is a remount of Brilliant Alarm, which premiered last year as part of YBCA's Transform Fest. Tickets, $25 - $40, will go on sale November 6 at YBCA.org. Roar is presented in association with YBCA.
Oakland University Goes INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
The Oakland University Department of Theatre will kick off its 2018-19 season on Thursday, Oct. 11 with Into the Woods, a "Once Upon a Time" tale that introduces the hopes and dreams of characters from some of our favorite fairy tales and explores the lengths we go to for our dreams - and the potentially high cost of getting what we want.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
The Oakland University Department of Theatre will kick off its 2018-19 season on Thursday, Oct. 11 with Into the Woods, a "Once Upon a Time" tale that introduces the hopes and dreams of characters from some of our favorite fairy tales and explores the lengths we go to for our dreams - and the potentially high cost of getting what we want.
Casting Announced For The San Francisco Playhouse Production Of MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
San Francisco Playhouse celebrates the magic of the holiday season with the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Katie Coleman and choreography by Kimberly Richards.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
San Francisco Playhouse celebrates the magic of the holiday season with the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Katie Coleman and choreography by Kimberly Richards.
Palo Alto Players Presents ALL THE WAY
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
History and politics take center stage as Palo Alto Players continues its 2018-19 season with the Bay Area premiere of the Tony Award-winning play ALL THE WAY.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
History and politics take center stage as Palo Alto Players continues its 2018-19 season with the Bay Area premiere of the Tony Award-winning play ALL THE WAY.
Photo Flash: A New Production Of TOSCA at San Francisco Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at San Francisco Opera's new production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, with a cast led by Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in her Company and role debuts as Tosca, tenor Brian Jagde as Cavaradossi and baritone Scott Hendricks as Baron Scarpia with conductor Leo Hussain leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in his first performances with the Company. Puccini's monumental work, which has a distinguished history at San Francisco Opera, will be staged by American director Shawna Lucey with new sets and costumes designed by Robert Innes Hopkins and built entirely in San Francisco Opera's scenic and costume shops. Check out photos below!
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at San Francisco Opera's new production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, with a cast led by Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in her Company and role debuts as Tosca, tenor Brian Jagde as Cavaradossi and baritone Scott Hendricks as Baron Scarpia with conductor Leo Hussain leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in his first performances with the Company. Puccini's monumental work, which has a distinguished history at San Francisco Opera, will be staged by American director Shawna Lucey with new sets and costumes designed by Robert Innes Hopkins and built entirely in San Francisco Opera's scenic and costume shops. Check out photos below!
Theatre of Yugen and Five on a Match Present SEEN / BY EVERYONE
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Theatre of Yugen and Five on a Match present SEEN / BY EVERYONE - conceived by Amir Darvish and Meg MacCary, and co-written by Matthew Cohn, Amir Darvish, Meg MacCary, Enormvs Muñoz and Jen Taher. Directed by Theatre of Yugen's Artistic Director, Nick Ishimaru.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Theatre of Yugen and Five on a Match present SEEN / BY EVERYONE - conceived by Amir Darvish and Meg MacCary, and co-written by Matthew Cohn, Amir Darvish, Meg MacCary, Enormvs Muñoz and Jen Taher. Directed by Theatre of Yugen's Artistic Director, Nick Ishimaru.
Actors' Theatre Presents Acclaimed Broadway Play RED About Artist Mark Rothko
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Santa Cruz County Actors' Theatre, who brings the community the annual sold-out 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival, presents a full-length staged production of John Logan's renowned Broadway play, RED, directed by Wilma Marcus Chandler. Opening October 5 and playing through October 21 at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2018
Santa Cruz County Actors' Theatre, who brings the community the annual sold-out 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival, presents a full-length staged production of John Logan's renowned Broadway play, RED, directed by Wilma Marcus Chandler. Opening October 5 and playing through October 21 at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.
Photo Flash: San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) has announced the full cast and creative team for the opening production of its 2018-2019 season, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (nominated for seven Tony Awards). THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS features a book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, and music and lyrics by Carol Hall. 42nd Street Moon's production runs from October 3 - 21, 2018 and will perform at San Francisco's Gateway Theatre (formerly the Eureka Theatre). The press opening will take place on Saturday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets range from $30 - $75 and can be purchased through the Box Office at (415) 255-8207 or online at www.42ndstmoon.org.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) has announced the full cast and creative team for the opening production of its 2018-2019 season, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (nominated for seven Tony Awards). THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS features a book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, and music and lyrics by Carol Hall. 42nd Street Moon's production runs from October 3 - 21, 2018 and will perform at San Francisco's Gateway Theatre (formerly the Eureka Theatre). The press opening will take place on Saturday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets range from $30 - $75 and can be purchased through the Box Office at (415) 255-8207 or online at www.42ndstmoon.org.
TheatreWorks to Enchant During the Holidays with TUCK EVERLASTING
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley brings an enchanted bestseller to life for the holidays with the regional premiere of Tuck Everlasting. Set in the 1890s, free-spirited Winnie Foster searches for adventure, finding the Tucks, a close-knit family that has discovered the secret to everlasting life.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley brings an enchanted bestseller to life for the holidays with the regional premiere of Tuck Everlasting. Set in the 1890s, free-spirited Winnie Foster searches for adventure, finding the Tucks, a close-knit family that has discovered the secret to everlasting life.
Photo Flash: First Look at San Francisco Opera's TOSCA
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
San Francisco Opera unveils a new production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca on Wednesday, October 3, with a cast led by Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in her Company and role debuts as Tosca, tenor Brian Jagde as Cavaradossi and baritone Scott Hendricks as Baron Scarpia with conductor Leo Hussain leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in his first performances with the Company. Puccini's monumental work, which has a distinguished history at San Francisco Opera, will be staged by American director Shawna Lucey with new sets and costumes designed by Robert Innes Hopkins and built entirely in San Francisco Opera's scenic and costume shops.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
San Francisco Opera unveils a new production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca on Wednesday, October 3, with a cast led by Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in her Company and role debuts as Tosca, tenor Brian Jagde as Cavaradossi and baritone Scott Hendricks as Baron Scarpia with conductor Leo Hussain leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in his first performances with the Company. Puccini's monumental work, which has a distinguished history at San Francisco Opera, will be staged by American director Shawna Lucey with new sets and costumes designed by Robert Innes Hopkins and built entirely in San Francisco Opera's scenic and costume shops.
Theatre of Yugen and Five on a Match Present SEEN / BY EVERYONE
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
Theatre of Yugen and Five on a Match present SEEN / BY EVERYONE - conceived by Amir Darvish and Meg MacCary, and co-written by Matthew Cohn, Amir Darvish, Meg MacCary, Enormvs Muñoz and Jen Taher. Directed by Theatre of Yugen's Artistic Director, Nick Ishimaru.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
Theatre of Yugen and Five on a Match present SEEN / BY EVERYONE - conceived by Amir Darvish and Meg MacCary, and co-written by Matthew Cohn, Amir Darvish, Meg MacCary, Enormvs Muñoz and Jen Taher. Directed by Theatre of Yugen's Artistic Director, Nick Ishimaru.
ONE LIFE STAND Extends At Marsh Berkeley Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret announces the extension of Alicia Dattner's (The Oy of Sex) standup comedy show, One Life Stand, the modern girl's guide to enlightenment and other disorders. With her ukulele, Dattner will share everything from how to floss sexy, how to tell if you love a love-avoidant, how to spot a narcissist in the wild, and how to win at heteronormative dating. She also muses on which Amazon to save, drinking at yoga, sleeping while meditating, nonduality in bed, and accidental enlightenment. Dattner's all-encompassing guide, One Life Stand, will be presented October 6-27, 2018 with performances 8:30pm Saturdays at The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. For tickets ($20-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved) or more information, 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 - October 03, 2018
The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret announces the extension of Alicia Dattner's (The Oy of Sex) standup comedy show, One Life Stand, the modern girl's guide to enlightenment and other disorders. With her ukulele, Dattner will share everything from how to floss sexy, how to tell if you love a love-avoidant, how to spot a narcissist in the wild, and how to win at heteronormative dating. She also muses on which Amazon to save, drinking at yoga, sleeping while meditating, nonduality in bed, and accidental enlightenment. Dattner's all-encompassing guide, One Life Stand, will be presented October 6-27, 2018 with performances 8:30pm Saturdays at The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. For tickets ($20-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved) or more information, the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call The Marsh Box office at 415-282-3055 (open Monday through Friday, 1pm-4pm).
Solo Performers Tackle Post-Trump America in TIMES UNSEEN Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
This October, The Marsh San Francisco will present Times Unseen, a riveting solo performance festival reacting to America's changing political landscape, just in time for the midterm elections.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2018
This October, The Marsh San Francisco will present Times Unseen, a riveting solo performance festival reacting to America's changing political landscape, just in time for the midterm elections.
Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents FUN HOME
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2018/ 2019 season with Fun Home, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Based on the blazingly honest graphic novel of MacArthur Genius Award winner Alison Bechdel, Fun Home explores Alison's loving, yet dysfunctional upbringing. Alison, the protagonist, contends with her past and present as she relives her childhood at the family-owned funeral home. Her growing understanding of her own sexuality and her grappling with unanswerable questions about her father make for a surprising, poignant theatrical experience. Told with enormous emotion and sensitivity, Fun Home's haunting yet amusing score by Jeanine Tesori with lyrics and book by Lisa Kron illuminates one of the most original musicals of its time. Directed by TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2018/ 2019 season with Fun Home, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Based on the blazingly honest graphic novel of MacArthur Genius Award winner Alison Bechdel, Fun Home explores Alison's loving, yet dysfunctional upbringing. Alison, the protagonist, contends with her past and present as she relives her childhood at the family-owned funeral home. Her growing understanding of her own sexuality and her grappling with unanswerable questions about her father make for a surprising, poignant theatrical experience. Told with enormous emotion and sensitivity, Fun Home's haunting yet amusing score by Jeanine Tesori with lyrics and book by Lisa Kron illuminates one of the most original musicals of its time. Directed by TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley.
Estas Tonne Announces The BREATH OF SOUND World Tour And Special Guest Sergei Polunin
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
This November, witness an inspired collaboration of music and dance like no other. World-renowned master guitarist Estas Tonne is performing in the US for the first time with a 24-city tour. The tour kicks off in Escondido, CA November 1, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
This November, witness an inspired collaboration of music and dance like no other. World-renowned master guitarist Estas Tonne is performing in the US for the first time with a 24-city tour. The tour kicks off in Escondido, CA November 1, 2018.
Thrilling Political Showdown FROST/NIXON Comes to TheatreWorks This January
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will kick off the new year with Tony and Olivier Award nominated drama Frost/Nixon.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will kick off the new year with Tony and Olivier Award nominated drama Frost/Nixon.
All-Star Musical Celebration To Honor The Late Lile Cruse At The Rio
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
A free community celebration in honor of local music educator and musical theatre producer Lile O. Cruse will take place at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Sunday, October 28 at 6 PM.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
A free community celebration in honor of local music educator and musical theatre producer Lile O. Cruse will take place at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Sunday, October 28 at 6 PM.
Cal Shakes Announces 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced its 2019 Season at the Bruns Amphitheater: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, May 22-June 9; The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht, July 3-21; the world premiere of House of Joy by Madhuri Shekar, August 14-September 1; and Macbeth by William Shakespeare, September 18-October 6. Cast and creative teams for each will be announced at a later date.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced its 2019 Season at the Bruns Amphitheater: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, May 22-June 9; The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht, July 3-21; the world premiere of House of Joy by Madhuri Shekar, August 14-September 1; and Macbeth by William Shakespeare, September 18-October 6. Cast and creative teams for each will be announced at a later date.
Army Field Band To Perform Soundtrack Of The American Soldier In Yountville
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will stop in Yountville during its fall concert tour on Oct. 26 at the Lincoln Theater. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are free to the public.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will stop in Yountville during its fall concert tour on Oct. 26 at the Lincoln Theater. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are free to the public.
'We Swim' Asks: How Do You Talk To Someone You Love Who Disagrees With You? Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, responds to our current political divide with We Swim, We Talk, We Go to War, a play that takes the form of a literal conversation on stage. While trying to navigate the currents of the Pacific, an Arab-American woman and her nephew, who has enlisted in the U.S. military, dive into the murky waters of family, identity, and politics. Stylistically adventurous and playful, We Swim expands into a nuanced dialogue about what it means to be American, Arab, and Arab-American at our current moment in time.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, responds to our current political divide with We Swim, We Talk, We Go to War, a play that takes the form of a literal conversation on stage. While trying to navigate the currents of the Pacific, an Arab-American woman and her nephew, who has enlisted in the U.S. military, dive into the murky waters of family, identity, and politics. Stylistically adventurous and playful, We Swim expands into a nuanced dialogue about what it means to be American, Arab, and Arab-American at our current moment in time.
Bay Area Musicals Announces Cast of CRAZY FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Bay Area Musicals (Matthew McCoy, Founder & Artistic Director, and AeJay Mitchell, Managing Director) has announced the full cast and creative team for the first production of the Company' 2018-2019 season, CRAZY FOR YOU.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Bay Area Musicals (Matthew McCoy, Founder & Artistic Director, and AeJay Mitchell, Managing Director) has announced the full cast and creative team for the first production of the Company' 2018-2019 season, CRAZY FOR YOU.
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Cal Shakes Adds Performances For BLACK ODYSSEY
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
California Shakespeare Theater announced today two additional performances of Marcus Gardley's black odyssey: Saturday, October 13 at 8pm and Sunday, October 14 at 4pm. Additionally, new Pay What You Can tickets will be made available for the Tuesday, October 2, 7:30pm performance.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2018
California Shakespeare Theater announced today two additional performances of Marcus Gardley's black odyssey: Saturday, October 13 at 8pm and Sunday, October 14 at 4pm. Additionally, new Pay What You Can tickets will be made available for the Tuesday, October 2, 7:30pm performance.
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