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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:33 pm EST 02/02/14

----------------------------- OPENINGS ------------------------ Aurora Theatre Company continues its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Johnna Adams’ (2011 Princess Grace Award recipient, finalist for the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize) incendiary new play GIDION’S KNOT. A parent/teacher conference begins with a concerned mother wanting answers as to why her son was suspended from his 5th grade class. Was he a bully? A victim? A protector? Their discussion develops into a dramatically charged, volatile exploration of personal responsibility, freedom of expression, the failure of our school system, bullying, and blame.Called “heart-stopping” by Washingtonian Magazine, this provocative exploration of culpability raises profound questions about parenting, maternal loyalty, and who is ultimately responsible for the actions of our children. Jon Tracy (The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity) returns to Aurora Theatre Company to helm GIDION’S KNOT, featuring Jamie Jones (Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance) and Stacy Ross (Wilder Times). For mature audiences.GIDION’S KNOT will be the fully-staged anchor production in this season’s Global Age Project, an Aurora Theatre Company initiative that encourages playwrights and directors to explore life in the 21st century and beyond. In addition, several new plays dealing with global age concerns will be chosen from an international pool of playwrights and presented in a series of developmental readings during the run of GIDION’S KNOT. DATES: Previews: January 31, February 1, 5 at 8pm; February 2 at 2pm; February 4 at 7pm Opens: February 6, 2014 Tuesday Talkback: Tuesday, February 11 Debate Team: Friday, February 14 GAP readings: Monday, February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 7:30pm Behind the Scenes: Wednesday, February 26 Building Bridges: Friday, February 28 Closes: March 2 SHOWS: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm and 7pm WHERE: Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA TICKETS: For tickets (Previews $35; Regular Performances $32-50; Limited Opening Night Seating $60) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 30, student, and group discounts available. GAP readings are free and open to the public (general seating; $25 donation for reserved seating in Donor’s Circle). THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND Written by Marcus Gardley Directed by Patricia McGregor Choreographed by Paloma McGregor An ensemble cast featuring Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Harriett D. Foy, Lizan Mitchell, Petronia Paley, Flor de Liz Perez, Ray Reinhardt, and Tiffany Rachelle Stewart Creative team: Antje Ellermann (set design), Katherine O’Neill (costume design), Russell H. Champa (lighting design), and Keith Obadike (sound design and original compositions) WHAT: Berkeley Rep proudly presents the world premiere of a new play commissioned from an Oakland native. Sensuous, witty, heartbreaking, and uplifting — The House that will not Stand by Marcus Gardley unearths a story about free women of color in 1836 New Orleans, where black Creole women entered into common-law marriages with wealthy white men. WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704 WHEN: 51 PERFORMANCES: January 31– March 16, 2014 Tuesdays and Fridays @ 8:00 PM Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM except @ 8:00PM on 2/5 Thursdays @ 8:00 PM and 2:00 & 8:00 PM on 2/13 and 3/13 Saturdays @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; no matinee on 2/1 and 2/15 Sundays @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; no matinee on 2/2 No performance on Friday 3/14 Special Events: Low-cost previews: Friday 1/31, Saturday 2/1 Tuesday, 2/4@ 8:00 PM and Sunday 2/2 @ 7:00 PM Opening Night: Wednesday 2/5 @ 8:00 PM; includes a pre-show dinner for donors at Angelina’s Louisiana Kitchen and a post-show party for audiences. Teen Night: Friday 1/31 @ 6:30 PMRepartee: FREE docent talks before Tuesday and Thursday evening performances and free discussions after all matinees Last Call: Sample wine, spirits, and other culinary delights from local vendors—all for FREE! Saturday 2/8 following the evening performance Post-play discussions: Thursday 2/20, Tuesday 2/25, and Friday 3/7 following the performance HOW MUCH: $29 - $59 (subject to change) TIX & INFO: (510) 647-2949 – berkeleyrep.org Discounts: Half-price tickets available for anyone under 30 years of age; $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain; Groups of 10 or more, contact (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org Hir by Taylor Mac directed by Niegel Smith Creative Team: Scenic Design by Alexis Distler; Costume Design by Christine Crook; Lighting Design by Mike Inwood; Sound Design by Sara Huddleston. Cast: Isaac – Ben Euphrat* Max – Jax Jackson Arnold – Mark Anderson Phillips* Paige – Nancy Opel* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers Where: Magic Theatre Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94123 (Entrance to Fort Mason at the intersection of Marina Blvd. and Buchanan St.) Performance Schedule: Wednesday 1/29 @ 8pm (Preview) Thursday 1/30 @ 8pm (Preview) Friday 1/31 @ 8pm (Preview) Saturday 2/1 @ 8pm (Preview) Sunday 2/2 @ 2:30pm (Preview) Monday 2/3 @ 7pm (Preview) Tuesday 2/4 @ 8pm – Opening Night Thursday 2/6 @ 8pm – Press Week Friday 2/7 @ 8pm* – Press Week/Magic Next Gen Saturday, 2/8 @ 8pm – Press Week Sunday 2/9 @ 2:30pm & 7pm Press Week Tuesday 2/11 @ 7pm IT RUNS THRU Sunday 2/23 @ 2:30pm How Much: $20-$60 $5 off for Seniors and Educators Student Tickets: $20 Please call our box office for reservation and information To Purchase Tickets: Call the Magic Theatre box office at 415.441.8822 or Purchase online at www.magictheatre.org CENTER REP PRESENTS Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris Directed by Michael Butler Starring: Velina Brown, Lynda DiVito, Richard Howard, Craig Marker, Kendra Lee Oberhauser, Timothy Redmond, and Adrian N. Roberts* DESCRIPTION: Winner: 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. Winner: 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Home is where the heart – and history – is. Jokes fly and hidden agendas unfold as two vastly different generations of characters tip-toe the delicate dance of social politics. Two seminal events – 50 years apart – are at the crux of the conflict in the same North Chicago house. This rich and lightning-quick comedy is every bit as provocative as it is entertaining – as it cleverly spins the events of A Raisin in the Sun into an unforgettable new story about race and real estate in America. WHERE: Center REPertory Company 1601 Civic Drive in downtown Walnut Creek. DATES / TIMES / TICKET INFO: . Press opening is Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30 PM. Closes Saturday, March 1st at 8:00PM. TICKET PRICE RANGE: $36 - $52 appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association TICKET INFORMATION: For more information go to CenterREP.org or call 925.943.SHOW (7469). You can also visit the LCA Ticket Office at 1601 Civic Drive IT CLOSES SATURDAY MARCH 1ST “AN IDEAL HUSBAND”* by Oscar Wilde in a world premiere adaptation by Scott Munson. Directed by DMT’s Artistic Director Susan E. Evans. A sparkling new adaptation of Wilde’s comedy set in 1959 Washington, D.C., in which public and personal morality collide. Cast: Myers Clark, Daria Hepps, Cynthia Lagodzinski, Celia Maurice, Beebe Reisman, Tina Rutsch, Brooke Silva, Craig Souza, Teddy Spencer, Kendall Tieck and Alicia von Kugelgen. DATES: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Preview @ 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014: OPENING RECEPTION THROUGH March 2, 2014 SHOWTIMES: February 6 – March 2, 2014 Thursday February 6 (preview) and February 27 @ 8:00 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM Saturday February 22, 2014 @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM CLOSES: March 2 WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA Special Events: POST-PLAY DISCUSSION: Saturday matinee February 22 TICKETS: $10 Preview $29 Thurs. eve, Fri. eve, Sat. matinee, Sat. eve., Sun. matinee Discounts available for seniors, students, TBA, KQED members, and groups (10+) BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org A milestone of 20th century musical theater, The Threepenny Opera (Die Dreigroschenoper) rolls on unstoppably into the 21st with absolute relevance in today’s world. In their opera “by and for beggars,” composer Kurt Weill (1900–1950) and playwright Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956) created a trailblazing musical spectacle of fierce social and political critique, where the ‘haves’ clash with the ‘have-nots’ with its haunting jazz score by Kurt Weill, acid harmonies and biting lyrics. This musical saga of the villainous but irresistible Mack the Knife and his marauding band of thieves is a revolutionary musical theatre inspiring such hits as Cabaret (at The Stage in 2011 for an extended run) and Urinetown, The Musical (at The Stage in 2006 for an extended run). Run Dates: February 5 – March 30, 2014 Previews: February 5, 6 and 7, 2014 Opening: February 8, 2014 Shows: Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm Sunday at 2:00 pm Location: The Stage, 490 South First Street, San Jose, CA Tickets: $25 - $50 with discounts for seniors, students and groups Box Office: 408.283.7142 or www.thestage.org Author: Written by Bertolt Brecht and Composed by Kurt Weill Director: Kenneth Kelleher Featuring: Johnny Moreno, Halsey Varady, Monique Hafen, Paul Myrvold, Martin Rojas Dietrich, Allison F. Rich, Will Springhorn Jr., Susan Gundunas, Courtney Hatcher, Juliet Heller, Brandon Leland, Todd Pivetti, Christopher Scott Sullinger and Garland Thompson Solo performance legend Charlie Varon returns to The Marsh in February with FEISTY OLD JEW, a fictional comic monologue about a 20th-century man living in a 21st-century city. The latest work created by Varon and his collaborator and director of 23 years, David Ford, FEISTY OLD JEW tells the story of 83-year-old Bernie, who gets picked up by three 20-somethings in a Tesla with a cappuccino maker in the dashboard and two surfboards strapped to the roof. By the time they get to the beach in Bolinas, Bernie has convinced the kids to let him surf for the first time in his life, and bet them $400,000 that he'll ride a wave. WHEN: February 8 – March 16, 2014 (press opening February 15, 2014) SHOWS: Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 7pm NOTE: Sunday March 2 performance is 2pm NOTE: Sunday March 9 – 7pm performance will be a reading of Charlie Varon’s new work “FISH SISTERS WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia Street Parking is available at New Mission Bartlett Garage (21st St between Mission & Valencia.) Bart Station (closest): Mission & 24th Street between 21st & 22nd Streets TICKETS: $25-$35 sliding scale; $50-$100 Reserved Seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 FAMILY FUN Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 am SF Sketchfest Presents: "Sanjay and Craig"* Live with Chris Hardwick, Maulik Pancholy, Tony Hale, Matt Jones and more SF Sketchfest brings the Nickelodeon animated series "Sanjay and Craig" home to the city where it was created. For the first time ever, the rad-awesome stars of the show will perform an episode in front of an audience, accompanied by clips from the series. Following the performance will be a Q&A with the cast and creators, and the world premiere of a brand new "Sanjay and Craig" episode. All children, doom babies, chicken wing eaters and talking snakes welcome! Tkts: $20 Kanbar Hall, JCCSF, 3200 California Street Box Office: 415/292-1233 or www.jccsf.org/arts Write Nite/Play Day 24-Hour Playwriting Festival Marin Theatre Company presents High school theater artists from Marin County WHEN Festival: Friday, February 7, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.–Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. Performance: Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 8:00pm) WHERE Marin Theatre Company \| 397 Miller Avenue \| Mill Valley, CA 94941 ABOUT Announcing MTC’s first annual 24-Hour Playwriting Festival. High school theater artists from all over Marin County will come together to face the challenge of creating an evening of entirely new plays from blank page to performance in only 24 hours. During the overnight festival, students will write, cast and rehearse these new works, culminating in a final performance at MTC. To participate, teens must sign up before February 1, 2014 (https://marintheatre.wufoo.com/forms/24hour-playwriting-festival/). TICKETS Participation in the 24-Hour Playwriting Festival (and performance) is FREE of charge.Performance tickets are $5, general admission. FoolsFURY presents Factory Parts II and III, a series of new works in progress by innovative theater ensembles from across the country. Each evening’s program features works by 4 companies. Factory Parts II When: Friday, February 7, 8pm Saturday, February 8, 5pm Saturday, February 8, 8pm Where: NOH Space 2840 Mariposa Street (at Florida) San Francisco, CA 94110 TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for all performances and can be purchased at the door or online at http://factoryparts2.brownpapertickets.com DIABLO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE BELOVED ROMANTIC MUSICAL COMEDY GUYS AND DOLLS One of Broadway’s best musicals, Guys and Dolls comes to Walnut Creek for the Arts in Diablo Theatre Company’s exuberant production that captures the romance and humor of Damon Runyon’s Depression-era urban fables about fancy-talking gamblers and the “dolls” who love them. The Tony Award-winning show, running February 7 through March 1, features a book by Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, who penned such immortal tunes as “Luck Be A Lady,” “Adelaide’s Lament” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Premiering on Broadway in 1950, Guys and Dolls was inspired by Runyon, a sportswriter and newspaperman whose New York-based tall tales are famously filled with colorful tough-guy characters and a poetic and distinctly American slang. There are 16 performances of Guys and Dolls at the Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW (7469) or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diablotheatre.org. Below are show times: Friday, 2/7/14, 8 p.m. thru Saturday, 3/1/14, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Mysterious and moody YANKEE TAVERN plays at Main Stage West, Feb. 7-23 - Main Stage West in Sebastopol is offering the political thriller Yankee Tavern by Stephen Dietz as the 2014 season opener. This “edge-of-your-seat” political thriller, directed by Artistic Director Elizabeth Craven, is brimming with mystery and intrigue. In a New York dive bar five years after 9/11, a young couple (Ilana Niernberger, Tyler Costin) find themselves face to face with a mysterious stranger (John Craven) who turns what seem like harmless conspiracy theories into a continuous stream of surprising and dangerous revelations. The play provides an eye-opening look at events that forever changed our country. Also starring Anthony Abate. Yankee Tavern plays Feb. 7-23 at Main Stage West, located at 104 N. Main St. in Sebastopol. There is plenty of free public parking nearby. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors (65+) and $15 for people under 30. Thursdays are pay-what-you-will. Tickets may be reserved by calling 707.823.0177 or purchased online at www.mainstagewest.com. Money-saving subscriptions are also available. Starring Ilana Niernberger, Tyler Costin, Anthony Abate and John Craven Tickets: $15-$25 707.823.0177 Something new for Douglas Morrison Theatre: a world premiere. Who has the audacity to adapt Oscar Wilde? On February 7, 2014, they open “AN IDEAL HUSBAND” by Oscar Wilde in a brand new adaptation by San Jose playwright Scott Munson who sets the play in 1959 Washington, D.C., amongst the Rockefeller Republicans. Although the story and most of the characters remain true to Wilde, and most of the jokes are intact, the text is Americanized, restyled and retrofitted.February 6 – March 2, 2014: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA TICKETS: $10 Preview $29 Thurs. eve, Fri. eve, Sat. BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org Sonoma State University presents "Fiddler on the Roof" Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Joseph Stein Musical direction by Lynne Morrow Stage direction by Adrian Elfenbaum The 50th Anniversary of "Fiddler on the Roof" is celebrated with this main stage co-production of the SSU Departments of Music and Theatre Arts & Dance presented Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, 2014 at the Evert B. Person Theatre. Featuring music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Joseph Stein, "Fiddler on the Roof" is the groundbreaking Broadway musical which tells the story of a Jewish family clinging to its sacred traditions in a rapidly changing world. The musical production, with musical direction by Lynne Morrow and stage direction by Adrian Elfenbaum, features a sixteen-piece orchestra and a special "Sing-A-Long" performance at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb 9, 2014. The show at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 will be a piano-only performance. WHEN: Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 (Sing-a-long performance) 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 (Piano only performance) 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 LOCATION: Evert B. Person Theatre Sonoma State University 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Evert B. Person Theatre is accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University. VENUES / PARKING: Evert B. Person Theatre: From the South entrance on East Cotati Avenue, turn right at the stop sign in front of the information kiosk. Park in Lots E (left) and F (right). Parking passes are $5 and may be purchased from the self-dispenser at the lot entrance. TICKET PRICES: Admission prices to performances range from $10 to $17. Sonoma State University students are admitted free for all performances. $10 non-SSU students and seniors; $15 Sonoma State University Faculty and Staff; $17 standard admission. Tickets also sold at the door one hour prior to curtain. TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.sonoma.edu/theatreanddance/productions/fiddler.html PHONE / BOX OFFICE: 707-664-4246 The box office is located in the Student Union building. On performance nights, depending on the performance venue, the Person Theatre or Ives Hall box office will open one hour prior to the event start time. Box office hours are: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to all performances. Contact the box office at 707-664-4246 or email to tickets@sonoma.edu WEB SITE: www.sonoma.edu/theatreanddance/productions – PianoFight Productions’ female-driven sketch comedy group ForePlays is back with a new show and a delicious new name:Chardonnay. This February is the premiere of “The Big, Buttery Sketch Show,” which will feature all new sketches, ripened to perfection, as well as guest appearances from local musicians and stand-up comedians. So pour yourself a glass of Chardonnay and have a laugh on us February 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 8pm at Exit Theater (156 Eddy St., San Francisco). Tickets are $20 for General Admission and $30 for VIP tickets, which include a special Chardonnay gift. “The Big, Buttery Sketch Show” is sure to please even the most refined palate, with a unique blend of tasty topics. Call in to Dr. Martha for some cat therapy, go condom shopping with Vladimir Putin, meet Sheri Valentine: your funeral singer and study “cougar” mating habits up close. ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ----------------------------------------- Man in a Case Adapted from Two Stories by Anton Chekhov Adapted and Directed by Paul Lazar & Annie-B Parson / Big Dance Theater Choreographed by Annie-B Parson Featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tymberly Canale, Chris Giarmo, Paul Lazar and Aaron Mattocks Produced by Baryshnikov Productions in association with ArKType / Thomas O. Kriegsmann Special Presentation • Roda Theatre CLOSES February 16, 2014 Mikhail Baryshnikov and the creative masterminds behind the Obie Award-winning Big Dance Theater, Annie-B Parson and Paul Lazar, bring us an inviting, innovative take on two of Anton Chekhov’s 1898 short stories, Man in a Case and About Love. Two hunters trade tales both witty and haunting: one about a reclusive man who falls for a cheerful, extroverted woman; the other about a fellow who relives the story of lost love. Garnering rave reviews and featuring Baryshnikov and a stellar ensemble of artists, Man in a Case is a high-tech fusion of theatre, movement, music, and video that illuminates those rare occasions when we’re offered life-changing, IT CLOSES FEB 16TH West Coast Premiere JERUSALEM Written by Jez Butterworth Directed by Bill English through March 8, 2014 8pm Tuesday through Thursday at 7pm, Friday and Saturday at 8pm Saturday at 3pm and (new this season) select Sundays at 2pm on 2/2, 2/9 and 2/16 Press– San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English and Producing Director Susi Damilano) launches the New Year with the West Coast’s first production of Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth’s epic Tony and Olivier award-winning play. Bill English directs and Brian Dykstra* stars in the role of Johnny “Rooster” Byron. The production also features Julia Belanoff, Joe Estlack, Richard James, Riley Krull, Maggie Mason, Ian Scott McGregor, Aaron Murphy, Paris Hunter Paul, Chris Reber, Joshua Schell, Devon Simpson, and Courtney Walsh. LOCATION 2nd floor, 450 Post Street, San Francisco. FOR TICKETS: 415-677-9596 or on line at www.sfplayhouse.org IT RUN THRU MARCH 8TH 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.” Closes: Sunday, February 9, 2014 SHOWS: 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 CLOSES FEB 9TH The Marsh production of Geoff Hoyle’s hit solo show GEEZER moves to The Marsh Berkeley IT RUNS THRU – March 1, 2013, following its multi-extended runs at The Marsh San Francisco. From a hysterical riff on life in a nursing home to The Venerable Bede’s meditations on the meaning of life, from delightful reminiscences of his youth in England and young manhood in America to ruminations on ageing and mortality, Geoff Hoyle brings his irrepressible sense of comedy and trademark physicality, as well as a certain elegiac wistfulness, to this tour-de-force performance about what it is like to grow old. WHEN: It runs thru – March 1, 2014 SHOWS: Thursdays at 8pm; Saturdays at 5pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley Main 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: $25-$35 sliding scale; $50 Reserved Seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU MARCH 1 THIS IS IN REGIONAL ARCHIEVES. 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 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. 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). . 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. $15 general admission. Thursday night tickets prices are $13 for children and students with a high school or college ID, $20 for adults) To order tickets, call 415-456-9555, ext. 1 or visit www.rossvalleyplayers.com. IT RUNS THRU FEBRUARY 16TH THE HEIRESS Palo Alto Players presents the drama about wealth, class and the cost of love inspired by Henry James’ “Washington Square”. Ends next Sunday at Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road,Palo Alto. (650-329-0891) www.paplayers.org THE SMELL OF THE KILL Michelle Lowe’s tale of three malicious wives presented with an opportunity to do away with their unloving husbands. It runs thru February 23 at City Lights Theatre Company, 529 S. Second St. San Jose. (408-295-4200) www.citc.org 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 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 IT RUN THRU 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 IT RUNS THRU FEB 23. SPEAKEASY 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: 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 Box Car Theatre presents the world premiere of The Speakeasy was conceived and created by: $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 IT CLOSES MARCH 15TH Fool for Love by Sam Shepard directed by Will Marchetti WHAT: Sam Shepard’s searingly intense and sharply humorous study of love, hate, and the dying myths of the Old West is set on the edge of the desert, with two people who can’t stay together yet can’t stay apart. With additional performances at A.C.T.’s Costume Shop Theater February 11th-16th , 7:30pm Friday, February 7, 2014, 8:00pm Saturday, February 8, 2014, 8:00pm Sunday, February 9, 2014, 2:00pm Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 8:00pm Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 8:00pm Saturday, February 15, 2014, 8:00pm Sunday, February 16, 2014, 2:00pm Performances at A.C.T.’s Costume Shop Theater: Location: 1119 Market Ticket information: Individual tickets are $25, or less during the first two weeks of performances, www.altertheater.org. Featured discounts include Choose-Your-Own-Price Night, Senior Discount Day, and more, some of which are only available online. www.altertheater.org Box office: 415-454-2787 boxoffice@altertheater.org ----------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING: ---------------------------------------- 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.. 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 IT RUNS THRU FEB 16th The River Bride by Marisela Treviño Orta co-directed by Ann Brebner and Jeanette HarrisonTwo sisters in a traditional fishing village along the Amazon River struggle to find their happily ever after in a beautiful new fairy tale which is the co-winner of the 2013 National Latino Playwriting Award. Closing: February 2nd With additional performances at A.C.T.’s Costume Shop Theater February 11th-16th Sunday, February 2, 2014, 3:00pm Sunday February 2, 2014, 7:00pmTicket information: Individual tickets are $25, or less during the first two weeks of performances, www.altertheater.org. Featured discounts include Choose-Your-Own-Price Night, Senior Discount Day, and more, some of which are only available online. www.altertheater.org Box office: 415-454-2787 boxoffice@altertheater.org Location: 1344 Fourth Street (at D Street), San Rafael AlterTheater Ensemble performs in storefronts along downtown San Rafael’s pedestrian shopping district. IT RUNS THRU FEB 16TH The Marsh presents the World Premiere of LOVEBIRDS, a rollicking tale of incurable romantics from GLAAD award-winning solo theatre artist and comedian Marga Gomez. In her tenth solo show (and sixth collaboration with director David Schweizer), Gomez portrays a crew of wacky lovers as they chase their hearts’ desires – into the night, through decades, and to absurd lengths. It runs thru – March 15, 2014 SHOWS: Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 8:30pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Studio Theater 1062 Valencia Street (between 21st & 22nd Streets) Parking is available at New Mission Bartlett Garage (21st St between Mission & Valencia.) TICKETS: $15 - $35 sliding scale, $50 reserved For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU MARCH 15TH Contra Costa Civic Theatre presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)(revised) It runs thru –February 23 All-female cast takes on entire Shakespeare canon in 90 minutes, including a 43-second Hamlet Tickets on sale now; call 510.524.9132 or visit www.ccct.org—Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) continues its 54th season with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)(revised) an irreverent, fast-paced romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, from January 31 through February 23. CCCT’s production features an all-female cast directed by CCCT Artistic Director Marilyn Langbehn in her CCCT debut.Complete Works runs January 21 through February 23; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets are $20, $11 for ages 16 and under, and may be purchased online at www.ccct.org or by phone at 510-524-9132. CCCT is located at 951 Pomona Avenue (at Moeser Lane) in El Cerrito, with free parking in the adjoining lot. Group rate is available for parties of ten or larger. IT RUNS THRU FEB 23RD Quality of Life by Jane Anderson Directed by Ann Kuchins Featuring Carolyn Ford Compton, Mary Price Moore, Gary Mosher, and Ray Renati. WHEN through February 23 WHERE Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Avenue, Mountain View, TICKETS $10 - $35 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups. Subscription options available online. Call 650-254-1148 or go to www.thepear.org. GROUPS Groups of 10 or more save 10% off the ticket price. Call 650-254-1148 or email tickets@thepear.org to inquire about availability. IT RUNS THRU FEB 23RD 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: PRESS OPENING Wednesday It run thru – February 16, 2014 ) 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 IT RUNS THRU FEB 17TH CUTTING BALL THEATER CONTINUES 15TH SEASON WITH “UBU ROI” It plays thru-February 23, 2014 In a new translation by Rob Melrose – Cutting Ball Theater continues its 15th season with Alfred Jarry’s UBU ROI in a new translation by Rob Melrose. Russian director Yury Urnov (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company) helms this irreverent take on world leaders. Featuring David Sinaiko, Ponder Goddard, Marilet Martinez, Bill Boynton, Nathaniel Justiniano, and Andrew Quick, UBU ROI plays J through February 23 at the Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor (277 Taylor Street) in San Francisco. For tickets ($10-50) and more information, the public may visit cuttingball.com or call 415-525-1205. IT PLAYS THRU FEB 23RD Louis Pearl, The Amazing Bubble Man, returns to The Marsh San Francisco with THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST BUBBLE SHOW in the new year. Packed with spellbinding bubble tricks and suds of every kind – square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, bubble volcanoes, bubble trampolines, and people inside bubbles – THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST BUBBLE SHOW conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from audience members of all ages. WHEN: It runs thru – March 9, 2014 SHOWS: Sundays at 11:00am WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission.TICKETS: $11 for adults, $8 for children ages 12 and under INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org IT RUNS THRU MARCH 9TH ----------------------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: ------------------------- 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 REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL 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 It run thru – 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! IT RUNS THRU FEB 8TH ------------------------ CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: ---------------------- 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.” Closes: Sunday, February 9, 2014 SHOWS: 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 CLOSES FEB 9TH REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL THE HEIRESS Palo Alto Players presents the drama about wealth, class and the cost of love inspired by Henry James’ “Washington Square”. Ends next Sunday at Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road,Palo Alto. (650-329-0891) www.paplayers.org REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL Hillbarn Theatre continues its 73rd season with the stirring American story, The Grapes of Wrath. Frank Galati’s The Grapes of Wrath is a powerful and deeply moving stage version of one of the masterworks of American literature is based on novel by John Steinbeck. Hillbarn Theatre’s production of The Grapes of Wrath plays for twelve performances, through February 9, 2014 at Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA. Tickets are on sale now at hillbarntheatre.org or by calling 650.349.6411. Director: Greg Fritsch Dates: It runs thru – February 9, 2014 Time: Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm Location: Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404 Tickets: $23-38 for Adults and Seniors, 650.349.6411 or online at hillbarntheatre.org Also available 60 minutes prior to curtain at Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA ; Students 17 and younger (with current student ID) please call 650.349.6411 for pricing. IT RUNS THRU FEB 9TH 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: it runs thru – 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/ IT RUNS THRU FEB 9TH A Chorus Line* Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre presented by the City of Pleasanton presents A Chorus Line at Firehouse Arts Center Directed and Choreographed by Broadway veteran Lois Grandi. Broadway star Meredith Patterson stars in the leading role of Cassie. Pleasanton favorite, Lauren Bratton-Kearns, back from New York will be a featured actor in the show. — Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present, A Chorus Line with Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward Kleban, and Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante. The show will run through February 9th, 2014: Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. All performances will take place at Firehouse Arts Center, located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton, CA. Tickets are $17-$38 each, and are available at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, by phone at (925) 931-4848, or online at www.pcrtproductions.org or www.firehousearts.org IT RUNS THRU FEB 9TH --------------------------- CLOSED TODAY: ------------------------------- i>Driving Miss Daisy Marin Theatre Company presents a Diablo Actors’ Ensemble production Written by Alfred Uhry \| Directed by Scott Fryer Starring L. Peter Callender (The Whipping Man, Seven Guitars), with Timothy Beagley and Ann Kendrick WHEN It runs thru-February 2, 2014 WHERE Marin Theatre Company’s 99-seat Lieberman Theatre 397 Miller Avenue \| Mill Valley, CA 94941 Having recently demolished her car, Daisy Werthan she must now rely on the services of a chauffeur, a proud, soft-spoken black man named Hoke (played by the inimitable L. Peter Callender, last seen at MTC in The Whipping Man). She immediately regards him with disdain, and he, in turn, is equally unimpressed with her. In a series of warm-hearted, humrous scenes spanning 25 years, the two develop an unlikely bond despite their mutual differences, growing closer to and more dependent upon one another. Don’t miss MTC’s special presentation of this timeless meditation on race relations in America that has already wowed audiences at Diablo Actors’ Ensemble and African-American Shakespeare Company. \| Nine shows only! TICKETS $37 – all tickets are general admission, seating is first come, first serve. CONTACT marintheatre.org \| (415) 388-5208 \| boxoffice@marintheatre.org IT RUNS THRU FEB 2ND – 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 It runs thru- 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. IT RUNS THRU FEB 2ND 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 to 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 IT RUN THRU FEB 2ND 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 FEB 2ND --------------------------- CLOSES TODAY --------------------------- ------------------------------------------ SAN FRANCISCO CABARET SCENE: ---------------------------------- Sunday, February 2 SHOWTUNE SUNDAYS Broadway's Best sung by San Francisco's Finest SHOW TUNE SUNDAY! TICKETS $20-$40 Broadway’s Best sung by San Francisco’s Finest. This week is our very first SHOW TUNE SUNDAY! (and, yes, we will be done before the big game starts!) Join us as we celebrate and sing songs from our favorite Broadway shows. This weeks special guests include LUA HADAR, SHEELAGH MURPHY, LIA METZ, JESSE CORTEZ and BENN BACOT Friday, February 7 Kira – Comedienne TWO SHOWS - 8pm/10pm Saturday, February 8 TO BE ANNOUNCED Sunday, February 9 SHOWTUNE SUNDAYS Broadway's Best sung by San Francisco's Finest Friday, February 14 LOVE! A Valentine Cabaret Saturday, February 15 SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI Comedy Cabaret (music) Sunday, February 16 SHOWTUNE SUNDAYS Broadway's Best sung by San Francisco's Finest Friday, February 21 SING A SONG OF SONDHEIM Celebrating with music of Stephen Sondheim Saturday, February 22 SING A SONG OF SONDHEIM Celebrating with music of Stephen Sondheim Sunday, February 23 SING A SONG OF SONDHEIM Celebrating with music of Stephen Sondheim -------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND: Celebrating The Music of Woody Herman & Benny Goodman (Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians!) Tue, Feb 4, 8pm $22 Drumming icon, Tommy Igoe and his band are putting a fresh, global spin on a proud American art form. This elite 15-piece unit is comprised of San Francisco's finest players, hand-picked from Tower of Power, Santana, The Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs and many more. Cherished music from Buddy Rich, Woody Herman and Count Basie share the stage with unforgettable songs from Spain, Cuba, Brazil and New Orleans. Blues, Funk, Brazilian, Latin and incredible special guests make every show a unique journey. Experience one of the world's finest drummers leading this breathtaking ensemble and be a part of San Francisco's new Tuesday Tradition! MADS TOLLING QUARTET feat. KIM NALLEY (Collaborating for the first time, 2x GRAMMY®-winning violinist Mads Tolling and internationally-acclaimed jazz vocalist Kim Nalley will explore the universe of azz, blues and Tolling originals.) Wed, Feb 5, 8pm $19 adv, $23 door Mads Tolling is an internationally renowned violinist, violist, and composer originally from Copenhagen, Denmark. As a former member for over eight years with the pioneering string group, Turtle Island Quartet, Mads has received two GRAMMY® Awards. He regularly tours with acclaimed bassist Stanley Clarke, and he was featured on Stanley’s album, “Toys of Men.” Since 2007 Mads has lead his own group, Mads Tolling Quartet. His recording The Playmaker released in the fall of 2009, features Stanley Clarke and jazz greats Russell Ferrante & Stefon Harris. Mads’ latest album with his quartet Celebrating Jean-Luc Ponty – Live at Yoshi’s came out in the spring of 2012. Mads has been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition and his recordings have received rave reviews in Downbeat Magazine, Strings Magazine, Washington Post & San Francisco Chronicle. Mads has performed with Chick Corea, Ramsey Lewis, Kenny Barron Leo Kottke & Paquito D’Rivera. MARCUS SHELBY ORCHESTRA feat. THE DYNAMIC MISS FAYE CAROL (Black History celebration with upright bassist & composer’s big band orchestra) Thu, Feb 6, 8pm $20 adv, $23 door In 1999, Marcus Shelby’s interest in composing for big band orchestra and his work in collaboration with the Bay Area multidisciplinary arts organization Intersection for the Arts led him to form the Marcus Shelby Orchestra. The MSO is comprised of San Francisco Bay Area musicians and have featured and performed with many respected guest artists such as Faye Carol, Kenny Washington, Ledisi, Roberto Gamberini, Gerri Allen, Mary Stallings, Kim Nalley, Clairdee, Joanna Haigood, Paul Flores, and many, many more. In the past 15 years, Shelby has written an extensive series of original compositions, suites, tone poems, film scores, ballets, and arrangements for the orchestra and has partnered with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Intersection for the Arts, Z Space, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and Living Jazz to present many of these commissioned works. Shelby has been awarded two residencies with the Intersection for the Arts through Theater Communications Group and Meet the Composer. Shelby has also been awarded two creative work fund grants, a Gerbode Foundation grant, an Irvine Foundation grant, and two San Francisco Commission individual artist grants to support work created and performed by the Marcus Shelby Orchestra. HOUSE OF FLOYD: The Music of Pink Floyd (These shows will be the album Pulse in its entirety Part 1 and Part 2) Fri, Feb 7, 8 & 10pm 8pm $24 - performing Pulse 1994 Earl's Court (part 1) 10pm $18 - performing Pulse 1994 Earl's Court (part 2) All Night Pass $35 - Access to both shows. The Bay Area's House of Floyd will perform in its entirety a re-creation of Pink Floyd's 1994 Pulsefrom London's Earls Court. Included in this show is the complete "Dark Side of the Moon," as well as hits from "Wish You Were Here," "The Wall," "Division Bell," "Momentary Lapse of Reason" & "Meddle." House of Floyd is San Francisco’s immersive Pink Floyd tribute band. Rather than simply replicating the iconic band’s recorded songs, House of Floyd focuses on the adventurous live arrangements and sonic explorations of their namesake. DUNCAN SHEIK (GRAMMY® and 2x Tony Award winner, composer of Spring Awakening) Sat, Feb 8, 8 & 10pm 8pm $29 adv, $34 door 10pm $21 adv, $26 door After breaking through in the late ‘90s with his Top 20 single “Barely Breathing,” Duncan Sheik spent much of the subsequent decade taking a breather from the usual rock singer/songwriter rituals. His focus was on albums that broke with pop music conventions and, additionally, theatrical musicals like Spring Awakening, the Broadway sensation that won him two Tony Awards and a GRAMMY®. As he explains this lengthy diversion now: “After a while you get boring to everyone else, but you get really bored with yourself. There was a moment where I was much more interested in these kind of longer narrative arcs, and being able to sing from the perspective of somebody else’s persona, as opposed to Duncan Sheik’s.”

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