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Posted by:	Richard Connema 07:18 pm EST 01/04/15

--------------- OPENINGS ------------------ Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey to the lost land of the ancient Middle Kingdom.Discover classical Chinese dance - one of the most rigorous and athletic, yet exquisitely beautiful art forms in the worldFeel the joy as ethnic and folk dances fill the stage with color and energy Experience the new sound of an orchestra that combines East and West like no other Stunning animated backdrops and exquisite costumes transport you to another world Be inspired by magical legends and heavenly realms 5,000 Years of Civilization. Live on Stage! BERKELEY ZELLERBACH HALL Jan 6 - 7 San Francisco THE WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE Jan 8 - 11 Sacramento SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY CENTER THEATER Jan 13 – 14 TICKET INFORMATION AT http://www.shenyun.com/ca/about A Cowboy Song. Sarah Ruhl’s (The Vibrator Play) poetic look at love and gender when a lady cowboy enters the life of a young Pittsburgh couple. Directed by Ariel Craft. Previews Jan. 8 & 9 at 8:00 pm. Opens Jan. 10 at 8:00 pm. Runs Jan. 10-Feb. 1, Thurs-Sat 8:00 pm; Sun 7:00. 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 Cast Mary - Maria Leigh Crick - Brian Martin Red - Laren Preston Creative Staff: Ariel Craft (Director), Cat Howser (Stage Management), Erik LaDue (Scenic Design), Brooke Jennings (Costume Design), Liz Ryder (Score, Sound Design), Colin Johnson (Lighting Design), Stewart Lyle (Technical Director). Shit & Champagne A Whitesploitation Comedy with Dance Written by D’Arcy Drollinger Directed by D’Arcy Drollinger & Laurie Bushman Starring D’Arcy Drollinger, Matthew Martin, Steven LeMay, James Arthur M., Adam Roy and Nancy French WHEN: Jan. 8 – Feb. 14, 2015 Limited Engagement – 16 Performances Thurs., Fri. & - Sat. at 7:00 pm (doors at 6:00 pm) TIX: Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets available at: www.sfoasis.com VENUE: Oasis - 298 11th St. (at Folsom St.) in SF 94103 TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbquN8GLXuc Alter Theatre presents Larissa Fashhorse “Landless”, a new play about the heart of downtown. Each story object has a story—the toy train you played with as a child, the shirt you wore to your father’s funeral, the store you picked up on walk with your first lover. Inmagine the stories that fill a four-generation, family-owned shop. Landless is an unexpected romance among a woman, a boy, a shop and a small town, but it all goes off the rails when a Native American tribe receives federal recognition. It runs from January 7 through February 1st in San Rafael. Pay-what-you-can Friday Janury 9th at 8 pm visit altertheatre.org for location February 12th thru February 22 in San Francisco A.C.T. Costume Shop, 1117 Market Street, San Francisco Pay-what-you-can Friday February 13th Tickets $20 --$35 Box Office: boxoffice@altertheater.org Telephone 415-454-2787 Around the World in 80 Days WHO Marin Theatre Company Part of MTC’s Theater Series for Young Audiences By Toby Hulse \| Based on the book by Jules Verne Directed by Daunielle Rasmussen Featuring David Abrams, Cassidy Brown and Rami Magron WHEN January 10 – January 18, 2015 Performance Days Sat, 1/10, at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Sun, 1/11, at 10:30 a.m., 12:30pm & 3pm Sat, 1/17, at 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3pm Sun, 1/18, at 10:30 & 12:30pm WHERE Marin Theatre Company \| 397 Miller Ave \| Mill Valley, CA 94941 ABOUT On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit…Recommended for ages 7 and up \| 50 minutes TICKETS $18 for kids under 14 \| $22 for adults Discounts tickets for groups of 15 or more available. Call MTC’s Box Office, 415.388.5208, for details and to purchase. Spreckels Theatre Company and Theatre at Large present a special encore of "Next to Normal" Music by Tom Kitt / Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Hailed by critics, audiences and nominated for nine Theatre Bay Area Awards - the 2014 Theatre at Large Marin County production of the rock musical "Next to Normal" has a special encore presentation of six performances on the main stage at Spreckels in Rohnert Park, featuring the original Theatre at Large cast.A veritable roller-coaster of a show, this Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical follows the story of a woman whose bi-polar disorder has dramatic effects on her family.With soaring melodies and an emotionally charged score, "Next to Normal" features the full power of musical theater to tell a relevant, transcendent story that leaves audiences riveted, breathless and profoundly moved. Parental guidance suggested for language and adult themes Directed by Kim Bromley Music Direction by Lucas Sherman Choreography by Alison Peltz Set Design by David Shirk WHEN: Jan. 9 to Jan. 18, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. Sundays TICKETS: $22 to $26 $26 General; $24 Senior/Youth; $22 Students; $16 Children 12 and under; $12 Student Rush Student Rush: Spreckels welcomes SSU and SRJC students to take advantage of its student rush price. Present student ID at the Spreckels box office 10 minutes before curtain for special admission price of $12.TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=5673 PHONE: 707-588-3400For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707 588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime. WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts CenterCodding Theatre 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94921 WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com PROMO VIDEO: https://animoto.com/play/rldDnJR1o9db1QWq3hme9w CAST: Featuring Alison Peltz, Anthony Martinez, Julianne Bretan, Fernando Siu, Sean O'Brien and R.J. Castaneda. ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- 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 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 – Feb 1, 2015 Wednesday – Sat at 8pm Sundays at 2pm COST: $30-$50 RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH AVENUE Q: . TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf.org IT PLAYS THRU FEBRUARY 1ST THIS IS IN Achieves. IT RUNS THROUGH FEB 1ST. 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 ------------------------------ 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: It runs thru January -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 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 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 17TH --------------------- CURRENLY PLAYING --------------------------- Hick: A Love Story* The Romance of Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt Written by Terry Baum with Pat Bond / Directed by Carolyn Myers WHEN: It runs thru - 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 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 25TH 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: 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! IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 18TH -------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: ----------------------- 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 REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL 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 REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL ----------------------------- -----------------------

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