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TRUSTAFARIAN, Conceived and Performed By John Fisher, Will Play Theatre Rhinoceros This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2023
Theatre Rhinoceros and The Essential Services Project (ESP) will present a live, in-person, presentation of TRUSTAFARIAN, conceived and performed by John Fisher on Wednesday, March 8th at Theatre Rhinoceros.
The Marsh Berkeley to Present Fred Pitts in AREN'T YOU…? Beginning Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2023
The Marsh Berkeley will present Fred Pitts' lauded solo work Aren't You…? which recounts his hilarious journey to visit all 21 California Mission churches, where he discovers that being black makes him an instant celebrity – the question is which one? The piece follows Pitts on a summer-long tour to one Mission after the next, encountering docents and fellow tourists. 
Cinnabar Theater to Present TIGER STYLE! in April
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2023
Petaluma's premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, will continue their 50th anniversary season with the play “Tiger Style!”, a comedy about family, by Mike Lew. Performing live April 7-23rd at Cinnabar Theater.
Eric Avery Named Producing Artistic Director at AlterTheater
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2023
AlterTheater has announced the appointment of Eric Avery as the company's new Producing Artistic Director. The Producing Artistic Director will be part of AlterTheater's shared leadership model, leading the company collaboratively with the Director of New Play Development Diana Burbano and the Literary Committee.
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for GRAND HORIZONS Regional Premiere at San Jose Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
San Jose Stage Company has announced the full cast and creative team for The Stage’s upcoming Regional Premiere of the 2020 Tony Award-nominated comedy, GRAND HORIZONS by Bess Wohl.
Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended at The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
The Marsh Berkeley has added performances of acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle’s Talk To Your People, returning March 23 through April 15.
BEST OF ENEMIES Comes to Hammer Theatre In NT Live Screening
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
Hammer Theatre Center presents a blistering political thriller with its National Theatre Live (NT Live)screening of Best of Enemies, a multi-award-winning drama by James Graham, starring Zachery Quinto (Star Trek) and David Harewood (Homeland) portraying two cultural icons of the 1960s.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Joins Peninsula Girls Chorus For 'Siblings In Song' Concert
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
Continuing their long-standing history of collaboration, Ragazzi Boys Chorus will join forces with the Peninsula Girls Chorus for their sixth Siblings in Song, a rousing concert celebrating the dynamic performance skills of both groups.
British Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor Performs For Steinway Society
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
Classical pianist Benjamin Grosvenor returns to perform for Steinway Society – The Bay Area on Saturday, March 25 at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre, at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara. 
Berkeley Rep School Of Theatre Announces Inaugural High School Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
The Berkeley Rep School of Theatre announced the inaugural High School Theatre Festival, featuring original works written and performed by students from five San Francisco Bay Area high schools—Berkeley High School, Contra Costa School for the Performing Arts, Head-Royce School, Mt. Eden High School, and Oakland School for the Arts.
Opera San José Unveils 2023-24 40th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Opera San José General Director Shawna Lucey has unveiled plans for the company's gala 40th anniversary season, which will celebrate the organization's illustrious past, innovative present, and exciting future.
Club Fugazi and DEAR SAN FRANCISCO Give Back To The Community
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Club Fugazi Executive Director David Dower announced the first annual Club Fugazi Gives Back campaign. Throughout the month of March, Club Fugazi and 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 support seven non-profit organizations that impact the lives of Bay Area residents through the sale of tickets to Dear San Francisco.
ABOUT FACE to be Presented at Bedford Gallery in April
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
Bedford Gallery takes a deep dive into the practice of portraiture with the exhibition, About Face.
Central Works 2023 Season Opens With The Premiere of MONDRAGOLA
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
CENTRAL WORKS 2023 SEASON opens with the premiere of MONDRAGOLA running March18–April 16 (previews Mar 16 & 17) a new comedy from CW co-director/resident playwright Gary Graves. The play imagines an impoverished and exiled Niccolo Machiavelli in his later years, trying to get back into the good graces of the15th century Medici Court in Florence by presenting a farcical sex comedy he has written.
Opera Parallèle To Present Benefit Event A NIGHT AT THE OVERLOOK HOTEL
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
Inspired by the company's upcoming presentation of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell's opera, The Shining, based on Stephen King's novel, Opera Parallèle will host a benefit evening, A Night at The Overlook Hotel … No Work – All Play, Wednesday, April 26 at the historic Lodge at the Regency Center, 1300 Van Ness Avenue.
Town Hall Theatre Announces A Special Community Event 'Lift Your Voice: An Evening with Angela Harrelson'
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
Join in for an evening with Angela Harrelson, the aunt of George Perry Floyd and the author of Lift Your Voice. As the daughter of sharecroppers and one of fourteen children, Harrelson gives us a glimpse of her nonlinear and trying life path that taught her the tenets of resiliency and perseverance.
Word For Word Announces 30th Season
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2023
Word for Word and Z Space 30th Season opens with HOME by George Saunders April 8 - 29 at Z Below. Word for Word has a long history of adapting stories by both George Saunders and Greg Sarris.
World Premiere of Hope Mohr's HORIZON STANZAS A Feminist Exploration Of Poetry & Dance, April 27, 29, 30
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Bay Area choreographer Hope Mohr announces the world premiere of her latest evening-length dance work Horizon Stanzas, April 27, 29, & 30 at Joe Goode Annex. Mohr was inspired to create this new dance theater work by Alice Notley's haunting feminist epic poem, 'The Descent of Alette.'
Review: GISELLE at San Francisco Ballet Casts an Otherworldly Spell
by Jim Munson - February 28, 2023
What did our critic think of GISELLE at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews SFB's stunning production of 'Giselle,' a classic ballet that still has the power to startle and move us, running through March 5th at the War Memorial Opera House.
World Premiere of Luis Alfaro's THE TRAVELERS Extends at The Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
The Magic Theatre has extended the World Premiere of Luis Alfaro’s The Travelers. Directed by Catherine Castellanos, The Travelers will now perform thru Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason location.
ADAM STRAUSS IS NOT UNHAPPY to Return to The Marsh San Francisco for Limited Run in March
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
Adam Strauss’s spontaneous comedic show Adam Strauss Is Not Unhappy will return to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run.
California Symphony Presents MAHLER'S INNER CIRCLE With Contralto Sara Couden
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2023
California Symphony explores the sphere of incredibly gifted people who influenced Gustav Mahler in its Mahler's Inner Circle concerts, featuring contralto Sara Couden performing Alma Mahler's Fünf Lieder, the California Premiere of Hans Rott's Symphony No. 1, andAlexander Zemlinsky's Lustspiel Ouvertüre.
San Jose's Playful People Productions Announces 2023 Summer Session of Classes and Workshops
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
San Jose's Playful People Productions is announcing its 2023 summer session, a collection of weeklong camps, masterclasses, two full theatrical productions, and opportunities for lovers of the performing arts to shine both onstage and backstage.
LOCUSTS HAVE NO KING West Coast Premiere to be Presented at New Conservatory Theatre Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
In April, New Conservatory Theatre Center will present the West Coast premiere of C. Julian Jiménez’s profane and profound Locusts Have No King.
Photos: First Look at CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Get a first look at brand-new production photos from Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band, performing at Berkeley Repertory Theatre now through April 2, 2023. 

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