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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:27 pm EST 12/14/14

---------------------------------------------_____________________ OPENINGS ---------------------------------------- The Nuttiest Nutcracker Ever, An All-New “The MeshugaNutcracker!” Returns To The Bay Area This Holiday Season In Anticipation of 2015 New York City Run Eight Chanukah Stories Told in a Witty, Whimsical Musical, A Festival of Fun for the Whole Family ---An all-new version of the popular holiday musical comedy, “The MeshugaNutcracker!,” which has played to rave reviews throughout the West Coast, returns to the Bay Area stage for a limited run this holiday season, in anticipation of making its New York City debut in 2015. The zany, family-friendly, original musical, celebrating the history and heroes of Chanukah, is set to play to audiences at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre, December 25-28, 2014. The 120-minute stage production is presented by The National Jewish Theatre Festival and the California Academy for the Creative & Performing Arts in association with Guggenheim Entertainment Inc. There are also poignant moments, including the scene, “Even Here,” which tells the miracle of how the lights of Chanukah shone, even during the dark days of the Holocaust.The production is performed in two acts with an eight-member professional cast. All are members of Actor’s Equity Association: Shannon Guggenheim, Stephen Guggenheim, Susan Gundunas, Hilary Little, Benjamin Pither, Scott Reardon, Martin Rojas-Dietrich, and Krista Wigle For ticket information San Jose box office at 408-404-7711. Playwrights Foundation (PF) and The New York based company, The One-Minute Play Festival present the 5th Annual SF One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF), December 15th and 16th, 2014 – an evening of more than 80 brand new one minute plays by over 50 Bay Area playwrights -- a highly vaunted group, all written within the past month specifically for the event. To celebrate its 5th anniversary, the festival is being presented in the beautiful Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, in the heart of the Mission District. Each of the participating playwrights were chosen from the vibrant and diverse Bay Area community by Playwrights Foundation, and paired with a cohort of the areas’ talented directors and actors, who perform the works in a whirlwind 90 minutes. This year’s festival features 60 seconds by such Bay Area luminaries such as Naomi Newman, John O’Keefe, Michael Gene Sullivan, Patricia Milton, Anthony Clarvoe, Peter Nachtrieb, Chris Chen, Prince Gomolvilas & Aaron Loeb, and distinguished emerging artists as Erin Bregman, Megan Cohen, Nathan Yungerberg, and Elizabeth Spreen.The 5th Annual San Francisco One-Minute Play Festival will take place for Two Performances only, on Monday, December 15th & Tuesday, December 16th at 8pm Brava Theater Center, 2781- 24th Street in San Francisco. Parking available in a paid lot on 24th Street/Potrero, behind the SF General Hospital, and on the street.General Admission is $18 online, or in advance at theBrava Theater Box Office, 12p-6p M-F; and $25 at the Door.VIP Tickets for $36 include reserved, best seats and drinks of your choice. Tickets will be available for Sale on November 7, at www.brava.org. For more information please visit http://www.playwrightsfoundation.org/ The Marsh Berkeley celebrates the season with the Bay Area’s beloved clown Unique Derique in his zany holiday extravaganza FOOL LA LA! This fun-filled show for all ages will leave audiences laughing and dancing into the New Year. FOOL LA LA! is a playful celebration for the whole family, encouraging kids from 1 to 92 to let their imaginations take flight this holiday season. WHEN: December 20-January 4 No show December 25, December 31, or Jan 1 SHOWS: 2pm everyday WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 TICKETS: $15-35 Sliding Scale; Reserved Seats: $50 -$100 For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- 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. 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: December 5, 2014 – Feb 1, 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 PLAYS THRU FEBRUARY 1ST THIS IS IN Achieves. 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 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. 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 THRU December -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 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. IT RUNS THRU DECEMBER 21ST 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 ------------------------------ 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: 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 Combined Artform presents The 13th year of The Santaland Diaries* by David Sedaris adapted to stage by Joe Mantello 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. . Available at www.combinedartform.com and 800-838-3006 ------------------------------------ OTHER PRODUCTIONS PLAYING -------------------------------- 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 It 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: 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 IT CONTINUES TO JANUARY 25TH 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: ------------------------ 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. 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. ----------------------------- CLOSES SUNDAY: ----------------- 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 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: 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 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 ----------------------------- CLOSES TODAY --------------------- 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

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