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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Presents A Chamber Opera Double Bill
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
SFCM presents a chamber opera double bill Friday, May 4 and Sunday, May 6 with performances of John Musto's Bastianello and William Bolcom's Lucrezia, both featuring libretti composed by Mark Campbell. This production of Lucrezia will serve at the world premiere of a new orchestration--a chamber orchestra instrumentation--by William Bolcom, commissioned by SFCM.
Dig It! Don Reed's CAN YOU DIG IT? THE 60s Continues At The Marsh SF
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco extends Don Reed's wonderfully wild autobiographical trilogy Can You Dig It?: The '60s. Hot on the heels of the hilarious and critically acclaimed East 14th and The Kipling Hotel, Reed takes Bay Area audience members on a nostalgic ride through the amusing and oftentimes turbulent 1960s and beyond. Reed's solo show takes place before his father became a pimp, before little Donnie was forced into that door-knocking religion, and includes some mind-blowing and unbelievably true tales never before revealed in the original production. From the Beatles to the Black Panthers, James Brown to the Jerk, MLK to JFK to the KKK-audiences will delight in living vicariously through the eyes of an awkward blinking kid just trying to fit in during the tumultuous '60s.
Peripatetic Players Announce Pirate-Themed Summer Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
Idiot String (Founding Producers Joan Howard and Rebecca Longworth) announced today that their fifth annual summer touring production will be a pirate-themed, participatory play entitled Shiver We Timbers! A Peripatetic Pick-Yer-Own Pirate Adventure. The touring show will be performed by Idiot String's dedicated troupe, the Samuel Peaches Peripatetic Players. Shiver We Timbers! will perform on Saturdays and Sundays from July 7 - August 12, 2018 at parks and public spaces throughout the Bay Area; the tour will visit San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Niles (Fremont), Pleasanton and Port Costa. For more information about the performance schedule and venues, visit http://peripateticplayers.org/schedule.
Central Works' PALACE WRECKERS, INC Will Premiere At Berkeley City Club
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
Central Works 2018 season of new plays leaps into the spring with the world premiere of Palace Wreckers, Inc, written and directed by Gary Graves, opening with a press night on Saturday, May 12, and running through June 10  (previews May 10 & 11) in architect Julia Morgan's historic Berkeley City Club.
SF Recovery Theater Marks Its 20th Season With REFLECTIONS IN BLACK 2018
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
On June 1, 2018 The SF Recovery Theatre will commemorate their 20th Annual Season with a new production of Reflections In Black 2018, a collection of scenes by African American writers, featuring an African American cast, which examines what it means to be Black in the United States. Being staged in the heart of the Tenderloin at PianoFight, 144 Taylor Street, Reflections In Black 2018 runs every Friday and Saturday at 7pm, from June 1 through June 16. Tickets are free to Tenderloin residents, or $20 for the general public and can be reserved at www.pianofight.com.
San Francisco Opera Guild Presents OPERA BALL 2018: VIVA LA NOCHE!
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2018
Details were announced today for Opera Ball 2018: ¡Viva La Noche!, San Francisco Opera Guild's signature gala benefit inaugurating San Francisco Opera's 96th season on Friday, September 7. Presented in conjunction with the season-opening double bill of one-act operas, Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci (or Cav/Pag), Opera Ball 2018 is co-chaired by Shannon Cronan and Kathy Huber and features event design by J. Riccardo Benavides and a sumptuous dinner by McCalls Catering & Events. Last presented by San Francisco Opera 15 years ago, Cav/Pag returns next season in a staging by Argentine tenor, conductor and director Jose Cura that sets both Italian classics in La Boca, the Buenos Aires neighborhood known for its colorful architecture and live tango performances. Honorary Chairs for Opera Ball 2018 are John A. & Cynthia Fry Gunn and Diane B. Wilsey. The official wine sponsor is Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery.
The Church Ladies Testify To Ticket-Buying Process For The San Francisco Premier Of THE COLOR PURPLE
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2018
SHN announced today that they have partnered with the iconic Church Ladies from the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE-playing in San Francisco at the SHN Orpheum Theatre, May 1-27, 2018-to help inform the public on how to easily purchase tickets to their beloved show.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look At UNBOUND: A Festival of New Works at San Francisco Ballet
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2018
The 2018 Repertory Season of the San Francisco Ballet culminates with a festival entitled Unbound: A Festival of New Works, conceived and planned by SF Ballet Artistic Director & Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson.
Diablo Ballet Presents Final Performance of 24th Season May 4 And 5
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2018
Diablo Ballet presents the final program of its 2017-18 Season with Celebrated Masters, May 4-5th at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. 
ECHO Chamber Orchestra Presents NOSTALGIA
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
On Sunday, June 17th, ECHO Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Canosa, will present its final concert of the 2017/2018 season, 'Nostalgia.' The pieces presented in this concert not only embrace ECHO's ability to collaborate, but transcend the composers' origins of influence and inspiration as ECHO presents them in an intimate chamber setting. The audience will be transported to the Czech Republic with Antonin Dvorak's Czech Suite in D Major, a five-movement work based on Czech folk dances. America is next with The Long Way, by Kevin Gordon, a San Francisco-based composer and bassist. His work is an energetic piece based on an improvisatory melody and has been developed and expanded for ECHO.
Napa Valley Museum Yountville Announces The Opening Of LOWELL HERRERO: ORIGINS OF AN ORIGINAL
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
On the 10th anniversary of the Museum's last Herrero exhibit, the Napa Valley Museum Yountville will present "Lowell Herrero: Origins of an Original," a comprehensive exhibition depicting the life, work, and influences of the Napa Valley's iconic "Lavender Man" artist. The exhibit is organized by Herrero's widow and business partner Janet Herrero, and curated by noted St. Helena artist Jennifer Garden. The Opening Reception will be on Saturday June 2 at 5:00 pm, and is free for Museum members; $20 for Non-Members.
TRANSCENDENCE 2018 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR To Be Presented At Santa Rosa And Yountville Venues
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
Transcendence Theatre Company, creators and producers of the award-winning "Transcendence's Broadway Under the Stars," will be making spirits bright this December with its annual presentation of "Broadway Holiday Spectacular."
Montalvo Celebrates New Exhibits with Free 'Art on the Grounds'
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
Montalvo Arts Center kicks off its annual Art on the Grounds exhibition this summer with an opening art festival titled United States of We. For 2018, the Art on the Grounds installations will include three newly-commissioned works by Lucas Artists Program Fellows: an innovative sonic journey of its lush and expansive grounds, a communally planted peace garden, and a large-scale art installation. The opening outdoor festival, which will be the official debut of these three works, will also include a showcase of poetry and performance. It will be held July 20. Admission is free.
The Marsh Extends FOOL LA LA! OVER THE RAINBOW
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco extends performances by the Bay Area's beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany extravaganza Fool La La! Over the Rainbow. Featuring a sweet new bag of tricks and side-splitting physical comedy, this all-ages show will leave audiences laughing and dancing through 2018.
BWW Review: HEAD OVER HEELS Pre-Broadway Premiere
by Linda Hodges - April 27, 2018
San Francisco's Curran Theater is playing host to Head Over Heels, an Elizabethan farce and romp featuring the 80s pop-rock music of the Go-Go's. The all-girl band emerged out of the LA punk scene of the late 70s, but they soon found their groove in the driving beat of the power pop songs they wrote and played themselves. The catchy melodies, simple arrangements, heavy drums and prominent guitar riffs quickly took them to the top of the charts while also making a star of lead singer Belinda Carlisle. (Some of her solo hits are featured in the show.)
Smuin Announces 25th Season: Trey McIntyre, World Premiere, More
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Marking its quarter-century, Smuin announces a sensational lineup for its 25th Anniversary season featuring the highly-anticipated return of Trey McIntyre, a world premiere by Amy Seiwert and brand new main stage adaptations from Smuin dancers, plus timeless classics by Michael Smuin celebrating an array of music from Gershwin to Nat King Cole.
Copeland Continues: Additional THE WAITING PERIOD Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco adds six free performances of Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period, due to ongoing support from a GoFundMe campaign. This deeply moving and surprisingly funny work outlines Copeland's own struggles with depression and suicidal thought, and is presented at no cost to remove all barriers for those who may be struggling with depression themselves. Featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, the solo show written by Copeland and directed by David Ford, will take place 2pm Sundays May 6 - July 29, 2018 (see exact schedule below), at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia Street. General admission for this performance is free, although reservations ($55-$100), are recommended. To reserve tickets or for more information, the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 Monday through Friday between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE at San Jose's 3Below Theaters
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
The acclaimed Broadway musical The People in The Picture is heading west! Having garnered Tony winner Donna Murphy a best actress nomination, the show will begin its run at the famed 3 Below Theater in San Jose, CA, on April 12th. The musical was also nominated for Drama Desk and Outer Critics awards in 2011 for outstanding book and music.
Pied Piper Production Presents CABARET KIDS
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Pied Piper Productions' annual original production featuring songs and dance from favorite Broadway shows to modern day tunes. Done in a cabaret style this year's theme is the school of life. Music from Grease, Wicked, and Chicago will be paired with artists such as Bruno Mars, Meghan Trainor and more…Pied Piper Productions mission is to inspire children and communities by connecting children with the Arts. We deliver artistic programs that have the potential to unlock creative thinking and build confidence in our youth.
A.C.T. announces 2018 Honorary Master of Fine Arts degree recipients
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)Conservatory Director Melissa Smith announced today that honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees will be conferred on A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff, as well as acclaimed actors, directors, and teaching artists Steven Anthony Jones and Gregory Wallace. Perloff, Jones, and Wallace will receive their degrees at the graduation ceremony for the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2018 on Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).
Single Tickets On Sale For San Francisco Opera's Presentation Of Wagner's DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN, 5/1
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
Beginning Tuesday, May 1 at 10 a.m., tickets to individual performances within Richard Wagner's four-opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), will be available for purchase. Previously offered only as complete cycle packages, tickets for Das Rheingold, Die Walkure, Siegfried and Gotterdammerung will go on sale for the first time.
Bay Area Children's Theatre To Produce Original Musical Version Of SHE PERSISTED
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
 Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) will produce a new musical inspired by Chelsea Clinton's best-selling book, "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World" in its upcoming 15th Anniversary Season.
Los Altos Youth Theatre Presents LITTLE WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
The classic novel 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott has been blessed with melody and transformed into an 'astonishing' musical. Following the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March as they start as young, wide-eyed children and ascend into adulthood the show contains all the books best moments and much more as the audience is able to see Jo's stories comes to life! Featuring hit songs such as 'Astonishing', 'Take A Chance On Me', and 'Some Thing's Are Meant To Be', you do not want to miss out on this show.
Registration Open Now for LASC's Summer Theater Camps!
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
For the third straight year, Los Altos Stage Company is offering incredible educational theater experiences to the young actors of Los Altos and beyond! 
Los Altos Stage Company Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
Los Altos Stage Company's 2017-2018 season brought critical praise, packed houses, and a clutch of Theatre Bay Area Recommendations. Now LASC keeps the momentum going with a slate of pleasing, provocative, and powerful plays and musicals for the 2018-2019 season.

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