Free Shakespeare In The Park's CYMBELINE Will Perform At The Bruns Memorial
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Cal Shakes & SF Shakes have announced that the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater will host Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, with free performances of Shakespeare's Cymbeline the weekends of September 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 4 pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Cal Shakes & SF Shakes have announced that the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater will host Free Shakespeare in the Park this summer, with free performances of Shakespeare's Cymbeline the weekends of September 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 4 pm.
142 Throckmorton Theatre Presents A New Production of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
142 Throckmorton Theatre presents their new production of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL, the uplifting, TRUE story about a struggling shoe factory that takes an unusual turn to rescue its bottom line. Along the way, the musical challenges audiences to 'Accept someone for who they are'.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
142 Throckmorton Theatre presents their new production of KINKY BOOTS THE MUSICAL, the uplifting, TRUE story about a struggling shoe factory that takes an unusual turn to rescue its bottom line. Along the way, the musical challenges audiences to 'Accept someone for who they are'.
Young Women's Choral Projects Names Matthew Otto as Next Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
Young Women's Choral Projects and its Board of Directors has appointed Canadian conductor Matthew Otto as its new Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
Young Women's Choral Projects and its Board of Directors has appointed Canadian conductor Matthew Otto as its new Artistic Director.
Lesher Center to Celebrate Latin American Arts & Culture with Weeklong Festival in June
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
A vibrant week-long celebration of Latin American arts and culture is coming to the Lesher Center for the Arts with Fiesta Cultural, offering comedy, theatre, visual arts, and a free street fair.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
A vibrant week-long celebration of Latin American arts and culture is coming to the Lesher Center for the Arts with Fiesta Cultural, offering comedy, theatre, visual arts, and a free street fair.
SF Symphony Collaborative Partner Julia Bullock Joins Esa-Pekka Salonen for Final Program of 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
On June 29–July 1, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are joined by classical singer and Collaborative Partner Julia Bullock and the San Francisco Symphony Chorus for the final program of the Orchestra’s 2022–23 subscription season.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
On June 29–July 1, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are joined by classical singer and Collaborative Partner Julia Bullock and the San Francisco Symphony Chorus for the final program of the Orchestra’s 2022–23 subscription season.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For 42nd Street Moon's SHE LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director) has announced the full cast and creative team 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.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daniel Thomas, Executive Artistic Director) has announced the full cast and creative team 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.
Photos/Video: First Look at NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at San Jose Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
San Jose Playhouse has announced that the 12-time Tony®-nominated musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electro-pop musical based on a 70-page, scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, has been extended to run through June 4, 2023. Check out all new photos and video from the production here!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
San Jose Playhouse has announced that the 12-time Tony®-nominated musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electro-pop musical based on a 70-page, scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, has been extended to run through June 4, 2023. Check out all new photos and video from the production here!
Synergy Theater Takes A Chance On A ROLL OF THE DICE World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock and The Mating Game returns to the Lesher Center for the Arts, at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, with the world-debut of A Roll of the Dice: An Improvised Play at the Mercy of Chance! In this completely improvised two-act comedy, there are six outrageous characters but each one can only appear in the next scene of the play if their number comes up on a roll of the dice!
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock and The Mating Game returns to the Lesher Center for the Arts, at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, with the world-debut of A Roll of the Dice: An Improvised Play at the Mercy of Chance! In this completely improvised two-act comedy, there are six outrageous characters but each one can only appear in the next scene of the play if their number comes up on a roll of the dice!
San Francisco Ballet Reveals Company Roster for 2023–24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of eight new corps de ballet members and new and returning character artists.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of eight new corps de ballet members and new and returning character artists.
Review: THE CONFESSIONS OF LILY DARE at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of THE CONFESSIONS OF LILY DARE at New Conservatory Theatre Center?
by Steve Murray - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of THE CONFESSIONS OF LILY DARE at New Conservatory Theatre Center?
Review: THE NI¿¿ER LOVERS at Magic Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of THE NI¿¿ER LOVERS at Magic Theatre?
by Steve Murray - May 22, 2023
What did our critic think of THE NI¿¿ER LOVERS at Magic Theatre?
Sara Toby Moore to Star in ATOMIC COMIC at Z Space Beginning Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
ATOMIC COMIC - A Human Cartoon Fantasia, written by and starring Sara Toby Moore will be performed beginning Friday, June 30, 2023, with an opening night scheduled for Saturday, July 1. Additional performances will be on July 6, 7, and 8, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) All shows will be at 8:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
ATOMIC COMIC - A Human Cartoon Fantasia, written by and starring Sara Toby Moore will be performed beginning Friday, June 30, 2023, with an opening night scheduled for Saturday, July 1. Additional performances will be on July 6, 7, and 8, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) All shows will be at 8:00 pm.
Opera Parallele & Transgender District Announces EXPANSIVE 2023 Showcase Artists
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
Building on the overwhelming success of last year's Expansive initiative, Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District have announced plans to renew their collaboration and present a showcase of transgender and non-binary classical artists for two performances at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 at A.C.T.'s intimate Strand Theater.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
Building on the overwhelming success of last year's Expansive initiative, Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District have announced plans to renew their collaboration and present a showcase of transgender and non-binary classical artists for two performances at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 and Friday, August 4 at A.C.T.'s intimate Strand Theater.
Dan Hoyle's BORDER PEOPLE Postponed at The Marsh San Francisco; New Fall 2023 Dates to be Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
The Marsh San Francisco has postponed performances of Dan Hoyle’scritically acclaimed hit, Border People. Originally scheduled for May 26 – June 24, the show will instead be presented in Fall 2023 (new dates TBD).
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
The Marsh San Francisco has postponed performances of Dan Hoyle’scritically acclaimed hit, Border People. Originally scheduled for May 26 – June 24, the show will instead be presented in Fall 2023 (new dates TBD).
FOOTLOOSE, FINDING NEMO JR. & More Set for Playful People Productions 23-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 2023—24 season: nine months to journey through small-town America, under the ocean, and into worlds never before seen by humans for delight, laughter, song, dance, and a supportive environment for children and adults alike to play.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 2023—24 season: nine months to journey through small-town America, under the ocean, and into worlds never before seen by humans for delight, laughter, song, dance, and a supportive environment for children and adults alike to play.
DEAR SAN FRANCISCO Extends at Club Fugazi Through December 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Due to continued demand, Dear San Francisco—the critically-acclaimed intimate and immersive circus experience created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider—will extend performances through December 31, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Due to continued demand, Dear San Francisco—the critically-acclaimed intimate and immersive circus experience created by Bay Area natives and The 7 Fingers co-founders Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider—will extend performances through December 31, 2023.
Bay Area Children's Theatre Closes After Nearly 20 Years
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT), a non-profit performing arts organization whose award-winning productions and educational outreach programs have reached more than one million children and adults, has announced it will cease operations.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT), a non-profit performing arts organization whose award-winning productions and educational outreach programs have reached more than one million children and adults, has announced it will cease operations.
Sara Porkalob's DRAGON LADY & More Set for Marin Theatre Company 2023/24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Marin Theatre Company has announced the four productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Marin Theatre Company has announced the four productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Elizabeth Carter of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Explores the In-Between Places That Foster Community
by Jim Munson - May 18, 2023
BroadwayWorld chats with director Elizabeth Carter about her new production of Robert Harling's 'Steel Magnolias' running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in Mountain View June 7 to July 2 with a multicultural cast of stage veterans.
by Jim Munson - May 18, 2023
BroadwayWorld chats with director Elizabeth Carter about her new production of Robert Harling's 'Steel Magnolias' running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in Mountain View June 7 to July 2 with a multicultural cast of stage veterans.
The Pear Theatre Concludes Season With FALSETTOS by William Finn and James Lapine
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Just in time for June Pride Month, The Pear Theatre concludes its 21st Season with the beloved musical Falsettos by William Finn and James Lapine - winner of two 1992 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, and nominated for five 2016 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Just in time for June Pride Month, The Pear Theatre concludes its 21st Season with the beloved musical Falsettos by William Finn and James Lapine - winner of two 1992 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, and nominated for five 2016 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
BLACKOUT: A ONE WOMAN SHOW Comes To The Exit Theatre In Arcata
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
With 'brilliant comic timing and an excellent script,' this breathless performance invites you out of hiding and into the light.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
With 'brilliant comic timing and an excellent script,' this breathless performance invites you out of hiding and into the light.
New Musical THE HUMMINGBIRD To Benefit Center For Domestic Peace In Marin County
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Actor, singer and composer Kathryn Keats will perform her new, award-winning stage musical 'The Hummingbird' at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Actor, singer and composer Kathryn Keats will perform her new, award-winning stage musical 'The Hummingbird' at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus to Present Spring Concert CREATED FOR JOY! in June
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Ragazzi Boys Chorus will present the jubilant spring concert Created for Joy!. Commemorating its 35th anniversary, the acclaimed chorus will perform a stunning new piece commissioned by Ragazzi, I Was Created For Joy by internationally-renowned composer/conductor Dr. Andrea Ramsey.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Ragazzi Boys Chorus will present the jubilant spring concert Created for Joy!. Commemorating its 35th anniversary, the acclaimed chorus will perform a stunning new piece commissioned by Ragazzi, I Was Created For Joy by internationally-renowned composer/conductor Dr. Andrea Ramsey.
Interview: Timothy Near of THE ROAD TO MECCA at Z Below Reunites with Her Lead Actors to Present Another Fugard Classic
by Jim Munson - May 17, 2023
BroadwayWorld talks to director Timothy Near about her new production of Athol Fugard's incandescent 'The Road to Mecca' playing at Z Below in San Francisco June 4 to 30.
by Jim Munson - May 17, 2023
BroadwayWorld talks to director Timothy Near about her new production of Athol Fugard's incandescent 'The Road to Mecca' playing at Z Below in San Francisco June 4 to 30.
Review: 1776 MUSICAL SHINES A LIGHT ON THE PRESENT at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - May 17, 2023
What did our critic think of 1776 MUSICAL SHINES A LIGHT ON THE PRESENT at Broadway San Jose?
by Linda Hodges - May 17, 2023
What did our critic think of 1776 MUSICAL SHINES A LIGHT ON THE PRESENT at Broadway San Jose?
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