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Posted by:	Richard Connema 03:34 pm EST 02/16/14

----------------------------- OPENINGS ------------------------ Lamplighters Music Theatre Presents Johann Strauss’s DIE FLEDERMAUS Mountain View, San Francisco – San Francisco’s highly acclaimed Lamplighters whisk you away to Vienna, Austria for Johann Strauss’s immortal DIE FLEDERMAUS. Spend a riotous evening in the company of Gabriel von Eisenstein, his beautiful wife Rosalinda, her besotted lover Alfred, the pert and saucy parlormaid Adele, and the wily Doctor Falke, as they confuse and amuse in a sophisticated game of mistaken identity that will spin you from the fabulously licentious ball of the eccentric Russian Prince Orlofsky to a night in jail on charges of. Vienna-born Maestro George Cleve will lead the wonderful Lamplighters Orchestra. The worldrenownedfounder and Music Director of San Francisco's Midsummer Mozart Festival, Maestro Cleve has appeared with most major American orchestras and scores of leading symphony and opera orchestras throughout Europe and Asia. Award-winning former Artistic Director, Barbara Heroux will stage direct this frothy, fun-filled confection. STAGE DIRECTOR: Barbara Heroux MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR: George Cleve CHOREOGRAPHER: Tom Segal CAST Gabriel von Eisenstein Martin Lewis Rosalinde, Eisenstein's wife Jennifer Ashworth / Lindsay Thompson Roush Adele, Rosalinde's maid Maya Kherani / Elisabeth Russ Ida, Adele's sister Jennifer Mitchell / Mayaan Voss de BettancourtAlfred, a tenor Mark Kratz Dr Falke, a psychiatrist William Neely Dr Blind, a lawyer Christopher FochtFrank, a prison governor Samuel Rabinowitz Prince Orlofsky Elspeth Franks / Anna Yelizarova Yvan, the prince's valet Jeffrey Beaudoin Frosch, a jailer Bruce Hoard MOUNTAIN VIEW WHERE: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street WHEN: Saturday February 15 at 8pm, Sunday February 16 at 2pm TICKETS: For tickets ($20-53), please call 650-903-6000 or visit mvcpa.com SAN FRANCISCO WHERE: Lam Research Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard Street WHEN: Friday February 21 at 8pm, Saturday February 22 at 2pm & 8pm, Sunday February 23 at 2pm TICKETS: For tickets ($15-59), please call 415-978-2787 or visit ybca.org Bay Area Cabaret invites audiences to CHITA: A LEGENDARY CELEBRATION, lauding a theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, as the fabulous Chita Rivera returns in a unique solo concert event celebrating her 80th Birthday. The nine-time Tony nominee, two-time Tony Award winner (Kiss of the Spiderwoman, The Rink) and first Hispanic woman ever to receive the Kennedy Center Honor, will share perspectives and recreate signature moments from her legendary career, including showstoppers from West Side Story, Sweet Charity, and others. In addition to a special tribute to her dear friends John Kander & Fred Ebb, Ms. Rivera will perform the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, Charles Strouse, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim. WHEN: 3:00pm and 7:30pm, Sunday, February 23, 2014 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. Multi-award winning Foothill Music Theatre presents the rock musical comedy LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving. Soon his plant, "Audrey II" grows into a singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Composed by Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Hercules) and written by Howard Ashman (Newsies, Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast), will be directed by Milissa Carey, with musical direction by Dolores Duran-Cefalu, and choreography by Amanda Folena. WHEN: February 20 – March 9, 2014 Preview: 7:30pm Thursday, February 20 Press opening: 8pm Friday, February 21 Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays/Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm WHERE: Lohman Theatre, Foothill College, at the bottom of the hill 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Parking Lot 8 provides direct and easy access to the theatre. Visitors must purchase the required parking permit for $3. Foothill College is located off I-280 on El Monte Road in Los Altos Hills. TICKETS: For tickets ($10 - $28) and more information, please visit www.foothillmusicals.com. Tickets also available by phone at (650) 949- 7360. A MAZE A dizzying, dazzling, heart-stopping work, A Maze interweaves the stories of some very unlikely partners. Come see a teenage girl with enigmatic intentions recreate herself after eight years of captivity, an artist gain a cult following for his 15,000-page comic book, and a pair of rock stars re-invent themselves after a hit song. It's a play that examines creativity, captivity, and what it means to be stuck in the middle. WHEN: Previews for A Maze are February 14th – 15th. Opens Sunday Feb 16th. Runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 5PM through March 9th. WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, BerkeleyTICKET PRICES: February 14 and 15 are Pay-What-You-Can. Regular performance nights $20 - $25. Advance reservations strongly advised. For more information go to www.justtheater.org or call 510 214 3780 Just Theater partners with Shotgun Players to remount its hit production of Rob Handel’s A Maze, which ran July – August at Live Oak Theater. ” Now audiences who missed it the first time around will have that chance. At this center of this kaliedsiscopic play is Jessica, a famous kidnapping victim who has now become a national media sensation, and has to battle to control her own narrative as she puts the pieces of her life back together. This eerily timely storyline recalls the horrifying true-life incidents of Cleveland kidnapping victims and the Jaycee Dugard in Bay Area. The play also asks deep questions about the role of celebrity in our culture and whether, and whether great art can justify terrible behavior from the artist. THE MUSIC MAN February 13–March 23, 2014 Previews: Thursday, February 13 at 7:00pm and Saturday, February 15 at 1:00pm Opens: Saturday, February 15 at 6:00pm Press: Saturday, February 15 at 6:00pm; Sunday, February 16 at 12:00pm, or by arrangement All performances: Friday 7:00pm; Saturday at 1:00pm and 6:00pm; Sunday at 12:00pm and 5:00pm. Additional performance on Thursday, March 20 at 7:00pm WHERE Berkeley Playhouse at the Julia Morgan Theater. 2640 College Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 TICKETS For tickets ($17–$60) or more information, the public may visit www.berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542 x351. Group rate available. California Shakespeare Theater’s production of Twelfth Night A co-production with Intersection for the Arts Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Michelle Hensley Music composed by Peter Vitale Featuring Maria Candelaria* (Olivia), Nancy Carlin* (Malvolio, Valentine), Catherine Castellanos* (Sir Toby Belch), Cindy Im* (Viola, Sebastian), Joan Mankin* (Andrew Aguecheek), Rami Margron* (Orsino, Maria), and Sarita Ocón* (Feste, Antonio). Member of Actor’s Equity WHEN Public performances February 20-March 2, 2014 Thursdays-Sundays at 8pm Sunday matinees on February 23 and March 2 at 2pm WHERE Intersection for the Arts 925 Mission Street, San Francisco CA 94103 TICKETS $20 All tickets are available through the California Shakespeare Theater Box Office, 701 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley CA, 510.548.9666, or online at www.calshakes.org. PARKING Limited street parking is available or parking is available at the Fifth and Mission Parking Garage PUBLIC Accessible by BART (Powell Street Station) or by Muni. GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL* Being White Trash Has Never Been More Fun! AT THE LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS FEBRUARY 21st through MARCH 9th, 2014 – The Great American Trailer Park Musical is the original Broadway musical Produced by “OMG, I Love That Show!” Productions playing a limited 3-week engagement from February 21 through march 9 at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Tickets are $30-$35 and available at The Lesher Center for the Arts box office (1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596), by visiting www.omgilovethatshow.com, or by calling 925-943-7469. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 925-943-7469. A kind word of warning: this musical contains tacky outfits, bad wigs, crude language, adultery, road kill, electrocution and spray cheese. So best to leave the little ones at home. The cast features: Danny Cozart (Norbert), Vanessa Lucero (Jeanie), Tielle Baker (Pippi), Jessica Coker Mohr (Betty), Elizabeth Curtis (Lin), Shelby Deans-Flegel (Pickles), as Jordon Lee Bridges (Duke). THE BERKELEY JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL Presents THE MAN WHO PUT THE HEART INTO “FIDDLER” A MULTI-MEDIA TRIBUTE TO LYRCIST SHELDON HARNICK Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the beloved Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof featuring the fascinating life story of the Pulizer-prize winning lyricist, plus clips of Harnick discussing his Inspiration for writing such iconic songs as “Tradition”, “Sunrise Sunset”, “Do You Love Me”, and “If I Were a Rich Man” Also included will be performances by Chita Rivera, Barbara Cook, Jack Cassidy, Alan Alda and a very rare performance of a Date: Sunday, February 16th Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Place: Auditorium, Berekeley JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley, CA Fee: JCC Members, Students, Seniors: $10 in advance, $12 at door General Public: $12 in advance, $15 at door Tickets: 1- 800- 838-3006 http://www.jewishmusicfestival.org Information: 510-848-0237 Occurring monthly, October-March, the popular Monday Night PlayGround series presents staged readings of thematically-connected short works by the Bay Area’s best new playwrights each month at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, staged by leading local professional actors and directors. The given topic for the February 17 PlayGround “Math Night”, presented in association with Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI), is “A PASSION FOR PRIMES,” inspired by the work of mathematician Yitang Zhang and subsequent breakthroughs by the Polymath Project and James Maynard. WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025 Addison St Berkeley, CA WHEN: Monday, February 17, 2014 at 8pm Additional Season Dates: March 17, 2014TICKETS: $15/$20 (priority seating), available online or at the door. Pay-What-You-Can at the door beginning one hour before the performance, subject to availability. 4-admission flex subscriptions are just $60. For more information about the Monday Night PlayGround series, call (415) 992-6677 or visit www.PlayGround-sf.org. She Wolf Theater presents The Altruists by Nicky Silver, Co-directed by Julia Lienke and Sarah Mosby.Gay rights! Women’s rights! Children’s rights! Swedish rights! Join five absurdly hypocritical “altruists” who dedicate their lives to the latest cause -- regardless the sacrifice required. On the heels of "Occupy Wall Street" and in the midst of unrest over inequality and unparalleled rents in the Bay, this gem of a show is more relevant than ever. Nicky Silver’s politically-incorrect 90-minute tour-de-force questions motivations behind altruistic behavior: Can authentic altruism exist in a capitalist society? Who pays for dissent? Who benefits? With an all-star cast. Performances are at the beautiful red-seat Shelton Theater (533 Sutter St) in the heart of downtown San Francisco just one block from Union Square. Thursday, Friday and Saturday from February 20th through March 8th. Doors open at 7:30PM, performance at 8PM. Purchase tickets at http://www.shewolftheater.com/altruists, early-bird discount available. $19 (early, early bird), $24 (early bird), $29 (general admission online), $34 (at the door.) For mature audiences: (18+) Starring: Jeff Bedillion, Grace Ingland, Michael Kunze, Gary Walker, and Teri Whipple. ------------------- IN PREVIEWS: ---------------------- Lasso of Truth \| National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere WHO Marin Theatre Company Co-commission by MTC and NNPN By Carson Kreitzer \| Directed by Jasson Minadakis Featuring Lauren English (debut), Jessa Brie Moreno (The Crucible), John Riedlinger (debut), Nicholas Rose (debut) & Liz Sklar (Othello, the Moor of Venice) Funded in part by Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation WHEN February 20 - March 16, 2014 Opening Night: Tuesday, February 25 Previews: Thursday, February 20 - Sunday, February 23 Performance Days Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 8:00 pm Wed 7:30 pm Sun 7:00 pm Matinees: Every Sun 2:00 pm \| Sat 3/1 & 3/15, 2:00 pm \| Thu 3/6, 1:00 pm Check marintheatre.org or call the box office at (415) 388-5208 for exact performance dates and times. WHERE Marin Theatre Company \| 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 ABOUT “Stunning and compelling… raw and bold, brutal and ironic, Kreitzer’s work is full of nagging questions.” – Hollywood Reporter Known for her “muscular and sharp” (CityBeat) writing, Kreitzer traces the origin story and lasting impact of the comic character Wonder Woman through the life of her controversial creator, William Moulton Marston. The early 20th-century psychologist and father of the modern lie detector modeled his superheroine on two women – his wife and his former student – both of whom he lived with in a polyamorous relationship. In this inventive multimedia theatrical experience that combines live action with comic book illustration and animation, a contemporary young woman looks back and questions the knotty history behind the worldwide feminist icon. TICKETS $37–$58, details below (discounts available for Seniors and those Under 30) Ticket Prices Previews: $37 all Opening Night & Sat Evenings: $53 side \| $58 center Tues: $37\| $42 Wed, Thu, Sun Evenings & Matinees: $42 \| $47 Fri: $48 \| $53 Discounts available: RUSH tickets: $20, available one hour prior to show, based on availability Under 30: $20, all performances Yellow by Del Shores makes its Bay Area Premiere at New Conservatory Theatre Center Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker stages acclaimed drama by creator of Sordid Lives — New Conservatory Theatre Center is proud to present the Bay Area Premiere of Yellow by Del Shores, directed by NCTC Founding Artistic Director Ed Decker. The seriousness bubbling under all of Del Shores’ campy southern Gothic farces, notably Sordid Lives, takes center stage in Yellow, as personal catastrophe pulls what seems to be the perfect family out of its complacency. Set in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Yellow explores what it takes for a family to stay united through adversity, and find the hope and resolve only a family can provide. Yellow runs February 21 – March 23, 2014 in NCTC’s intimate Decker Theater. Opening Night is Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8pm. Tickets are $25 - $45 and are available at nctcsf.org or by calling (415) 861-8972. ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ----------------------------------------- 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. 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 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 R. Buckmister Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe* Ron Campell’s tour de force solo performance in D.W. Jacobs biographical tale. It runs through Feb 23 at San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. (408)367-7255 or www.sjrep.com The Marsh announces that Geoff Hoyle’s hit solo show GEEZER will move 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. 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 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: IT RUNS THRU 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 IT RUNS THRU MARCH 16TH 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.) 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 IT RUNS THRU FEB 23RD. 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: It runs thru– 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 IT RUN THRUMARCH 16TH 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 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: 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). IT CLOSES MARCH 2ND 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 APRIL 15th ----------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING: ---------------------------------------- “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: IT RUNS 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 IT RUNS THRU MARCH 2ND 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: It runs thru – March 30, 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 IT RUNS THRU MARCH 30TH : Expression Productions Collected Stories by Donald Margulies presented in a "Pop-up Theater™ event Ruth Steiner, a Columbia University professor and celebrated New York author. Lisa Morrison, her student; a bright-eyed young protégé turned confidante. In this ruthless literary duet, the line between fact and fiction starts blur as the fascinating story comes to an explosive conclusion. Director: Andrey Esterlis, Cast: Diana Brown as Ruth Steiner, Kat Kneisel as Lisa Morrison Production Manager: Stacy Marshall Where: Cartwright Hotel 524 Sutter Street (xPowell), SF CA 94102 Opens February 15, 2014 When: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 8pm, Saturdays-Sundays @ 2pm Tickets: www.collectedstoriessf.com or 800-838-3006(24/7 ticket line) info: 415-307-0470 Marin OnStage presents three pictures of love February is the month of romance with Valentine’s Day taking center stage mid-month. Marin OnStage is presenting short stories of women from past ages with a special trio of theatrical heart stoppers in celebration of the holiday. An Evening of Short Plays reflects three women dealing with three choices, says producer Gary Gonser. The trilogy will include Miss Julie* by August Stringberg, The Jewish Wife by Bertoli Brecht and Trifles by Susan Glaspell. It runs to March 2, the show will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. at The Little Theatre at St. Vincent’s at 1 St. Vincent Drive in San Rafael. Ticket prices range from $12 to $18. Directors include Ron Nash of Santa Rosa, Stephanie Ann Foster of Oakland and Paul Abbott of Novato. Cast members include: Foster, Michael Walraven of San Anselmo, Jocelyn Roddie of San Rafael, Susan Stein of Woodacre, Jim McFadden of Sonoma, Marilyn Hughes of Mill Valley, Bill McClave of Berkeley and Arden Kilzer of San Rafael. For more information, call 415-448-6152 or go to www.MarinOnstage.org for tickets.IT RUNS TO MARCH 2ND Novato Theater Company Stages the Female Version of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” Feb. 14 – Mar. 9 Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in the female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. And the Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same in director Mark Shepard’s delightful production, It runs through March 9 at the Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Drive in Novato. Florence – Molly McCarthy Olive – Pennell Chapin Vera – Hannah Jester Mickey – Siobhan O’Brien Renee – Karen Clancy Sylvie – Candace Brown Manolo – Dale Camden Jesus – Johnny DeBernard Director: Mark Shepard Producer: Brenda Weidner Stage Manager: Janice Bacich Costumes: Jerrie Patterson CURTAIN TIMES Preview, Thursday, Feb. 13: 7:30pm Thursdays: 7:30pm Fridays: 8:00pm Saturdays: 8:00pm Sundays: 2:00pm $25 Adults, $12 Children (12 yrs. and under), Seniors $22 - online ticketing at www.novatotheatercompany.org; call (415) 883-4498 for questions/information only. No credit cards accepted at the theater box office for walk ups, cash or checks only. Open Seating • Free Parking IT RUN THRU MARCH 9TH Li’l Abner runs to Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco). Show times are Saturdays and Sundays February 15 through March 1 at 2 p.m.; Fridays, February 21 and Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the Players’ Family Benefit Reception and Closing Day Party on Sunday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m. are $40 for general admission and $20 for student and senior admission. Ticket price includes drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dessert and benefits the San Francisco Arts Education Project. Regular tickets ($15 for students and seniors; $25 general admission) are available by calling City Box Office at 415.392.4400 or online at www.cityboxoffice.com. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 2ND 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, running7 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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 1ST 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. It runs thru– 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 IT RUNS THRU MARCH 2ND 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 MARCH 8TH 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 NEXT SUNDAY: -------------------------- 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. REGIONAL REVIEW IS UP ON THIS 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.) 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 IT RUNS THRU FEB 23RD. R. Buckmister Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe* Ron Campell’s tour de force solo performance in D.W. Jacobs biographical tale. It runs through Feb 23 at San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. (408)367-7255 or www.sjrep.com REGIONAL REVIEW IS UP ON THIS. Speckles Theatre Company presents "Annie Get Your Gun" Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields / Revised by Peter Stone Female tenacity and ingenuity are personified in this classic Broadway musical about legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Directed by Sheri Lee Miller Artistic Direction by Gene Abravaya Music Direction by Janis Wilson Choreography by Michella Snider Costume Design by Pamela Enz Set Design by Eddy Hansen and Elizabeth Bazzano WHEN: to Feb. 23, 2014 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays TICKETS: $22 to $26 $22 Youth; $24 Seniors; $26 General PHONE: 707-588-3400 For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707-588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime. TICKETS ONLINE: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=36249&schedule=list WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts Center Codding Theater 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 9492 WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com CAST: Featuring Denise Elia-Yen as Annie Oakley; Zachary Hasbany as Frank Butler; Tim Setzer as Charlie Davenport; Dwayne Stincelli as Buffalo Bill; Katie Kelley as Dolly; Brittany Law as Winnie; and Anthony Guzman as Tommy. Vintage West Productions, in association with SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts, part of RAW (resident artist workshop) presents ... The 50th anniversary of ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE by Joe Orton. Starring Annalisa Bastiani as Kath, Kevin Copps as Ed, Geo Epsilanty as Kemp, and introducing Mark Haptonstall as Sloane. Directed by Skip Emerson. Assisted by Wm. Diedrick Razo. WHY: Coldly considered, the action is unremittingly sordid. Sloane insinuates himself into the home and bed of the Kath while also attracting her brother, Ed. Manipulation, murder, elder abuse... sounds hilarious! HOW: Tickets are $25 with some special pricing. For reservations, call 415-586-8634. WHERE: The Garage 715 Bryant St. (@ 5th Street) San Francisco, CA 94107 WHEN: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, February , 20 -- 22, 2014 @ 8pm; Sundays, February 16 & 23, 2014 @ 2pm. info and tix: vintagewestproductions@gmail.com www.facebook.com/VintageWestProductions 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 THRU FEB -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 IT RUNS THRU FEB 23RD 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 ------------------------ CLOSES SATURDAY: ---------------------- SOUTH BAY MUSICAL THEATRE TO PRESENT ‘GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES’ It run thru FEB.-22 “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” the zany Broadway musical comedy made into a popular motion picture starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, will be presented by South Bay Musical Theatre Feb. 1-22.With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Leo Robin and book by Anita Loos and Joseph Fields, the musical will be staged at the Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; and Thursday (Feb. 20 only) at 8 p.m. Parking is free. Tickets are $26-$35, and $39 for the opening night champagne reception. With the exception of opening night, there are $2 discounts for seniors 65 years or older, and $20 tickets for students with ID.Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.SouthBayMT.com or by calling (408) 266-4734. IT RUNS THRU FEB 22ND. -------------------------- CLOSES TODAY --------------------------------- 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 REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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: It runs thru 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,. Contact the box office at 707-664-4246 or email to tickets@sonoma.edu WEB SITE: ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------ SAN FRANCISCO CABARET SCENE: ---------------------------- SOCIETY CABARET IN THE HOTEL REX, Please call 415-857-1896 to reserve your seats. Tickets also available at the door ! 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIERS FACCINI & DOM LA NENA (An intimate night with British-born singer-songwriter Piers Faccini plus Brazilian cellist & vocalist Dom La Nena) Sun, Feb 16, 7pm $20 adv, $24 door An exquisite singer-songwriter-guitarist with a beautiful voice. It’s Joseph Spence meets Nick Drake meets Soundgarden.” ~Ben Harper British-born singer-songwriter Piers Faccini‘s fifth solo studio album, Between Dogs and Wolves, was released in North America by Six Degrees Records on September 10, 2013 and on his newly launched Beating Drum label in Europe, on September 23, 2013. . TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND w/ special guest vocalist Chrissi Poland (of Sting & Nile Rogers) (Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians!) Tue, Feb 18, 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! Linnea Olsson (Songs & Rarities: Solo Acoustic Tour. Norwegian singer-songwriter) Wed, Feb 19, 8pm $24 adv, $29 door Ane Brun's 'Don't Leave' steals the spotlight in a somber Chevy Super Bowl ad. . THE NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN BAND (Thunder Tour. Accomplished producer & songwriter's own funky mix of pop, rock, jazz and soul.) Thu, Feb 20, 8pm $25 JON MCLAUGHLIN (solo) (Pop-rock singer/songwriter & pianist) Fri, Feb 21, 8pm $20 adv, $23 door Just four years ago, McLaughlin’s Island Records debut propelled his song “Beautiful Disaster” up the charts, with “Beating My Heart” following quickly after. Hollywood immediately took notice of the young songwriter and didn’t stop at just using several of his songs for films and commercials. McLaughlin himself was offered a role in the hit film Enchanted, performing a song that was later nominated for an Academy Award. In 2008, he found himself onstage at the Oscars reprising the tune in front of 32 million US viewers. DEAD PREZ (Hard-hitting beats, politically aware rhymes, deft lyricism and strong song concepts. One of rap’s most politically0strident outfits) Fri, Feb 21, 10:30pm, 18+ Open Dance Floor Stic.man and M-1’s music provided a voice for the voiceless, a sobering look at the global power structure that was crippling billions of people internationally and millions of Americans domestically. The duo’s first two studio albums, 2000’s Lets Get Free and 2004’s RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta, were accompanied by four acclaimed Turn Off The Radio mixtapes and solo albums. Read more here. ICONS OF FUNK feat. Leo Nocentelli, Bernie Worrell, Bill "The Buddha" Dickens & Adrian Harpham (THE METERS - P FUNK Experience) Leo Nocentelli (The Meters) Bernie Worrell (PFunk) Bill "The Buddha" Dickens (Ramsey Lewis) Adrian Harpham (Groove Theory, Lucy Pearl & Dr. John) Sat, Feb 22, 8 & 10pm 8pm: $24 standing, $34 seated 10pm: $22 standing, $32 seated

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