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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:27 pm EST 12/28/14

---------------- OPENINGS --------------- Theatre Rhinoceros presents… The Anarchist by David Mamet West Coast Premiere Starring Velina Brown* and Tamar Cohn Directed by John Fisher Limited Engagement - 15 Performances Only! Member Actor’s Equity Association WHEN: Jan. 2 – 17, 2015 -Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sat. Matinees 1/3, 10, 17; (Sun. Jan 4: Matinee 3:00 pm; and Sunday evening show - 7:00 pm.) Previews Jan. 2 & 3 (Fri. - 8 pm) & (Sat. - 3 pm) (No Press at Previews.) Opening night / Press Night - Sat. Jan. 3, 2015 - 8:00 pm. Performance Dates & Times: Performances: Jan. 2 -17, 2015. Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sat. Matinees - 3:00 pm (except Sun. Matinee 1/4/15) Individual perf. dates are: Fri. Jan. 2, 2015 - 8:00 pm (Preview) Sat. Jan. 3, 2015 - matinee 3:00 pm (Preview) Sat. Jan. 3, 2015 - 8:00 pm (Opening night) Sun. Jan 4, 2015 - matinee 3:00 pm / Sun. Jan 4, 2015 - 7:00 pm Jan. 7, 8, 9 - (Wed., Thurs., Fri. - 8:00 pm) Sat. Jan 10, 2015 - matinee 3:00 pm / Sat. Jan 10, 2015 - 8:00 pm Jan. 14, 15, 16 - (Wed., Thurs., Fri. - 8:00 pm) Sat. Jan 17, 2015 - matinee 3:00 pm / Sat. Jan 17, 2015 - 8:00 pm TIX: Tickets are $15 - $30 - (Previews are pay what you wish.) available at http://www.therhino.org/buy.htm or 1-800- 838-3006 WHERE: The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St. (btwn. Front & Battery Sts., in SF 94111 - Embarcadero BART) WEB PAGE: www.TheRhino.org Hick: A Love Story* The Romance of Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt Written by Terry Baum with Pat Bond / Directed by Carolyn Myers WHEN: January 2 - 25, 2015 Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00 pm / Sun. 5:00 pm Limited Engagement – 19 Performances - Four Weeks Only! VENUE: The Berkeley City Club - 2315 Durant St. (Btw’n. Ellsworth & Dana Sts.) Berkeley 94704 TIX: $20 - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/896594 Or by calling: 800-838-3006 Pay-what-you-can: Every Thurs. - sold at the door - as available. WEB PAGE: http://www.crackpotcrones.com Shopping A Musical Comedy Written and Directed by Morris Bobrow The 2014 Rhino New Year’s Eve Spectacular Theatre/Musical Comedy Production Company: Theatre Rhinoceros and AWAT Productions Performers David Goodwin, Rana Kangas-Kent, Kim Larsen, Patricia Pitpitan Accompanist: Angela Dwyer Stage Manager: Jim McCunn Venue: Eureka Theatre 215 Jackson St. @ Battery (Embarcadero BART) San Francisco, CA 94111 Performance Date/Time: December 31, 2014 @ 800 pm One Performance Only! Box Office: www.TheRhino.org or (800) 838-3006 TIX: $25 Full/$20 TBA Members, Students, Seniors Edith Piaf: Beneath Paris Skies WHO: Cinnabar Theater, the beloved professional theater in Sonoma CountyWith this world premiere, five superb performers and a fabulous five-piece band take you on an enchanting trip to Europe through Edith Piaf’s hypnotic songs of dreams and desire. Adapted for the stage by Valentina Osinski, Michael Van Why & Lauren Lundgren Featuring the songs of Edith Piaf Music direction by Al Haas & Robert LuncefordStage direction by Melissa Weaver WHERE: Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952 WHEN: Wednesday, December 31 @ 9:30 PM Friday, January 2 @ 8 PM Saturday, January 3 @ 8 PM Sunday, January 4 @ 2 PMFriday, January 9 @ 8 P Saturday, January 10 @ 8 PM Sunday, January 11 @ 2 PM Friday, January 16 @ 8 PM Saturday, January 17 @ 2 PM and 8 PM Sunday, January 18 @ 2 PM HOW MUCH: $9 for junior-high and high-school students (January 2 only) $25 for ages 21 and under $35 for adults $56 and $66 for New Year’s Eve TICKETS: 707-763-8920 or www.cinnabartheater.org Buy online at anytime… or call between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays. Tickets may also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended! -------------------------------------- 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. 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 . 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 ------------------------------ 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 --------------------- CURRENLY PLAYING --------------------------- -------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: ----------------------- 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. ----------------------------- CLOSES TODAY ----------------------- Tides Theatre Presents It’s a Wonderful Life* by Joe Landry. This is a live radio play presented by five actors playing various parts to make a delightful play for the season. It plays at 533 Sutter Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco. For tickets call 425-399-1322 or on line at www.tidestheatare.org. IT PLAYS THRU THE 28TH. 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. Cinderella - A Family Holiday Panto Affordable Musical Theater in San Francisco’s Union Square Written and Directed By Patricia Miller Boo, hiss, and cheer at this uproarious family-friendly musical fairy tale with a taste of Vaudeville, music, dance, comedy, cross-dressing, over-the-top costumes, audience interaction, and now with hilarious and playful mice! Back by popular demand after a sold out run in 2013, Cinderella - A Family Holiday Panto, a timeless tale of love, belief, and magic, brought to life in the British theatrical tradition of the Christmas panto, returns to the Union Square theater district for a nine performances at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre. Starring: Juliana Lustenader, X Factor star Jason Brock, and drag legend Peggy L’Eggs (Matthew Simmons) Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102 December -24, 26-28 Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm Matinees Saturdays, Sundays, and Christmas Eve at 3:00pm Here's the link to tickets: http://pantosf.brownpapertickets.com/And to the website: http://www.pantosf.com/ -----------------------------

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