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----------------------------- OPENINGS ------------------------ 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. 42nd Street Moon announces WHAT WE DID FOR LOVE, a fundraising gala starring television and Broadway star Megan Hilty. The event also includes cocktails, a live auction, dinner, and a “MoonGlow Cabaret” with Klea Blackhurst and other Moon performers. Guests are invited to dress in cocktail attire with a dash of red. WHEN: 6pm, Thursday, February 27, 2014 WHERE: Bimbo’s 365 Club 1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco TICKETS: $375 or $750 for individuals, and $3,750 or $7,500 per table. INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 255-8207 or visit 42ndstmoon.org SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE : An afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Georges Seurat fights a losing battle to maintain a relationship with his mistress Dot as he creates his painting amid the scorn of the artistic community. Seurat's much-loved painting comes to life, revealing the lives and loves of its subjects, and exploring the 'art of making art' across generations, from 19th century Paris to 20th century Chicago. WHEN: Sunday in the Park with George opens February 28th. Runs Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2PM through March 9th. WHERE: The Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612.TICKET PRICES: General Admission: $13-26. Tickets available at ymtcberkeley.org/sunday-in-the-park or at the door 1 hour prior to performance. Student, Senior, and Group discounts available.For more information go to www.ymtcberkeley.org or call 510-595-5514 CUTTING BALL THEATER PRESENTS “RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL” February 28 – March 29, 2014 – Cutting Ball Theater continues its 15th season with the adventurous RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL, one of the only play festivals in America solely dedicated to experimental works for the stage. Pushing the boundaries of what theater can be, this year’s festival features five new works in staged readings, including two new plays from Cutting Ball resident playwright Andrew Saito. RISK IS THIS… offers a unique opportunity for audiences to see plays in development, alongside the artists creating them, as the works find their theatrical voice. RISK IS THIS…THE CUTTING BALL NEW EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS FESTIVAL plays February 28 through March 29 at the Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor (277 Taylor Street) in San Francisco. Free and open to the public (general seating; $20 donation for reserved seating; $50 donation for 5-play reserved seating festival pass). For more information, the public may visit cuttingball.com or call 415-525-1205. San Jose Repertory Theatre Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING! Limited Engagement of Fall-Down Funny Roast of Broadway Feb. 26 – March 2 – The side-splitting savagery known as FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is on the road again with their newest edition, ALIVE and KICKING, proving the enduring appeal of the show's wicked, wicked ways. In a limited engagement, San Jose Repertory Theatre presents six performances February 26 through March 2. The madly inventive Gerard Alessandrini returns with his scathing homage to Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars. Now celebrating its record-breaking 31th year in New York, this year’s roasts include Book of Mormon, Once (is enough), and new looks at old favorites Les Miz, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Chicago. Rounding out the laughs are Rock of Ages and Jersey Boys; with lots more Broadway past and present. Press Opening Night is Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. Performance Schedule: Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2:00 p.m. TICKETS range from $35 to $60. NEW THIS YEAR: 30 and Under Pricing. All tickets for individuals 30 years old or younger are 50% off the regular ticket price. Full-time students also receive 50% off each regular price ticket. Tickets can be purchased at www.SJRep.com, by calling 408-367-7255, or at the Box Office located at 101 Paseo de San Antonio in downtown San Jose. Mommy Queerest. Comedic, autobiographical, one-woman show by Kat Evasco and John Caldon, and performed by Kat Evasco. This new comedy chronicles the coming out of a lesbian daughter and her closeted lesbian mother, illustrating how reclaiming their sexuality challenges and strengthens their relationship. Aims to celebrate sexuality, eradicate homophobia and break cycles of abuse. EXIT Studio, 156 Eddy Street, downtown San Francisco. Fridays & Saturdays, Feb 28-Mar 29 at 8:00 p.m. March 15 is sold out. Tickets $15-25 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/547871. Info at www.divafest.info Sierra Stages presents COMPANY The landmark musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth February 27 – March 22 at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City What: Sierra Stages presents Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY When: February 27 – March 22 Thursdays at 7 PM; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays (March 2 & 9) at 2 PM Where: Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City Information: www.SierraStages.org 530-346-3210 Bread and Circuses by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Prince Gomolvilas, Declan Greene, Lauren Gunderson, Dave Holstein, J.C. Lee, Ross Maxwell, Lauren Yee, and Steve Yockey, directed by Desdemona Chiang Previews Feb 27 & 28 • Opens Mar 1 • Runs through Apr 6 • Thu–Sat 8pm • Sun 7pm (except Sun Mar 2 2pm) Where: La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Admission: $10–25 More info: http://impacttheatre.com Box Office: http://impacttheatre.com COOKIES Heather Gold’s innovative smash-hit comedy returns to the East Bay. While baking chocolate chip cookies with the audience and special guests, Gold combines heterosexuality, lesbianism and the Left. Cookie is a story of first kisses, rugby drama, Mrs. C’s secret honeycake recipe and slow dancing to Air Supply. She transforms the coming out story, making mincemeat of the identities that keep up from our whole selves and each other. Cookie is a show of sweet and simple truths. And yes, everyone get cookies. WHEN: Monday, February 24th, 8PM Tuesday, February 25th, 8PM SPECIAL GUEST: Feb 25th - Ron Campbell, Cirque du Soleil clown and star of R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe at San Jose Rep. WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley. Easy street parking. Across from Ashby BART. TICKET PRICES: $20. Advance Tickets available at: www.shotgunplayers.org, 510.841.6500. Hilarious and Smart, GOD OF CARNAGE Kicks Off 2014 at Town Hall French playwright Yasmina Reza’s black comedy, God of Carnage has cracked audiences up in France, the UK, and the US since the play’s premiere in 2006. In 2009 Town Hall produced another of Reza’s comedies, the critically acclaimed Art. Upscale couples the Raleighs and the Novaks meet to discuss a confrontation between their sons. As the conversation devolves so do the couples, revealing more about themselves, and us, than they bargained for. DATES God of Carnage runs from February 22 to March 15, with previews on February 20 & 21. Thursdays: February 20 &13 @ 8PM Fridays: February 21 & 28, and March 7 & 14 @ 8PM Saturdays: February 22, and March 1, 8, & 15 @ 8PM Sundays: March 2 & 9 @ 2PM From the Department of Theatre and Dance, FIRST PERSON SHOOTER at Santa Clara University's SCU•Presents, February 28 - March 8, at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre. WRITTEN BY AARON LOEB CO-DIRECTED BY CAMILLE HAYES AND ALDO BILLINGSLEA. A psychological thriller where the lines between right and wrong become blurred. - First Person Shooter takes us inside ‘JetPack Games’, a start-up video game company, where the hottest, most violent game on the market has brought instant success to its twenty-something tech geniuses. Their celebration fizzles when their game is blamed for a school shooting. As the young CEO of Jet Pack deals with an impending lawsuit and the father of one of the victims, he must confront whether he has any responsibilities in the world beyond his computer screen.The play draws on the national debate over the link between violent video games and school shootings, which first came to the forefront after Columbine. Aaron, who now develops video games at EA Sports, worked as a journalist covering the world of video games at the time of Littleton, Colorado shootings and "wanted to write a play about the people caught in the echo chamber of the debate. What must it be like for the people actually accused of making a game that turns kids into killers? What about the parents of the victims?"Please be advised that First Person Shooter includes strong language and mature content and may not be suitable for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $15 to $5. Purchase on-line at www.scurpresents.org or call the Box Office at 408-554-4015. ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ----------------------------------------- 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 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 MARCH 2ND 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 WHAT: The Marsh announces that Geoff Hoyle’s hit solo show GEEZER will move to The Marsh Berkeley , 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 APRIL 16 THIS IS IN REGIONAL ARCHIEVES. 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. Novato Theater Company Stages the Female Version of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” It runs thru 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 --------------------------------------- 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 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 23RD 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 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: it runs thru– 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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 9TH ----------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING: ---------------------------------------- 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 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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 15TH 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 THE MUSIC MAN* It runs thru –March 23, t 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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 23RD. GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Being White Trash Has Never Been More Fun! AT THE LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS 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).IT RUNS THRU MARCH 9TH. 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: IT RUNS THRU: 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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 17TH 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 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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 8TH. The Marsh announces the extension of THE SCION, a tale of privilege, murder, and sausage performed by award-winning performer Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Jewelry Box). Originally scheduled to run through March 1, it is now held over through April 18 at The Marsh San Francisco. In his fourth solo show, Copeland employs his razor sharp wit to explore the roles of privilege and government regulation in modern society. Using the events surrounding the infamous Santos Linguisa Factory triple homicide as a case study, Copeland examines the uneasy relationship between the law, and those who grow up believing they are above it. Delivered with Copeland’s signature style, THE SCION skillfully tiptoes the line between comedy and tragedy, adding a dash of humor to this riveting ripped-from-the-headlines subject matter. WHEN: Through Friday, April 18, 2014 SHOWS: Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00pm; Saturdays at 5:00pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia Street (between 21st & 22nd Streets) Parking is available at New Mission Bartlett Garage (21st St between Mission & Valencia.) Bart Station (closest): Mission & 24th Street TICKETS: $25 - $35 sliding scale, $60 reserved INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org 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 -------------------------------- OREGON SHAKSPEARE FESTIVAL IN ASHLAND, OREGON ----------------------- ANGUS BOWMER THEATRE “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare Now thru November 2nd “The Cocoanuts” Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin Now thru November 2nd “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” Now thru July 6th BOX OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 800-219-8161 WEB SITE: www.boxoffice&osfashland.org --------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: --------------------------- 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 -------------------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: ---------------------------- 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? 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: WHERE: Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA TICKETS: For tickets (Previews $35; Regular Performances $32-$50;) 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 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 MARCH 2ND “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 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 THRU -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. IT RUNS THRU MARCH 2ND 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 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 ------------------------------- CLOSES TODAY: -------------------------- 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 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 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: , Sunday February 23 at 2pm TICKETS: For tickets ($15-59), please call 415-978-2787 or visit ybca.org THERE WILL BE A REVIEW 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 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------ 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 MARCH 2ND HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Society Cabaret salutes the Oscars 2 pm SATURDAY MARCH 8TH AND SUNDAY MARCH 9 DORIS AND ME One man's obsession with music and movie icon, Doris Day; leads to this loving tribute to America's Sweetheart starring Scott Dreier. Tickets at Ticketmaster or by calling 415-857-1896 or check on www.SocietyCabaret.com -------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OMER AVITAL ("One of the leading composers of his generation." -Downbeat Magazine) Sun, Feb 23, 7 & 9pm 7pm, $22; 9pm, $17 Omer Avital, hailed by the LA Times as “a pioneer in combining jazz with myriad world music elements,” is a composer, a virtuosic bassist, an oud player and an active force on the world music scene for well over a decade. The New York Times wrote: “Mr. Avital and his group are producing some of the most original music being heard in New York.” Born and raised in Israel to parents of Yemenite and Moroccan descent, Avital was surrounded from early age by the diverse musical and cultural landscape of his native land; Israeli folk songs (a mix of Arabic melodies with European harmonies), Yemenite Jewish liturgical music – an ancient and beautiful tradition of poetry, melody, rhythm and dance, Arabic and Mediterranean popular music from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, north Africa etc… the various Jewish traditions of songs and prayers (Ashkenazi and Sephardic), European Art music, Western popular music and American Jazz and Blues SHARON CORR (of The Corrs) (GRAMMY® Nominee and Brit Award Winner, singer/songwriter and violinist of The Corrs) Tue, Feb 25, 8pm $25 adv, $30 door Sharon Corr – GRAMMY® Nominee/Brit Award Winner, singer/songwriter and violinist - hugely successful both as a member of legendary Irish group The Corrs and as as a solo artist, is releasing her second solo album. Much has been written about the incredible talent for melodies The Corrs exhibited throughout their 15 year long career. Their unique blend of Celtic/Pop/Rock sold over 45 million albums. They toured arenas and stadiums across the globe. With a string of massively successful albums and singles played to this day like Runaway, So Young, Radio, Breathless - The Corrs have been a household name on every continent. THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE ALL-STAR SEXTET feat. special guests AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE & LISA HENRY (Blue Note jazz trumpeter with Kansas City jazz and blues vocalist) Wed, Feb 26, 8pm $16 adv, $20 door With lead funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will introduce its “Peer-to-Peer” jazz education program in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland public schools February 24-28. Combining performance with information, these “informances” will be presented by six of the country’s most exceptionally gifted high school music students along with internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter and 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition winner Ambrose Akinmusire. Also on hand will be Kansas City vocal sensation Lisa Henry – a former winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition – and renowned jazz educator Dr. JB Dyas. Each school visit will include an assembly program featuring a musical performance for all students, followed by jazz workshops for each school’s jazz band and choir with the visiting student performers playing alongside and sharing ideas with their Bay Area counterparts. JACKIE RYAN ("ONE OF THE OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALISTS OF HER GENERATION AND, QUITE POSSIBLY, OF ALL TIME. . . rivaling the dexterous sass of Sarah Vaughan, the instinctive smarts of Carmen McRae and the scintillating verve of Diana Krall." ~Christopher Louden, JazzTimes) Thu, Feb 27, 8 & 10pm 8pm: $21 adv, $25 door 10pm: $16 adv, $20 door Jackie Ryan isn't simply a singer; she's a force of nature. Her voice possesses a weighty power, yet soars with grace and ease. Her ability to transmute into different characters and forms, as dictated by the song, lyrics and style, makes her one in a million and she's managed to parlay that unique gift into project after successful project with some of the best in the business backing her up. This date is no exception. DAVE HOLLISTER with FULL BAND (R&B singer of Blackstreet) Fri, Feb 28, 8 & 10pm 8pm $39 adv, $45 door 10pm $34, $40 door Mr. Hollister began his career as a well sought out backup singer for many distinguished artist of our time. Dave served as a vocal support to the likes of Phil Collins & Toto, Jonathan Butler, Tupac, Patti Labelle, Mary J. Blige and many others. Thereafter, Mr. Hollister was approach by Teddy Riley a man that was coined in many rights as the trailblazer of the “New Jack Swing.” Teddy had formed a group by the name of Blackstreet and culminated the group by making Dave the lead vocalist. Blackstreet went on to make chart-topping music that has nestled itself in the R&B catalogs of the must haves. Their debut album Blackstreet was a platinum-selling success, featuring the singles "Booti Call," "Before I Let You Go," and "Joy," two of which were Top 40 hits ("Before I Let You Go" hit the Top 10). It is impossible to suppress a talent of this magnitude and in that very key is why we now have Dave Hollister “THE Male Vocalist WILL DOWNING (Prince of Sophisticated Soul) Sat-Sun, Mar 1-2 Sat: 8pm $60, $80 VIP (SOLD OUT!!!) Sun: 7pm $55 GA, $75 VIP Women love Will Downing. And men love the women who love Will Downing. In his two decade recording career, the Brooklyn native has carved for himself a solid career as one of the leading purveyors of unapologetic, unabashed romantic music. And while this has not translated to crossover success – or even to broad urban radio success – it has gained for Downing a solid musical legacy and a rabidly loyal following of, well…women. Downing had his first national exposure as a popular backing vocalist in the '80s before signing with Island Records. He recorded two modestly successful albums and had a minor hit with a cover of “A Love Supreme” before releasing his breakout 1991 album A Dream Fulfilled. It was a marvelous disc that showed Downing not only possessed a fine baritone voice but that he was also was an excellent song stylist, deftly handling such diverse songs as War’s “The World Is A Ghetto” and Paul Davis’s “I Go Crazy” and providing a stunning, definitive version of Angela Bofill’s “I Try.” Both the “I Try” single and the album hit the Urban top 25, and critical acclaim for the disc abounded.

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