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DATES PRODUCTION 10/16/2018 - 10/16/2018 A Night With Janis Joplin (2017)
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Photos: First Look at Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS at Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos from Neil Simon’s Lost In Yonkers, performing at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, directed by Nancy Carlin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos from Neil Simon’s Lost In Yonkers, performing at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, directed by Nancy Carlin.
Laurie Roldan to Bring A SONG FOR YOU: The Music of Karen Carpenter & Friends to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present the return of San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Laurie Roldan in an updated version of her concert “A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter and Friends.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present the return of San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Laurie Roldan in an updated version of her concert “A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter and Friends.'
AXIS Dance Company Reveals 2026 Season PATTERNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
AXIS Dance Company has revealed the 2026 home season, PATTERNS, with performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
AXIS Dance Company has revealed the 2026 home season, PATTERNS, with performances.
Cast and Creative Team Set for LOST IN YONKERS at Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Center Repertory Company has revealed the cast and creative team for Neil Simon’s Lost In Yonkers, performing at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026
Center Repertory Company has revealed the cast and creative team for Neil Simon’s Lost In Yonkers, performing at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts.
TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL Debuts on West Coast This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Super Bad Theater Company will present TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL, celebrating the life of Little Richard, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Super Bad Theater Company will present TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL, celebrating the life of Little Richard, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.
TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL-THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD to Open This Weekend at the Lesher Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Super Bad Theater Company will present Tutti Frutti: The Life and Music of Little Richard at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The show celebrates the legacy of Little Richard.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Super Bad Theater Company will present Tutti Frutti: The Life and Music of Little Richard at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The show celebrates the legacy of Little Richard.
California Symphony Unveils 2026-2027 40th Anniversary Season
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
California Symphony, led by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera and Executive Director Lisa Dell, has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, celebrating 40 years of bringing orchestral music to the Bay Area.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
California Symphony, led by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera and Executive Director Lisa Dell, has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, celebrating 40 years of bringing orchestral music to the Bay Area.
Diablo Ballet Continues 32nd Season With THE LITTLE MERMAID At Lesher Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Diablo Ballet continues its 32nd season with THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The program also features Paul Taylor’s COMPANY B and George Balanchine’s DONIZETTI VARIATIONS.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Diablo Ballet continues its 32nd season with THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The program also features Paul Taylor’s COMPANY B and George Balanchine’s DONIZETTI VARIATIONS.
Cast Set for TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL West Coast Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
The Architect of Rock 'N' Roll is coming to the West Coast. Super Bad Theater Company, LLC and Lesher Center for The Arts has revealed the official cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of 'Tutti Frutti: The Life and Music of Little Richard.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
The Architect of Rock 'N' Roll is coming to the West Coast. Super Bad Theater Company, LLC and Lesher Center for The Arts has revealed the official cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of 'Tutti Frutti: The Life and Music of Little Richard.'
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Lesher Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2025
Photos have been released from the West Coast premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The production features a new adaptation by Harrison David Rivers and is directed by Jared Mezzocchi in association with AXIS Dance Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2025
Photos have been released from the West Coast premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The production features a new adaptation by Harrison David Rivers and is directed by Jared Mezzocchi in association with AXIS Dance Company.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL West Coast Premiere is Coming to Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Center Repertory Company will usher in the holiday season with the West Coast premiere of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Center Repertory Company will usher in the holiday season with the West Coast premiere of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers.
Lesher Center For The Arts Will Host Inaugural Diwali Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Diablo Regional Arts Association and Lesher Center for the Arts announced the inaugural Diwali Celebration, a vibrant two-day celebration of the festival of lights.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Diablo Regional Arts Association and Lesher Center for the Arts announced the inaugural Diwali Celebration, a vibrant two-day celebration of the festival of lights.
DIABLO IMPROV FESTIVAL Comes to Walnut Creek This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025
The 2025 Diablo Improv Festival (DIF) will take place October 24–26 at Lesher Center for the Arts, bringing a weekend of laughter, workshops, and community to Walnut Creek.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025
The 2025 Diablo Improv Festival (DIF) will take place October 24–26 at Lesher Center for the Arts, bringing a weekend of laughter, workshops, and community to Walnut Creek.
THANKSGIVING UNSCRIPTED: Improvised Dinner Party Gone Wrong is Coming to Synergy Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025
Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock! and Improvised Dungeons and Dragons!, will return to the Lesher Center for the Arts. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025
Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock! and Improvised Dungeons and Dragons!, will return to the Lesher Center for the Arts. Learn more!
Center REP to Present the East Bay Premiere of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the East Bay premiere of the original London production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the East Bay premiere of the original London production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Laurie Roldan to Present A SONG FOR YOU: THE MUSIC OF KAREN CARPENTER at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
54 BELOW will present the return of San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Laurie Roldan in an encore performance of her acclaimed concert “A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
54 BELOW will present the return of San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Laurie Roldan in an encore performance of her acclaimed concert “A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Diablo Ballet to Open 32nd Season With THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Make your holidays merry and bright with Julia Adams’ The Nutcracker Suite, performing at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
Make your holidays merry and bright with Julia Adams’ The Nutcracker Suite, performing at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 11, 2025
by - Sep 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 11, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Paula Vogel's INDECENT at Center REP First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos from Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-winning play, INDECENT, performing at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos from Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-winning play, INDECENT, performing at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Learn more here!
California Symphony Accepting Applications for 2026-2029 Composer-in-Residence Program
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
California Symphony is now accepting applications for its unique three-year Composer-in-Residence Program, now in its 34th year. Applications through the online portal will be accepted until October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025
California Symphony is now accepting applications for its unique three-year Composer-in-Residence Program, now in its 34th year. Applications through the online portal will be accepted until October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
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