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San Francisco Conservatory of Music To Host TECHAPELLA 2018
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the sixth annual Techapella a cappella showcase, taking place Sunday, November 4. Techapella, a vocal musical show which SFCM has hosted for the past two years, brings together a cappella groups composed of tech employees to showcase the best vocal ensembles in the industry. Returning to emcee the event this year is renowned a cappella personality and Sing-Off producer Deke Sharon.
THE STAGE MANAGER Plays The 2018 San Francisco Fringe Festival At The Exit Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
On a Shoestring will present The Stage Manager, an inside view from the stage actors' perspective of dealing with a BAD director who won't let you do your job and look good.
A.C.T. Finds Cast for Jaclyn Backhaus's MEN ON BOATS
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
American Conservatory Theater announces casting for Men on Boats-Jaclyn Backhaus's hilarious, historical, and moving adventure-playing at A.C.T.'sStrand Theater (1127 Market St., San Francisco) October 17-December 16, 2018.
Pear Theatre Opens Season with NORTHANGER ABBEY
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2018
Pear Theatre's 2018-19 season opens in August with "Northanger Abbey," adapted by Pear founder Diane Tasca from the novel by Jane Austen. Pear Theatre's production of "Northanger Abbey," directed by Troy Johnson, previews on August 30, with press and Opening Night on Friday, August 31, followed by a champagne gala.
Cowboy Music And Poetry Gathering Announced At Lincoln Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
The Lincoln Theater is proud to present the Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering as musicians, poets, and storytellers regale the audience with their experiences of hard work, heartbreak and hilarity in the West. Part of the new "On the Road" series of the world renowned Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering, this event embodies the spirit and heart of a uniquely American way of life. In addition to the main performance at the Lincoln Theater on Saturday, September 8th at 7pm, there will also be 2 free school shows the day before for students in Napa and St Helena.
Broadway Meets Napa with the Debut of BROADWAY AT THE VISTA
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
This Fall, Vista Collina Resort and Festival Napa Valley have come together to debut Broadway at the Vista in Napa Valley on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 at 6:30pm.
KEEPING UP WITH THE JORGENSONS Comes To The United Solo Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2018
Jeremy Julian Greco brings Keeping Up with the Jorgensons to the United Solo Theater Festival for just one performance, Wednesday, October 10, 9pm. In this presentation, Greco recounts a childhood road trip to Orange County, CA to attend the wedding of a relative he's never met.
Live Your Best Unlife With VAMPIRE CHRISTMAS! Coming To EXIT Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Hot on the heels of last year's monstrous seasonal special Just Another Zombie Holiday Show, Vampire Christmas is EXIT's latest foray into creating our own holiday classics, one twisted creature feature at a time. Co-written by longtime EXIT veterans and heroes of the indie theater scene, Allison Page and Stuart Bousel, and directed by Alejandro Emmanuel Torres, Vampire Christmas will provide an excellent escape from the usual Christmas-time fare, for the living and the undead alike.
Oakland Symphony Announces 2018-19 Programming
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Oakland Symphony and Music Director and Conductor Michael Morgan announce programming for 2018-19 Season running October 12, 2018 - May 19, 2019. Concerts are at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland and other East Bay venues. Subscriptions for the 2018-2019 season are currently on sale and single tickets go on sale Monday, August 27at 10:00am PST. For information, to purchase subscriptions and single tickets, visit oaklandsmphony.org.
Cutting Ball Theater Presents UNCLE VANYA
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Cutting Ball Theater kicks off its 2018/2019 Season, celebrating 20 years since the company's founding and first production, with a vivid reimagining of Anton Chekhov's enduring classic UNCLE VANYA in a translation by Paul Schmidt. Uncle Vanya is directed by Paige Rogers, Cutting Ball Theater's co-founder and recently exited Artistic Director, the culminating project of Rogers' tenure at Cutting Ball's creative helm. Uncle Vanya opens in preview performances on September 21 and runs through October 21. Press Opening is scheduled for September 27 at 7pm with an Opening performance to follow on September 28 at 8pm. Tickets range in price $15 - $45 and are available for purchase online at cuttingball.com/productions/uncle-vanya or by phone at 415-525-1205.
PCT Mounts Monty Python's SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Pittsburg Community Theatre presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT - September 28 through October 7 at the California Theatre in Old Town, Pittsburg, and October 13 & 14 at the El Campanil in Antioch.
Cutting Ball Theater Celebrates 20 Years With A Benefit Honoring Paige Rogers And Rob Melrose
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
Cutting Ball Theater is celebrating 20 years since the company's founding and first production with a benefit honoring founders Paige Rogers and Rob Melrose. This festive evening, generously hosted by Zendesk, will feature signature cocktails, small bites, and a silent auction.
DMT Presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) opens its 2018-19 season to Once Upon a Mattress, with performances running September 13-30, 2018.
Green Music Center At Sonoma State University Celebrates Music Mentors
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
Sonoma State University's Green Music Center celebrates the important role of teachers and music mentors this year with its Annual Fundraiser, Saturday, September 15, 2018. The evening features hip Americana band, Bumper Jacksons-a group that folds sounds of jazz, early blues, old-time music, and country swing into an exhilarating repertoire of modern American roots music.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS To Launch At Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre, 9/17
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
PlayGround, the Bay Areas' and Los Angeles' leading playwright incubator, marks the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night celebration and performance launching a bold new partnership.
Tickets For BEACH BLANKET BABYLON Holiday Extravaganza On-Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
Ring in the holiday season with Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday Extravaganza (Wednesday, November 14-Monday, December 31, 2018). Featuring iconic holiday characters-including Christmas King Louis, Mr. Peanut Santa, and a chorus line of tap dancing Christmas trees- Beach Blanket Babylon's Holiday Extravaganza features parodies of traditional Christmas carols, hilarious spoofs of pop culture and political characters, and the legendary gigantic Yuletide Hat. Tickets ($30-$155) are available now online at beachblanketbabylon.com, by phone at 415.421.4222, or at the Beach Blanket Babylon Box Office [678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (formerly Green St.), San Francisco]. Arrangements for groups (15 or more) and private performances may be made by contacting group sales at 415.421.6788. Gift certificates are also available.
ODC Presents Sara Shelton Mann In The World Premiere Of ECHO
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2018
ODC Theater is proud to present Sara Shelton Mann in the world premiere of ECHO / RIDING THE RAPIDS, an evening-length investigation into the world of sound, October 11 - 13.
San Francisco Playhouse Presents GRAVEYARD SHIFT
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
San Francisco Playhouse will celebrate the opening of the 10th Season of its Sandbox Series with the original production of graveyard shift, written by Korde Arrington Tuttle. Melissa Crespo will direct.
New Zealand Based, Award-Winning, Trans Non-Binary Performer Comes To San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2018
The award-winning international touring writer/performer, Ren Lunicke, brings their highly entertaining, thought-provoking autobiographical work about identity and belonging to San Francisco for the first time as part of a West Coast 'Belonging Tour' stretching from Victoria, BC to Los Angeles, CA.  Performing a limited engagement September 21st and 22nd at EXIT Theatre 156 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Broadway's Renee Elise Goldsberry Will Perform At S.F.'s Marines' Memorial Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
Renee Elise Goldsberry, the Tony Award-winning star of Hamilton, will bring her solo concert to San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) on Friday, October 12 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 13 at 8 p.m. Presented by 'Feinstein's Presents'-Feinstein's at the Nikko's series showcasing world-class performers at larger venues throughout the Bay Area-Renee and her complement of backup singers will have the audience on their feet stomping and clapping to the high energy, non-denominational spiritual journey reminiscent of a good old-fashioned revival. Tickets for Renee Elise Goldsberry range in price from $80-$115 and are available by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.
SC Shakespeare Reaches Student Matinee Education Program Goal
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is preparing to receive schools from Santa Cruz, Aromas and Pajaro Valley to Campbell Unified and Monterey County for their new education program Student Matinee Week premiering after the 2018 Summer Season. Our professional production of Romeo & Juliet will remain open for four student-only matinee performances running through September 4-7. These 10am matinees are for students and their chaperones only, and include a post-show discussion with the actors after each performance.
MEAN GIRLS to Bring the Drama to San Francisco in 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
SHN is pleased to announce the First National Tour of Mean Girls-the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hilarious hit film-will be coming to San Francisco as part of the 2019-2020 SHN Season.
Acclaimed Vocalist Todd Murray To Perform At Feinstein's At The Nikko, Today
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018
Acclaimed vocalist Todd Murray will make his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut today, August 23 at 8 p.m. Joined by renowned pianist and composer Quinn Johnson, Murray will perform an evening of old and new American standards, including songs by Cole Porter, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Sade, and more. Tickets range in price from $22.50-$50 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.
Dr. Seuss's ZANY CAT Speaks English And Spanish In Bilingual Stage Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) presents the first-ever bilingual stage version of Dr. Seuss' beloved tale, The Cat in the Hat-El Gato Ensombrerado, Saturday, September 15, through Sunday, November 4, at BACT's Berkeley Theatre Center, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, with performances on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Oscar-Winner Sorkin Approves Local Theatre Reimagining Of A FEW GOOD MEN
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2018
It's not easy having a conversation with Joel Roster. He's got a lot to tell you, and as the Artistic Director of a new theater company approaching its sophomore production, his manic (and yet genuinely friendly) energy runneth over when the name Aaron Sorkin comes up.

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