Review: BEN JONES AND LAURENCE HOBGOOD at Piedmont Piano Company
by Steve Murray - January 27, 2025
The press release on this coupling promised “an evening of unparalleled artistry,” a very lofty intention indeed. But after a few numbers I tend to agree whole-heartedly – these two critically-acclaimed musicians put on a master class that at moments, took my breath away.
by Steve Murray - January 27, 2025
The press release on this coupling promised “an evening of unparalleled artistry,” a very lofty intention indeed. But after a few numbers I tend to agree whole-heartedly – these two critically-acclaimed musicians put on a master class that at moments, took my breath away.
THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR LIVE! Returns to SF Oasis
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
First performed on the Oasis stage in 2023, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air LIVE! is an all-black drag parody send-up of the beloved 90s TV show. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2025
First performed on the Oasis stage in 2023, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air LIVE! is an all-black drag parody send-up of the beloved 90s TV show. Learn more here!
Review: MANON at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - January 27, 2025
The chance to see a classic full-length ballet for the first time is always a rare and welcome opportunity, so it’s especially exciting that San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2025 Repertory Season with Kenneth McMillan’s Manon, choreographed in 1974 and subsequently performed all over the world, but never before in San Francisco.
by Jim Munson - January 27, 2025
The chance to see a classic full-length ballet for the first time is always a rare and welcome opportunity, so it’s especially exciting that San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2025 Repertory Season with Kenneth McMillan’s Manon, choreographed in 1974 and subsequently performed all over the world, but never before in San Francisco.
Review: GRAND HORIZONS at Altarena Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - January 26, 2025
Smart and funny, GRAND HORIZONS at Altarena Playhouse makes a big statement on opening night. Defying easy categorization into comedy or drama, the show demonstrates how funny the serious matters of life can be as well as the nuggets of sobering truth that are part of the best jokes. With witty dialogue, unexpected turns, and well-developed characters, GRAND HORIZONS delivers a show that is not only entertaining, but leaves an impression.
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - January 26, 2025
Smart and funny, GRAND HORIZONS at Altarena Playhouse makes a big statement on opening night. Defying easy categorization into comedy or drama, the show demonstrates how funny the serious matters of life can be as well as the nuggets of sobering truth that are part of the best jokes. With witty dialogue, unexpected turns, and well-developed characters, GRAND HORIZONS delivers a show that is not only entertaining, but leaves an impression.
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SNOW: [black Man. Whiteout Conditions.] Premieres At PlayGround SF's SoloFest
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
The provocative and entertaining play, SNOW: [black man. white out conditions] premieres as part of PlayGround's 8th Annual Solo Performance Festival.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
The provocative and entertaining play, SNOW: [black man. white out conditions] premieres as part of PlayGround's 8th Annual Solo Performance Festival.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Present A World Premiere Collaboration With Ambrose Akinmusire And More
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
Alonzo King LINES Ballet will present its Spring Season, May 10-18, 2025. The program features a world premiere by visionary choreographer Alonzo King in his first-ever collaboration with renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
Alonzo King LINES Ballet will present its Spring Season, May 10-18, 2025. The program features a world premiere by visionary choreographer Alonzo King in his first-ever collaboration with renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire.
HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY World Premiere to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stage the World Premiere of Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will stage the World Premiere of Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: John Fisher's DOODLER Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
All new photos are available from John Fisher's DOODLER, coming to Theatre Rhinoceros next month. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
All new photos are available from John Fisher's DOODLER, coming to Theatre Rhinoceros next month. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
SFCM Will Host Winner of 2024 International Naumburg Cello Competition
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Walter W. Naumburg Foundation will present a concert with the Foundation's newest winner, Jonathan Swensen, as part of the ongoing series “Naumburg at SFCM.”
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2025
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Walter W. Naumburg Foundation will present a concert with the Foundation's newest winner, Jonathan Swensen, as part of the ongoing series “Naumburg at SFCM.”
Interview: Keiko Green of EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - January 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with playwright Keiko Green about her anime-infused adventure comedy 'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' making its Northern California premiere at San Francisco Playhouse January 30 to March 8.
by Jim Munson - January 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with playwright Keiko Green about her anime-infused adventure comedy 'Exotic Deadly: Or The MSG Play' making its Northern California premiere at San Francisco Playhouse January 30 to March 8.
MRS. KRISHNAN’S PARTY to be Presented at Marin Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
This spring, Marin Theatre is inviting audiences to join in the festivities at Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Audiences become welcomed party guests as Mrs. Krishnan prepares to celebrate the Southern Indian harvest festival of Onam. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
This spring, Marin Theatre is inviting audiences to join in the festivities at Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Audiences become welcomed party guests as Mrs. Krishnan prepares to celebrate the Southern Indian harvest festival of Onam. Learn more!
Eddie Izzard to Bring Shakespeare's HAMLET to A.C.T.'s Strand Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Following a New York run, a box office record-breaking two-week run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and a six-week London run—Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard will bring her acclaimed solo performance of Hamlet to San Francisco! Learn more.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Following a New York run, a box office record-breaking two-week run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and a six-week London run—Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard will bring her acclaimed solo performance of Hamlet to San Francisco! Learn more.
Symphony San Jose Receives $1 Million Gift
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Symphony San Jose has announced the largest bequest in its 23-year history—a transformative $1 million gift from Ann Brown, a devoted patron who passed away in 2024.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
Symphony San Jose has announced the largest bequest in its 23-year history—a transformative $1 million gift from Ann Brown, a devoted patron who passed away in 2024.
CubaCaribe's 19th Annual Festival of Dance & Music Set For March
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
CubaCaribe – now in its 22nd year – has announced its 19th Annual Festival of Dance & Music entitled A Fire Within, featuring seven Bay Area Dance companies.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
CubaCaribe – now in its 22nd year – has announced its 19th Annual Festival of Dance & Music entitled A Fire Within, featuring seven Bay Area Dance companies.
New Ballet to Present The 8th Annual Fast Forward Featuring World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
New Ballet will present the 8th annual Fast Forward, two evenings of new contemporary ballet by seven choreographers. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
New Ballet will present the 8th annual Fast Forward, two evenings of new contemporary ballet by seven choreographers. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Smuin Ballet’s Choreography Showcase to Present 10 New Works
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more and see how to attend.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more and see how to attend.
San Francisco Neo-Futurists Will Perform HEART WRENCH
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
The critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists will bring back their beloved annual show, Heart Wrench: A Valentine’s edition of The Infinite Wrench. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2025
The critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists will bring back their beloved annual show, Heart Wrench: A Valentine’s edition of The Infinite Wrench. Learn more here!
Review: LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center
by Steve Murray - January 19, 2025
What did our critic think of LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center?
by Steve Murray - January 19, 2025
What did our critic think of LEA DELARIA OUT RAGE at The Chan National Queer Arts Center?
DOODLER, Based on Unsolved SF Homicides, to be Presented at Theatre Rhinoceros
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2025
“Doodler” is the subject of Theatre Rhinoceros Executive Artistic Director John Fisher’s latest one-man show, the fourth show of Rhino’s 47th season. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2025
“Doodler” is the subject of Theatre Rhinoceros Executive Artistic Director John Fisher’s latest one-man show, the fourth show of Rhino’s 47th season. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY To Have San Francisco Premiere At New Conservatory Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced Colman Domingo's captivating dramedy, Wild with Happy. Presented in NCTC's Decker Theater, Wild with Happy runs March 7 - April 6, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced Colman Domingo's captivating dramedy, Wild with Happy. Presented in NCTC's Decker Theater, Wild with Happy runs March 7 - April 6, 2025.
Cast And Creative Team Set For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE At San Jose Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
San Jose Stage Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for The Stage’s upcoming West Coast Premiere of Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE adapted by Thomas Ostermeier and Florian Borchmeyer. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
San Jose Stage Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for The Stage’s upcoming West Coast Premiere of Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE adapted by Thomas Ostermeier and Florian Borchmeyer. Learn more!
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Brings BROADWAY, OUR WAY to the Curran Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will present BROADWAY, OUR WAY, making their debut at one of Broadway’s most-famous touring venues, San Francisco’s Curran Theatre.
Zac Posen Designs Costumes for SF Ballet, Debuting Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
San Francisco Ballet announced that fashion designer and Executive Vice President & Creative Director, Gap Inc. Zac Posen has designed new costumes for Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
San Francisco Ballet announced that fashion designer and Executive Vice President & Creative Director, Gap Inc. Zac Posen has designed new costumes for Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour.
Zac Posen Will Create Costumes For the San Francisco Ballet
by Michael Major - January 16, 2025
Famed fashion designer Zac Posen will design costumes for the San Francisco Ballet. The Gap executive vice president and creative director will design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “Within the Golden Hour.”
by Michael Major - January 16, 2025
Famed fashion designer Zac Posen will design costumes for the San Francisco Ballet. The Gap executive vice president and creative director will design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “Within the Golden Hour.”
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
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