TheatreWorks Raises Funds at 'A Muse Ball' Event
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Donned in aviation attire, nautical garb, and their vacation finest, some 175 guests took to the skies as they gathered at Hiller Aviation Museum to honor TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at its spring fundraiser A Muse Ball: Take a Journey with TheatreWorks, a high-flying celebration of art and inspiration.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Donned in aviation attire, nautical garb, and their vacation finest, some 175 guests took to the skies as they gathered at Hiller Aviation Museum to honor TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at its spring fundraiser A Muse Ball: Take a Journey with TheatreWorks, a high-flying celebration of art and inspiration.
Lottery Tickets Available For THE BOOK OF MORMON in San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy in San Francisco playing at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St., San Francisco) May 23–June 18, 2023. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each sold via the TodayTix Digital Lottery.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy in San Francisco playing at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St., San Francisco) May 23–June 18, 2023. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each sold via the TodayTix Digital Lottery.
Pianist Igor Levit Joins Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony for Concert Residency
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Pianist Igor Levit, the San Francisco Symphony’s Artist-in-Residence for the 2022–23 season, joins Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Orchestra for two weeks of programs, June 15–27. Performances include Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 and Ferruccio Busoni’s Piano Concerto across two Orchestral Series programs with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony, in addition to a Great Performers Series solo recital and a chamber music performance with members of the Orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Pianist Igor Levit, the San Francisco Symphony’s Artist-in-Residence for the 2022–23 season, joins Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Orchestra for two weeks of programs, June 15–27. Performances include Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 and Ferruccio Busoni’s Piano Concerto across two Orchestral Series programs with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony, in addition to a Great Performers Series solo recital and a chamber music performance with members of the Orchestra.
Review: Sara Toby Moore Presents ATOMIC COMIC at Z Space
by Steve Murray - May 15, 2023
What did our critic think of ATOMIC COMIC at Z Space?
by Steve Murray - May 15, 2023
What did our critic think of ATOMIC COMIC at Z Space?
Opera Parallele to Present THE SHINING in June
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2023
Opera Parallèle, San Francisco's leading producer of contemporary opera, will present the West Coast premiere of The Shining, the critically acclaimed opera by the Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning team of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell, for three performances June 2, 3 and 4 at the Blue Shield of California Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2023
Opera Parallèle, San Francisco's leading producer of contemporary opera, will present the West Coast premiere of The Shining, the critically acclaimed opera by the Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning team of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell, for three performances June 2, 3 and 4 at the Blue Shield of California Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Review: CHINGLISH at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - May 12, 2023
What did our critic think of CHINGLISH at SF Playhouse? SF Playhouse is all in with their take on Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang's Chinglish: stylish set and lighting, excellent direction, and a strong ensemble cast. While there's plenty of comic moments in Hwang's sardonic commentary on language barriers and the effects of those miscommunications, there's also thoughtful observations on fidelity, corporate and judicial corruption, and even nationalism.
by Steve Murray - May 12, 2023
What did our critic think of CHINGLISH at SF Playhouse? SF Playhouse is all in with their take on Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang's Chinglish: stylish set and lighting, excellent direction, and a strong ensemble cast. While there's plenty of comic moments in Hwang's sardonic commentary on language barriers and the effects of those miscommunications, there's also thoughtful observations on fidelity, corporate and judicial corruption, and even nationalism.
San Francisco Opera Presents New Production of Puccini's MADAME BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Summer Season opens June 3 with Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (Madama Butterfly) at the War Memorial Opera House. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and a brilliant cast in a new production by visionary Japanese director Amon Miyamoto. San Francisco Opera Chorus Director John Keene prepares the artists of the Opera Chorus.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
San Francisco Opera’s 2023 Summer Season opens June 3 with Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly (Madama Butterfly) at the War Memorial Opera House. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and a brilliant cast in a new production by visionary Japanese director Amon Miyamoto. San Francisco Opera Chorus Director John Keene prepares the artists of the Opera Chorus.
NCTC Strikes Back Against Anti-Drag Laws With Dragapella(R) Sensation The Kinsey Sicks In DRAG QUEEN STORYTIME GONE WILD!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
In July, New Conservatory Theatre Center is ecstatic to welcome back the Kinsey Sicks for the regional premiere of Drag Queen Storytime Gone Wild! Following last December’s hugely successful run of their hit holiday show Oy Vey in a Manger at NCTC, the Kinsey Sicks’ newest production is hitting the Decker stage before beginning its international tour at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
In July, New Conservatory Theatre Center is ecstatic to welcome back the Kinsey Sicks for the regional premiere of Drag Queen Storytime Gone Wild! Following last December’s hugely successful run of their hit holiday show Oy Vey in a Manger at NCTC, the Kinsey Sicks’ newest production is hitting the Decker stage before beginning its international tour at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August.
The San Francisco Symphony Reveals Summer Programming
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
The San Francisco Symphony has announced programming for its summer season, running July 4–August 5 with concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor performances at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
The San Francisco Symphony has announced programming for its summer season, running July 4–August 5 with concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor performances at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.
Marga Gomez Brings Workshop Performances Of SWIMMING WITH LESBIANS To Marsh SF
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Fan favorite Marga Gomez returns to The Marsh San Francisco for workshop performances of her latest work, Swimming With Lesbians. Taking place on The Celesbian cruise ship, this solo sapphic searing spoof follows the adventures of high-spirited poolside emcee Pru Perez. Passengers look up to Pru as a leader and Boss Lesbian of the sea – until the fateful sunny day of the Wet T-Shirt Relay Race when an old boarding school nemesis appears and Pru suddenly finds herself deep in murky waters.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
Fan favorite Marga Gomez returns to The Marsh San Francisco for workshop performances of her latest work, Swimming With Lesbians. Taking place on The Celesbian cruise ship, this solo sapphic searing spoof follows the adventures of high-spirited poolside emcee Pru Perez. Passengers look up to Pru as a leader and Boss Lesbian of the sea – until the fateful sunny day of the Wet T-Shirt Relay Race when an old boarding school nemesis appears and Pru suddenly finds herself deep in murky waters.
Diablo Ballet Announces 30th Season Celebrating Lauren Jonas' 30th Year With The Company
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Artistic Director and Co-Founder Lauren Jonas has announced Diablo Ballet's 2023 - 2024 season which also marks her 30th with the Company.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Artistic Director and Co-Founder Lauren Jonas has announced Diablo Ballet's 2023 - 2024 season which also marks her 30th with the Company.
Ari'el Stachel to Present New Solo Show OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Closing out the 2022/23 season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel’s new solo show, Out of Character, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre (2025 Addison St., Berkeley) June 23–July 30, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Closing out the 2022/23 season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel’s new solo show, Out of Character, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre (2025 Addison St., Berkeley) June 23–July 30, 2023.
Cast Set for A SOLDIER'S PLAY At Altarena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Altarena has announced the cast for A Soldiers Play, led by Award Winning Actor Dedrick Weathersby.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Altarena has announced the cast for A Soldiers Play, led by Award Winning Actor Dedrick Weathersby.
Review: WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? at Marin Theatre Company
by Steve Murray - May 10, 2023
What did our critic think of WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? at Marin Theatre Company?
by Steve Murray - May 10, 2023
What did our critic think of WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? at Marin Theatre Company?
Transcendence Theatre Company Announces New Location For THE BEAT GOES ON
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Transcendence Theatre Company has announced plans to utilize the 30+ acre Kenwood ranch property of the nonprofit Belos Cavalos as the outdoor open-air theatre location for The Beat Goes On, the first show of Transcendence Theatre Company's 2023 summer season of original outdoor musical revues.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Transcendence Theatre Company has announced plans to utilize the 30+ acre Kenwood ranch property of the nonprofit Belos Cavalos as the outdoor open-air theatre location for The Beat Goes On, the first show of Transcendence Theatre Company's 2023 summer season of original outdoor musical revues.
Center Repertory Company Names Matt M. Morrow as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Center Repertory Company has appointed Matt M. Morrow as its new Artistic Director following a nationwide search.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Center Repertory Company has appointed Matt M. Morrow as its new Artistic Director following a nationwide search.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Sam Pinkleton-Directed THE WIZARD OF OZ at American Conservatory Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater !
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz, performing at American Conservatory Theater !
Video: Watch a Trailer For San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon's THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, which features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by David Thompson.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon presents THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, which features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by David Thompson.
Pianist Bruce Liu Replaces Violinist Hilary Hahn in Performances With Rafael Payare and the SF Symphony
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Bruce Liu, winner of the 2021 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, joins conduct Rafael Payare and the San Francisco Symphony to perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, May 11–13, replacing violinist Hilary Hahn in these performances. Hahn, who was scheduled to play Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto, is unwell and regretfully unable to perform on this week’s program.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Bruce Liu, winner of the 2021 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, joins conduct Rafael Payare and the San Francisco Symphony to perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, May 11–13, replacing violinist Hilary Hahn in these performances. Hahn, who was scheduled to play Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto, is unwell and regretfully unable to perform on this week’s program.
San Francisco Playhouse Presents A CHORUS LINE
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
San Francisco Playhouse concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the hit Broadway musical A Chorus Line. In this groundbreaking work, twenty-four hopeful dancers undertake a grueling audition for eight coveted spots in the back-up chorus of an unnamed Broadway show.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
San Francisco Playhouse concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with the hit Broadway musical A Chorus Line. In this groundbreaking work, twenty-four hopeful dancers undertake a grueling audition for eight coveted spots in the back-up chorus of an unnamed Broadway show.
Playwrights Foundation Reveals New Purpose and Programs to Deepen Support for Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
For 45 years, Playwrights Foundation has invested in the next generation of playwrights writing today’s stories that transform the world of tomorrow. Today, Playwrights Foundation announces their new purpose and reimagined core programs to deepen their support for playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
For 45 years, Playwrights Foundation has invested in the next generation of playwrights writing today’s stories that transform the world of tomorrow. Today, Playwrights Foundation announces their new purpose and reimagined core programs to deepen their support for playwrights.
Comedian Mike Salazar Brings 'Mis XV Tour' to S.F.'s Curran Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Mike Salazar, also known as 'The Knight of Comedy,' comes to San Francisco to celebrate his 15-year career. With sold-out shows not only in Mexico, but also in the United States and Canada, Mike Salazar brings his “Mis XV Tour” to the Curran Theater on Saturday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Mike Salazar, also known as 'The Knight of Comedy,' comes to San Francisco to celebrate his 15-year career. With sold-out shows not only in Mexico, but also in the United States and Canada, Mike Salazar brings his “Mis XV Tour” to the Curran Theater on Saturday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m.
TOSCA Announced At Cinnabar Theater, June 9-25
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, presents Puccini's famous opera “Tosca”, performing June 9-25th, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, presents Puccini's famous opera “Tosca”, performing June 9-25th, 2023.
The Rita Moreno Awards Reveals 2023 Winners
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
A panel of nationally recognized judges—including Danny Gorman, Anthony Jackson, and Tory Ross Roman—announced the 2023 winners of The Rita Moreno Awards held in-person at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 8.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
A panel of nationally recognized judges—including Danny Gorman, Anthony Jackson, and Tory Ross Roman—announced the 2023 winners of The Rita Moreno Awards held in-person at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 8.
Chelsea Handler Brings Her LITTLE BIG BITCH TOUR To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Grammy Award-nominated comedian, television host, best-selling author, and advocate Chelsea Handler will bring her Little Big Bitch Tour to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St., San Francisco) for one night only on Sunday, November 5 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Grammy Award-nominated comedian, television host, best-selling author, and advocate Chelsea Handler will bring her Little Big Bitch Tour to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St., San Francisco) for one night only on Sunday, November 5 at 7 p.m.
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