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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:08 pm EST 01/12/14

------------------------------ OPENINGS :--------------------------------------- Box Car Theatre presents the world premiere of The Speakeasy was conceived and created by Nick A. Olivero. Directors Nick A. Olivero & Peter Ruocco Head Writer Barry Eitel Associate Head Writer Tim Bauer Writers Bennett Fisher, Geof Libby, Nick A. Olivero, Peter Ruocco, Miriam Wilson Choreographer Kelsey Bergstrom Music Director Grace Renaud WHEN: January 12 - March 15, 2014 The Speakeasy runs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with four admittance times at 7:30pm, 7:40pm, 7:50pm and 8:00pm. The length is 3½ hours. WHERE: An undisclosed location in San Francisco, CA. Ticket buyers will receive a text the day of the event with directions on how to obtain the address. TICKETS: $60 general admission $70 admission with reserved cabaret seat $115 VIP package (includes reserved seat at the bar and in the cabaret, and priority access to gambling) Optional: $5 casino chips Tickets may be purchased online at thespeakeasysf.com. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. FOR MORE INFORMATION: thespeakeasysf.com TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the Regional Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s SILENT SKY, directed by Meredith McDonough. An exquisite blend of science, history, and romance, SILENT SKY is the story of Henrietta Leavitt, an early 20th century astronomer struggling for recognition in a man’s industry. Leaving her Puritan family behind, Leavitt heads to Harvard in 1893 to study the stars, eventually making a groundbreaking discovery that would become the basis for the pivotal work of Edwin Hubble. In an age of women’s suffrage and international uncertainty, Leavitt must balance her thrilling pioneering work with her family, a burgeoning romance, and declining health, mapping her own journey through a rigid society determined to keep a woman “in her place.” Previews: Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 17, 2014 Press Opening: Saturday, January 18, 2014 Closes: Sunday, February 9, 2014 SHOWS: Previews: 8:00 PM Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:30 PM Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM WHERE: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA TICKETS: $19 (30 and under) - $73; savings available for educators, seniors, and patrons 30 and under. A $6 convenience fee will be assessed for online and telephone orders. INFO: For information or to order tickets visit theatreworks.org or call (650) 463-1960 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 Rx by Kate Fodor opens Dragon Theatre’s 2014 Main Stage season What if there were a happy pill that could take away all the stresses and strains of life? That’s the premise of Rx, the latest play from Kate Fodor (100 Saints You Should Know). Deftly balancing sardonic shots at Big Pharma with a tender love story between a clinical researcher and a patient taking part in a drug trial, Rx is "a winning combination of light satire and romance." (NY Times) WHO: Written by playwright Kate Fodor, directed by Jeanie K. Smith FEATURING: Meena Pierotti - Janine Evans Phil Gray - Keith C. Marshall Allison - Meredith Hagedorn* Simon - Brian Flegel Frances - Sandy Pardini Cashmark Richard/Ed - Evan Michael Schumacher (member of Actor's Equity) WHEN: January 17 – February 9, 2014 Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) Sundays at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Pay-what-you-can preview on January 16th Opening night gala after the January 17th show Post-show discussion after the show Sunday, February 2nd WHERE: The Dragon Theatre in downtown Redwood City 2120 Broadway Street at the intersection of Broadway and Theatre Way HOW MUCH: $30 for all seats, otherwise we have a Pay-What-You-Will preview on January 16th and $10 rush tickets on Thursdays and Fridays after opening week TIX & MORE INFO: http://dragonproductions.net/ ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS PRESENTS THE WEST COAST PREMIERE OF JOURNEY’S END* By R.C. Sherriff–ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS is proud to present the West Coast Premiere of the World War I drama, Journey's End, by R.C. Sherriff. Set in the trenches of World War I, Journey’s End gives a look into the experiences of the officers of a British Army infantry company as they prepare for an enemy attack. Nominated for 12 Tony Award for the 2007 Broadway revival and winner for Best Revival of a Play, Journey’s End is directed by renowned Marin County director, teacher and actor, James Dunn. Journey’s End begins with a preview on Thursday, January 16 and runs through Sunday, February 16. Opening night is Friday, January 17 at 8PM. www.rossvalleyplayers.com Full cast includes: David Yen (Captain Stanhope), Francis Serpa (Second Lieutenant Raleigh), Tom Hudgens (Lieutenant Osborne), Sean Gunnell (Private Mason), Stephen Dietz (Second Lieutenant Trotter), Ross Berger (Lance Corporal Broughton / German Soldier), Philip Goleman (Second Lieutenant Hibbert), Steve Price (Captain Hardy/The Colonel), and Jeff Taylor (Sergeant Major). Performances are Thursday, January 16, 2014 (Preview Night) through Sunday, February 16, with Opening Night on Friday, January 17 at 8PM. Regular Thursday performances are at 7:30PM; Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM; Sunday matinees at 2PM. (Please note there is no matinee on Sunday, January 19.) All performances take place at the Barn Theatre, home of the Ross Valley Players - 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA 94957. Ticket prices are $22 for seniors 62+; $13 for children (under 18) and student with valid ID; $26 general admission. Preview night ticket prices are $10 for children and students; $15 general admission. Thursday night tickets prices are $13 for children and students with a high school or college ID, $20 for adults (does not include Thursday preview night.) To order tickets, call 415-456-9555, ext. 1 or visit www.rossvalleyplayers.com. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone January 18 – February 1 TVRT presents The Drowsy Chaperone – the most celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season – making its Bankhead premiere on January 18th and running through to February 1st, 2014. Cast List: Man in the Chair: Ron Lytle, The Drowsy Chaperone: Alexis Rogers, Janet van de Graffe: Catherine Williamson, Robert Martin: Ryan Cowles, George: Marty Newton, Aldolpho: Alex Orenberg, Mrs Tottendale: Belinda Maloney, Underling: Scott Maraj, Feldzieg: Jeff Seaberg, Kitty: Meghan Ihle, Trix: Anne Milbourne, Gangster #1: Justin Isla, Gangster #2: Daniel Quezada, Super: Bob Stratton, Ensemble: Erin Carrino, Max DeSantis, Carmen Hanson, Lisa Otterstetter, Liz Schinella and Nick Sears. Performances are 8pm Fri/Sat and 2pm Sun at the Bankhead Theater with an extra matinee on Saturday, February 1. 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA. No Friday performance on opening weekend and NO performance on Superbowl Sunday - this show will close on Saturday, February 1. For tickets - visit the Bankhead Theater box office at 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA or call 925-373-6800, Tuesday thru Friday, noon to 6pm, Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., or 30 minutes after curtain time or on Performance Days: Opens 2 hours before show time, closes 30 minutes after curtain or visit online: www.mylvpac.com/. Occurring monthly, October-March, the popular Monday Night PlayGround series presents staged readings of thematically-connected short works by the Bay Area’s – and now Los Angeles’ – best new playwrights each month, staged by leading local professional actors and directors. For January, PlayGround and PlayGround-LA will each present six original short plays inspired by the topic, CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: Ten-Minute Plays Inspired by the California Experience. Berkeley Repertory Theatre Zephyr Theatre 2025 Addison St 7456 Melrose Ave Berkeley, CA Los Angeles, CA WHEN: Monday, January 13, 2013 at 8pm TICKETS: $15, available online or at the door. Pay-What-You-Can at the door beginning one hour before the performance, subject to availability. 6-pack flex subscriptions are just $60 (50% off priority seating). For more information about the Monday Night PlayGround series, call (415) 992-6677 or visit www.PlayGround-SF.org. For more information on PlayGround-LA, visit www.PlayGround-LA.org. The Matchmaker, A Secret Recipe for Living Life Role Players Ensemble presents Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker. The crafty scheming of widow Dolly Levi turns the world of Horace Vandergelder upside down in this frantic farce. It celebrates Wilder’s belief in taking chances and living life to the fullest, and served as the inspiration for the hit musical Hello Dolly. Directed by Eric Fraisher Hayes January 17 – February 8, 2014. Fri, Sat, 8pm; Sun. 2pm Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville 94526Tickets: $20-28; online at www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com; at Danville Community Center, 420 Front St, Danville; or call (925) 312-3400 Free Sneak Peek event: Tues., Jan. 7, 7pm, Danville Library Singles Matchmaker Night: Sat., Jan. 25, 8pm. Meet a real matchmaker! – After 64 years, Palo Alto Players is delighted to welcome The Heiress back to its stage. Inspired by the Henry James novel Washington Square, and written by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, this lush and epic drama is a story of wealth, class, and the true cost of love. The Heiress is truly timeless, winning Tony Awards in 1947 and 1995, and will run for 11 performances (January 17 - February 2, 2014) at the Lucie Stern Theater, located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are on sale now by ordering online at www.paplayers.org or calling 650.329.0891. Tickets: $23–$45 from Palo Alto Players Box Office; tel- 650.329.0891, or online at www.paplayers.org. Discounted tickets available to Seniors (62+) and Students (w/current ID) for select performances. Artie and Jim Mitchell comprised one of San Francisco’s most infamous duos, the Mitchell Brothers, pioneers in the pornography industry. Liberty Bradford Mitchell, daughter of Artie, tells the story of growing up on the fringes of an X-rated world in the World Premiere of THE PORNOGRAPHER’S DAUGHTER, directed by Michael T. Weiss (NBC’s “The Pretender”) and produced by San Francisco-based producer and designer Jeff Rowlings. Joining Bradford Mitchell on stage will be San Francisco rock band The Fluffers, providing a driving soundtrack of music from the ‘60s to the ‘80s and beyond. WHEN: January 17 – February 16, 2014 Press Night: 8pm Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Previews: January 17-19 (no preview 10:30pm Fri, Jan 17) SHOWS: Thursdays: 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00pm, 10:30pm Sundays: 5:00pm WHERE: Z Below 470 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110 TICKETS: $32 (general admission) INFO: For information or to order tickets visit www.zspace.org Bay Area Cabaret celebrates the New Year by welcoming back Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and Broadway actress/singer Jessica Molaskey. The charming duo will perform their critically acclaimed Café Carlyle show This Must Be the Place, which The New York Times called, “brilliant, “ praising Ms. Molaskey as “a singer whose radar yields infallible insight into a song’s emotional crosscurrents.” This Must Be the Place explores the idea of “home” and all that it entails with expert musicianship, singular wit, and a painstakingly crafted set list featuring songs by artists ranging from Stephen Sondheim to Tom Petty. WHEN: Sunday, January 19, 2014 – 5pm WHERE: Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco 950 Mason Street, atop Nob Hill, San Francisco TICKETS: $48 general, on sale at www.bayareacabaret.org or City Box Office (415) 392-4400. For Bay Area Cabaret patrons, the Fairmont Hotel offers a lavish buffet dinner in the Laurel Court for $40 plus tax and tip, including free parking for all who dine in the Laurel Court. --------------------------- IN PREVIEWS; ------------------------ Bay Area Premiere of Jon Robin Baitz’s The Paris Letter Directed by George Maguire Starring Tom Reilly, Paul Collins, Ron Dritz, David Ewing, Michaela Greeley WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center, Walker Theatre, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: January 17 – February 23, 2014. Wednesday – Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm COST: $25-$45 TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, nctcsf.org, email: boxoffice@nctcsf.org SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS: Onstage Insight……………………………………...……………………………….…………..2/2 Low-Cost Previews………………………………………….…….…1/17, 1/18, 1/19, 1/22, 1/24 Pay-What-You-WisNight……………………………………………………………………...1/23 Opening Night……………………………………………………………………………………1/25 WHAT: Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents Staged Reading of “GRACE” by Craig Wright, a darkly comic play about the changing nature of faith and belief. The fifth DMT Bare Bones series in the 2013-2014 season: edgier pieces by contemporary writers ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ----------------------------------------- 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. 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 EXTENDED THRU JANUARY 26TH 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 ----------------------------------------- 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 running through February 8th. For tickets call 800-838-3006 or on line at www.pardonmyinvesion.brownpapertickets.com IT RUNS THRU FEB 8TH ----------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING: ---------------------------------------- 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 Thursday January 16 at 7:30 pm. BOX OFFICE PHONE 415-454-2787 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. 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 THRU Jan. 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. IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 26TH 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 FEB 2ND ------------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: ---------------------------- 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 ------------------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: ---------------------- 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. REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL NOW. 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 ------------------------- CLOSES TODAY --------------------------------- — 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 ------------------------------------------ SAN FRANCISCO CABARET SCENE: ------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AN EVENING WITH SHAWN COLVIN (3X GRAMMY® winning singer-songwriter) Tue-Thu, Jan 14-16, 8pm $45 In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 23 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three GRAMMY® Awards, released nine albums, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures, and created a remarkable canon of work. MINT CONDITION Fri-Sat, Jan 17-18, 8 & 10pm $45 (“Sounding just as energetic and commanding as ever, Mint Condition can still do it all, from writing and producing...to shifting seamlessly among R&B/funk, hip hop, jazz and rock-all without falling into the formulaic abyss. Mint Condition is proof positive that it's OK to keep doing your thing.” ~Billboard Magazine) In an industry when acts constantly come and go, Mint Condition has managed to maintain and grow a devout following. Their strategy has been simple. “We have focused on staying true to what we do. Our music gives the people a kind of insight into who we are. There is a vulnerability that comes across in the music and people embrace that, whether it’s joy, love or pain,” explains the band. 2011 was a banner year for Mint Condition, who celebrated their 20th anniversary. Their album 7… was critically hailed, featuring a top ten hit (“Not My Daddy” with Kelly Price, which earned two GRAMMY® nominations) and two top 20 singles (“Caught My Eye” and “Walk On”). Jet Magazine called 7… “The kind of CD you can put on and play all the way through, and The Philadelphia Inquirer raved, “This is what honest, open, mature soul sounds like. Pay attention!” Mint Condition was also tapped to appear on Prince’s Welcome 2 America tour and they were selected as the house band for TV One’s Way Black When. Prince has often called Mint his favorite band. “In many ways, he (Prince) continues to be a mentor for us,” says keyboardist Lawrence El. “He's a musical genius yet he is never condescending. He has a way of making you feel he's your biggest fan—we certainly are his! He's the best. Watching him perform always sends you back to the shed; you know you still have work to do.”

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