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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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