Review: THE ROAD TO MECCA at Z Below
by Steve Murray - June 15, 2023
What did our critic think of THE ROAD TO MECCA at Z Below? They say there’s a thin line between madness and genius. Aging widow Helen finds herself caught in a battle between her artistic freedom and conservative moralism. The battle plays out in an attempt to move her from her eccentric, fantasy-filled home to an old-age home supposedly for her safety. Athol Fugard’s award-winning play comes to life with three of the finest acting performances in recent memory.
by Steve Murray - June 15, 2023
What did our critic think of THE ROAD TO MECCA at Z Below? They say there’s a thin line between madness and genius. Aging widow Helen finds herself caught in a battle between her artistic freedom and conservative moralism. The battle plays out in an attempt to move her from her eccentric, fantasy-filled home to an old-age home supposedly for her safety. Athol Fugard’s award-winning play comes to life with three of the finest acting performances in recent memory.
Theatre Rhinoceros and John Fisher's Essential Services Project Present RICHELIEU
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Cardinal Richelieu is going to make France the greatest country on earth. It’s 1620, the time of the three Musketeers, Cyrano, the Inquisition, and Louis XIII – intrigue reigns, danger is everywhere, and one man will either bring peace or utter destruction. This is his story.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Cardinal Richelieu is going to make France the greatest country on earth. It’s 1620, the time of the three Musketeers, Cyrano, the Inquisition, and Louis XIII – intrigue reigns, danger is everywhere, and one man will either bring peace or utter destruction. This is his story.
THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA Comes to San Francisco in July
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Merola Opera Program continues its 2023 Summer Festival with a fully staged production of Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, approached through a current lens.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Merola Opera Program continues its 2023 Summer Festival with a fully staged production of Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia, approached through a current lens.
STARLIGHT Will Have Staged Reading as Part of Town Hall Theatre's New Voices Series
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
An original piece written by San Francisco based playwright Christian Wilburn, “Starlight” will have a one night only staged reading on Saturday, July 8th 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
An original piece written by San Francisco based playwright Christian Wilburn, “Starlight” will have a one night only staged reading on Saturday, July 8th 2023.
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Live In Concert Comes To BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
An all-new national tour is coming BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St., San Francisco) on Friday, November 10 at 7 p.m., which will bring fans a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
An all-new national tour is coming BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St., San Francisco) on Friday, November 10 at 7 p.m., which will bring fans a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Peter Dugan, Kara Dugan & More Set for pianoSonoma's Vino & Vibrato 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
pianoSonoma has revealed the 2023 season of Vino & Vibrato, a 3-part concert series held at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California with concerts on July 18, 20, and 25.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
pianoSonoma has revealed the 2023 season of Vino & Vibrato, a 3-part concert series held at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California with concerts on July 18, 20, and 25.
BEETLEJUICE is Coming to Broadway San Jose in August
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
It’s showtime! Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, will present BEETLEJUICE—the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy—at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
It’s showtime! Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, will present BEETLEJUICE—the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy—at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look At San Jose Stage Company's Jazz-Infused OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
San Jose Stage Company has released first look photos of its jazz-infused adaptation of William Shakespeare’s OTHELLO. Directed by Kenneth Kelleher, OTHELLO will run from through June 25, 2023 at San Jose Stage Company.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
San Jose Stage Company has released first look photos of its jazz-infused adaptation of William Shakespeare’s OTHELLO. Directed by Kenneth Kelleher, OTHELLO will run from through June 25, 2023 at San Jose Stage Company.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Steve Murray - June 12, 2023
What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?
by Steve Murray - June 12, 2023
What did our critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?
Town Hall Theatre Co. Announces Next FRONT PORCH PRESENTS
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Front Porch has partnered with Town Hall Theatre Co in Lafayette to offer a new series called Front Porch Presents.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Front Porch has partnered with Town Hall Theatre Co in Lafayette to offer a new series called Front Porch Presents.
Solo Opera to Present The West Coast Premiere of THE THREE FEATHERS in September
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2023
Solo Opera will produce their largest, most ambitious opera to date, The Three Feathers, with music by award winning composer, Lori Laitman and libretto by former CA poet laureate, Dana Gioia. This family friendly 85-minute show will be sung in English and run Sept. 8 and 10, 2023 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in the 785 seat Hofmann Theater.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2023
Solo Opera will produce their largest, most ambitious opera to date, The Three Feathers, with music by award winning composer, Lori Laitman and libretto by former CA poet laureate, Dana Gioia. This family friendly 85-minute show will be sung in English and run Sept. 8 and 10, 2023 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in the 785 seat Hofmann Theater.
Photos: First Look at SHE LOVES ME at 42nd Street Moon
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2023
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director)has released production photos for the 3-Time Tony Award®-winning musical SHE LOVES ME, which features music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joe Masteroff. SHE LOVES ME is based on a play by Miklos Laszlo. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2023
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director)has released production photos for the 3-Time Tony Award®-winning musical SHE LOVES ME, which features music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joe Masteroff. SHE LOVES ME is based on a play by Miklos Laszlo. Check out a first look below!
Festival Opera to Present OPERA IN THE PARK Concert This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2023
Festival Opera will return to the beautiful setting of Orinda Community Park on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m., with the 13th Annual Opera in the Park concert. Free and ample lawn seating will await attendees along with a selection of food and wine trucks to enable their summer repast al fresco.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2023
Festival Opera will return to the beautiful setting of Orinda Community Park on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m., with the 13th Annual Opera in the Park concert. Free and ample lawn seating will await attendees along with a selection of food and wine trucks to enable their summer repast al fresco.
Great Star Theater to Present CHINATOWN DRAGON Beginning in July
by Steve Murray - June 10, 2023
The Great Star Theater in San Francisco has announced the production of Chinatown Dragon, running for 7 weeks from July 7th to August 20th, 2023.
by Steve Murray - June 10, 2023
The Great Star Theater in San Francisco has announced the production of Chinatown Dragon, running for 7 weeks from July 7th to August 20th, 2023.
Tony-Winning Musical AVENUE Q Announced At TwiningVine Winery
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Plethos Productions Presents Avenue Q. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is truly a marvel of the stage.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Plethos Productions Presents Avenue Q. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is truly a marvel of the stage.
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at A.C.T. Geary Theatre
by Steve Murray - June 08, 2023
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at A.C.T. Geary Theatre?
by Steve Murray - June 08, 2023
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at A.C.T. Geary Theatre?
Emergency Rally “Catch Up, California: Bay Area for SB 1116” Asks State Senate to Reverse Devastating Arts Underfunding
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
A coalition of Bay Area performing artists are holding an emergency rally, Catch Up, California: Bay Area for SB 1116, on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Bayfront Theatre in San Francisco. Senate Bill 1116, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom last year, establishes the Equitable Payroll Fund for the nonprofit arts sector and would create jobs and revitalize local economies, but currently remains unfunded.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
A coalition of Bay Area performing artists are holding an emergency rally, Catch Up, California: Bay Area for SB 1116, on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Bayfront Theatre in San Francisco. Senate Bill 1116, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom last year, establishes the Equitable Payroll Fund for the nonprofit arts sector and would create jobs and revitalize local economies, but currently remains unfunded.
Photos: First Look At Ray Of Light Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Ray of Light Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, SPRING AWAKENING opens tonight in San Francisco. Performances begin June 8th at the Victoria Theatre and run for one weekend only, through Sunday, June 11th. Get a first look at the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2023
Ray of Light Theatre’s production of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, SPRING AWAKENING opens tonight in San Francisco. Performances begin June 8th at the Victoria Theatre and run for one weekend only, through Sunday, June 11th. Get a first look at the photos here!
THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER, CINDERELLA & More Set for New Ballet 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
New Ballet, the institution that Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet, has announced the 2023-24 season and Company roster.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
New Ballet, the institution that Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet, has announced the 2023-24 season and Company roster.
Northern Nights Music Festival Reveals Phase Two Music Lineup For 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Northern Nights Music Festival has announced the phase two music lineup and revealed more cannabis details for its 10th anniversary, taking place in Northern California's iconic Redwood Forest this July 14-16.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Northern Nights Music Festival has announced the phase two music lineup and revealed more cannabis details for its 10th anniversary, taking place in Northern California's iconic Redwood Forest this July 14-16.
Playful People Productions Reveals Summer 2023 Shows
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Playful People Productions is celebrating summer with three delightful shows featuring youth and teen performers.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Playful People Productions is celebrating summer with three delightful shows featuring youth and teen performers.
Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. To Be Presented At Heirloom East Bay
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Stagecraft Play Production camp presents 'Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr.'! 35 campers in grades 3-8 have been working on their acting, singing, and dancing skills, plus some farming and fun with animals, all culminating in 3 public musical performances.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Stagecraft Play Production camp presents 'Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr.'! 35 campers in grades 3-8 have been working on their acting, singing, and dancing skills, plus some farming and fun with animals, all culminating in 3 public musical performances.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Featuring Miz Cracker & Todrick Hall is Coming to the Curran Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
For the 9th consecutive year, Murray & Peter present A Drag Queen Christmas, the longest running drag tour in America coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theater for one-night-only on Saturday, December 9 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
For the 9th consecutive year, Murray & Peter present A Drag Queen Christmas, the longest running drag tour in America coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theater for one-night-only on Saturday, December 9 at 8 p.m.
Photos: First Look at Sam Pinkleton's THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Get a first look at brand-new production photos from The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater now through June 25, 2023!
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Get a first look at brand-new production photos from The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater now through June 25, 2023!
San Francisco Opera Medal Awarded to Soprano Nina Stemme
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Immediately following the June 4 opening performance of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s fairy-tale opera Die Frau ohne Schatten, soprano Nina Stemme, who performed the role of the Dyer’s Wife in the opera, was presented with the San Francisco Opera Medal.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Immediately following the June 4 opening performance of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s fairy-tale opera Die Frau ohne Schatten, soprano Nina Stemme, who performed the role of the Dyer’s Wife in the opera, was presented with the San Francisco Opera Medal.
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Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre (12/4 - 12/28) | |
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“Women Crossing/Liminality”
Cha Chi Ming Recital Hall, Bowes Center, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 200 Van Ness Avenue (4/17 - 4/17) | |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (3/6 - 3/8) | |
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“E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit”
Berkeley Piano Club, 2724 Haste Street (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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“El Tiempo Latine”
Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St (5/16 - 5/16) | |
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Dial M for Murder
City Lights Theater Company (3/12 - 4/12) | |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (1/2 - 1/4) | |
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Ride the Cyclone
City Lights Theater Company (7/16 - 8/23) | |
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