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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:44 pm EST 01/11/15

-------------------- OPENINGS ------------------ TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents 2 PIANOS 4 HANDS, the semi-autobiographical play co-written by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt. In this comic coming-of-age journey featuring music from Bach and Beethoven to Joplin and Jerry Lee Lewis, two endearing piano students, Ted and Richard, reach the edge of genius only to fall an octave short of stardom. With two grand pianos, two grand actors, and a delightful gallery of pushy parents and eccentric teachers, this acclaimed international hit captures the agony and ecstasy of anyone who’s ever struggled to be the best. This production will be directed by Tom Frey, and will star Christopher Tocco and Darren Dunstan. WHEN: Previews: Wednesday, January 14 to Friday, January 16, 2015 Press Opening: Saturday, January 17, 2015 Closes: Sunday, February 8, 2015 SHOWS: Previews: 8:00 PM Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:30 PM Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM WHERE: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro, Mountain View TICKETS: $19 (30 and under) - $74; savings available for educators, seniors, and patrons 30 and under.A $6 convenience fee will be assessed for online and telephone orders. Pricing subject to change. INFO: For information or to order tickets visit theatreworks.org or call (650) 463-1960 The Marsh San Francisco presents Josh Kornbluth’s hit solo show HAIKU TUNNEL. Inspired by Josh’s real life experiences as a temp worker at a San Francisco law office, HAIKU TUNNEL is a comic re-imagining of his disastrous transition from “temp” to “perm.” HAIKU TUNNEL is created in collaboration with David Ford. January 15-February 7, 2015 SHOWS 8pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco 1062 Valencia St. TICKETS: $20-35 Sliding Scale; Reserved Seats: $55-$100 For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 Dragon Theatre’s 15th Season to Open With a Greek Classic Due to a change in circumstances, the Dragon Productions Theatre Company’s 2015 season will open with the 2nd Stages production of The Libations Bearers by Aeschylus and not Kid-Simple: a radio play in the flesh as previously announced. Orestes returns home from exile upon learning that his mother, Clytemnestra, has murdered his father, King Agamemnon, and placed her lover on the throne of Argos. Orestes seeks out his sister, Electra, and together they embark on a plan to seek bloody justice for his father. A dramatic family story that shows how violence begets violence, The Libations Bearers, written by Aeschylus, the father of tragedy, is the second play in the historic Orestia trilogy. Though it was first performed in 458 BCE, the Orestia’s influences can been seen in everything from Shakespeare to O’Neill and is the template for the modern trilogy.WHO: Written by Aeschylus; produced and directed by Tunuviel Luv. WHEN: January 16 – February 1, 2015 Thursdays – Saturdays at 8p, Sundays at 2p Pay What You Will Preview Thursday, January 15th at 8p Opening night gala January 16th after the show WHERE: The Dragon Theatre in downtown Redwood City 2120 Broadway Street at the intersection of Broadway & Theatre Way HOW MUCH: $22 for all general admission seats. $10 rush tickets on Thursdays and Fridays starting 2nd week. Limited availability and cash only at the door.Pay what you will preview on January 15th – no reservation $125 for the VIP box (seats 4 people and includes champagne and chocolates.) TIX & MORE INFO: http://dragonproductions.net/ The Marsh Berkeley presents Aaron Akins in his newest solo show INTO THE COLE – A ONE MAN SHOW. Inspired by Nat King Cole, Akins will take audiences on a musical journey of some of Nat King Cole’s greatest hits and how they affected him. DATES: January 16-February 7 SHOWS: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 TICKETS: $20-35 General; $50-100 Reserved For tickets visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 Do It Live! Productions presents Mike Bartlett’s Cock Directed by Will Hand WHEN Preview Performance - Friday, January 16th, 2015. 8pm. Opening Night - Saturday, January 17th 2015. 8pm. January Performances: Friday, 1-30; Saturday, 1-31 February: Friday, 2-13; Saturday, 2-14; Friday, 2-20; Saturday, 2-21. March: Thursday 3-12; Sunday March 15; Thursday 3-26, Sunday 2-29 WHERE: Firehouse Arts Collective on 3912 Adeline St (Across from Ashby Bart) Berkeley, CA (Get a map!) TICKETS: $15 online at www.doitliveproductions.com or $20 at the door. $10 Students. INFO: www.doitliveproductions.com ## Palo Alto Players is pleased to present EURYDICE, a timeless Greek myth that becomes poetry in motion. Written by MacArthur Fellow winner Sarah Ruhl, this modern reinterpretation of the classic myth follows Eurydice’s adjustment to afterlife in the Underworld – and the unthinkable choices that follow. Directed by Jeffrey Lo Scenic Designer: Janny Coté Costume Designer: Tanya Finkelstein Lighting Designer: Nick Kumamoto Sound Designer: Jeff Grafton Properties Designer: Pat Tyler Hair and Makeup Designer: Shiboune Thill Stage Manager: Ben Hemmen Dates: January 17 through February 1, 2015, paid preview Friday, January 16 (11 performances total) Thursdays at 7pm* Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 2pmindicates a post-show Talk Back event with members of the cast led by Artistic Director Patrick Klein and Show Director Jeffrey Lo Location: Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Tickets: $31 – $45 from Palo Alto Players Box Office at 650.329.0891 or online at www.PAplayers.org. Discounted tickets available to Seniors (62+), Students and Military (with current ID) at Thursday evening and Sunday matinee performances only.Talk Back events are complimentary with a ticket for any performance. : Altarena Playhouse presents Barefoot in the Park, a comedy by Neil Simon.WHEN: January 16 – February 15; Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pmNo performances on Sundays Jan 18 and Feb 1 Special Thursday performance Feb 12, 8pm WHERE: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, convenient to public transit TICKET PRICES: $26. Tickets available at www.altarena.org, (510) 523-1553 After a successful and award-winning 2014 season, Altarena Playhouse ushers in the new year and new season with Neil Simon’s delightful, romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park. Alicia's Miracle written by Octavio Solis directed by Jennifer Welch Featuring; Sarita Ocon, Brandon Mears, Hillary Hesse, Florentino Gonzales, Rogelio Landaverde (all actors performing in English & Spanish productions) Designed by; Jon Bernson, Alicia Griffiths, Claire Kendrick & Liz TIDES THEATRE January 15th - February 14th Thursdays 7:30pm Fridays 8pm Saturdays 3pm & //www.tidestheatre.org/storyworks/ --------------- IN PREVIEWS ---------------- X’S AND O’S (A FOOTBALL LOVE STORY) Written by KJ Sanchez with Jenny Mercein Directed by Tony Taccone Creative Team: Todd Rosenthal (scenic designer), Meg Neville (costume designer), Alexander V. Nichols (lighting and projection designer), and Jake Rodriguez (sound designer). WHAT: Are you ready for some football? American identity and our love of the game meet head-on in this world premiere commissioned by Berkeley Rep and directed by Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone. WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704 WHEN: 51 PERFORMANCES: Friday, January 16–Sunday, March 1, 2015 Tuesdays and Fridays @ 8:00 PM; No performance on Tuesday 2/24 Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM Thursdays @ 8:00 PM; 2:00 & 8:00 PM on 1/29 & 2/26 Saturdays @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; 8:00 PM only on 1/17 & 1/31 Sundays @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; 7:00 PM only on 1/18 Special Events: Low-cost previews: Friday 1/16, Saturday 1/17, Tuesday 1/20, and Thursday 1/22 @ 8:00 PM; Sunday 1/18 and Wednesday 1/21 @ 7:00 PM Opening Night: Friday 1/23 @ 8:00 PM; includes a pre-show dinner for donors sponsored by Autumn Press, C.G. Di Arie Vineyard and Winery, and Hugh Groman Catering. Teen Night: Friday 1/16 @ 6:30 PM FREE docent events: Before Tuesday and Thursday evening performances and discussions after all matinees Post-play discussions: Thursday 2/5, Tuesday 2/10, and Friday 2/20 following the performance Last Call: Friday 1/30 following the performance Open Captioned Performance: Sunday 3/1 @ 2:00 PM HOW MUCH: Premium: $49–79 • Section A: $39–67 • Section B: $29–55 Half-price tickets available for anyone under 30 years of age; $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain; groups of 10 or more, contact (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- 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 IT RUNS THRU JANUARY – 17, 2015 -Wed. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sat. Matinee Jan 17; 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 - (Wed., Thurs., Fri. - 8:00 pm) - 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 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. 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 ------------------------------ 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. P. Runs thru-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: It runs thru– 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 --------------------- 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 The Marsh presents the return of award-winning performer Brian Copeland in his acclaimed solo piece THE WAITING PERIOD, an unflinching examination of depression. Featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, THE WAITING PERIOD is written by Brian Copeland and directed by David Ford. WHEN: IT RUN THRU -February 7, 2015 SHOWS: Saturdays, 5pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia Street (between 21st & 22nd Streets) Parking is available at New Mission Bartlett Garage (21st St between Mission & Valencia.) Bart Station (closest): Mission & 24th Street TICKETS: $30-$35 general $50-$100 reserved seating INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org IT RUNS THRU FEB 7TH 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 through February 1st in San Rafael. IT RUNS THRU IN SAN RAFEAL FEB 1ST. 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 it run thru– 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. IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 18TH 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: IT RUNS THRU 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. IT RUNS THRU JANUARY 18TH 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 25th I Am My Own Wife – Extended through February 22 Steven Abbott portrays all 36 characters in the astonishing solo show that won the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play. Originally slated to run from February 6 through February 15, it has extended for two additional performances: Saturday, February 21 at 8 PM and Sunday, February 22 at 2 PM. Written by Doug Wright and directed by Jennifer King, I Am My Own Wife is generously underwritten by Bergin Glass Impressions. Tickets are $15 for youth and $25 for adults, with special $9 seats for junior-high and high-school students on February 6.Reserve seats online at any time by visiting cinnabartheater.org, or call the box office at 707-763-8920 between 10 AM and 3 PM on weekdays. Tickets may also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended as Cinnabar’s shows often sell out. IT RUNS THRU FEB 22ND

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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:48 pm EST 01/11/15
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SOCIETY CABARET IN THE HOTEL REX, 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Please call 415-857-1896 to Join us for First Fridays and First Saturdays at the Rex. Starting May 2nd, we have Curtain Call, with Bill Cooper and Barry Lloyd, where singers are invited to take a turn at the mic, and join in the celebration. A fun evening for singers, as well as those that love them. Tickets are $10 at the door, or $15 for prime seating in the front two rows. Prime seats must be purchased at ticketmaster prior to the evening.For more information, please check out our website at www.societycabaret.com First Fridays of every month. And May 3rd we have the return of Cabaret Showcase, Come and hear San Francisco's up and coming hot new talent! Exciting young performers dazzle you with their wonderful songs and stories. With G. Scott Lacy at the piano. . First Saturdays of every month. Tickets available at ticketmaster (no fees) of by calling 415-857-1896. Buy your tickets early for best pricing and seats. Dining and cocktails available in the room. (no minimums) Society Cabaret at the Hotel Rex 562 Sutter Street - See more at: http://www.societycabaret.com/calendar/#sthash.w7t8JgAB.dpuf Friday January 16th It Takes Two An Evening of Broadway Duets at 8pm Featuring Brooke Michael Smith Jill Gould Christopher M Nelson Paula Heitman Tim Heitman and G. Scott Lacy Come and celebrate the Broadway Duet with an evening of heartbreak, laughter, tears and love. Saturday, January 17th at 8pm January Soul Mark Johnson Delighfully soulful sounds evoking alley-cat crooners and jazzy beatniks alike, please join us for a very special musical evening with San Franicso's favorite jazz crooner. Friday, January 23rd at 8pm We're in the Money Wesla Whitfield with the Mike Greensill Wesla and Mike grace us with their new show. Come hear some jazzy music from a San Francisco Cabaret tradition. Saturday, January 24th at 8pm We're in the Money Wesla Whitfield with the Mike Greensill Tickets available at ticketmaster. (No Fees) or by calling 415-857-1896. Seasonal small plates and cocktails available at your table. (No Minimums) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2015 CURTAIN CALL! Curtain Call! (Open Mic) - 7:00pm-10:00pm (DOORS AT 7:00pm) Price: $25 Reserved (plus performance slot)/$15 Reserved/$10 at the door SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2015 CABARET SHOWCASE Cabaret Showcase - 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) with G. Scott Lacy at the piano FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2015 LAUREN MAYER & SCOTT GRINTHAL "Yes Dear - Revisited" - 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2015 LAUREN MAYER & SCOTT GRINTHAL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2015 RODGER'S RICHES! The Composer Series - 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2015 MEG MACKAY & BILLY PHILADELPHIA Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia - 8:00pm Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia have been making music together for 25 years. Bay Area audiences have loved Meg's sultry contralto voice and Billy's lively piano playing. SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2015 MEG MACKAY & BILLY PHILADELPHIA Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia - 8:00pm Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia have been making music together for 25 years. Bay Area audiences have loved Meg's sultry contralto voice and Billy's lively piano playing. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ############################# FEINSTEIN AT THE HOTEL NIKKO 222 Mason Street, San Francisco. FOR TICKETS www.feinsteinsSF.com or 855-636-4556 Hotel Nikko San Francisco and multi-platinum entertainer Michael Feinstein bring world-class entertainers to a timeless 140-seat nightclub in the heart of the city FRANC D’AMBROSIO JANUARY 14 With over 2600 performances as the Phantom of the Opera, Franc D’Ambrosio earned the distinction of becoming the longest running actor in that lead role and held the title for over a decade. Today he travels extensively performing his own concerts and as a guest artist with symphony orchestras across the country. He returns to Feinstein’s on January 14 with an intimate new show about his storied Broadway and film career VONDA SHEPARD JANUARY 16 - 17 Feinstein’s at the Nikko welcomes Vonda Shepard back to our stage after a sold out run in March 2014. Best known for her starring role on TV’s Ally McBeal, she has sold over twelve million albums. Shepard has played keyboards and sung with Rickie Lee Jones, Al Jarreau and Jackson Brown. As the music producer on Ally McBeal , Vonda produced over 500 songs for artists that include Sting, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Bon Jovi, Al Green, Gladys Knight, Chubby Checker, Randy Newman, Barry Manilow and many more. She has won two Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards and is actively working on her 14th album that is scheduled for release in summer 2015. CONSTANTINE MAROULIS JANUARY 23 – 24 Constantine burst onto the scene during the fourth season of American Idol alongside country superstar Carrie Underwood. His fame from 30 million viewers and prior training in musical theatre led him to Broadway, where he helped turn Rock of Ages into a worldwide brand. He is presently reprising the role that earned him his first Tony Award nomination for Best Actor and a cameo role in the 2012 feature film. His Broadway credits also include the dual title role in the recent revival and national tour of Jekyll & Hyde with Deborah Cox; a combination of roles that earned him a reputation of being the leading contemporary rock voice on Broadway. When he is not on stage in a musical, Maroulis guest stars with the popular band Jessie’s Girl. THE COMPANY MEN January 28 – 29 Daniel, Shaun, Stuart and Brian have created a show like no other, moving seamlessly between classic hits and Top 40 tunes on the radio today. Hear Michael Jackson mashed with The Temptations, Katy Perry mixed with The Four Tops, Bruno Mars with Frankie Valli and many more. They’ve also created throwback pop which is their original music with a current sound yet evident roots in yesterday’s doo-wop hits. Come meet these modern gentlemen and experience their old school charm. BILLY PORTER January 30 – February 1 Billy Porter is a GRAMMY and Tony award-winning singer, actor and composer. He has recorded three CDs including his most recent Billy’s Back on Broadway, which is a ten track recording of classics from the Great White Way that focus on inspiration, empowerment and hope. Porter is, indeed, back on Broadway as “Lola” the star of the smash hit musical Kinky Boots for which he won the 2013 Drama Desk and Tony awards for Best Actor. His other credits include Miss Saigon, Five Guys Named Moe, Grease, Smokey Joe’s Café and Dreamgirls. ############################### The Addition 1330 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA 94115 415-655-5600 The Addition, San Francisco’s newest nightclub announces their next round of shows on sale! For more information or interview requests, contact Peter Williams, peter@theaddition.com Sunday, January 18 7pm $22 Chris Minh Doky's Nomads featuring Dave Weckl, George Whitty & Dean Brown The Nomads include Dean Brown/guitar, who with his unique sound and stage performance with the likes of Marcus Miller, Boz Scaggs and the Brecker Brothers has distinguished himself as one of the most funky guitarists today, George Whitty/keyboards shows why he is a Grammy winnng producer and musician with albums such as the many and amazing Michael Brecker releases, and the phenomenal award winning internationally known drummer, Dave Weckl. Fri-Sat Feb 13-14 – VALENTINE’S DAY WITH THE PETE ESCOVEDO ORCHESTRA Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. The Bay Area legend brings his great band to The Addition. Fri-Sat Feb 27-28 - PUBLIC ENEMY 2.0 W/ original rhythm section of Public Enemy & DJ Lord. Strong Songs. Meaningful Movements. Better Mindsets. These are the phrases that capture the focus for this new branch on the iconic tree of PE. Jahi's task is two-fold. One is to take select songs from the PE catalog and cover them or reVisit them. Two is to create new songs over new production and classic PE-Bomb Squad tracks to bring new consciousness, culture and spirit to Hip Hop worldwide. With original members of Public Enemy like DJ Lord-turntables, Davy DMX on Bass, T-Bone on Drums, and Khari Wynn on guitar, PE 2.0 over the next 5 years will become the new core unit of Public Enemy. Sun, Feb 22 3pm $28 Holly Hoffman with Mike Wofford, Anthony Wilson, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton Holly Hofmann spent evenings at age five playing jazz standards on a flutophone with her father, a jazz guitarist. It was an auspicious beginning for the woman who, after years of studying classical music would find satisfying partnerships with renowned jazzmen Ray Brown, Frank Wess, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron and many of other top names in the music. She brings with her an all-star band featuring Mike Wofford on piano, the incredible Anthony Wilson in guitar, and amazing duo of John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton on drums. Sun, Feb 22 7pm $32 MULATU ASTATKE Known as the father of Ethiopean Jazz, Mulatu Astatke was born in the western Ethiopian city of Jimma. He was musically trained in London, New York City, and Boston where he combined his jazz and Latin music interests with traditional Ethiopian music. Astatke led his band while playing vibraphone and conga drums—instruments that he introduced into Ethiopian popular music—as well as other percussion instruments, keyboards and organ. Sun, Mar 8 7pm $25 PILC, MOUTIN, HOENIG After 2 decades playing together, Jean-Michel Pilc, François Moutin and Ari Hoenig have developed a language entirely their own. What happens on the stage goes beyond innovation, originality, virtuosity and energy. There is a telepathic chemistry, magic, and an emotional connection between these 3 musicians which is very unique. It is a conversation, a trip, and a world in itself. Jazz has produced lots of great trios, but this one has a place all its own in the history of the piano-bass-drums idiom. UPCOMING SHOWS Wed, Dec 24 - Clairdee - 12th Annual Christmas Eve Show Fri, Dec 26 - THE SPINNERS Sat-Sun, Dec 27-28 - CHRISTIAN McBRIDE TRIO Mon-Wed, Dec 29-31 - New Year’s Eve with Eric Benét Fri-Sat Jan 2-3 - JON B Tue Jan 6 - THE TOMMY IGOE GROOVE CONSPIRACY W/ SPECIAL GUESTS Wed, Jan 7 - LATIN JAZZ YOUTH ENSEMBLE CD RELEASE Fri-Sun, Jan 9-11 - CHRISETTE MICHELE Tue Jan 13 - THE HOT SARDINES Thu-Sat, Jan 15-17 - Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout w/ Charlie Musselwhite, Elvin Bishop, Billy Boy Arnold, Rick Estrin, Little Charlie, Steve Guyger & Rich Yescalis A tribute to Bluebird Records. Also feat. RW Grigsby, June Core, & Bob Welsh Note: Charlie Musselwhite will not be playing the Saturday shows Tue Jan 20 - THE TOMMY IGOE GROOVE CONSPIRACY W/ SPECIAL GUESTS TBA Wed, Jan 21 - STELLA Thu, Jan 22 - BANG DATA & LA MISA NEGRA Fri-Sat, Jan 23-24 - BOBBY HUTCHERSON QUARTET Tue, Jan 27 - Eclectic Guitar: Eric Johnson & Mike Stern Wed, Jan 28 - The von Trapps Sat Jan 31 - ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARLOS REYES Sun Feb 1 - LYNNE ARRIALE, CARLA COOK & GRACE KELLY - "YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL" Mon, Feb 2 - T-Pain Tue Feb 3 - THE TOMMY IGOE GROOVE CONSPIRACY W/ SPECIAL GUESTS TBA Thu-Fri, Feb 5-6 - BLUES AT THE CROSSROADS: THE SOUL OF THE BLUES FEAT. IRMA THOMAS, LEE FIELDS, ERIC KRASNO, ALECIA CHAKOUR & THE DYNAMITES Tue Feb 10 - THE TOMMY IGOE GROOVE CONSPIRACY W/ SPECIAL GUESTS TBA Thu, Feb 12 - Will Downing

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