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Posted by:	Richard Connema 05:07 pm EST 01/05/14

------------------------------ OPENINGS :----------------------------------------- The River Bride by Marisela Trevino Orta co winner of the National Latino Playwright Award. Inspired by Brazilian folklore about river dolphins who come ashore for three days to seduce women. It performs from January 8 thru February 2nd at a storefront on San Rafael’s Fourth Street. Call for exact address or visit altertheater.org with four performances Feb 13 thru Feb 16 at A.C.T.’S Costom Shop Theatre in San Francisco. Tickets $25 Discount for first weeks online at www.altertheater.org Pay what you can nights Wed January 8th and Thursday January 16 at 7:30 pm. BOX OFFICE PHONE 415-454-2787 Brisk Weather Productions presents Joy Cutler’s “Pardon My Invasion” directed by Joe Weatherly and featuring Sondra Putnam. Melissa Keltie, John Flanagan, Randy Blair, Juliet Tanner and Maria Shell. It plays at the Phoenix Theater, 414 Mason, San Francisco from January 9 with the opening on January 11 and running through February 8th. For tickets call 800-838-3006 or on line at www.pardonmyinvesion.brownpapertickets.com Return to the Forbidden Planet, nominated for the best musical in 2013, is landing in Novato for an encore production after a successful Mill Valley run. Presented by Marin Onstage and Curtain Theatre, the incredible show is billed as “Shakespeare’s forgotten rock ‘n’ roll Musical” with book, lyrics and music by Bob Carlton, appealing not only music lovers, but just about everyone. It features tunes from the Byrds, James Brown, the Beach Boys, and more as well as dynamic choreography with colorful With a run date from Jan. 9 to 26 at the NTC Theater at 5420 Nave Drive in Novato, this high-energy jukebox musical will guarantee to sell out. With a sci-fi setting that looks like a space ship, hiding keyboards and drums, it features a robot performed by an actor on roller skates. Betty Woolfolk, Nick Corcoran and Leslie Scott, all of Inverness, provided scenic design. Aaron Jackson, an art director who worked on Star Trek Into Darkness, created custom puppets that are used in an innovative new addition to the show.Tickets are available now at www.marinonstage.org. Show times are at 8 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Cost is $25, with senior and student tickets available for $20 and $15 for children under 12. A $15 preview show is set for Thursday, Jan. 9. “GRACE” Written by Craig Wright Directed by Katja Rivera Appropriate for ages 16 and up. WHEN: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA 94546 TICKETS: $10 open seating BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris Cinnabar Theater celebrates the songs of the famed French troubadour with four singers and a five piece band in Eric Blau and Mort Shuman’s ever-popular stage musical. Friday-Saturdays 8 pm Sundays 2 pm, Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, (707)763-8920 www.cinnabartheatre.org ------------------------------ IN PREVIEWS: --------------------------- The Pain and the Itch. Bay Area Premiere. Claybourne Park playwright Bruce Norris offers another scathing satire of the upper class, in this painfully hysterical examination of denial and its consequences. Something’s been gnawing at the avocados in Clay and Kelly’s kitchen. This upper middle class American couple will go to any lengths to protect their children from whatever creature has invaded their domestic bliss, but the sense of invasion will not stop. As the story is gradually unfolded to their visitor, a Muslim cab driver, his relationship to the events becomes increasingly clear, as does the emptiness of the family’s supposed benevolence and sensitivity. Produced by Custom Made Theatre. Directed by Dale Albright. Previews Jan. 10-11 at 8:00 pm, Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m. Opens Jan. 14 at 8:00 pm. Runs Thurs-Sat 8:00 pm; Sun 7:00 pm through Feb 9. Tickets are $15-35, with discounts for Students, Seniors, and TBA members with proper I.D. Gough Street Playhouse, 1620 Gough Street, San Francisco. (415) 798-CMTC, www.custommade.org ---------------------------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ----------------------------------------- — New Conservatory Theatre Center is proud to present the 2003 Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Avenue Q, with Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. The show will run thru – January 12, 2014 and will take place at New Conservatory Theatre Center (Decker Theatre); Wednesday- Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $25 - $45 and are available at nctcsf.org. Avenue Q is the Tony Award-winning, laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Once there, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life! IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 12TH - SHN is spreading the holiday cheer with two productions at the SHN Curran Theatre that are perfect for the entire family: DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST . Both productions include early start times (7pm or 7:30pm) and several matinee performances to choose from. Tickets are now on sale. DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - SHN Curran Theatre DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Ticket Information: Tickets for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST are now on sale at shnsf.com or by calling Audience Services at 888-746-1799. Tickets for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from $45-$160. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast December 21-January 5 Mon – Fri @ 2pm Sat @ 2pm & 7:30pm Sun @ Noon & 5:30pm Added performance: Fri Jan 3 @ 7:30pm No performance: Dec 25, Dec 31 and Jan 1 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 5TH STOREFRONT CHURCH By John Patrick Shanley Directed by Joy Carlin It runs thru January 11th It's almost Christmas, and Tony, Oscar and Pulitzer winner, John Patrick Shanley (Doubt), transports us to a wintery Bronx, where gluttonous bankers devour giant gingerbread houses, a disillusioned preacher rediscovers his faith, and a modern day Scrooge is redeemed. WHERE: San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post Street, SF TICKETS: For tickets ($30-$100) box office: 415-677-9596, or www.sfplayhouse.org. Directed by Joy Carlin and starring popular Bay Area actors Derek Fischer, Rod Gnapp, Carl Lumbly, Gabriel Marin, Ray Reinhardt and Gloria Weinstock, Storefront Church is a contemporary Holiday story: funny and touching, asking questions of us, showing both the good and bad sides of people but ultimately an uplifting and inspiring story. Storefront Church joins Doubt and Defiance to complete Tony, Oscar and Pulitzer winner John Patrick Shanley's "Church and State" trilogy where, as in all his best works, he calls out authority figures and tests their mettle with moral issues. Shanley elaborates: "I think, with the third play, it all comes to a landing place. I feel a sense of resolution about it. I'm quite pleased with Storefront Church. What it says is very applicable to the time we're living in. There is a dearth of places for people who have a spiritual hunger to satisfy, and there's a dearth of places for people who have the hunger for community to satisfy." IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 11TH FOODIES THE MUSICAL* The Show for Everyone Who Eats, Written and Directed by Morris Bobrow playing an opening end run at the Shelton Theatre, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco. (800-838-3006) REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL. --------------------------------------- REVIEWS COMING UP ON REGIONAL ------------------------------------------------------ Theatre Rhino does Sondheim . ROAD SHOW will have its Bay Area premiere in this exclusive Theatre Rhinoceros production in San Francisco for a limited engagement – 15 performances only! The show plays thru Jan. – 19, 2014 - Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sun. - 3:00 pm. Opening night is Sat. Jan. 4 - 8:00 pm. Performances: Sun., Jan. 5 thru Sun., Jan. 19, 2014. Dates / Times: Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm, Sun., Jan. 5 - 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Sundays, Jan. 12 and Jan. 19 - 3:00 pm only. Individual performance dates are: / 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 / 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2014. Shows are at The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St. (btwn. Front & Battery, in SF 94111, Embarcadero BART) Tickets are $15 - $30 and are available at http://www.therhino.org/buy.htm or 1-800- 838-3006. IT CLOSES JANUARY 19TH. ----------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING: ---------------------------------------- The Book of Mormon SHN brings back last year’s smash hit touring production of the blithely irreverent musical fro another limited run. It runs through January 19 at Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco (888-746-1799) www.shnsf.com IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 19TH SHOTGUN PLAYERS PRESENTS Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness Written by Anthony Neilson Directed by Beth Wilmurt— Behold! For your enjoyment, Master Gant has crafted an evening of incredible tales featuring his troupe of traveling performers. Submit to a sensual Edwardian world of top hats, fantastical puppets and flash powder. But beware, there is a dark underpinning to the festivities. Damsels pop pimples to reveal pearls; a young soldier gets a lobotomy to forget a lost love. It is a feast for the senses and a song for the heart! Performances for Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness run through January 11 at The Ashby Stage. What is a story for, really? An exciting tale. Sure. A strong plot. Great. Edward Gant’s storytelling is certainly full of fantastical things. It's imaginative and outrageous, but it's also rife with truthful observations about human existence that punch you in the gut and pierce your heart. The play speaks to a natural human desire – the urge to control the narrative of our lives. It’s a constant struggle that begs reckoning. Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness features Brian Herndon, Patrick Kelly Jones, Ryan Drummond* & Sarah Moser. Set Design by Nina Ball, Costume Design by Christine Crook, Sound Design by Jake Rodriguez, Light Design by Mark D’Angelo & Properties Design by Kirsten Royston. WHEN: Previews for Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Lonelines Runs Wednesday and Thursday at 7PM, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 5PM through January 11th. WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley Regular performance nights $20 - $35. Advance reservations strongly advised. For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 510.841.6500 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 16TH The Marsh presents THE JOY OF SEX, the “Best of SF Fringe” award-winning solo show from standup comedian Alicia Dattner. Using true stories from her life, Dattner outlines a recipe for disaster: take one virgin, two boyfriends, several dozen lovers, half a dysfunctional family, and one comedian. Bake 15 years, and sprinkle a pinch of polyamory. Serve hot, and voila! The result is this sizzling show about love addiction, created with help from contributing directors David Ford, Katie Rubin, and Jonathan Bender. THE OY OF SEX, a heart-wrenching, sobering, laugh-out-loud story of sex, drugs… and more sex, runs thru– January 17, 2014 (press opening December 6) at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia Street. WHEN: THRU – January 18, 2014 Press Night: Friday, December 6 SHOWS: Thursdays: 8:00pm, Fridays: 8:00pm, Saturdays: 8:30pm (No show Thanksgiving) WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Upstairs Studio 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco TICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale $50/100 Reserved Seating INFO: For information or to order tickets, the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 18TH The Marsh announces the return of Don Reed’s autobiographical journey CAN YOU DIG IT? The ‘60s - Back Down East 14th, It runs through February 2, 2014 following wildly successful extended runs at The Marsh San Francisco and The Marsh Berkeley. CAN YOU DIG IT? offers a view the 1960s through the blinking eyes of an awkward kid who’s just trying to fit in. Reed, an Oakland-born comedian, is currently the opening act/warm-up comedian for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. WHEN: It runs through February 2, 2014 SHOWS: Saturdays at 8:30pm and Sundays at 7pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley Theater Stage 2120 Allston Way Parking: Allston Way Garage, 2061 Allston Way between Milvia & Shattuck The Downtown Berkeley Bart station is one block away on Shattuck TICKETS: $20 - $35 sliding scale, $50 reserved INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org IT RUNS THRU FEB. 2ND. What: The Shelton Theater presents NOISES OFF!, Michael Frayn’s outrageous comedy that follows the on- and off-stage antics of an acting troupe as they stumble from bumbling dress rehearsal to disastrous closing night. Everything that can go wrong does, as actors desperately try to hang on to their lines, their performances, and the furniture. Add a slippery plate of sardines and many slamming doors, and you have the most hilarious backstage farce ever written. Co-directed by Lisa Drostova and Matt SheltonWhen: Closes Saturday, Jan 25, 2014 Show times: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Where: Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter Street, between Powell and Mason, San Francisco Tickets: General Admission $38 (Student/Senior/Group $26)For advanced sales go to www.sheltontheater.org or call1-800-838-3006. IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 25TH ------------------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: --------------------------------- — New Conservatory Theatre Center is proud to present the 2003 Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical, Avenue Q, with Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. The show will run thru – January 12, 2014 and will take place at New Conservatory Theatre Center (Decker Theatre); Wednesday- Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $25 - $45 and are available at nctcsf.org. Avenue Q is the Tony Award-winning, laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Once there, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet sexpert), Lucy the Slut (need we say more?), and other colorful types who help Princeton finally discover his purpose in life! IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 12TH REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- CLOSES TODAY: --------------------------------- Tristan & Yseult Adapted and directed by Emma Rice Writers: Carl Grose and Anna Maria Murphy Main Season • Roda Theatre –January 6, 2014 West Coast premiere Kneehigh is back! Britain’s beloved theatre company returns to the Bay Area with a glorious story of love. King Mark rules with his head, until he falls head over heels for his enemy’s sister. Based on an ancient tale from Cornwall, Tristan & Yseult revels in forbidden desires, broken hearts, grand passions, and tender truths. It’s another marriage of gorgeous music and ingenious staging from the acclaimed creators of Brief Encounter and The Wild Bride. Embrace comedy and spontaneity in this West Coast premiere for an irresistible night of love. Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison St. Berkeley. (510-647-2929) www.berkeleyrep.org IT CLOSES ON JANUARY 5TH REGIONAL REVIEW IS UP ON THIS. - SHN is spreading the holiday cheer with two productions at the SHN Curran Theatre that are perfect for the entire family: DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (December 21, 2013-January 5, 2014). Both productions include early start times (7pm or 7:30pm) and several matinee performances to choose from. Tickets are now on sale. DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST December 21, 2013 -January 5, 2014 SHN Curran Theatre DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Ticket Information: Tickets for CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE and DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST are now on sale at shnsf.com or by calling Audience Services at 888-746-1799. Tickets for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from $45-$160. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast December 21-January 5 Mon – Fri @ 2pm Sat @ 2pm & 7:30pm Sun @ Noon & 5:30pm Added performance: Fri Jan 3 @ 7:30pm No performance: Dec 25, Dec 31 and Jan 1 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 5TH REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL ------------------------------------------ SAN FRANCISCO CABARET SCENE: ------------------------------------------- Friday, January 10th, 2014 SHEELAGH MURPHY - 8:00pm San Francisco's 2013 WINNER of BEST CABARET PERFORMER brings her new exciting show to Society Cabaret. Saturday, January 11th, 2014PAMELA JOYStrange Bedfellows: The music and unlikely friendship of Cole Porter and Irving Berlin - 8:00pm Irving Berlin was a dirt-poor Russian Jewish emigrant with no formal education. Cole Porter was the Ivy League–educated scion of a wealthy WASP family. And yet, the two men became the best of friends. Pamela Joy and the Mike Greensill Trio will explore the one thing the two songwriters had in common: a wealth of original, witty, moving music that has stood the test of time. Starring Pamela Joy and the Mike Greensill Trio Linda Kosut presents: Easy Come, Easy Go, the Music of Johnny Green WHEN: Friday, January 17th 8 PM, and Saturday January 18th at 8 PM WHERE: Society Cabaret at the Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St., San Francisco TICKETS: $20 general admission, $45 priority seating. PHONE: (415) 857 1896 or online from Ticketmaster WEBSITE: www.lindakosut.com --- Award winning jazz and cabaret singer Linda Kosut is presenting “Easy Come, Easy Go, the Music of Johnny Green” a musical tribute to the life, legacy and spirit of composer Johnny Green, at Society Cabaret at the Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St. SF, on January 17 and 18, 2014. “Easy Come, Easy Go” introduces the music and spirit of the songwriter, composer, arranger and conductor that Green was. He won five Oscars and was nominated for 14 for his musical scores for movies, and his 1930 composition, “Body and Soul,” is still number one on Jazz Standard charts 83 years later. Linda Kosut’s skill with lyrics makes her the perfect person to interpret the songs of Johnny Green and she has received encouragement from his daughter and his collaborators for her versions of his songs. Her CD of Johnny Green’s songs will be released in the spring. ---------------------- Friday, January 24th, 2014 JASON BROCK "All That Jazz" Starring Jason Brock - 8:00pm You've seen Jason before: as a finalist on the X-Factor with Simon Cowell, in musicals like "Hedwig & the Angry Inch" and performing at cabaret clubs around the country. However, you've never seen Jason performing just jazz. Well, Jason's doing that in his new show, "All That Jazz." He'll sing standards from the Great American Songbook like "Misty" and some of his favorite tunes like "Bein' Green" & He'll also sing up tempo hits from musicals like "Old Devil Moon" and "My Favorite Things." With Jason's unique voice that Epic Records CEO, LA Reid, called "a songwriter's best friend," you are guaranteed to enjoy this show. Plus, on piano will be the talented Dee Spencer, Head of Music & Dance at SF State University and founder of the jazz program there. Don't miss this unique performance. Jason Brock is a television, film and stage star. He was recently seen in homes all over the world as a finalist on X-Factor singing songs like "New York State of Mind." Jason also starred in the film, "Love is not Enough," which played at world-wide film festivals, including the Frameline and Melbourne film festivals. Jason has played Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at the Boxcar Theatre and a demented flower girl in Taylor Mac's "The Lily's Revenge" at Magic Theatre. Jason began his San Francisco career singing jazz, pop and R&B tunes at Martuni's Piano Bar. You can find his latest single, "You've Got the Love," on iTunes and Amazon. Saturday, January 25th, 2014 BARRY LLOYD - 8:00pm -------------------------------------------------------------- Yoshi's San Francisco Live Music & Restaurant 1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco,CA 94115 For tickets and more info: 415.655.5600 or Show Tickets For dinner reservations: 415.655.5600 or Dinner Reservations LOCALS DISCOUNT: Enter promo code 94115 for 20% select shows for locals only. Limit (4) tickets per purchase. Must show ID with 94115 home zip code, when you pick up tickets at the box office. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BRIAN MCKNIGHT W/ FULL BAND (Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, & Producer) (Touring in support of new album More Than Words [Entertainment One Music / 2013]) Thu-Sun, Jan 2-5 Thu: 8pm $55, 10pm $50Fri, 8pm $65, 10pm $60 Sat, 8pm $65

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