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Ross Valley Players Present PRIVATE FEARS IN PUBLIC PLACES 7/10-8/16
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2009
The Ross Valley Players presents the West Coast premiere of Private Fears in Public Places, by Alan Ayckbourn, July 10 to August 16.
Marin Shakespeare Company Presents IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 7/10-8/16
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2009
Marin Shakespeare Company presents Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Set in Victorian England, Oscar Wilde's witty comedy makes fun of the British upper class as it follows the follies of two young eligible bachelors when they court two young women. One of the wittiest plays ever written. It features George Maguire as Lady Bracknell with an all Equity cast.
Woman's Will Holds Free TAMING OF THE SHREW Performances In Parks 7/11-8/16
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2009
Woman's Will, founded in 1998, is the Bay Area's only all female Shakespeare's company. The company will be presenting FREE performances of The Taming of the Shrew in parks throughout the Bay Area.
Briner, Critelli & More Cast In TheatreWorks' TINYARD HILL 7/15-8/16
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2009
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, launches its 40th Anniversary season with a vibrant world premiere musical, TINYARD HILL, by Tommy Newman and 2009 Jonathan Larsen Award-winning composer Mark Allen.
PEARLS OVER SHANGHAI Plays As Part Of Theatre Of The Ridiculous Revival 6/5-8/16
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2009
Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce the second production of their 2009 season, 'Pearls Over Shanghai,' an original musical by Link Martin and Richard 'Scrumbly' Koldewyn.
Cal Shakes Announces Replacement Cast For HAPPY DAYS, Begins Previews 8/12, Opens 8/15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2009
California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) today announced that Patty Gallagher will take over the role of Winnie, Samuel Beckett's eternal optimist, in Happy Days, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone. Ms. Gallagher will replace Marsha Mason, who withdrew from the production because of personal reasons.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Extended Thru 8/15 At The Custom Made Theatre Co.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 15, 2009
Sondheim's 'Putting it Together' Now EXTENDED UNTIL August 15th! Shows added 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15 8pm A musical 'review' like no other!
Reza's THE UNEXPECTED MAN Extends Through 8/15 At The EXIT Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2009
The Unexpected Man Extends! The Unexpected Man, a play by Yasmina Reza in the Christopher Hampton translation, directed by Stephen Drewes, has been extended through August 15.
Larry Carton Set To Appear At The Rrazz Room 8/14-16
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2009
Eighteen-time Grammy nominee, three-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, August 14-16. . Shows are at various times- 8 PM, on Friday, 7 and 9:30 on Saturday, and 7 PM on Sunday.
Owens-Seaver's LADY OF THE 'LOIN Returns To EXIT Theatre For Four Saturdays only, 6/25-8/15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2009
Songwriting team Don Seaver and Sean Owens are back at the EXIT Theatre?s Café, once again joining forces with powerhouse performer Shannon Day for Lady of the ?Loin, a sizzling tribute to San Francisco's raciest, raunchiest, most unrepentant neighborhood: the Tenderloin. A dozen stories-in-song, about good girls gone wrong, wronged girls getting the goods, and low-lifes living the high life. Four Saturdays only, July 25, August 1, 8, 15. All shows are at9:00 p.m. EXIT Café is located at 156 Eddy St., San Francisco. Tickets cost $15. For more information, call (415) 673-3847, or visit www.theexit.org.
Brown, Swann, Meehan & More Cast In HELLUVA NIGHT At Royce Gallery 5/30-8/15
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2009
Two critically acclaimed one acts: NO EXIT by Jean Paul Sartre & TAPE by Stephen Belber NO EXIT- Three damned souls are brought to the same room in hell by a mysterious valet. As they expect medieval torture devices to punish them for eternity, they eventually realize that the punishment is going to be far more cruel and unusual.
Center REPertory Company Presents ALL SHOOK UP 9/3-10/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 14, 2009
All Shook Up with Book by Joe DiPietro, Inspired by and Featuring the Songs of Elvis Presley Musical Director Dolores Duran-Cefalu Directed and Choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming
Napa Valley Opera House Announces Labor Day Mardi Gras Mambo
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 14, 2009
Celebrate Labor Day with the Napa Valley Opera House, Mardi Gras style. We are pleased to partner with Oxbow Public Market for the second annual Labor Day BBQ benefit, starting at 4:30pm.
Magic Theatre Announces Their 2009-2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 14, 2009
Magic Theatre, San Francisco's premiere home for new plays, announces its 2009-2010 season of 4 new plays, including 3 world premieres.
San Diego Rep Presents 16th Annual PARTY WITH A POINT OF VIEW: One Part Cabaret, One Part Wild 9/12 At The Lyceum
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 14, 2009
San Diego REPertory Theatre kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the 16TH ANNUAL PARTY WITH A POINT OF VIEW: One Part Cabaret, One Part Wild. Indulge in an evening of cabaret that's a little elegant, a little seedy and a little different than before. Festivities will include a live auction, hosted bar and decadent catered VIP reception.
Vocalist Vienna Teng Returns to Palo Alto 8/14 At The Lucie Stern Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
TheatreWorks' 8th Annual New Works Festival presents nationally-acclaimed singer/composer Vienna Teng In Concert. Stanford grad and software programmer-turned musical artist Vienna Teng returns to Palo Alto to present selections from her best-selling albums, including her new album, Inland Territory, and songs from her new musical. Variety heralds Vienna Teng as 'singular among her peers' for her poetic introspective lyrics and cool ethereal vocals.
NCTC Pride Season 15 Presents GOOD BOYS AND TRUE, Previews 8/14-21
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
NCTC Pride Season 15 presents Good Boys and True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by John Dixon. The show previews August 14 - 21, opens August 22nd (Press Night is Friday, August 21st) and runs through September 20, 2009: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Joyner, Lipede, & Young To Star in SHE SAID, HE SAID, I SAID YES 8/14-27
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
And She Said, He Said, I Said Yes, a funny and touching look at three young women attempting to make sense of their lives and the world they live in, will get its world premiere in the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival, playing the HERE Arts Center, and presented by DRD Theatricals.
Vocalist Vienna Teng Returns to Palo Alto 8/14 At The Lucie Stern Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
TheatreWorks' 8th Annual New Works Festival presents nationally-acclaimed singer/composer Vienna Teng In Concert. Stanford grad and software programmer-turned musical artist Vienna Teng returns to Palo Alto to present selections from her best-selling albums, including her new album, Inland Territory, and songs from her new musical. Variety heralds Vienna Teng as 'singular among her peers' for her poetic introspective lyrics and cool ethereal vocals.
Larry Carton Set To Appear At The Rrazz Room 8/14-16
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
Eighteen-time Grammy nominee, three-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, August 14-16. . Shows are at various times- 8 PM, on Friday, 7 and 9:30 on Saturday, and 7 PM on Sunday.
NCTC Pride Season 15 Presents GOOD BOYS AND TRUE, Previews 8/14-21
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
NCTC Pride Season 15 presents Good Boys and True by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by John Dixon. The show previews August 14 - 21, opens August 22nd (Press Night is Friday, August 21st) and runs through September 20, 2009: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Vocalist Vienna Teng Returns to Palo Alto 8/14 At The Lucie Stern Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
TheatreWorks' 8th Annual New Works Festival presents nationally-acclaimed singer/composer Vienna Teng In Concert. Stanford grad and software programmer-turned musical artist Vienna Teng returns to Palo Alto to present selections from her best-selling albums, including her new album, Inland Territory, and songs from her new musical. Variety heralds Vienna Teng as 'singular among her peers' for her poetic introspective lyrics and cool ethereal vocals.
OLIVER! Comes To 6th Street Playhouse 8/14-9/13
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
6th Street Playhouse proudly presents 'Oliver!' Book, Lyrics & Music by Lionel Bart This award-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' tells the tale of a mistreated, misguided orphaned boy living of the streets of 19th century London with a colorful cast of characters and a memorable score.
SF's ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY Plays 13th NY Int'l Fringe Festival 8/14-30
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2009
The San Francisco Playhouse, BlueRare Productions, and PlayGround team to present the SF Playhouse's critically acclaimed production of Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party, by Aaron Loeb, directed by Chris Smith, as part of the13th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, thus furthering an SF Playhouse goal to deliver productions that can succeed on a national level. Performances will be held at HERE Arts Center (Mainstage Theater - Venue #17), 145 6th Avenue (between Spring and Broome).
Crowded Fire theater Company Announces Two Local Playwrights To Be Featured in the 2009 Matchbox Reading Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 13, 2009
Crowded Fire Theater Company's 2009 Matchbox Reading Series will feature the work of two emerging Bay Area playwrights, Enrique Urueta's Forever Never Comes and J.C. Lee's Into the Clear Blue Sky. Crowded Fire, greatly valued for its development of new work, strongly champions playwrights who offer a vital contribution to the American theater landscape.

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