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OPENINGS ---------------------------------------- THE RICHMOND / ERMET AIDS FOUNDATION presents... HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS XIII: JUST BE...Who You Want To Be 13th Annual Star-studded AIDS Benefit Concert & Holiday Gala Featuring: The Broadway Touring Cast of KINKY BOOTS Plus Celebrity Performers… LaToya London, Davis Gaines Jai Rodriguez, and Jason Brock WHEN December 8, 2014 – Monday WHERE: THE MARINES MEMORIAL THEATRE – 609 Sutter St. in SF 94102 TIME: 6:30 pm Silent Auction 7:30 pm Performance 9:45 - 11:45 pm Post-performance dessert party with the cast at THE HOTEL ADAGIO – 550 Geary. (Jones & Taylor) SF 94102 featuring complimentary wine, cocktails and desserts. (Gala and Underwriter tix only.)BENEFICIARIES: Maitri Compassionate Care and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.TICKET: $ 50 GENERAL RESERVED SEATING - (Show Only) PRICES: $120 & up UNDERWRITER Level - (Preferred seating / Show & Post Party) TICKETS: www.helpisontheway.org / 415/ 273- 1620 CENTER REP PRESENTS THE HOLIDAY FAVORITE A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted by Cynthia Caywood & Richard L. James Directed by Scott Denison Mark Anderson Phillips* returns as Ebenezer Scrooge Also featuring: Catherine Bartomeo, Michael A. Berg, Kathryn Butler, Dylan Cazin, Ryan Cowles, Max DeSantis, Michael Doppe, Jeffrey Draper, Ella Dunderdale, Trevor Gomez, Edison Gould, Heather Kellogg, Britt Lauer, Amanda Leigh, Michael McCarty, Robin Melnick, Alex Moore, Thomas Moore, R. Martin Newton, Jeanine Perasso, Grace Perry, Vince Perry, Barbara Reynolds, Joel Roster, Kerri Shawn, Claire Shepard, Isabelle Shepard, Suzie Shepard, Scott Strain, Molly Thornton, Kyle Valentine, Ginny Wehrmeister, Michael Wiles, Michael Ray Wisely, Olivia Wisely, Wendy Wisely appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity AssociationDESCRIPTION: Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it’s no wonder the critics have called it “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.” Join the thousands who make this theatrical event part of their annual holiday traditions. WHERE: Center REPertory Company 1601 Civic Drive in downtown Walnut Creek. DATES / TIMES / TICKET INFO: Performances begin Thursday, December 11th at 8PM. Press opening is Saturday, December 13th at 7:30 PM. Closes Sunday, December 21st at 2:00PM. TICKET PRICE RANGE: $27 - $49 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 or the Ticket Office Outlets at Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek and the Downtown Walnut Creek Library. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: (Lesher Theatre) THURSDAY – December 11, 8:00PM FRIDAY – December 12, 11:00AM & 7:30PM SATURDAY – December 13, 2:00PM & 7:30pm OPENING SUNDAY – December 14, 2:00PM & 7:00PM TUESDAY – December 16, 9:00AM & 12:00PM WEDNESDAY – December 17, 9:30AM THURSDAY – December 18, 9:30AM & 7:30PM FRIDAY – December 19, 7:30PM SATURDAY – December 20, 2:00PM & 7:30PM SUNDAY – December 21, 2:00PM CLOSING Combined Artform presents The 13th year of The Santaland Diaries* by David Sedaris adapted to stage by Joe Mantello Opening December 17 through December 24, 2014— This year we celebrate David Sinaiko in his 10th year as everyone’s favorite mall elf, Crumpet, in The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris and adapted to the stage by Joe Mantello. See the show that has become a "anti-holiday tradition" for San Francisco's audiences and escape the craziness of the holidays with Combined Artform at the Eureka Theatre. Called by some as “America’s premiere humorist”, Sedaris creates a brilliant evocation of Christmas as seen from the other side …through the eyes of a Macy’s elf. Our hero confronts the screaming children, bossy parents, flaky elves, and apathetic Santas with hilarious results! In association with Eureka Theatre Company Performance Information The Santaland Diaries opens December 17 at 8pm and runs December 18 - 23 at 8pm and December 20, 21 & 24 at 2pm at the Eureka Theatre located at 215 Jackson St in San Francisco. Tickets are $15-25. Opening night party December 17. Available at www.combinedartform.com and 800-838-3006 Bay Area Cabaret presents Broadway star and Olivier Award nominee Sierra Boggess in Finding the Balance (The Journey Of The Middle Child). Broadway knows her as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera, and as aspiring opera star Sharon Graham in Master Class. London knows her for her Olivier Award-nominated performance in Love Never Dies and Fantine in Les Miserables. In this performance, Sierra Boggess, with musical director Brian Hertz and cellist Summer Boggess, takes the audience on an exploration of her life as the middle child, always trying to find balance in the “in between.” Through song, stories and her favorite quotes she offers a view of the world as the one neither first nor last, oldest or baby, but balanced in the middle. WHEN Sunday, December 7, 2014 – 5pm WHERE: Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco 950 Mason Street, atop Nob Hill, San Francisco TICKETS: $50 general/$30 under 30 w/ID, on sale at www.bayareacabaret.org or City Box Office (415) 392-4400. For Bay Area Cabaret patrons, the Fairmont Hotel offers a lavish buffet dinner in the Laurel Court for $44 plus tax and tip, including free parking for all who dine in the Laurel Court. The Christmas Revels: A Theatrical Celebration of the Winter Solstice Takes On American Theme Set In The DepressionTen Performances At Scottish Rite Temple In Oakland December 12 -21 Oakland’s beloved Christmas Revels tackles an intriguing American theme this year for the first time in decades with a musical exploration of the Depression set in Appalachia, which then travels westward through the bayous of Louisiana toward the Pacific Coast. Performances run from December 12 – 14 and 19 - 21 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Oakland. Performance days and times are Fridays at 8:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Tickets are priced at $60, $45, $35 and $20. All patrons under 25 and groups of 10+ are priced at $45, $30, $20, and $10. For more information visit http://californiarevels.org/ or call 510-452-9334. Sir Windsorbach and Bindlestiff Studio present Max & Nicky 4, a music and comedy variety blowout. WHEN:Friday, December 12, 2014, 8PM Saturday, December 13, 2014, 8PM WHERE: Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 TICKETS: $10 at the door and online at maxandnicky4.bpt.me FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: maxandnicky.com The Marsh presents 25th Anniversary Marsh Talks, a lecture series kicking off with Resident Artist David Ford in a workshop and lecture entitled THE TITLE IS—HOW THE WORK GETS DONE—UNTIL I CHANGE THE TITLE. An exploration of creativity, work ethic, and the inner-life of artists, this lively presentation delves into the way creative work is molded and transformed during the “work” of the workshopping process. WHEN: 4pm, Sunday, December 7, 2014 WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Studio Theater 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco TICKETS: $20-35 (sliding scale)/$50-$100 Reserved INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org Shotgun Players has a reputation for creating fresh interpretations of the classics. For our final production of our 23rd Season we are proud to present Our Town, the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder, featuring original music by The Bengsons.: Our Town features Set Design by Nina Ball, Costume Design by Christine Crook, Sound Design by Theodore J. Hulsker, Light Design by Heather Basarab, & Properties Design by Caela Fujii.The cast of Our Town features El Beh, Madeline H.D. Brown, Valerie Fachman, Sam Jackson, Tim Kniffin, Christine Macomber, Molly Noble, Karen Offereins, Josh Schell, Wiley Naman Strasser, Michelle Talgarow, Christopher Ward White, Eli Wirtschafter, Don Wood(Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.) Our Town Previews December 4th through December 10th; Opens Thursday, December 11th and continues through January 25th. Runs Wednesday and Thursday at 7PM, Friday and Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 5PM except for the final Sunday, January 25th which will be at 2pm. WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: December 4 – 10th 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.For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 5 WHAT: MORRISSON THEATRE CHORUS PRESENTS: HOLIDAY CONCERT: SPECIAL SONGS FOR A SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR Musical Direction by César Cancino WHEN: Thurs-Sat., December 11, 12, and 13, 2014, at 8:00 pm Sunday, December 14, at 2:00 pm. WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA 94546 TICKETS: $18 adults, $15 senior, $12 junior/student BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- 42ND STREET MOON PRESENTS “SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS” AT THE EUREKA THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO IT RUNS THRU – December 14, 2014 WHAT: 42nd Street Moon presents a 20th Anniversary edition of one of its earliest hits – the hilarious farce SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS. In this rollicking musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields, three unlikely cousins, (including one who picks up radio waves with her teeth) inherit a San Antonio Ranch. Despite their lack of familiarity with each other, the cousins join together to transform the ranch into a boarding house for soldier’s wives. Romantic and military complications quickly arise. When it opened in 1943, The New York Times raved, “This is the musical comedy for which Broadway has been waiting a long, long time.” The top drawer Porter songs include The Leader of a Big-Time Band, Something for the Boys, Could It Be You?, Hey, Good Lookin', By the Mississinewah, and He's a Right Guy. SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS will be directed by Daniel Witzke, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Staci Arriaga. WHEN: thru – December 14, 2014 SHOWS: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays at 6 pm Sundays at 3 pm WHERE: The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 TICKETS: $25 - $75 INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 255-8207 or visit 42ndStMoon.org IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 14TH 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: Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Saturdays at 3pm and Sundays at 2pm NO SHOW: 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 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 10TH 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) 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. “ WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704 WHEN: 51 PERFORMANCES: IT RUNS THRU – Sunday, January 4, 2015 Special Events: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 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 10th . 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 20th. 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 IT CLOSES DECEMBER 14TH 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 ------------------------------ Marin Theatre Company (presenting) Reduced Shakespeare Company’s The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) Written and directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor Featuring Dominic Conti, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor , Performance Days Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 8:00 pm Wed 7:30 pm Sun 7:00 pm Matinees: Every Sun 2:00 pm \| Sat 12/6 & 12/20, 2:00 pm \| Thu 12/11, 1:00 pm WHERE Marin Theatre Company \| 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 ABOUT Saving the world one joke at a time. The Reduced Shakespeare Company has skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright. Now, they seek to answer one of life’s greatest mysteries: What makes people laugh? The “bad boys of abridgement” leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes. Recommended for youth aged 13 and up. TICKETS $37–$58, details below (discounts available for Seniors and those Under 30) Ticket Prices: All Previews: $37 Opening Night (12/2): $53 side \| $58 center Tues, Wed, Thu Evenings: $39\| $44 Fri: $48 \| $53 Sat Evenings: $53 \| $58 Sun Evenings & All Matinees: $44 \| $49 All prices subject to change. Discounts available: – RUSH tickets: $20, available one hour prior to show, based on availability – Under 30: $20, all performances – Senior discounts: $4 off, all performances – Military personnel, their families & US veterans: $5 off, all performances, must show ID MTC Loves Our Schools – Teen tickets: $10, must be purchased in person at the Box Office.– Teacher tickets: $10, limit 2 per order, must work in Marin County; contact Education Department at 415.338.5200 x3310 to learn more.or group sales, contact Margot Manburg, groupsales@marintheatre.org, (415) 388-5208. IT RUN THRU DECEMBER 21st A MUSIC-FILLED HOLIDAY ADVENTURE Peter and the Starcatcher By Rick Elice Based on the novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson Music by Wayne Barker Directed by Robert Kelley Musical Direction by William Liberatore Lucie Stern Theatre It runs thru —January 3, 2015 Winner of 5 Tony Awards A hilarious romp through the Neverland you never knew, this exhilarating prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment your imagination takes flight. In a madcap, music-filled adventure for the entire family, a joyful troupe of actors brings dozens of memorable characters to swashbuckling life, creating a whimsical, endlessly inventive celebration of the Boy who never grew up, and the Girl he’ll never forget. “ Scenic Design Joe Ragey Costume Design B. Modern Lighting Design Pamila Gray THE CAST Darren Bridgett* Ron Campbell* Cyril Jamal Cooper Suzanne Grodner* Tim Homsley* Patrick Kelly Jones* Jeremy Kahn* Christopher Reber* Will Springhorn Jr.* Michael Gene Sullivan* Kenny Toll Adrienne Walters Stage Manager Randall K. Lum* ASM Emily Anderson Wolf* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States IT RUN THRU JANUARY 3RD. -------------------------------------- OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING ---------------------------- Avenue Q* Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Directed by Dennis Lickteig Musical Direction by Ben Prince Orchestrations and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus Choreographed by Rory Davis Puppet Direction by Allison Daniel Starring Teresa Attridge, Hayley Nystrom, Will Giammona, Paige Mayes, Christopher Morrell, Zac Schuman, Stephanie Temple. WHAT: Tony-Winning Avenue Q Returns to NCTC WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center Decker Theatre, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: It runs thru January 18, 2015 Wednesday – Sat at 8pm Sundays at 2pm COST: $30-$50 RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH AVENUE Q: Thursday, December 31, 2014 at 7pm. COST: $50, includes complimentary champagne toast TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf.org IT RUN THRU JANUARY 18TH. The Golden Girls: The Christmas Episodes 8th Annual All Drag Xmas Exdrag-a-ganza ALL NEW EPISODES 12 perfs. Only – Limited Engagement!Dec. 4 - 21, 2014 - Thurs. Fri. & Sat. – 8:00 pm / Sun. – 7:00 pm Victoria Theatre in SF www.trannyshack.com It runs thru December – 21, 2014. The Golden Girls: The Christmas Episodes. ALL NEW EPISODES. 12 perfs. Only – Limited Engagement! Starring San Francisco’s four top drag luminaries, as we ring in the Holiday with, hilarity and heart. The formula is reasonably straightforward. Take 4 talented drag performers, cast them in two classic Xmas episodes of the ground-breaking and uproarious TV show: THE GOLDEN GIRLS, and joviality will ensue. The four drag stars are playing the characters the entire world has come to know and love are Heklina (Dorothy), Cookie Dough (Sophia), Matthew Martin (Blanche) and Pollo Del Mar (Rose). Directed by Matthew Martin.. Plays Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 8:00pm / Sun. - 7:00 pm. Performance dates are: Dec, 7 /11, 12, 13, 14 / 18, 19, 20, 21, 2014Shows are at The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St. (btwn. Mission & Capp Sts.) SF, CA 94103. Tix $25 available at http://goldengirlssf.eventbrite.com/ IT RUN THRU DECEMBER 21ST 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: 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 IT CLOSES DECEMBER 21ST THE ENTITLED THEATER COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS THE UNDERSTUDIES, A PLAY BY JEFF BEDILLION AT SHELTON THEATER (533 SUTTER STREET)FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND MONDAY NIGHTS @ 8PM THRU DECEMBER -22, 2104 THE UNDERSTUDIES Shelton Theater (533 Sutter Street b/w Powell and Mason) at 8PM. The show will open to the public Friday, December 5 and run December 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, and 22. All performances are at 8PM. The theater is handicap accessible.Tickets are $20 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/869668 or phone (800) 838-3006 and $25 at the door. Early bird specials available for $15 on line only until November 15, 2014. Shelton Theater: 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 882-9100. IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 22ND LIVE RADIO PLAYS RETURN FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH WONDERFUL LIFE The holiday season at Town Hall is all about family and tradition, and this season Town Hall brings the return of live radio plays with Joe Landry’s adaption of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This production, directed by Diablo Actors’ Ensemble’s Managing Director Sam Fryer, tells the classic story made famous by the 1946 Frank Capra film but with live sound effects and incredibly talented voice actors who populate the town of Bedford Falls all in the style of a classic radio program. DATES “It’s a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play” runs thru December - 20, Thursdays: December , 11 & 18 @ 8PM Fridays: December , 12 & 19 @ 8PM Saturdays: December , 13 & 20 @ 8PM and December 13 & 20 @ 3PM Sundays: December 14 @ 2PM & 7PM Town Hall’s Theatre Club – Friday, December 12 with free wine and talk-back session with the director and cast immediately following the performance. PRICE Previews - $20 (Adults & Senior/Youth) Adults – $29 for Matinees, $32 for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Seniors (65 and older) and Youth (under 18) – $25 for Matinees, $29 for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Student Rush – 15 minutes before curtain, $15 per ticket for any show IN CASH with student ID Group discounts available – call for details. BUY TICKETS Contact Town Hall Theatre Box Office at (925) 283-1557, or purchase online at www.TownHallTheatre.com IT RUNS DECEMBER 20TH. The Marsh presents the return of THE JEWELRY BOX, a family friendly holiday show by award-winning performer Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion) and directed by David Ford. In this hilariously heartwarming story, a prequel to Copeland’s hit solo show Not a Genuine Black Man, a young Brian heads to the “mean streets” of Oakland to buy his mom a Christmas present. When he finds the perfect gift – a jewelry box in the White Front store – six-year-old Brian sets out to earn the required $11.97 by Christmas. Rife with references to 1970s Oakland, THE JEWELRY BOX follows Brian’s adventures as he scours the “help wanted” ads, applies for jobs, and collects bottles, inching his way toward the perfect Christmas gift. After making its World Premiere in 2013, the show was an instant success, selling out shows and proving popular with audiences and critics alike. WHEN: It runs thru–December 27, 2014 SHOWS: Thursdays: 8:00pm, Fridays: 8:00pm, Saturdays: 5:00pm No shows: December 25 and 26 WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia St, San Francisco TICKETS: $30-$40 General $60-$100 Reserved SeatingINFO: For information or to order tickets, the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 27TH Inspecting Carol. Novato Theater Company presents Daniel Sullivan’s hilarious take on a down-and-out theater company’s desperate attempts to produce “A Christmas Carol.” James Nelson directs this cutting satire on professional theater. NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Drive, Novato. through December 21, with one preview Nov.28 at 7:30pm. Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00 pm; Sundays: 2:00 pm. One preview November 28 at 7:30 pm. $25 Adults, $22 Seniors & Students, $15 Preview. Tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org; (415) 883-4498 for information only. IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 21ST ----------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: ----------------------------- The Marsh announces that COPS AND ROBBERS will add two performances at The Marsh Berkeley in December. 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/ 7:30pm Sunday, November 30 TIMES: 8:00pm Saturday, December 6 & December 13 WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 IT CLOSES DECEMBER 13 ----------------------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: --------------------- 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 IT CLOSES DECEMBER 14TH 42ND STREET MOON PRESENTS “SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS” AT THE EUREKA THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO IT RUNS THRU – December 14, 2014 WHAT: 42nd Street Moon presents a 20th Anniversary edition of one of its earliest hits – the hilarious farce SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS. In this rollicking musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields, three unlikely cousins, (including one who picks up radio waves with her teeth) inherit a San Antonio Ranch. Despite their lack of familiarity with each other, the cousins join together to transform the ranch into a boarding house for soldier’s wives. Romantic and military complications quickly arise. When it opened in 1943, The New York Times raved, “This is the musical comedy for which Broadway has been waiting a long, long time.” The top drawer Porter songs include The Leader of a Big-Time Band, Something for the Boys, Could It Be You?, Hey, Good Lookin', By the Mississinewah, and He's a Right Guy. SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS will be directed by Daniel Witzke, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Staci Arriaga. WHEN: thru – December 14, 2014 SHOWS: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Fridays at 8 pm Saturdays at 6 pm Sundays at 3 pm WHERE: The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 TICKETS: $25 - $75 INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 255-8207 or visit 42ndStMoon.org IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 14TH 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 IT RUNS THRU - 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 TICKETSAdults: $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 IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 14TH 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 14th 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, o, 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 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: IT RUN THRU – December 14, 2014 Thursdays – Saturdays at 8p, Sundays at 2p Pay 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 $200 for the VIP box (seats 4 people and includes champagne and chocolates.) TIX & MORE INFO: http://dragonproductions.net/ IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 14TH 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 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. Tickets are available on-line at www.losaltosstage.org or by calling the Box Office at (650) 941-0551. IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 14TH 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 --------------------------- CLOSES TODAY ----------------------- : 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

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