| WHAT'S OPENING, PLAYING & CLOSING IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY THEATRES | |
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| ------------------ OPENINGS ------------------- : PROMISES, PROMISES Set in the swinging and stylish early 1960s, Promises, Promises offers up a platter of sharp one-liners from comic genius Neil Simon and infectious pop tunes from Burt Bacharach and Hal David. If you like Mad Men, you’re in luck. SHOWS: Previews November 18-21 at 8pm, Opens November 22nd 8pm Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Saturdays at 3pm and Sundays at 2pm NO SHOW: November 27, December 24, 25 or January 1st WHERE: San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post Street (2nd Floor of Kensington Park Hotel, b/n Powell & Mason)TICKETS: For tickets ($20-$120) or more information, the public may contact The San Francisco Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, or www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/promises-promises/. ## THEATRE RHINOCEROS GLAAD MEDIA AWARD WINNER THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY! LIVE! ONSTAGE! Written and Directed by John Fisher Music by Don Seaver Musical-Comedy Creative Team: Donald Currie (Nim), Naomi Evans (Shigeru), John Fisher (Writer/Director; Fletch), Gilbert Johnson (Sets), Sean Keehan (Lights), Katina Letheule (Naggy), Justin Lucas (Bull), Daile Mitchum (Yammy), Kirsten Peacock (Hiro), Sean Keehan (Lights), Lara Rempel (Costumes), Paul Renolis (Frank), J. D. Scalzo (Spru), Don Seaver (Composer), Christine U’Ren (Graphics) David Wilson (Photography), Sarah Young (Stage Manager/Asst. Director.) Venue: The Costume Shop 1117 Market Street, at 7th Street (Muni Bus Lines: All Market Street Lines, 19; BART: Civic Center) San Francisco, CA 94102 Previews: Fri., November 14 – Saturday, November 16, 2014 (No Press at Previews Please) Opening Night: Wed., November 19, 2014 @ 800 PM (Reception to follow) Regular Performances: Thurs., November 20 – Sun., November 30, 2014There is NO performance on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27. Performance Times: Wed. - Sat. @ 800 PM Matinees: Saturdays 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29 @ 300 pm Sunday, November 30 @ 300 pm Box Office: www.TheRhino.org or (800) 838-3006 TIX: $15 - $20 (All previews are “pay what you wish at the door.”) The famous naval battle becomes a musical-comedy. Finally! Join Nim, Fletch, Spru, Yammy and Naggy as they slug it out in the Central Pacific. It's the Second World War like you've never seen it before! The Battle of Midway was the turning point of the Pacific War. But it’s been made into a couple of movies, written up in dozens of histories, and even crept its way (nearly) into some musicals and straight plays. Where do we go from here? Utilizing camp, drag, gender fuck and a lot of expository writing, Theatre Rhino attempts to revolutionize this story just as the US and Japan revolutionized naval combat. This will be a high concept, low-tech extravaganza. The music is original but the story is borrowed. In this musical retelling the Battle of Midway becomes a battle of wills as childish admirals and glory seeking pilots chase each other about the Pacific Ocean. This farcical pugilalia shows up warfare for all its vanity and gory-glory seeking.Greenhorns will come to learn more about history. Aficionados will come to nitpick facts and roll their eyes at the grotesque liberties taken, liberties that are that much more obnoxious because they are imbedded in so much truth. They therefore can only be seen as corrupting and dangerous to the consumer. Beware. THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY! will be performed between Halloween and Thanksgiving – thus it will be irreverent but grateful. Cutting Ball Theater opens its 16th season with the World Premiere of SUPERHEROES, written and directed by Sean San José. Defiant, passionate, and bursting with poetic energy, SUPERHEROES tells the story of a journalist working to separate fact from fiction as she investigates the sordid history of the crack-cocaine epidemic. Partially inspired by Gary Webb’s groundbreaking investigative journalism into the relationship between the CIA and Nicaraguan émigré-drug traffickers, this incendiary new play traces a lyrical labyrinth through churches, courthouses, and street corners in pursuit of a shocking truth. SUPERHEROES was developed as part Cutting Ball’s 2013 edition of 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. SUPERHEROES Special Events – for more information visit cuttingball.com Gala Opening Night – Friday, December 5, 8pm, $50 tickets DATES: Previews: November 21-30, 2014 Opens: December 2, 2014 (Press opening: Tuesday, December 2; Gala Opening Friday, December 5) Closes: December 21, 2014All Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday performances at 7:30pm; Friday-Saturday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 5pmWHERE: The Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., San FranciscoTICKETS: For season membership, single tickets ($10-50), and more information, the public may visit cuttingball.com or call 415-525-1205; group discounts available. Pay What You Can tickets are available to neighborhood residents for all productions. Free student walk-up tickets are available to students with valid student ID. Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD From the novel by Harper Lee Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel A widowed lawyer with two young children must defend a black man falsely accused of a crime, while standing up to the bigoted minds of a small Southern town. Atticus Finch and his kids, Scout and Jem, show us the noble heart of a good family in this heartwarming story of courage based on the American classic by Harper Lee. Directed by David Bogdonoff Set design by Kuo-Hao Lo Costume design by Lisa Danz Lighting design by Hamilton Guillén Sound design by Michael Kelly CAST Mark Manske (Atticus Finch), Etta Washburn (Scout), Salvatore Harkins (Jem), Molly Daniels (Jean Louise), Tommy Huebner (Dill), Alexaendrai Bond (Calpurnia), Khary Moye (Tom Robinson), CC Sheldon (Mayella Ewell), Tim Holt Jones (Bob Ewell), Joel Jacobs (Boo Radley), Loretta Janca (Miss Maudie Atkinson), Maureen Coyne (Miss Stephanie Crawford), Kathy Mello (Mrs. Dubose), Ken Ray (Walter Cunningham), Chris Harper (Mr. Gilmer), Shani Harris-Bagwell (Helen Robinson), Lavalle-William Davis (Reverend Sykes), Mike Reynolds (Sheriff Heck Tate), and Tom Flynn (Judge Taylor). WHEN November 21 - December 14, 2014 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm There will be a post-show talkback with the director and actors of MOCKINGBIRD following the Sunday matinees on November 23 and December 7 WHERE 951 Pomona Ave (cross street Moeser) El Cerrito, CA 94530 TICKETS Adults: $22 in advance, $28 at the doorYouth (16 and under): $11 in advance, $15 at the door Discounts available for groups of 15 or more. INFO www.ccct.org or 510.524.9132 WHAT: The Marsh announces that Will Durst’s hit one-man show, BOOMERAGING: FROM LSD TO OMG will return to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited six show run this November. A tribute to the joys, achievements, and looming terrors that accompany being a member of the Baby Boom Generation, this rollicking show assesses that group’s vibrant role in today’s youth-obsessed society. Durst’s hilarious romp celebrates Boomers for refusing to grow old in the face of changing times, gravity, and the reflection that greets them daily in the mirror. WHEN: November 21 – 30, 2014 SHOWS: 8pm – Fridays and Saturdays 5pm – Sundays WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Studio Theater 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco TICKETS: $15 - $35 sliding scale, $50 reserved INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org Sharr White’s New Play The Other Place Closes Out Dragon’s 14th Season The Other Place received two Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and Outstanding Actress In A Play (Laurie Metcalf). Laurie Metcalf won an Obie Award, Performance. Ms. Metcalf was also nominated for the 2013 Tony Award, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play.This production is sponsored in part by the Redwood City Downtown Business Group. WHO: Written by Sharr White; directed by Kimberly Mohne Hill. Featuring: Mark Drumm (Ian), Judith Ann Miller (Juliana), Maureen O’Neill (The Woman), Paul Stout (The Man Designers: Bobby Buchser & Erek Daves at BobbyBlue (Graphic Designer), Brian Corral (Set Design), Meredith Hagedorn (Director/Artistic Director), Heidi Kobara (Costume Designer), Jan Saga (Properties Designer), Samantha Schroeter (Stage Manager), Rory Strahan-Mauk (Sound Designer), Jeff Swan (Lighting Designer) WHEN: November 20 – December 14, 2014 Thursdays – Saturdays at 8p, Sundays at 2p Pay What You Will Preview Thursday, November 20th at 8p Opening night November 21st after the show Post-show discussion after the Sunday, December 7th matinee WHERE: The Dragon Theatre in downtown Redwood City 2120 Broadway Street at the intersection of Broadway and Theatre Way HOW MUCH: $30 for all general admission seats. $10 rush tickets on Thursdays and Fridays starting 2nd week. Limited availability and cash only at the door. Limited discount tickets available on Goldstar.com Pay what you will preview on November 20th – no reservation $200 for the VIP box (seats 4 people and includes champagne and chocolates.) TIX & MORE INFO: http://dragonproductions.net/ 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. For November, PlayGround will present six original short plays inspired by the music of George and Ira Gershwin, performed with live accompaniment by noted Bay Area pianist and arranger Steve Sanders (1776, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess). WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025 Addison St Berkeley, CA WHEN: Monday, November 17, 2014 at 8pm TICKETS: $15 general admission ($20, priority seating) in advance, $20 at the door. Pay-What-You-Can at the door beginning one hour before the performance, subject to availability. 6-pack flex subscriptions are just $60 (50% off priority seating). For more information about the Monday Night PlayGround series, call (415) 992-6677 or visit www.PlayGround-sf.org. Chaos at the Country Club. There's a Fox on the Fairway!The Los Altos Stage Company proudly presents a new comedy by Ken Ludwig that seeks answer one of life's most important questions, "What's so darn funny about the game of golf?" The Fox on the Fairway opens November 20 and runs through December 14 at the Bus Barn Theater in Los Altos.A tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, The Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of two competing golf country clubs. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it's a furiously paced comedy that recalls the great Marx Brothers' classics. It's a charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with...golf.The Los Altos Stage Company's production of The Fox on the Fairway is directed by Daniel P. Wilson, Associate Artistic Director, who directed last season's hugely successful dark comedy, Harold and Maude. This production features a talented ensemble of Bus Barn Theater veterans, as well as new faces, including: Michael Weiland as Justin Hicks Brooke Silva as Louise Heindbedder Fred Pitts as Henry Bingham Ali Gangi Malone as Pamela Peabody Danny Martin as Dickie Bell Stephanie Crowley as Murial Bingham Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm. Ticket prices range from $18 (student) to $34. Opening Night tickets, including a reception with the artists, are $36. Tickets are available on-line at www.losaltosstage.org or by calling the Box Office at (650) 941-0551. ------------------ IN PREVIEWS ----------------- Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins Written by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel Directed by David Esbjornson Starring Kathleen Turner with Michael Barrett-Austin (Helper) Creative Team: John Arnone (scenic designer), Elizabeth Hope Clancy (costume designer), Daniel Ionazzi (lighting designer), Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (sound design & original music), Maya Ciarrocchi (projection designer), and Paul Huntley (wig designer).WHAT: In her Berkeley Rep debut, two-time Tony and Oscar nominee Kathleen Turner is all smarts and sass as the brassy, sharp-witted journalist and best-selling author, recounting her political rants and personal reflections with a liberal dose of piss and vinegar. “Absolutely wonderful, entertaining and illuminating,” lauds Huffington Post. WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704 WHEN: 51 PERFORMANCES: Friday, November 21 – Sunday, January 4, 2015 Special Events: Low-cost previews: Friday 11/21 and Saturday 11/22 @ 8:00 PM, and Sunday 11/23 @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Opening Night: Tuesday 11/25 @ 8:00 PM; includes a pre-show dinner for donors catered by Hugh Groman Catering Teen Night: Friday 11/21 @ 6:30 PM FREE docent events: docent talks before Tuesday and Thursday evening performances and discussions after all matinees Post-play discussions: Thursday 12/11, Tuesday 12/16, and Friday 12/26 following the performance Last Call: Friday 12/5 following the performance Open Captioned Performance: Sunday 1/4 @ 2:00 PM HOW MUCH: Premium: $48–89 • Section A: $39–73 • Section B: $29–55 (subject to change);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 ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- Sandbox Series presents World Premiere 77% By RINNE GROFF Directed by Marissa Wolf Press Opening: Saturday, November 1st at 8pm It runs to November 22nd Thurs 7pm / Fri, Sat 8pm will be held at Tides Theater, 533 Sutter St, 2nd Floor– San Francisco Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) opens its sixth season of the Sandbox Series of new plays with the world premiere of Rinne Groff’s 77% (formerly titled Schooner). Marissa Wolf will direct .A high-powered businesswoman, her stay-at-home husband and her socialite mother wrestle with the decision to have another child, while her father braves a squall with his schooner in the Chesapeake Bay. What are the odds? The cast includes Arwen Anderson*, Patrick Russell* and Karen Grassle*. SHOWS: through November 22nd.Thursday 7pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Saturday 3pm.WHERE: Tides Theater, 533 Sutter St. 2nd Floor. Between Powell & Mason.TICKETS: For tickets ($20) or more information, the public may contact the San Francisco Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, or http://sfplayhouse.org/sfph/77-percent/. IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 22ND HARRY THAW HATES EVERYBODY Remember Evelyn Nesbit, the beautiful Ragtime girl in the red velvet swing? She was the toast of New York, wooed shamelessly by Stanford White, the grand architect of Manhattan. But another man, Harry K. Thaw, waited ominously in the wings. Harry Thaw Hates Everybody puts the spotlight on Evelyn with a story that’s “got everything you could want in a good yarn. Beauty, sex, murder, money, true love...” Winner of the LA Drama Critics Award for Best Writing. The production runs through November 23. Wednesday and Thursday performances at 7pm; Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm; Sunday performances at 5pm, except the final Sunday, November 23 which will be at 2pm. WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: October 15 - 22 are Pay-What-You-Can. Regular performance nights $20 - $30. Shotgun has a new MAD Tickets deal for people 25 and younger - $5 tickets! Advance reservations strongly advised – shows will sell out!For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 510.841.6500 IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD Thrillpeddlers presents… Shocktoberfest 15: THE BLOODY DÉBUTANTE This 15th Annual Extravaganza of Terror & Titillation includes: - THE TAXIDERMIST’S REVENGE - a Black Comedy One-Act by Rob Keef - THE SYSTEM OF DR. TARR AND PROFESSOR FETHER - An Edgar Allan Poe Classic from Le Théâtre du Grand Guignol –by André de Lorde, freely adapted by Paulo Biscaia Filho- THE BLOODY DÉBUTANTE - a Musical Ritual One-Act by Scrumbly Koldewyn- DEATHWRITE - a World-Premiere Black Comedy by Andy Wenger and Damien Chacona and a Lights-Out Spook-Show Finale. WHEN: IT RUNS THRU – Nov. 22, 2014 Limited Engagement – only 23 performances. , 2014 2 Special Halloween Performances. Tues., Oct. 28 / Wed. Oct. 29 at 8:00 pm 2014 dates for Shocktoberfest 15: THE BLOODY DÉBUTANTE: 8:00 pm , (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 pm) Nov. 6, 7, 8 / 13, 14, 15 / 20, 21, 22 (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 pm) TIX: Tickets available http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/858011 or by calling 415/ 377- 4202 (premium tickets sold in pairs only.) $30 general admission $35 for front row seats and “Shock Boxes” & “Turkish Lounges” VENUE: The Hypnodrome - 575 10th St. in SF 94103 (btwn. Bryant & Division Sts.) IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 22ND 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 ------------------------------------------------------ Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with the West Coast Premiere of Fraser Grace’s provocative BREAKFAST WITH MUGABE. First produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2005, this recent off Broadway hit was inspired by newspaper reports that Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, severely depressed and convinced he was haunted by the ghost of a dead comrade, sought treatment from a white psychiatrist. Shedding light on Mugabe’s demons, the sessions soon become a precarious power struggle between doctor and patient. Set against the aftermath of colonialism and revolution, BREAKFAST WITH MUGABE delves into the mind of one of the world’s most vilified leaders. Jon Tracy, who directed Aurora’s productions of Gidion’s Knot and The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, returns to helm BREAKFAST WITH MUGABE, L. Peter Callender, who previously starred in Aurora’s productions of The Soldier’s Tale and Permanent Collection, returns to the company to play the title role of Robert Mugabe. BREAKFAST WITH MUGABE also features Dan Hiatt (Wittenberg, The Arsonists), Leontyne Mbele-Mbong (African-American Shakespeare Company, Lamplighters), and Adrian Roberts (TheatreWorks, California Shakespeare Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre). DATES: Post-show Talkbacks: November 18, 20, 26, December 5 Closes: December 7 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 35, student, and group discounts available IT CLOSES DECEMBER 7TH BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND November 13-23Marines’ Memorial Theatre PUPPET UP! UNCENSORED – WestBeth Entertainment & SF Sketchfest present Henson Alternative’s PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED, a night of hilarious uncensored mayhem featuring over 60 original Henson puppets brought to life by a cast of six world-class puppeteers of The Jim Henson Company in a night of off the cuff comedy. SHN is proud to be the official ticketing partner for Henson Alternative’s PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED.Created by award-winning director, producer, and writer Brian Henson and actor, director, and improvisational guru Patrick Bristow (Ellen, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED, formerly known as “Stuffed and Unstrung,” will play a limited 10 performance engagement November -23 at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre. PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED is never the same show twice due to its improvisational nature, showcasing the wit, technique, and that trademark Henson dryness and sly anarchy. Expert puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story lines unfolding on stage. Unpredictable and irreverent, the outrageous and uninhibited PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED is a wild romp in which the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide as the fearless puppeteers set loose live onstage to explore the art of improvisational comedy. After just the first few moments of watching and interacting with the puppets of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED, you’ll realize this is no ordinary puppet show. The production delivers two-shows-in-one of improvised Henson puppetry. The hilarious puppet action is projected live on large screens flanking the stage, while the puppeteers race around below displaying their skills in full view of the audience. With live musical accompaniment and Patrick Bristow as host, this ‘psychotic puppet party’ also features a few recreations of classic pieces originally created by Jim Henson, Jane Henson, and Frank Oz that haven’t been seen by live audiences in decades. Ticket Services at 888-746-1799. Tickets range from $40-$50. Prices are subject to change. Shakespeare’s R&J Written by Joe Calarco Directed by Ben Randle Starring Taj Campbell, James Arthur M., Adam Odsess-Rubin, and Mike Sagun. WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center Walker Theatre, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: It runs through – December 14 Wednesday – Sat at 8pm Sundays at 2pm COST: $25-$45 TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf.org Special Engagements: Onstage Insight with cast……………..…….……..11/23 Low-Cost Previews…..………………........11/7 - 11/14 Opening Night…..……………………………………..11/15 -------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING ---------------------------- Three Tall Women. Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize winning study of how we deceive ourselves, as displayed by three women aged 26, 56, and 92. Directed by Katja Rivera. Previews Nov. 7, 8 at 8:00 pm; Nov. 9 at 7:00 pm. IT RUN THRU – Dec. 7, Thurs-Sat 8:00 pm; Sun 7:00; Sunday matinees, 2:30 pm Nov 23 and 30. Tickets $20-$50 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 DECEMBER 7TH New Musical Version of James and the Giant Peach Opens in Berkeley, Sunday, November 16A new musical version of James and the Giant Peach, presented by the Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT), opens at the Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, on Sunday, November 16, and plays weekends at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through December 14.Based on Roald Dahl’s whimsical book of the same name, James and the Giant Peach recounts the adventures of James Henry Trotter, who is orphaned when his parents are eaten by an angry rhino. James escapes from the mean aunts with whom he has been sent to live and finds companionship with a bevy of wacky insects inside an enormous, enchanted peach. James and the Giant Peach is written by esteemed children’s playwright-educator Timothy Allen McDonald, based on Dahl’s tale, with music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Nina Meehan directs the production, which is recommended for ages 4 and up. TICKETS: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children, $13 groups (minimum 15) BOX OFFICE: www.bactheatre.org or (510) 296-4433 IT RUN THRU DECEMBER 14TH Pussy Written and Starring by Maura Hallora directed by Arturo Catricala WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center Theater 3, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: IT RUNS THRU November – 30, 2014 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays 2pm TICKETS: $20-25 BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf. IT RUN THRU NOVEMBER 30TH : Masquers Playhouse presents My Three Angels, by Sam and Bella Spewack My Three Angels at the Masquers Playhouse. It is a delightfully eccentric holiday comedy that trips along with a trio of unlikely saints who intervene in the lives of a family in dire straits. My Three Angels is a high-spirited, old-fashioned and wonderfully-crafted fable to take home for the holidays! Written by Sam and Bella Spewack (Academy Award nominees and authors of the Tony Award winning book for the musical Kiss Me, Kate.) Directed by Steve Hill. Featuring Sean Aten, Tom Bleecker, Karen Caronna, Linda Ellinwood, Christopher Martin, Cyrus Lanthier-Rudd, Michael O’Brien, Ben Ortega, Jennifer Rastegar, Mark ShepardPerformances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm with Sunday Matinees at 2:00 pm on November 23, 30 and December 7. The show plays through December 13. Tickets are $22 and all seats are general admission. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.masquers.org or by calling (510) 232-4031. The playhouse is located off of Highway 580 (Richmond Parkway exit) at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond across from the Hotel Mac. IT RUN THRU DECEMBER 7TH BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE MAINSTAGE ANNOUNCES The 2014-2015 SEASON WILL OPEN WITH THE FIRST BAY AREA COMPANY PRODUCTION Of MARY POPPINS It runs thru –December 7, 2014Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman ∙ Book by Julian Fellowes New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh – Berkeley Playhouse will open their seventh season with the much beloved and whimsical, MARY POPPINS, directed and choreographed by Kimberly Dooley. Previews begin October 30, 2014, and the show runs thru December 7, 2014 at the Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave. in Berkeley. .Dooley’s creative team will include Music Director Olivia Gomez and Lighting Designer Mark Hueske (both returning from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee); Scenic Designer Martin Flynn (A Little Princess, Annie), debuting Costume Designer Liz Martin, and props design by Megan Lush (Shrek, The Music Man). THE CAST: The cast will feature Taylor Jones, who just completed the National Tour of American Idiot, as Mary Poppins; Alex Rodriguez as Bert (Miss Saigon, Nat. Tour; Triassic Parq, Ray of Light Theatre); Tom Reardon as Mr. Banks (Guys and Dolls, White Christmas, Feinstein’s at the Hotel Nikko), Sarah Mitchell (The Music Man, Guys & Dolls) as Mrs. Banks, Mary Gibboney as Mrs. Brill and Billy Raphael (Twelfth Night, Shotgun Players; The Sound of Music, The Music Man, Berkeley Playhouse) as Robertson Ay. The youth rolls will be double-cast and feature Julia Kaufman Sommers and Dakota Dry as Jane, and Chiara Abondolo-Mayo and Luka Henrie-Naffaa as Michael.Previews: Closes: Sunday, December 7 at 5pm All performances: Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 1pm and 6pm; Sundays at 12pm and 5pm. Special performances on Friday (11/28) at 1pm and Thursday (12/4) at 7pm at Berkeley Playhouse @ The Julia Morgan Theater. 2640 College Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704TICKETS: For tickets ($17 for previews and $25–$60 for regular performances) or more information, the public may call (510) 845-8542 x351 or visit berkeleyplayhouse.org. Group rates available for 10 or more people. IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 7TH The Marsh announces Don Reed’s new show, SEMI-FAMOUS: HOLLYWOOD HELL TALES FROM THE MIDDLE will transfer to The Marsh San Francisco where it will run September 13 through October 19. A collection of delightful tales and anecdotes, from panic attacks auditioning for Spike Lee, to almost being shot by the Secret Service at The Tonight Show, these tales of heartbreak and triumph are all true and all wrong, as described by Reed, the author and performer of several hit shows and former Tonight Show opening act. WHEN: IT RUNS THRU – October 19, 2014 SHOWS: Saturdays at 5:00 pm, Sundays 7:00 pm (through September 6 at Marsh Berkeley Saturdays at 8:30pm, Sundays at 7:00pm (beginning September 13 at Marsh SF) WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco MainStage Theater 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: $20 - $35 sliding scale, $60 - $100 reserved INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 30TH .The Marsh announces that COPS AND ROBBERS will extend at The Marsh Berkeley, It runs thru October 19, 2014. Law enforcement officer by day, hip hop artist by night, Jinho “Piper” Ferreira blurs the lines of “right” and “wrong” in COPS AND ROBBERS. This solo tour de force presents a piercing look into the dysfunctional relationship between law enforcement, the media, and the Black community. Centered on an officer-involved shooting, writer/performer Jinho “The Piper” Ferreira takes the viewer on an emotionally charged ride with unexpected twists and turns. The Piper seamlessly travels through 17 characters, each with their own convictions, logic, and prejudices. COPS AND ROBBERS takes no prisoners as it challenges the viewer to question all preconceived notions of justice. DATES/ TIMES: Now - September 13: Fri at 8pm, Sat at 8:30pm September 21-October 19: Sun at 7pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 TICKETS: $20-35; $50/100 Reserved Seats For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUN THRU NOVEMBER 30TH The Train Driver by Athol Fugard The Train Driver is a heart-wrenching, true story about how a white train driver, Roelf, struggles to cope after tragically killing a black woman, who stepped in front of his oncoming train with a child strapped to her back. What compels a mother to commit such a horrific act? Tortured by his inexplicable guilt and their gruesome images, Roelf travels to the township’s “potter’s field” – their final resting place. There he encounters the black gravedigger, Simon, whose job is to bury the “nameless” and asks where the woman and child are buried. Simon pretends not to remember and Roelf refuses to leave until Simon tells him. Thus begins an uneasy relationship between the two men. In this desolate place, does Simon offer Roelf solace and will Roelf find redemption? Presented by: Off Broadway West Theatre Company, P.O. Box 470005, San Francisco, CA 94147 Director: Richard D. Harder – (This is the second Fugard play for OBWTC & Mr. Harder. In 2011, Mr. Harder won the Best Director Award from the San Francisco/Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for Fugard’s “Master Harold”. . .and the Boys.) Cast: Conor Hamill (Roelf Visagie) & Melvin Thompson (Simon Hanabe) Closes on December 6, 2014 Time: 8:00 p.m. Curtain (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays) (Closed Thanksgiving Day – 11/27) 3:00 p.m. Sunday Matinees – November 16 & 30 (One-Act Play - No Late Seating!) Where: The Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason Street, Suite 601, San Francisco (between Geary & Post) Tickets: $40.00 General Admission (TBA, Senior, Student & Group Discounts Available) Advance Tickets: 1-800-838-3006 or www.offbroadwaywest.org Information: 510-835-4205 or info@offbroadwaywest.org IT CLOSES DECEMBER 6TH Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents the musical CANDIDE. Based on the novel by Voltaire and featuring Leonard Bernstein's soaring score, this rollicking musical satire chronicles the lives and loves of Candide, a simple soul whose glass is always half-full. WHAT: CANDIDE by with music by Leonard Bernstein, book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler, in a new version by John Caird; and lyrics by Richard Wilbur, additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, John Latouche, Lillian Hellman, Dorothy Parker and Leonard Bernstein. Cast: Dee Baily, Jacob Bronson, Reg Clay, Geoff Colton, Rachel Deatherage, George Fernandez, Don Hardwick, Angela Jarosz, Alexis Lane Jensen, Anna Joham, Kenneth Keel, Jay Krohnengold, Tina Marzell, Jennifer Medeiros, Carlo Olmos, Kelcey Poe, Andy Ramirez, Tom Reilly, Carmello Tringali, Johnny Villar, Marianna Wolff. DATES: THROUGH November 30, 2014 SHOWTIMES: November 6 – November 30, 2014 and November 13 @ 8:00 p.m Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2014 @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM CLOSES: November 30 WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA 94546 Special Events: PRE-SHOW TALK: 7:10 pm Friday November 14 POST-PLAY DISCUSSION: Saturday matinee, November 22 TICKETS: $10 Preview $32 Opening Night $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 CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 30TH The Dragon Play by Jenny Connell Davis, directed by Tracy Ward / West Coast Premiere • Runs through Dec 14 • Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm • No performances Thanksgiving weekend Where: La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Admission: $10–25 More info and box office:http://impacttheatre.com • 510 224-5744 • info@impacttheatre.com IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 14TH : No Nude Men Productions a Company in Residence at the EXIT Theatre presents San Francisco Olympians Festival V: The Monster BallThe San Francisco Olympians Festival is an annual dramatic readings festival of commissioned work. It lasts for twelve nights, with a focus on the creation of new scripts for the theater while also providing a showcase for Bay Area fine artists, actors, directors.This year the San Francisco Olympians Festival is excited to debut 28 new plays by 30 local writers -- 13 of whom will be contributing written work to the festival for the first time! The plays range from shorts to one-acts to full-lengths, and each one explores a different monster from Greek mythology. It runs thru November 22 Wednesday through SaturdayTickets are $10.00 at the door, and can be purchased starting at 7:30pm the night of the show. Audience members who attend more than four nights get the fifth free. IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 22ND Theater Madcap presents True West by Sam Shepard WHEN: Fri and Sat at 8pm, Sun at 7pm, It runs thru November -30 WHERE: Inner Mission SF, 2050 Bryant St, San Francisco, 94110 TICKETS: Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at www.TheaterMadCap.com FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: www.TheaterMadCap.com IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 30TH THE IMMIGRANT The Tabard Theatre Company at Theatre on San Pedro Square continues its 2014-2015 season themed “It’s All About Perspective!” with Mark Harelik’s popular play, THE --------------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY ---------------- HARRY THAW HATES EVERYBODY Remember Evelyn Nesbit, the beautiful Ragtime girl in the red velvet swing? She was the toast of New York, wooed shamelessly by Stanford White, the grand architect of Manhattan. But another man, Harry K. Thaw, waited ominously in the wings. Harry Thaw Hates Everybody puts the spotlight on Evelyn with a story that’s “got everything you could want in a good yarn. Beauty, sex, murder, money, true love...” Winner of the LA Drama Critics Award for Best Writing. The production runs through November 23. Wednesday and Thursday performances at 7pm; Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm; Sunday performances at 5pm, except the final Sunday, November 23 which will be at 2pm. WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: October 15 - 22 are Pay-What-You-Can. Regular performance nights $20 - $30. Shotgun has a new MAD Tickets deal for people 25 and younger - $5 tickets! Advance reservations strongly advised – shows will sell out!For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 510.841.6500 IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND November 13-23Marines’ Memorial Theatre PUPPET UP! UNCENSORED – WestBeth Entertainment & SF Sketchfest present Henson Alternative’s PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED, a night of hilarious uncensored mayhem featuring over 60 original Henson puppets brought to life by a cast of six world-class puppeteers of The Jim Henson Company in a night of off the cuff comedy. SHN is proud to be the official ticketing partner for Henson Alternative’s PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED.Created by award-winning director, producer, and writer Brian Henson and actor, director, and improvisational guru Patrick Bristow (Ellen, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Whose Line Is It Anyway?), PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED, formerly known as “Stuffed and Unstrung,” will play a limited 10 performance engagement November -23 at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre. PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED is never the same show twice due to its improvisational nature, showcasing the wit, technique, and that trademark Henson dryness and sly anarchy. Expert puppeteers create twisted scenes and songs on the fly, as suggestions from the audience prompt the improvised story lines unfolding on stage. Unpredictable and irreverent, the outrageous and uninhibited PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED is a wild romp in which the skilled art of puppetry and spontaneous comedy collide as the fearless puppeteers set loose live onstage to explore the art of improvisational comedy. After just the first few moments of watching and interacting with the puppets of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED, you’ll realize this is no ordinary puppet show. The production delivers two-shows-in-one of improvised Henson puppetry. The hilarious puppet action is projected live on large screens flanking the stage, while the puppeteers race around below displaying their skills in full view of the audience. With live musical accompaniment and Patrick Bristow as host, this ‘psychotic puppet party’ also features a few recreations of classic pieces originally created by Jim Henson, Jane Henson, and Frank Oz that haven’t been seen by live audiences in decades. Ticket Services at 888-746-1799. Tickets range from $40-$50. Prices are subject to change. Party PeopleWHO: Written by and starring UNIVERSES (Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, William Ruiz) Developed and directed by Liesl TommyChoreography by Millicent Johnnie Featuring: J. Bernard Calloway (Blue), Michael Elich (Marcus/Roger), Christopher Livingston (Malik), Amy Lizardo (Clara), Jesse J. Perez (Tito), Sophia Ramos (Maruca), Robynn Rodriguez (Donna/Fina), Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, (Helita), William Ruiz (Jimmy), Steven Sapp, (Omar), Reggie D. White (Solias), and C. Kelly Wright (Amira).Creative team: Marcus Doshi (scenic and lighting designer), Meg Neville (costume designer), Broken Chord (sound design, vocal direction, and original compositions), Alexaqnder V. Nichols (projection designer), and Millicent Johnnie (choreographer).WHAT: Get ready for a hyperkinetic mix of live video, hip hop, jazz, rock, gospel, blues, Latin rhythms, and spoken word as the explosive theatre ensemble UNIVERSES rocks and unlocks the radical and complicated legacy of the Black Panthers and Young Lords in this high-wattage fusion of story and song.WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704 WHEN: 35 PERFORMANCES: It run thru November 16, 2014 Tuesdays and Fridays @ 8:00 PM Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM Thursdays @ 8:00 PM Saturdays @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; no matinee on 10/18 Sundays @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; docent talks before Tuesday and Thursday evening performances and discussions after all matinees Post-play discussions: Thursday 10/31, Tuesday 11/4, and Thursday 11/13 following the performance. In addition UNIVERSES will be hosting talkbacks in the bar after evening performances on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Last Call: Saturday 10/18 following the evening performance Open Captioned Performance: Sunday, 11/16 @ 2:00 PMHOW MUCH: $29 - $89 (subject to change) TIX & INFO: (510) 647-2949 – berkeleyrep.orgDiscounts: 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 RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD Delicate Particle Logic. World Premiere of Jennifer Blackmer’s play about the relationship between physicist Lise Meitner, the first woman in Germany to hold the title of “Professor,” and her friend, the painter Edith Hahn, during the rise of the Nazis. Dr. Meitner is called “the Mother of Nuclear Fission.” Directed by Bruce Coughran. Presented by Indra’s Net Theater at The Osher Studio, 2055 Center Street, Berkeley. Runs to Nov.-23.Thurs.-Sat 8:00 p.m.; Sundays 5:00 p.m. Tickets $20-28 at (415) 613-9210 www.indrasnettheater.com IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD The Arabian Shakespeare Festival is proud to present Othello, Shakespeare's classic tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge. Starring Armando McClain, Jennifer Le Blanc* and Teddy Spencer* and directed by international director Kevin Hammond, Othello is sure to be an exciting production that you won't want to miss. ASF will be performing Othello at the Royce Gallery, located at 2901 Mariposa Street in San Francisco THRU November -23. Tickets from $10-30 and are on sale now here or call the box office at (408) 499-0017. Othello features a fantastic team of artists. The creative team includes Sofia Ahmad*, William J. Brown III, Janny Cote, Sarah Conner-Brown, Kevin Hammond, Aaron Kitchin, Annamarie MacLeod, Joanne Martin, Armando McClain, Malcolm Bowman Rodgers and Teddy Spencer.* And I And Silence by Naomi Wallace directed by Loretta Greco Scenic Design by Daniel Ostling, Costume Design by Brandin Baron, Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge, Sound Design by Sara Huddleston. Cast: Dee – Jessi Campbell Jamie – Tristian Cunningham Dee – Siobhan Marie Doherty Jamie – Angel Moore Where: Magic Theatre Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94123 (Entrance to Fort Mason at the intersection of Marina Blvd and Buchanan St) Performance Wednesday 11/19 @ 8pm Thursday 11/20 @ 8pm Friday 11/21 @ 8pm** Saturday 11/22 @ 8pm Sunday 11/23 @ 2:30pm *Post-show discussion with the Director **Post-show TalkBACK How Much: $20-$60 $5 off for Seniors and Educators Student Tickets: $20 Tickets on sale now.To Purchase Tickets: Call the Magic Theatre box office at 415.441.8822 or Purchase online at www.magictheatre.org IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD Central Works presents: “Recipe” Written by Michael Gene Sullivan, Directed by Gary Graves it runs thru –Nov 23 At: The Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Performances: Thurs., Fri.& Sat. 8 pm, Sunday 5 pm (Post-show Talk-backs Nov 9)Ticket prices: $28 online at centralworks.org, $28–$15 sliding scale at the door.Pay-what-you-can: Previews and every Thursday, at the door as availableResrervations & information : 510.558.1381 or centralworks.orgSullivan serves up the laughs in this delicious take on a circle of sweet old grandmotherly bakers, who just happen to be dedicated to the armed overthrow of the United States government. But baking pies and cakes isn’t enough to satisfy these four intrepid refugees from the sixties, and their burning desire to “Up the Revolution!” Directed by Gary Graves,“Recipe” is Central Works 45th world premiere and features Velina Brown* (Diane), Tamar Cohn (Ruth), Phoebe Moyer* (Lillian), Lynne Soffer* (Helen) and Jan Zvaifler (Janice), (*member AEA). It’s one thing to say “The government is probably listening to my calls,” but what do you do when you find out it’s true? If it seems that the government that you call “a fascist, surveillance state” has specifically targeted you, is specifically watching YOU (it’s not paranoia if they really are after you!), then what? How do you live your life knowing that all your fears may, actually, be true? IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD Central Works presents: “Recipe” Written by Michael Gene Sullivan, Directed by Gary Graves it runs thru –Nov 23 At: The Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Performances: Thurs., Fri.& Sat. 8 pm, Sunday 5 pm (Post-show Talk-backs Nov 9)Ticket prices: $28 online at centralworks.org, $28–$15 sliding scale at the door.Pay-what-you-can: Previews and every Thursday, at the door as availableResrervations & information : 510.558.1381 or centralworks.orgSullivan serves up the laughs in this delicious take on a circle of sweet old grandmotherly bakers, who just happen to be dedicated to the armed overthrow of the United States government. But baking pies and cakes isn’t enough to satisfy these four intrepid refugees from the sixties, and their burning desire to “Up the Revolution!” Directed by Gary Graves,“Recipe” is Central Works 45th world premiere and features Velina Brown* (Diane), Tamar Cohn (Ruth), Phoebe Moyer* (Lillian), Lynne Soffer* (Helen) and Jan Zvaifler (Janice), (*member AEA). It’s one thing to say “The government is probably listening to my calls,” but what do you do when you find out it’s true? If it seems that the government that you call “a fascist, surveillance state” has specifically targeted you, is specifically watching YOU (it’s not paranoia if they really are after you!), then what? How do you live your life knowing that all your fears may, actually, be true? IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 23RD Palo Alto Players follows up on its successful season premiere with the hare-raising comedy classic, Harvey. Written by Mary Chase, this beloved play won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 and has been charming audiences ever since! Harvey will play for 11 performances (Thru November -23, 2014) at the Lucie Stern Theater, located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Tickets are on sale now by ordering online at www.paplayers.org or calling 650.329.0891. Who: BIG FISH Written by Mary Chase Director: Jeanie K. Smith Scenic Designer: Ron Gasparinetti Lighting Designer: Selina Young Sound Designer: Gordon Smith Properties Designer: Pat Tyler Hair & Makeup Designer: Shiboune Thill Stage Manager: Shiboune Thill Dates: November 2014:, 13*, 14, 15, 16m, 20*, 21, 22, 23m “m” indicates a matinee performance at 2pm; Thursdays are at 7pm; Fridays and Saturdays are at 8pm “prev” indicates a paid preview performance at 8pm *indicates a post-show Talk Back event led by Artistic Director Patrick Klein Location: Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tickets: $31–$45 from Palo Alto Players Box Office; tel- 650.329.0891, or online at www.paplayers.org. Discounted tickets available to Seniors (62+), Military, and Students (w/current ID) for Thursday and Sunday performances only. Talk Back events are complimentary with the price of admission for that night’s performance. IT CLOSES NOVEMBER 23RD ---------------------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY ---------------------- The Marsh presents the return of award-winning performer Brian Copeland in two of his acclaimed solo pieces: NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN returns to The Marsh for a 10th anniversary revival performed in rep with THE WAITING PERIOD, Copeland’s acclaimed, unflinching look at depression. Says Copeland, “With the devastating loss of Robin Williams, I hope we can now finally start a national dialogue about this largely misunderstood condition.” Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD will honor the families of those who have lost loved ones to depression. Both shows, featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, are written by Brian Copeland and directed by David Ford. WHEN: It runs thru -November 22, 2014 SHOWS NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, Thursdays and Fridays, 8pm THE WAITING PERIOD, Saturdays, 5pm 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: Not a Genuine Black Man: $30 in advance / $35 at the door $60/ 100 reserved seating Discount for teachers/educators: half-price tickets available for parities for 6 or more (Fridays only, advance purchase only). The Waiting Period $35 in advance / $40 at the door$60/ 100 reserved seating(a portion of these proceeds will benefit charities designated by families of depression victims.)INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 22 THE IMMIGRANT The Tabard Theatre Company at Theatre on San Pedro Square continues its 2014-2015 season themed “It’s All About Perspective!” with Mark Harelik’s popular play, THE IMMIGRANT, November 7 through 22. Inspired by his grandmother’s photo album and subtitled "A Hamilton County Album,” THE IMMIGRANT is the charming and touching true story of Mark Harelik’s Russian grandparents, two Russian Jews who immigrated to the small Texas town of Hamilton in 1909. Over decades, as depicted in the play, their lives become deeply woven into the fabric of this Southern Baptist community as they journey through the real-life humor and conflicts that arise when cultures clash on the road to understanding. Harelik’s grandfather grew to become a pillar of the community and business leader. This tribute to the tenacity, persistence, and commitment of the immigrant life underscores the bold, proud, and resilient fabric of all those who came to America for a new life. Playwright Mark Harelik, who was born in Hamilton, Texas, has many stage, TV, and film credits, including co-writing the screenplay for the award-nominated Lost THE IMMIGRANT will run through 22, at the intimate Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 North San Pedro Street, in downtown San Jose. Thursday through Saturday evening performances are at 8pm; Saturday matinees at 3pm, Sundays at 2pm.Tickets are available at www.tabardtheatre.org, or by calling 408-679-2330. Cabaret Seating $38; Adults $32; Seniors $30; Students and Full-time Adult Students $15. Advance purchase is strongly recommended. IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 22ND Thrillpeddlers presents… Shocktoberfest 15: THE BLOODY DÉBUTANTE This 15th Annual Extravaganza of Terror & Titillation includes: - THE TAXIDERMIST’S REVENGE - a Black Comedy One-Act by Rob Keef - THE SYSTEM OF DR. TARR AND PROFESSOR FETHER - An Edgar Allan Poe Classic from Le Théâtre du Grand Guignol –by André de Lorde, freely adapted by Paulo Biscaia Filho- THE BLOODY DÉBUTANTE - a Musical Ritual One-Act by Scrumbly Koldewyn- DEATHWRITE - a World-Premiere Black Comedy by Andy Wenger and Damien Chacona and a Lights-Out Spook-Show Finale. WHEN: IT RUNS THRU – Nov. 22, 2014 Limited Engagement – only 23 performances. , 2014 2 Special Halloween Performances. Tues., Oct. 28 / Wed. Oct. 29 at 8:00 pm 2014 dates for Shocktoberfest 15: THE BLOODY DÉBUTANTE: 8:00 pm , (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 pm) Nov. 6, 7, 8 / 13, 14, 15 / 20, 21, 22 (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 pm) TIX: Tickets available http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/858011 or by calling 415/ 377- 4202 (premium tickets sold in pairs only.) $30 general admission $35 for front row seats and “Shock Boxes” & “Turkish Lounges” VENUE: The Hypnodrome - 575 10th St. in SF 94103 (btwn. Bryant & Division Sts.) IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 22ND Bigger Than a Breadbox Theatre Co. Presents ‘Blood Wedding’ by Federico García Lorca at The EXIT Stage Left Bigger Than a Breadbox Theatre Co. brings Southern twist to Spanish classic ‘Blood Wedding’ - Bigger Than a Breadbox Theatre Company, following up on audience favorites ‘Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)’ and ‘‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore,’ is excited to announce their upcoming production of ‘Blood Wedding’ by Federico García Lorca. Directed by BTaB Executive Artistic Director Ariel Craft, ‘Blood Wedding’ will open at The EXIT Stage Left on November 7th, 2014 at 8:00pm. This production, relocating the setting from the Spanish countryside to the American South, accentuates the immediacy of Lorca’s story to a modern-day audience. David Aaron Brown (‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’) composes original music inspired by Dolly Parton and her contemporaries. Production designs are tended to by the excellent Jessica Bent, Erik LaDue, and Jessie O’Hearn with Assistant Direction by Ben Calabrese. ‘Blood Wedding’ runs NOV, 14th, 21st, and 22nd at 8:00pm with an early 5:00pm performance on Nov. 15th. Tickets are available at the door and online beginning at $15. For more information about online ticket purchase, please visit www.btabtheatreco.org/tickets. IT CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 22ND | |
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| SOCIETY CABARET IN THE HOTEL REX, 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Please call 415-857-1896 to Join us for First Fridays and First Saturdays at the Rex. Starting May 2nd, we have Curtain Call, with Bill Cooper and Barry Lloyd, where singers are invited to take a turn at the mic, and join in the celebration. A fun evening for singers, as well as those that love them. Tickets are $10 at the door, or $15 for prime seating in the front two rows. Prime seats must be purchased at ticketmaster prior to the evening.For more information, please check out our website at www.societycabaret.com First Fridays of every month. And May 3rd we have the return of Cabaret Showcase, Come and hear San Francisco's up and coming hot new talent! Exciting young performers dazzle you with their wonderful songs and stories. With G. Scott Lacy at the piano. . First Saturdays of every month. Tickets available at ticketmaster (no fees) of by calling 415-857-1896. Buy your tickets early for best pricing and seats. Dining and cocktails available in the room. (no minimums) Society Cabaret at the Hotel Rex 562 Sutter Street - See more at: http://www.societycabaret.com/calendar/#sthash.w7t8JgAB.dpuf ---------------------------------------------------------- SONY HOLLAND WITH JERRY HOLLAND AT J.W. MARROITT HOTEL LIVE MUSIC HAPPY HOUR EVER WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY WITH JAZZ VOCALIST SONY HOLLAND WITH JERRY HOLLAND ON GUITAR. (www.sonyholland.com_ Music from 5 pm -8 pm at Level 111 Longue @ The J.W. Marriott, 515 Mason Street, San Francisco ----------------------------------------------------------------- ############################# FEINSTEIN AT THE HOTEL NIKKO 222 Mason Street, San Francisco. FOR TICKETS www.feinsteinsSF.com or 855-636-4556 Hotel Nikko San Francisco and multi-platinum entertainer Michael Feinstein bring world-class entertainers to a timeless 140-seat nightclub in the heart of the city DECEMBER 4 – 5 KIMBERLY LOCKE Kimberley Locke’s star first started to rise when she finished third in Season Two of American Idol . Since then, she has been recording in the dance, pop and adult contemporary music genres, and was hailed as “The Queen of Christmas” by Billboard Magazine because she is the only recording artist to ever score a #1 Christmas song for three consecutive years. DECEMBER 6 - 7 SHAWN RYAN Having what The New York Times called “a charm that is rare,” Shawn Ryan is one of the promising young talents performing jazz and standards today. Since making the semifinals on America’s Got Talent , Shawn has released two CDs “Shawn Ryan” and “Blue Skies.” He has perfected his comedic timing as well with an appearance on LOGO TV’s One Night Stand Up. So get ready! Shawn Ryan and the Kelly Park Band promise a very fun and funny evening of unexpected holiday songs and stories. DECEMBER 11 RUSS LORENSON Bay Area crooner Russ Lorenson is back making merry for his 9th Annual “Christmas in San Francisco” show, along with his special guest Carly Ozard and the 16-piece Kelly Park Big Band, for a swingin’ evening of seasonal tunes and jingle jazz. It’s like hanging out with that musical family you always wished you had, but could only watch on TV. \ DECEMBER 12TH DAVE DAMIANI AND THE NO VACANCY ORCHESTRA WITH RENEE OLSTEAD AND LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY JR. Dave Damiani is an emerging new talent whose debut album Watch What Happens was released last year and called “an incredible achievement” by GRAMMY Award-winner and Feinstein’s at the Nikko Artist, Steve Tyrell. Dave will be joined on stage by Warner Brother’s recording artist, David Foster protégé and Chris Botti collaborator, Renee Olstead and America’s Got Talent winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. who’s first CD That’s Life (produced by Steve Tyrell) debuted at number one on the Billboard Jazz Chart. These young artists will be backed by The No Vacancy Orchestra and, together, they will celebrate the legacy of Frank Sinatra on what would have been the Chairman’s 99th Birthday. December 13 – 14 TOVAH FELDSHUH Acclaimed actress Tovah Feldshuh, nominated a total of six times for Tony and Emmy Awards, makes her Feinstein’s at the Nikko debut in Tovah: Out of Her Mind! She’ll perform songs from Gershwin to Judy Collins as well as a gallery of hilarious characters from socialite Muffy Brooks Asthma Alsop on Park Avenue to Grandma Ada in the Bronx. Ms. Feldshuh was last seen by San Francisco audiences at the Geary Theatre in Golda’s Balcony by William Gibson about Prime Minister Golda Meir. Her performance of this role in New York became the longest running one-woman show in Broadway history. Most recently, Feldshuh stopped the show as the trapeze-swinging Berthe in the Tony Award-winning revival of Pippin. | |
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