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TheatreWorks Gets Top Kudos At Bay Area Critics Circle Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Represented by Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley took home a raft of awards at the 42nd Annual San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (SFBATCC) Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala, held at the Victoria Theatre in San Francisco on March 26. Celebrating the best in Bay Area theatre in 2017, TheatreWorks captured seven awards including "Entire Production - Bay Area."
Role Players Ensemble Presents THE ROVER
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
It's Carnival time in Naples. A band of banished English cavaliers is looking for adventure and love, and so are the women they meet. Who's chasing whom? Everyone meets their match.  Full of seduction, sword fights, and bawdy humor, The Rover is credited with launching the phrase "the battle of the sexes."
AXIS Dance Company Crosses The Bridge To San Francisco This May At Z Space
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
The City of Oakland represents in San Francisco when AXIS Dance Company, the country's leading physically integrated dance company crosses the bridge and comes to Z Space in the Mission District as part of its 30th anniversary celebration, and its first season under new Artistic Director, Marc Brew. The program will feature Radical Impact, a new work produced in collaboration with composer JooWan Kim, Artistic Director of Oakland-based Hip Hop Orchestra, Ensemble Mik Nawooj. The original score for the piece will be performed live by string quartet. 
New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces 2018-2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
New Conservatory Theatre Center Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker announced the line-up for NCTC's 2018-19 subscription season last night at NCTC's annual Season Announcement Party for subscribers, donors and artists.
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters Launch SPECK TOUR in Napa Valley
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
He has an Academy Award and makes a film about once a year, but Billy Bob Thornton never planned to be a movie star. Long before he rose to fame in 1996's "Sling Blade," Thornton had a passion for music, playing in numerous bands and even working as a roadie before starting his own band, The Boxmasters. Playing what they refer to as "psychobilly"- a combination of '60s hillbilly music and British invasion rock- The Boxmasters have established a cult following and will kick off their latest "Speck Tour" on July 6th at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA.
San Francisco Ballet Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2018-19 Season program and schedule. This summer, SF Ballet will return to Festival Napa Valley for one performance only on Friday, July 27, 2018, accompanied by members of the SF Ballet Orchestra. In addition, the Company will also return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from October 23-28, 2018, where they will perform two mixed-bill programs of selected works from Unbound: A Festival of New Works.
Merola Opera Program Announces Season, Unveils Opera Stars of Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 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.
Novato Theater Company Stages Beloved Musical, THE FANTASTICKS This April
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Whimsical, poignant, and romantic, The Fantasticks is an allegorical story that focuses on two young lovers, their meddling fathers, and the journey we all must take through adolescent thrills, the growing pains of hurt and betrayal, the highs of passion, the challenges of distance, and the agonies of heartbreak to discover how to truly love.  With music by Harvey Schmidt and Lyrics by Tom Jones, it is directed by Larry Williams with musical direction by David Shepard.  NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Drive in Novato.
World Premiere Of Jessica Hagedorn's THE GANGSTER OF LOVE Comes to Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Magic Theatre (Loretta Greco, Artistic Director and Jaimie Mayer, Managing Director) announced today the complete cast of Jessica Hagedorn's World Premiere THE GANGSTER OF LOVE, the final production of the 2017-2018 season. Previews begin on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location, with a press opening on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on-sale now.
National Geographic: Symphony For Our World Premieres This Earth Day
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
SHN announced today that National Geographic and Jason Michael Paul Entertainment, Inc. have formed a new partnership to present the all-new National Geographic: Symphony for Our World, which will begin touring in April 2018. Combining stunning National Geographic natural history footage with an original symphony and theme created by Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated Bleeding Fingers Music, featuring composers Austin Fray and Andrew Christie, Symphony for Our World is a breathtaking musical journey through some of the world's most incredible wildlife spectacles. With MGP Live as the official promoter, SHN is proud to be the official ticketing partner in San Francisco.
A.C.T. Extends Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced today that Qui Nguyen's critically acclaimed play, Vietgone, has been extended by one week due to popular demand and sold-out houses. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, April 29, 2018. Hailed as "one of the most rollicking culture clash comedies ever" (Bay Area News Group) and a "miraculous fairy tale of love" (San Francisco Chronicle), Vietgone is a contemporary twist on the classic story of boy meets girl.
Luther Burbank Center For The Arts Welcomes Postmodern Jukebox
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox will return to Santa Rosa-back by popular demand-to perform their pop hits with a vintage twist Friday, June 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets for Postmodern Jukebox range in price from $39-$75 and will be available on Friday, March 30 at 12 p.m. online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600 or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa).
SFDanceworks Announces Third Season
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
A classic from Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato alongside world premieres by Danielle Rowe and James Sofranko highlight SFDanceworks' third season June 8 - 10. Rounding out the program is a duet by Penny Saunders, a recent recipient of the Princess Grace award for choreography. SFDanceworks' Season Three takes place at the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Tickets, $20 - $60, are now on sale via sfdanceworks.org/season-three or by phone at (415) 345-7575.
Pittsburg Community Theatre Will Present NEXT TO NORMAL This April
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Pittsburg Community Theatre presents the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL, April 20 thru 29, 2018 at the California Theatre in beautiful downtown Pittsburg. This riveting musical, with music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and direction by Dianna Schepers (South Pacific, Into the Woods), will get under your skin with its heartfelt look at how one suburban household copes with crises and deals with the effects of mental illness.
What to See in San Francisco Theater: Week of March 26, 2018 to April 02, 2018
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Read below for BroadwayWorld's listings of shows in San Francisco from Monday, March 26, 2018 to Monday, April 02, 2018 including local shows, regional productions and tours. Looking for a fun, inspiring or moving night at the theatre? Click on a show below for tickets, show information, articles, videos, photos & more... Want to browse all shows in San Francisco?
A.C.T. Awarded Grants Totaling $750,000 To Support ACTsmart Intensive Residencies
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced today that it has been awarded grants totaling $750,000 over the next five years to support ACTsmart Intensive Residencies, which provide in-depth arts education to youth from systemically marginalized communities at a variety of schools and community sites throughout San Francisco, with a broad focus on providing opportunities for those who have traditionally had limited access to the art of live performance and theater-based arts education. The grant is part of $377 million in new funding support announced recently by San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) for youth programs over the next five years. The new funding is made possible by Proposition C, a voter-approved initiative which increased the Children and Youth Fund to 4 cents of every $100 of assessed property tax revenue. DCYF administers the fund to community-based organizations that provide services to children, youth, transitional age youth (TAY), and their families, prioritizing the lowest-income neighborhoods where children and youth are likely to have the greatest level of need for services as well as specific populations that would benefit from targeted programming. DCYF received 693 proposals from 248 agencies in response to a request for proposals issued to determine which programs would receive funding.
Berkeley Rep Announces Ground Floor Summer Residencies
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
Today, The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep's Center for the Creation and Development of New Work announced the 21 projects selected for its 2018 Summer Residency Lab. Chosen from a new record of 690 submissions, the eclectic and ambitious slate of projects are the most ever housed by the Lab in its seven-year history.  
Photo Flash: Pear Theatre Presents PEAR SLICES
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
 Spring is in the air - and for Pear Theatre patrons, that means "Pear Slices," a collection of original, short plays from the members of the Pear Playwrights Guild. Now in its fifteenth year, Pear Slices presents fifteen-minute vignettes: a stunning variety of stories, settings, and plot twists occupy the Pear Theatre stage, penned by local playwrights and brought to life with a single cast of highly versatile, local actors. "Pear Slices 2018," directed by Robyn Ginsburg Braverman and Troy Johnson, previews on May 3, with press and Opening Night on Friday, May 4, followed by a champagne gala. The show runs Thursdays through Sundays through May 20. All performances are held at the Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thepear.org or calling (650) 254-1148.
Mission CTRL Comedy presents THE EROTIC BLOCKCHAIN
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
Mission CTRL Comedy is coming for the crypto-bros with their all new comedy show, The Erotic Blockchain.
F*ck Tinder: A Love Story - Third & Final Encore Engagement Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
After selling out every performance in February & March, PianoFight presents the final encore engagement of F*ck Tinder: a love story, Written & Performed by David Rodwin.
Don Reed Travels Back to '60s with CAN YOU DIG IT? at The Marsh
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
Hot on the heels of the hilarious and critically acclaimed East 14th and The Kipling Hotel, Don Reed is back with an installment of his wonderfully wild autobiographical trilogy, Can You Dig It?: The '60s at The Marsh San Francisco. 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.
BRIGHT SHINING SEA to Open The 2018 PlayGround Festival of New Works
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
PlayGround's Festival of New Works features the premiere of the full-length play BRIGHT SHINING SEA by Julianne Jigour opening with a press night on May 16, running through June 16, (previews May 14 & 15). BRIGHT SHINING SEA is a co-production with Planet Earth Arts and one of two PlayGround commissioned full-length plays featured this season.
THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY Reschedules at Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018
Due to a scheduling conflict, performances of The Broadway Princess Party-starring two- time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Cinderella, Bonnie & Clyde), Tony Award nominee Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie), Courtney Reed (Aladdin, In The Heights) and music director Benjamin Rauhala-have been moved to Saturday, June 2 (8 p.m.) and Sunday, June 3 (5 p.m.). Customers who purchased tickets for Friday, June 1 will be moved to another performance or issued a refund.
EXIT Theatre Presents THE CONGRESSWOMEN, A Political Satire For All Times, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
From the playwright who brought you Lysistrata, and the director who brought you Exit the King, Paradise Street, and more, The Congresswomen, by Aristophanes, brings the relevance, 2400 years after its first production.
Public Gets Once Yearly Invite To Artist Studios, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
The Sally & Don Lucas Artists Program at Montalvo Arts Center continues its Open Access series with Open Studios at the Lucas Artists Program, where artists invite the public to visit their studios and to explore their current work and creative process. Showcasing the unique range of art produced by Lucas Artist Fellows, this year's Open Studios event will include culinary artist Andrea Blum, composer/musician Juan Felipe Waller, poet Monica Sok, playwright Preston Lane, filmmaker T. Kim-Trang Tran, and visual artist Cassils. Delicious Mexican food and beverages-including beer and wine-will be available for purchase by guests. Open Studios at the Lucas Artists Program will be presented 12pm-4pm, May 19 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.

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