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Free WE THE PEOPLE Event Kicks off Montalvo's Art on the Grounds
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Montalvo Arts Center kicks off its annual Art on the Grounds exhibition program this summer with We the People, an evening of poetry, performance, and sound and installation art. Alluding to the quintessentially American phrase that begins the preamble to the constitution, We the People is an invitation to the Bay Area community to join poets, musicians, and visual and sound artists from around the globe to examine the timely and central theme of expanding, understanding, and reimagining the inclusive ways of being together. We the People will be presented 6pm-10pm, July 20 at Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Admission is free. To RSVP and for more information, the public may visit montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858. The works will remain available for viewing in the coming months.
The Stage's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Begins Previews May 30
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Wrapping up their 2017-18 Season "Truth & Illusion" East German rock-goddess Hedwig takes The Stage!  Hedwig and her band The Angry Inch will be rocking all summer with their hit smash-hits like; "Tear Me Down", "The Origin of Love", "Sugar Daddy", & "Wig in a Box". Don't miss this outrageous and hilarious tour that transcends boundaries!
Merola Opera Program Kicks Off Its 61st Season With The Schwabacher Summer Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, launches its 61st season offering audiences a look at the opera stars of tomorrow. Some of opera's greatest moments will come to life as Merola's young artists perform staged scenes from Vanessa, Il tabarro, Les pecheurs de perles, and Don Giovanni in the Schwabacher Summer Concert.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Returns to San Francisco this Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
SHN announced today the return of astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, coming to the Davies Symphony Hall on Monday, September 24 at 7:30pm. Dr. Tyson, the host of National Geographic's StarTalk, bestselling author and Director of the Hayden Planetarium, will be presenting an evening of engaging conversation on science, exploration and the world as we know it.
Dragon Productions Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Directors
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Following the January announcement of Founding Artistic Director Meredith Hagedorn's desire to step away from the Dragon Productions Theatre Company to pursue new opportunities, the Dragon Board of Directors, helmed by President Jenny Hollingworth, has been involved in a search for a new Artistic Director to shape the artistic vision of the Dragon in 2019 and beyond. After several months of interviewing a number of incredibly qualified Bay Area candidates, the Dragon Board is pleased to announce that beginning in 2019, the team of Alika Spencer-Koknar and her husband Bora "Max" Koknar will step into the leadership role as co-Artistic Directors. 
SF TROLLEY DANCES Announces 15th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Epiphany Dance Theater has announced the program for the 15th anniversary of San Francisco Trolley Dances (SFTD), October 20 to 21. This year's route travels along the N-Judah Muni line, from Mission Creek Park to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Participating companies include Aisan Hoss and Dancers, H?lau Makana Polynesian Cultural Arts, ODC/Dance, Robert Moses' Kin, San Diego Dance Theater and STEAMROLLER Dance Company, in addition to Epiphany Dance Theater. A total of 12 tours are scheduled over the weekend, six each day starting at 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Each tour runs approximately two hours. Admission to SFTD is free with the cost of a Muni ticket.
Dragon Productions Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Director Team
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Dragon Productions Theatre Company Announces New Artistic Director Team Following the January announcement of Founding Artistic Director Meredith Hagedorn's desire to step away from the Dragon Productions Theatre Company to pursue new opportunities, the Dragon Board of Directors, helmed by President Jenny Hollingworth, has been involved in a search for a new Artistic Director to shape the artistic vision of the Dragon in 2019 and beyond. After several months of interviewing a number of incredibly qualified Bay Area candidates, the Dragon Board is pleased to announce that beginning in 2019, the team of Alika Spencer-Koknar and her husband Bora "Max" Koknar will step into the leadership role as co-Artistic Directors.
VOICES FROM THE EDGE Conceived And Directed By Rhodessa Jones Comes to the Gateway
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Theatre Rhinoceros has partnered with Rhodessa Jones of Cultural Odyssey to mine Ms. Jones's material from her work with incarcerated women and women living with HIV to develop and rehearse a theatrical presentation focusing on queer-identified or lesbian women who are incarcerated and/or living with HIV. We seek to discover and explore the overlap between women who identify as queer and lesbian with the subjects of Ms. Jones's work, giving voice and space to queer-identified women who are incarcerated and/or living with HIV. Several Bay Area actors have been working on the material with Ms. Jones to shape the theatrical presentation. In early June, they will give 4 workshop performances of material developed thus far in anticipation of a full production in September 2018.
Elementary School Students Challenge Each Other To Listen To Wagner's Full Ring Cycle
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
29 elementary school-aged students in San Francisco are taking on the ultimate opera challenge this month: listening to all 15 hours of Wagner's Ring Cycle. Little Opera students in grades K-5 started the 20-day listen-a-thon challenge last week, led by Little Opera student advisory board members Solveig Libicki and Danah Aroonchaipirom. Winning students will receive tickets to attend dress rehearsals of this summer's Ring Cycle at the San Francisco Opera.
The Marsh Presents THE CLYDE ALWAYS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Wednesdays this summer at The Marsh San Francisco will be a bit more poetic and then some, with the weekly offering of The Clyde Always Show beginning in July. The Bard of the Lower Haight's solo performance includes raucous, uplifting, and profoundly fun-loving zaniness, featuring shiver-giving tall-tales, foot-stomping songs, hilarious monologues-in-verse covering everything under the urban overhang, and more. Performed by Clyde Always with his trusty 'Haylee the Ukulele,' The Clyde Always Show, will be presented July 11-August 29, 2018 with performances at 8:00pm Wednesdays at The Marsh San Francisco
Quantum Dragon Theatre Presents Mac Rogers' UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Quantum Dragon Theatre, the San Francisco Bay Area's premiere science-fiction/fantasy theatre company, continues its second season with the West Coast premiere of award-winning playwright Mac Rogers' Universal Robots, inspired by the classic work of science fiction theatre R.U.R (Rossum's Universal Robots) by Karel ?apek. Directed by QDT Artistic Director Sam Tillis, the production will open at the Phoenix Theatre- located at 414 Mason Street, San Francisco- on Friday, June 29th at 8pm.
Video: Sandy And Richard Riccardi Bring Their Act to Cape Cod!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018
Combining comedy cabaret with political parody, Sandy and Richard Riccardi have over 35 million views on social media (including the recent 'Tiki Torch Nazis' and 'Boy From Mar-a-Lago') and will be performing their all-comedy, 90 minute show of raucous political satirical snarkasm on June 1st, at the beautiful Orleans Historical Society on Cape Cod. 7:30 PM.
REAF Presents B'way Bares SAN FRANCISCO STRIPS at DNA Lounge
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018
On Sun. June 17, 2918 (Father's Day) The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) presents Broadway Bares San Francisco Strips III - Top Shelf COCKTAILS: Tales of Sipping & Stripping. This third annual benefit is a Burlesque-style strip show with a modern twist. We have the best talent from the Bay Area donating their time to perform for a great cause! This 'annual striptease spectacular' began in NYC as a way to raise money for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the USA.
California Premiere Of Red Scare Drama FINKS Opens At TheatreWorks This June
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents Bay Area audiences with the California Premiere of FINKS, a comic drama based on the true story of comedian/actor Jack Gilford directed by TheatreWorks Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli. With the 1950s Red Scare in full swing, the House Un-American Activities Committee attacks 'subversion' in the arts. When a romance blossoms between rising comic Mickey and firebrand actress Natalie, they face being blacklisted along with their friends and fellow artists. Written by Jack's son, playwright/screenwriter Joe Gilford, this engaging play shares the story of targeted individuals in the entertainment industry suddenly faced with losing their careers, or being branded forever as 'finks.' For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.
SF Live Arts Presents Immigrant Voices Series With Vietnamese Music Virtuoso: Van-Anh Vanessa Vo
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2018
An award-winning performer and virtuoso on 16-string dan tranh (zither), voice and other traditional instruments, Van-Anh Vanessa Vo is also an Emmy Award-winning composer who has performed internationally with ensembles such as the Kronos Quartet (most recently at SF Jazz).
Actors' Theatre Presents THE REALISTIC JONESES
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 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 Will Eno's renowned Broadway play, The Realistic Joneses, opening May 18 and playing through June 3, at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.
PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Opens Thursday at-Gateway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
After last year's (2017) sold-out run, and the most successful show in the 40 year history of Theatre Rhinoceros, we are thrilled to be presenting - BY POPULAR DEMAND - an encore production for 2017/2018 Season of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical.
WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT LOVE Transfers to The Marsh SF
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
Due to popular demand, Steve Budd's What They Said About Love will transfer from The Marsh Berkeley to The Marsh San Francisco in July. In this absorbing solo show, which was the "Best of Fringe" winner for the 2016 San Francisco Fringe, Steve wonders why other people can-and why he can't-tie the knot. He sheds light on how people meet and make it to the altar, the push and pull of relationships, singles who can't seem to settle down, and more.
Montalvo Arts Center's 18/19 Carriage House Series Launches This Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
Art lovers of all kinds gathered this evening at Montalvo Arts Center's historic Villa to hear the Silicon Valley venue announce its 2018-2019 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series launching in October. The offerings span from music to theatre to comedy and more; among the exciting headliners announced were Grammy Awards nominees and winners performing jazz, bluegrass, pop, rock, classical, new age, folk, and Hawaiian music, as well as top comedy productions, theatre events and others. For more information or to purchase tickets the public can visit montalvoarts.org or call 408-961-5858.
Lua Hadar Announces Twist Concert & Music Video Premiere At Fort Mason, San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018
Multi-lingual vocalist Lua Hadar appears with her band Twist live in concert, premiering a new music video set to Lua's original song, Our Common Humanity.
Vickilyn Reynolds Stars in HATTIE MCDANIEL...WHAT I NEED YOU TO KNOW!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018
Rich-Rey Productions LLC has announced the Bay Area Premiere of HATTIE MCDANIEL…WHAT I NEED YOU TO KNOW!starring Vickilyn Reynolds as Hattie McDaniel, the trailblazing Gone with the Wind Academy Award-winner. HATTIE MCDANIEL… will perform from June 21 - 24, 2018 at the Cowell Theatre located within the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture (2 Marina Blvd, Landmark Building C, Suite 260, San Francisco, CA 94123).
The Mountain Play Presents MAMMA MIA! Featuring The Music Of ABBA
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018
The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience is proud to present Mamma Mia! for its 105th Season. Directed by Jay Manley, Musical Direction by Jon Gallo, and Choreography by Nicole Helfer and Zoe Swenson-Graham.
Broadway Under The Stars - STAIRWAY TO PARADISE Opens 6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018
The award-winning Transcendence Theatre Company, lauded by audiences and critics for its high caliber series of Broadway inspired productions, presents 'Stairway to Paradise,' the first of it 2018 "Broadway Under the Stars' summer series of main stage productions. The vision, tone and themes of each 'Broadway Under the Stars' musical production are led in development by Transcendence Theatre Company Artistic Director, Amy Miller and Creative Director, Tony Gonzalez.
THE VAGINA ODYSSEY Comes to The Monkey House for One Performance Only!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018
THE VAGINA ODYSSEY will perform at The Monkey House in Berkeley for one performance only on Saturday May 26. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 available through EventBrite (link below)
San Francisco Opera's Ring Festival Programs Continue Through 7/1
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018
Complementing the highly-anticipated performances of Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen on the stage of the War Memorial Opera House (June 12-July 1), San Francisco Opera presents its ongoing Ring Festival of ancillary events and activities. Designed to deepen public engagement and provide informative, fun ways to explore Wagner's profound masterwork, the Ring Festival offers a diverse schedule of lectures, exhibitions, film screenings, musical programs and opportunities to hear from artists, production team members and Wagner experts.

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