LASC/LAYT Presents LITTLE WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
Los Altos Youth Theatre proudly brings its summer musical to the Bus Barn Theater when Little Women takes the stage this July.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
Los Altos Youth Theatre proudly brings its summer musical to the Bus Barn Theater when Little Women takes the stage this July.
Central Works Presents New Comedy By Cristina García, KING OF CUBA
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
King of Cuba, a new comedy by award-winning writer Cristina Garcia, opens with a press night on Saturday, July 21, and runs through August 19 (previews July 19 & 20) at the historic Berkeley City Club. The summer adventure of the Central Works 2018 season King of Cuba, is developed by Ms. Garcia in the Central Works Writers Workshop featuring the lesbian-gender-bending comedian Marga Gomez, and the Grammy-winning "bongocero" Carlos Caro. All are Cubanx celebrities living in the Bay Area. Directed by Gary Graves, the full cast includes Marco Aponte, Leticia Duarte, Elena Garrity, Marga Gomez, Ben Ortega and Steve Ortiz.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2018
King of Cuba, a new comedy by award-winning writer Cristina Garcia, opens with a press night on Saturday, July 21, and runs through August 19 (previews July 19 & 20) at the historic Berkeley City Club. The summer adventure of the Central Works 2018 season King of Cuba, is developed by Ms. Garcia in the Central Works Writers Workshop featuring the lesbian-gender-bending comedian Marga Gomez, and the Grammy-winning "bongocero" Carlos Caro. All are Cubanx celebrities living in the Bay Area. Directed by Gary Graves, the full cast includes Marco Aponte, Leticia Duarte, Elena Garrity, Marga Gomez, Ben Ortega and Steve Ortiz.
Acclaimed Vocalist Todd Murray To Perform At Feinstein's At The Nikko, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
Acclaimed vocalist Todd Murray will make his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut on Thursday, 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.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
Acclaimed vocalist Todd Murray will make his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut on Thursday, 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.
Opera San José Awarded California Arts Council 'Veterans In The Arts' Grant
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
The California Arts Council announced its plans to award $3,000 to Opera San Jose as part of its Veterans in the Arts program.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
The California Arts Council announced its plans to award $3,000 to Opera San Jose as part of its Veterans in the Arts program.
BWW Review: A.C.T. Takes a Nice WALK ON THE MOON at Geary Theater
by Robert Sokol - June 25, 2018
The new musical A WALK ON THE MOON, based on the 1999 film written by Pamela Gary, does a fine job of telling its story, and patrons will have a good time at this nice musical. In the era of making things great again are fine, good, and nice enuf?
by Robert Sokol - June 25, 2018
The new musical A WALK ON THE MOON, based on the 1999 film written by Pamela Gary, does a fine job of telling its story, and patrons will have a good time at this nice musical. In the era of making things great again are fine, good, and nice enuf?
New Comedy KING OF CUBA By Cristina García Opens At Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
King of Cuba, a new comedy by award-winning writer Cristina Garcia, opens with a press night on Saturday, July 21, and runs through August 19 (previews July 19 & 20) at the historic Berkeley City Club. The summer adventure of the Central Works 2018 season King of Cuba, is developed by Ms. Garcia in the Central Works Writers Workshop featuring the lesbian-gender-bending comedian Marga Gomez, and the Grammy-winning "bongocero" Carlos Caro. All are Cubanx celebrities living in the Bay Area. Directed by Gary Graves, the full cast includes Marco Aponte, Leticia Duarte, Elena Garrity, Marga Gomez, Ben Ortega and Steve Ortiz.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2018
King of Cuba, a new comedy by award-winning writer Cristina Garcia, opens with a press night on Saturday, July 21, and runs through August 19 (previews July 19 & 20) at the historic Berkeley City Club. The summer adventure of the Central Works 2018 season King of Cuba, is developed by Ms. Garcia in the Central Works Writers Workshop featuring the lesbian-gender-bending comedian Marga Gomez, and the Grammy-winning "bongocero" Carlos Caro. All are Cubanx celebrities living in the Bay Area. Directed by Gary Graves, the full cast includes Marco Aponte, Leticia Duarte, Elena Garrity, Marga Gomez, Ben Ortega and Steve Ortiz.
Transcendence Theatre Company Presents 'Fantastical Family Night'
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2018
The award-winning Transcendence Theatre Company, lauded by audiences and critics for its high caliber series of Broadway inspired productions, presents 'Fantastical Family Night,' the second of its 2018 "Broadway Under the Stars' summer series of main stage productions.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2018
The award-winning Transcendence Theatre Company, lauded by audiences and critics for its high caliber series of Broadway inspired productions, presents 'Fantastical Family Night,' the second of its 2018 "Broadway Under the Stars' summer series of main stage productions.
Town Hall Theatre Closes Season With Kate Hamill's Exuberant SENSE & SENSIBILITY
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2018
Town Hall Theatre 'Generations' Season 2017-2018 closes with Kate Hamill's rollicking new adaptation of SENSE & SENSIBILITY, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. SENSE & SENSIBILITY will have 12 performances, including two previews, May 31 through June 23, 2018, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. Tickets are $18 - $30, and are available through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at www.TownHallTheatre.com.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2018
Town Hall Theatre 'Generations' Season 2017-2018 closes with Kate Hamill's rollicking new adaptation of SENSE & SENSIBILITY, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. SENSE & SENSIBILITY will have 12 performances, including two previews, May 31 through June 23, 2018, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. Tickets are $18 - $30, and are available through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at www.TownHallTheatre.com.
Young Actor's Theatre Camp Announces It's 2018 Summer Season Master Class Instructors!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, have announced the all-star summer line up for The Young Actors' Theatre Camp 17th SEASON, which will include TV, Broadway, and Film's most inspirational Actors, Dancers, Singers, Choreographers, Producers, and Directors! This is a sensational summer season not to be missed!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Founding Directors, Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth, have announced the all-star summer line up for The Young Actors' Theatre Camp 17th SEASON, which will include TV, Broadway, and Film's most inspirational Actors, Dancers, Singers, Choreographers, Producers, and Directors! This is a sensational summer season not to be missed!
The Empress Theatre Presents Jimmy Smith Band Saturday, June 30
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
After almost a decade of great live music and three Blues albums, the Jimmy Smith Band bids farewell to the Bay Area with an exciting "Good Bye" Show at the Empress Theater. There will be lots of surprises and special guests!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
After almost a decade of great live music and three Blues albums, the Jimmy Smith Band bids farewell to the Bay Area with an exciting "Good Bye" Show at the Empress Theater. There will be lots of surprises and special guests!
TheatreWorks Unveils New Works Fest Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 2018 New Works Festival at Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre. This unique festival offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development, and hear about the creative process in a "Meet the Artists" panel discussion. With multiple performances of each work, playwrights and composers are able to rewrite scenes, add or delete songs, revise and refine, allowing audiences to return and watch the exciting evolution of brand new pieces of American theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 2018 New Works Festival at Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre. This unique festival offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development, and hear about the creative process in a "Meet the Artists" panel discussion. With multiple performances of each work, playwrights and composers are able to rewrite scenes, add or delete songs, revise and refine, allowing audiences to return and watch the exciting evolution of brand new pieces of American theatre.
Bubble Bubble Toil And Trouble: 7th Annual New Works Festival From 3 Girls Theater Company Takes Over Z Below For Eleven Days
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
3 Girls Theater Company presents the 2018 edition of its New Works Festival, this year taking place at Z Below in the Mission District. Now in its 7thyear, this year's festival is designed around the theme of "Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble," a line lifted from Shakespeare's MacBeth where three witches acting as prophets not only foretell the future, but then apply all their natural talents, inclinations and cooking skills to make it happen before serving it all up as a nice meal at their new pop-up, Burnham Wood and Dunsinane.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
3 Girls Theater Company presents the 2018 edition of its New Works Festival, this year taking place at Z Below in the Mission District. Now in its 7thyear, this year's festival is designed around the theme of "Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble," a line lifted from Shakespeare's MacBeth where three witches acting as prophets not only foretell the future, but then apply all their natural talents, inclinations and cooking skills to make it happen before serving it all up as a nice meal at their new pop-up, Burnham Wood and Dunsinane.
Jackleg Theater Project To Stage Sophocles' ANTIGONE
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
The Jackleg Theater Project, in association with San Francisco's Theater of Others, will stage Sophocles' Antigone June 22-July 1 at Royce Gallery.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
The Jackleg Theater Project, in association with San Francisco's Theater of Others, will stage Sophocles' Antigone June 22-July 1 at Royce Gallery.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents Bay Area Premiere Of DRY POWDER By Sarah Burgess
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Aurora Theatre Company presents the Bay Area premiere of the recent New York hit DRY POWDER by Sarah Burgess, directed by Jennifer King. The cast features Aldo Billingslea, Emily Brown, Jeremy Kahn and Kevin Kemp.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2018
Aurora Theatre Company presents the Bay Area premiere of the recent New York hit DRY POWDER by Sarah Burgess, directed by Jennifer King. The cast features Aldo Billingslea, Emily Brown, Jeremy Kahn and Kevin Kemp.
Therapists, Astrologers, More Talk Finding 'Love' This Summer At The Marsh
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018
Steve Budd, who returns to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18 at The Marsh San Francisco, has added a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show What They Said About Love at 2pm, Sunday, August 12. He also announces a line-up of post-show events including visits from relationship and sex experts, astrologers, and more, who will help audiences explore whether love is in their stars, and how people really connect. What They Said About Love will play from July 19-August 18, 2018 with performances at 8:00pm Thursdays, 5:00pm Saturdays, plus one 2:00pm, Sunday, August 12 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 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday).
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018
Steve Budd, who returns to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18 at The Marsh San Francisco, has added a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show What They Said About Love at 2pm, Sunday, August 12. He also announces a line-up of post-show events including visits from relationship and sex experts, astrologers, and more, who will help audiences explore whether love is in their stars, and how people really connect. What They Said About Love will play from July 19-August 18, 2018 with performances at 8:00pm Thursdays, 5:00pm Saturdays, plus one 2:00pm, Sunday, August 12 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 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday).
Andrew Lippa premieres UNBREAKABLE with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus at Nourse Theater
by Robert Sokol - June 21, 2018
This weekend marks the world premiere of UNBREAKABLE, an original work by composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa, co-commissioned by a nationwide consortium of ten gay choruses and featuring Lisa Vroman, Britney Coleman, and Marcus J. Paige.
by Robert Sokol - June 21, 2018
This weekend marks the world premiere of UNBREAKABLE, an original work by composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa, co-commissioned by a nationwide consortium of ten gay choruses and featuring Lisa Vroman, Britney Coleman, and Marcus J. Paige.
BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre's 'Broadway Under the Stars' Triumphantly Climbs the 'Stairway to Paradise'
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2018
'Every Moment Counts' as Director/Choreographer Tony Gonzalez reminds us to embrace the sights and sounds and soak up every second of life as we climb the 'Stairway to Paradise' -- the theme of this year's 'Broadway Under the Stars' by the incomparable Transcendence Theatre Company.
by Christina Mancuso - June 21, 2018
'Every Moment Counts' as Director/Choreographer Tony Gonzalez reminds us to embrace the sights and sounds and soak up every second of life as we climb the 'Stairway to Paradise' -- the theme of this year's 'Broadway Under the Stars' by the incomparable Transcendence Theatre Company.
Hope Mohr Dance Announces World Premiere of EXTREME LYRIC I
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018
Hope Mohr Dance is proud to announce the world premiere of extreme lyric I featuring Anne Carson's translations of Sappho. Co-presented by ODC Theater, extreme lyric I runs October 4 to 6 with two shows nightly at 7 and 9 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018
Hope Mohr Dance is proud to announce the world premiere of extreme lyric I featuring Anne Carson's translations of Sappho. Co-presented by ODC Theater, extreme lyric I runs October 4 to 6 with two shows nightly at 7 and 9 p.m.
San Francisco Playhouse Announces The 2018/19 Sandbox Series Of World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2018
San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced the three plays that will comprise its 2018-2019 Sandbox Series of world premieres: graveyard shift by Korde A. Tuttle, The White Girl's Guide to International Terrorism by Chelsea Marcantel, and The Fit by Carey Perloff. The plays will be presented at The Creativity Theater and A.C.T.'s Strand Theater.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2018
San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) announced the three plays that will comprise its 2018-2019 Sandbox Series of world premieres: graveyard shift by Korde A. Tuttle, The White Girl's Guide to International Terrorism by Chelsea Marcantel, and The Fit by Carey Perloff. The plays will be presented at The Creativity Theater and A.C.T.'s Strand Theater.
Casting Announced for A.C.T.'s Return Engagement of A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2018
Casting has been announced for the return ofAmerican Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) acclaimed theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns-performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater for a limited two-week engagement July 17-29, 2018 as part of a West Coast tour that includes runs at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Set amid the war-torn streets of modern-day Kabul, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the epic story of three generations of Afghan women bound together by marriage, family, and a secret past. Strong-willed Laila, unmarried and pregnant, is forced to marry her older neighbor when her family and home are torn apart.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2018
Casting has been announced for the return ofAmerican Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) acclaimed theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns-performing at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater for a limited two-week engagement July 17-29, 2018 as part of a West Coast tour that includes runs at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Set amid the war-torn streets of modern-day Kabul, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the epic story of three generations of Afghan women bound together by marriage, family, and a secret past. Strong-willed Laila, unmarried and pregnant, is forced to marry her older neighbor when her family and home are torn apart.
Through-LINES: The Art of Ballet at 836M Gallery
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
As part of its 35thAnniversary celebration, Alonzo King LINES Ballet presents Through-LINES: The Art of Ballet, a retrospective exhibition highlighting the company's outstanding multi-disciplinary collaborations at the non-profit gallery 836M. Developed in partnership with 836M, the exhibition features the work of artists such as photographer RJ Muna, architect Christopher Haas, bio-acoustician Bernie Krause, and visual artist Jim Campbell. Through-LINES is an immersive journey along the creative strands that have sustained the growth of LINES Ballet and the work of its founders, Doris Duke Artist-awardee choreographer Alonzo King and creative director Robert Rosenwasser over more than three decades.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
As part of its 35thAnniversary celebration, Alonzo King LINES Ballet presents Through-LINES: The Art of Ballet, a retrospective exhibition highlighting the company's outstanding multi-disciplinary collaborations at the non-profit gallery 836M. Developed in partnership with 836M, the exhibition features the work of artists such as photographer RJ Muna, architect Christopher Haas, bio-acoustician Bernie Krause, and visual artist Jim Campbell. Through-LINES is an immersive journey along the creative strands that have sustained the growth of LINES Ballet and the work of its founders, Doris Duke Artist-awardee choreographer Alonzo King and creative director Robert Rosenwasser over more than three decades.
Montalvo Arts Center Raises More Than Half A Million At Annual Gala
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
From acrobats to can-can dancers Montalvo Arts Center's historical Villa and grounds were transformed into the iconic Parisian night club Moulin Rouge for its biennial fundraising gala, Moulin Montalvo: A Gala Night in Montmartre on June 16. The event broke all previous fundraising records, collecting more than half a million dollars for the arts organization. The evening included live entertainment, an array of sumptuous cuisine by Le Papillon paired with Champagne Taittinger and French wines, plus a high-spirited live auction. The $600,000 raised from this black-tie event will support the Center's artistic and educational programming efforts and ongoing mission to engage the community in the creative process.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
From acrobats to can-can dancers Montalvo Arts Center's historical Villa and grounds were transformed into the iconic Parisian night club Moulin Rouge for its biennial fundraising gala, Moulin Montalvo: A Gala Night in Montmartre on June 16. The event broke all previous fundraising records, collecting more than half a million dollars for the arts organization. The evening included live entertainment, an array of sumptuous cuisine by Le Papillon paired with Champagne Taittinger and French wines, plus a high-spirited live auction. The $600,000 raised from this black-tie event will support the Center's artistic and educational programming efforts and ongoing mission to engage the community in the creative process.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents Bay Area Premiere Of DETROIT '67
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
Aurora Theatre Company opens their 27th season with DETROIT '67 by Dominique Morisseau, author of the hit Temptations musical Ain't Too Proud, and the Obie-award winning Skeleton Crew. Darryl V. Jones (The Royale) directs the Bay Area premiere of this redemptive story of family and survival that won the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History. DETROIT '67 runs August 31 - September 30.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
Aurora Theatre Company opens their 27th season with DETROIT '67 by Dominique Morisseau, author of the hit Temptations musical Ain't Too Proud, and the Obie-award winning Skeleton Crew. Darryl V. Jones (The Royale) directs the Bay Area premiere of this redemptive story of family and survival that won the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History. DETROIT '67 runs August 31 - September 30.
Cutting Ball Theater Announces Its 20th Season
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
When Rob Melrose and Paige Rogers founded Cutting Ball Theater in 1999, they could scarcely have imagined that the company would be going strong twenty years later, or that the company's twentieth season would be a celebration of their legacy as they turned the reins of the company over to one of the Bay Area's most exciting young artistic talents. Cutting Ball Theater has announced a robust five-project line-up for its 2018/2019 Season, marking the company's 20th anniversary of crafting and presenting experimental theater in San Francisco and ushering in its Artistic Director transition.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
When Rob Melrose and Paige Rogers founded Cutting Ball Theater in 1999, they could scarcely have imagined that the company would be going strong twenty years later, or that the company's twentieth season would be a celebration of their legacy as they turned the reins of the company over to one of the Bay Area's most exciting young artistic talents. Cutting Ball Theater has announced a robust five-project line-up for its 2018/2019 Season, marking the company's 20th anniversary of crafting and presenting experimental theater in San Francisco and ushering in its Artistic Director transition.
PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Extends at Gateway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
Due to popular demand, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical will extend for one additional week through Sat. July 7, 2018 (5 additional Performances).
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
Due to popular demand, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical will extend for one additional week through Sat. July 7, 2018 (5 additional Performances).
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