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Posted by:	Richard Connema 05:13 pm EDT 03/15/15

Awards Gala Fetes S.F. Bay Area Theater Community Bay Area critics honor theater excellence and achievement at annual bash - The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle celebrated theater excellence at its annual gala awards ceremony March 9, 2015 in San Francisco. Actor/comedian/playwright Reed Martin and dancer/choreographer/playwright Robert Henry Johnson served as hosts. Bryn Carlson, the reigning Miss Golden Gate, served as hostess for the event held at the Victoria Theatre, said to be the oldest continually operating theater in the city. More than 350 theater people attended the celebration, sponsored by the Actors' Equity Association. The SFBATCC, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and recognizing excellence in theater arts in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, celebrated its 39th consecutive year presenting awards to Bay Area theater companies for dramas, comedies and musicals. This year's awards program included 22 separate categories representing excellence in production, performance, music, choreography, design and technical and creative specialties for stage productions presented in 2014. Critics Circle awards are presented in three tiers, determined by size of theater. There were 64 award recipients including "Ensemble" awards for "Of Mice and Men," presented by Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma; "Journey's End," presented by Ross Valley Players in Ross; and "The Taming of the Shrew," presented by the College of Marin Drama Department. "Entire Production" award recipients went to "Return to the Forbidden Plant," a collaborative production by Curtain Theatre and Marin Onstage in Novato; "American Buffalo," presented by Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley; and "Show Boat," presented by the San Francisco Opera in San Francisco. The SFBATCC also presented special achievement awards to the Pear Avenue Theatre of Mountain View; performance artist/playwright Marga Gomez of San Francisco; and playwright/actor/director Dezi Gallegos of Petaluma. Margie Belrose of San Rafael received a two-minute standing ovation when she accepted a lifetime achievement award honoring her contributions as dance and drama teacher, actress, director, producer and as owner and operator of The Belrose Theatre, located at 5th Avenue in San Rafael since 1962. "This year's awards gala prompted nearly-universal praise from hundreds of attendees," said SFBATCC President Barry Willis. "We owe a huge debt to Critics Circle webmaster Harry Duke, who put in an ungodly number of hours organizing and promoting the event. Circle VP Linda Ayers-Frederick also went above and beyond with securing the theater and necessary licenses, and arranging the feast. The entire theater community is eager to see what we'll do next year, our 40th anniversary." The SFBATCC has approximately two dozen members dedicated to promoting and recognizing excellence in theater arts in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about the SFBATCC and to read the entire list of 2014 nominations and award recipients visit www.sfbatcc.org ####################### BERKELEY REP ANNOUNCES SIX ENTHRALLING SHOWS FOR UPCOMING 2015–16 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON Theatre presents a rich array of compelling plays for its 48th season — Plus one more show to be announced — — Building on its national and international reputation as a home for talented artists, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces its 48th season – a trove of rich theatrical experiences featuring critically acclaimed productions and exhilarating new works. Today, Michael Leibert Artistic Director Tony Taccone revealed six of the seven productions selected for the Theatre’s 2015–16 subscription programming, including the world premiere musical Amélie, based on the Academy Award-nominated film and directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon; the Berkeley Rep debut of Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites with their delightful, high-energy staging of Pirates of Penzance; the 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar, helmed by Kimberly Senior, following its triumphant run on Broadway; a thrilling new production of Macbeth, directed by Tony and Obie Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan; a lyrical and bittersweet new work from playwright Julia Cho and Berkeley Rep’s Associate Director Liesl Tommy; as well as the return of audience favorite and Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman with her heart-pounding voyage to Treasure Island, a co-production with Lookingglass Theatre Company. “We remain steadfastly committed to showcasing powerful stories that engage, connect, and transport audiences,” says Taccone. “For the 2015-16 season we’ve assembled a collection of captivating plays that range from classic stories being inventively and fantastically retold to new works by some of the most prolific and exciting artists working in American theatre today. We’re offering vibrant music and storytelling in our season opener Amélie and The Hypocrites’ immersive and subversive Pirates of Penzance. With Disgraced and Aubergine we have hard-hitting and rewarding dramas that probe definitions of family and the complexity of identity and faith. Add to that the return of Mary Zimmerman, who is back to stage Treasure Island, and Daniel Sullivan’s Macbeth, and we have a season that will take audiences on a journey that goes beyond mere entertainment and taps into our minds and hearts.” In August, the season begins with the world premiere of Amélie, an inventive and captivating new musical directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) written by Craig Lucas (Prelude to a Kiss). Amélie captured our hearts in the five-time Academy Award nominated film. Now she comes to the stage in a stirring score by Daniel Messé of the acclaimed band Hem with lyrics by Nathan Tysen (The Burnt Part Boys) and Messé. Embark on a mesmerizing journey with inquisitive and charmingly shy Amélie as she turns the streets of Montmartre into a world of her own imagining, while secretly orchestrating moments of joy for those around her. Known for their edgy and irreverent take on the classics, The Hypocrites bring their award-winning and audience favoritePirates of Penzance to the Osher Studio in October. Get ready for a delightfully immersive, lovingly loopy, and fantastically eccentric interpretation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s preposterous, topsy-turvy world. Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed as a young boy to a band of sentimental pirates. Now 21, he falls head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter and forswears the buccaneer’s life forever, or so he thinks. Get swept away in this buoyant remake the Boston Globe calls, “spirited, affectionate, and nearly irresistible.” In November, Berkeley Rep presents Disgraced, a combustible drama that probes the complexity of identity, race, and religion, and the hidden prejudices still alive in liberal society. Amir Kapoor is living the American Dream – an Upper East Side apartment, Italian suits, and the promise of becoming partner at a law firm. But when he and his wife Emily, an artist influenced by Islamic imagery, host a dinner party for their friends and colleagues, lies and deception threaten to shatter Amir’s carefully constructed life of cultural assimilation. Playwright Ayad Akhtar won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for this critically acclaimed play; now director Kimberly Senior comes to Berkeley Rep to stage the provocative play that she shepherded from Chicago to London to its triumphant run on Broadway. In February, the Theatre presents Aubergine, a world premiere by Julia Cho, and a new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth directed by Tony and Obie Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan. Commissioned by Berkeley Rep and developed in The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work, Aubergine will premiere in the newly renovated Thrust Stage. The play introduces us to an estranged son, a father who’s ill, a visiting uncle carrying their memories in tow, a woman without an appetite, and a refugee from a forgotten country. They all prove potent ingredients in this bittersweet and moving meditation on family, forgiveness, and the things that nourish us. When language fails, when the past fades, the perfect meal transcends time and culture and says more than words ever can. Cho’s plays have garnered critical praise from New York to Los Angeles. She teams up with Obie Award-winning director Liesl Tommy (Ruined and Party People) for this elegant, poignant, and lyrical story. Then the Theatre is proud to welcome acclaimed and celebrated director Daniel Sullivan – dubbed the go-to guy for Shakespeare by the New York Times. For his highly anticipated Berkeley Rep debut he helms a thrilling new production of Macbeth, the bard’s murderous play about the lust for power and the fickleness of fate. Driven by an evil prophesy and his scheming wife, Macbeth kills the king and claims his crown, thus beginning a moral descent into a reign of terror. For his critically lauded Shakespeare in the Park productions, the New York Times has called Sullivan’s work “absolutely splendid” and rendered with “passion, expertise and uncommon intelligence.” In April, Berkeley Rep welcomes back audience favorite and Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman for Treasure Island, a visually tantalizing and exhilarating co-production with Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company. Next spring Zimmerman takes us aboard the Hispaniola for a heart-pounding voyage filled with tales of swashbuckling gentlemen o’ fortune, a malicious mutiny led by infamous Long John Silver, and a deadly quest for fabled buried booty. Caught in the middle is cabin boy Jim Hawkins, who must find uncommon courage as he faces a murderous plot and navigates the ambiguous tides of morality. “Next season emotional, intellectual, and artistic journeys await our audience,” adds Susan Medak, Berkeley Rep’s managing director. “While our work is often very idea-rich, very adult, this season offers some opportunities for people to attend with their children. Of course, no matter the show, it’s still Berkeley Rep, so our shows will always be heady and edgy.” To continue enriching its relationship between artists, audiences, and new play development, next season Berkeley Rep will begin to realize the external manifestation of its three-year Create Campaign, a $50 million comprehensive fundraising effort to support development of new work and invest in theatre for the 21st century. At the core of the three-year campaign are two major initiatives: the $14 million expansion of the Theatre’s Harrison Street campus into a center for artistic innovation, and a $6 million renovation of the Thrust Stage, Berkeley Rep’s signature performance space. Construction for the box office began this winter to accommodate the Theatre’s three performance venues — the Thrust Stage, Roda Theatre, and Osher Studio across the street at Berkeley Central. Patrons can expect the revamped box office to open in summer of 2015. And in June, Berkeley Rep will close its beloved Thrust Stage for technical upgrades while carefully retaining the hallmark intimacy for which the Thrust is celebrated. The newly renovated Thrust will re-open late winter/early spring of 2016. Renovations for the Harrison Street campus will follow shortly after. Also next season, as part of revitalizing efforts for Downtown Berkeley, the Addison Street garage will close for 18 months to undergo renovations. In anticipation of the closure, the Theatre has partnered with the Allston Way garage on Center Street to offer patrons an opportunity to purchase a guaranteed parking space for $5 per play along with their tickets. The 2015-16 season is supported by BART and Wells Fargo, who have generously renewed their commitment as Berkeley Rep’s official season sponsors. Berkeley Rep is proud to have KPIX-TV (Channel 5) as a second-year season sponsor. Berkeley Rep is also delighted to have the Strauch Kulhanjian Family and Jack and Betty Schafer on board as a season sponsors. Get the best seats for these shows at the consistently lowest prices by subscribing to Berkeley Rep. The 7-play full season package guarantees tickets for Amélie, Pirates of Penzance, Disgraced, Aubergine, Macbeth, and Treasure Island as well as one additional show to be announced. Best of all, subscribers have guaranteed seats to sold-out plays and can renew their packages now; 7-play full season packages are available from $175 to $598, while 5-play main season packages range from $125 to $426. In addition to significant savings, subscribers receive valuable advantages such as the ability to reschedule performances for free, discounts when purchasing tickets for friends, and the opportunity to secure seats before the general public for special events. Additional discounts are available for senior citizens and pre-K–12 educators. Students and patrons under 30 receive 50 percent off most subscription packages. ################################# 42ND STREET MOON ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING GALA “SONG OF A SUMMER NIGHT” Dinner & Concert Starring Tony Award-Winner LAURA BENANTI 6pm, June 1, 2015 WHAT: 42nd Street Moon announces SONG OF A SUMMER NIGHT, a fundraising gala starring television star and Tony Award-Winner Laura Benanti. The event includes cocktails, a live auction, dinner, and a “Moonlight Lounge” with Musical Director Dave Dobrusky and other 42nd Street Moon performers. Cocktail attire is encouraged. In addition to her television work (“Nashville,” “Nurse Jackie,” NBC’s “The Sound of Music LIVE!”), Laura Benanti is a highly celebrated, four-time Tony Award-nominated stage actress who took Broadway by storm at the age of 18 as Maria in The Sound of Music, opposite Richard Chamberlain. Ms. Benanti earned the 2008 Tony Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, a Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her portrayal of Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy, opposite Patti LuPone and directed by Arthur Laurents. Other Broadway credits include her Tony Award-nominated roles in Into the Woods, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and Swing!. She can currently be seen headlining the “New York Spring Spectacular featuring The Rockettes” at Radio City Music Hall. Called “brilliantly funny” by Variety and commended for singing “like an angel” by The New York Times, Ms. Benanti continues to prove herself as one of the most accomplished musical theatre stars working today. WHEN: 6pm, Monday, June 1, 2015 WHERE: Bimbo’s 365 Club 1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco TICKETS: $375 or $750 for individuals, and $3,750 or $7,500 per table. ########################### #42ND STREET MOON PRESENTS INVENTING CHAMPAGNE THE ALAN JAY LERNER SALON 7pm, May 11 and 12, 2015 42nd Street Moon presents INVENTING CHAMPAGNE, a special two-night-only engagement celebrating Alan Jay Lerner, one of America's greatest Broadway and film lyricists. This effervescent evening will focus on songs by Lerner, who collaborated with composer Frederick Loewe on the iconic hits My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Camelot, and Paint Your Wagon. Lerner also worked with many other brilliant creative minds of Broadway and Hollywood, including Leonard Bernstein, Burton Lane, Charles Strouse, and Kurt Weill, winning three Tony Awards, three Academy Awards, and leaving an indelible mark on American musical theatre. The music will be brought to life by a stellar cast of 42nd Street Moon singers including Ryan Drummond, Darlene Popovic, and Allison F. Rich, and a special guest star to be announced. Musical direction by Dave Dobrusky. WHEN: 7pm, Monday May 11 7pm, Tuesday May 12 WHERE: Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 TICKETS: $50 - $70 INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 255-8207 or visit 42ndStMoon.org ################################ MORE INFORMATION ON THE SPEAKEASY THAT’S PLAN FOR 2016 FROM THE PRODUCER. - It's been nearly ten months since the last raid. The Speakeasy has been underground - we've been biding our time, waiting for the heat to die down, greasing certain influential palms. I can't openly talk about all the details, but what I can tell you is this: 1) We've secured a discrete location somewhere in North Beach 2) The venue is nearly three times the size of the last one 3) Construction is about to begin 4) There will be A/C With more rooms to explore, more stories to unravel, and many more nuances to take in, you won't know where to begin... We anticipate quietly opening our doors in January 2016. ------- Nick Creative Director ############################### THE SHOTGUN CABARET PRESENTS Clare Muireann Murphy Irish Storyteller — The Irish are known to be storytellers, so it comes as no surprise that Clare Muireann Murphy can spin a good yarn. A startling vocal range and arresting physicality make Murphy’s performances gleam with the light of a shooting star. In town for a short stint to perform at the Bay Area Storytelling Festival, we invited Murphy to moonlight at Ashby Stage with two of her best; Inisfail and The King of Lies. Two Shows Only – Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 at The Ashby Stage. On Monday, April 20th Murphy will perform INISFAIL, Island of Destiny. When the ancient Irish gods stepped onto the soil of Ireland, they burned their boats so they could never leave. Murphy illustrates a beautiful yet bloodstained landscape where gods in golden halls drink from the horn of plenty, Kings are healed by children, fathers vie with sons, one-eyed giants make their bid for power, and lusty monsters spit in the face of the prophets. It’s an evening of giant warriors, jealous kings and limb loss. On Tuesday, April 21st Murphy will perform The King of Lies: A Story for Syria. A lying contest with an edge, literally. Any person who fails to tell a new lie loses their head. With the piles of severed heads growing, Murphy enters the fray to do and undo this cruel power play. Traditional stories from Syria are wrapped in a contemporary telling. Devised from Rafik Schami’s, Damascus Nights. In the same camp as social raconteurs and solo performers, Clare uses the platform of story to create shows full of observational humor, social commentary, and epic journey. Murphy’s lively physical style and playful wit endows the traditional tales she tells with modern verve. ################################### Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) Announces Its 2015-16 Season —Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) today announced its 56th Main Stage season, which features a hilariously suspenseful homage to Alfred Hitchcock, a musical adaptation of a cherished children’s story, a gripping reimagination of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night, a brilliantly witty exploration of class, and the award-winning rock musical with its roots in the East Bay. Opening the season will be The 39 Steps, by Patrick Barlow, directed by Michael Ross, returning to CCCT after his sold-out 2014 production of Spamalot. A fast-paced whodunit that combines 4 actors, 150 roles, a Hitchcock masterpiece, and a dash of Monty Python, The 39 Steps plays from September 25-October 18. For the holidays, CCCT is pleased to present the beloved children’s classic The Secret Garden, by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, directed and choreographed by Roger Welch in his Bay Area debut, with music direction by Kevin Roland. This spellbinding musical tale of healing, forgiveness, and renewal, with its unforgettable characters and soaring score, plays November 20-December 20. Starting off the new year is Sarah Ruhl’s boldly inventive The Clean House, directed by former Woman’s Will Artistic Director Erin Merritt in her CCCT debut. Lane and Charles, a married couple, both doctors, have hired a housekeeper named Matilde, an aspiring comedian from Brazil who's more interested in coming up with the perfect joke than in housecleaning. The Clean House plays from February 12-March 6 Next up, CCCT presents the East Bay premiere of The Mountaintop by Katori Hall from April 15 to May 8, directed by Artistic Director Marilyn Langbehn. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to re-evaluate the meaning of his life, confront his destiny, and come to terms with his unfinished legacy. A compelling and thought-provoking reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the celebrated civil rights leader. Closing out the season, American Idiot comes home to the East Bay where it all started. Based on Green Day’s Grammy award-winning album, with book and lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, book by Michael Mayer, and music and lyrics by Green Day, this Tony Award-winning hit musical, which began life at Berkeley Rep, shatters old rules and breaks thrilling new ground for the American musical. Alex Perez, who helmed last season’s smash-hit The Addams Family, will direct and choreograph with music direction by Kevin Roland; the production runs June 10-July 17. Season subscriptions for CCCT’s 2015-16 season go on sale in June. All performances take place at CCCT's intimate and fully accessible theatre in the Flynn building located at 951 Pomona Avenue in El Cerrito. Free parking is provided in the adjoining lot. For more information, visit www.ccct.org. #################### Full Cast Announced For 102nd Annual Mountain Play: Peter Pan Starring Melissa WolfKlain as Peter Pan and Jeff Wiesen as Captain Hook Directed by Michael Schwartz Musical Direction by Debra ChamblissChoreograph by Nicole Helfer -- Casting is complete for the Mountain Play’s 2015 production of Peter Pan, which will fly over the San Francisco Bay Area May 24 – June 21, 2015. For full details visit www.mountainplay.org With a cast of 35, the production stars: Melissa WolfKlain (Peter Pan) Jeff Wiesen (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling) Erin Ashe (Wendy Darling) Jeremy Kaplan (John Darling) Claire Lentz (Michael Darling) David Yen (Smee) Erica Lamkin (Tiger Lily) Susan Zelinsky (Mrs. Darling) The Lost Boys include: Dillon DeVille, Walker Brinskele, Jeremy Ivory-Chambers, Billy Baumeister, Ashley Baker, Bella Cvengros, Ruby Jobe, Jimmy Macholz, Sierra Glasheen and Matthew Ronder-Seid. The Pirates include: David Crone, Steven Ackel, Sean O'Brien, Cordell Wesselink, Fernando Siu, Lily Allen-Hughes, Joel Pathman, Samantha Connelly, Christopher Vincent, August Mesarchik and Gordon Camplejohn. The Natives include: Zoe Swenson-Graham, Sofia Cassidy, Ellie Evans, Olivia Ng, Marlee Mesarchik and Tricia Mills Gray. Based on Sir James M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved family musicals of all time. With a sprinkling of pixie dust, Peter, the boy who wouldn’t grow up, along with his playful fairy sidekick Tinkerbell whisk the Darling family children away to the place where dreams are born. During their adventures in Neverland they encounter all the characters one would expect in the magical world of childhood. There are bungling pirates, natives, an infamous ticking crocodile and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. ########################### Palo Alto Players unveils new logo and 85th Anniversary Season 2015-16: Our Tony-est Season Yet! – Palo Alto Players held its third annual Season Announcement party on January 31, unveiling the shows for its 2015-16 season – as well as a new logo! Managing Director Diana Lynn Wiley and Artistic Director Patrick Klein worked with Joey McDaniel to create the new public face of Palo Alto Players. “Joey is a great friend of Palo Alto Players,” said Wiley. “Audience members would recognize him from his role as Igor in last season’s Young Frankenstein, and he’s also playing Uncle Fester in our upcoming production of The Addams Family. We’re happy to share another dimension of his wonderful artistry, and are so excited to be able to keep our logo redesign in the family.” During meetings with Wiley and Klein, as well as the Board of Directors, McDaniel wanted to showcase the fresh and energetic buzz building at Palo Alto Players. “We really wanted to bring a feeling of renewal and excitement to the new public face of Palo Alto Players,” McDaniel explains. “The journey to the final design was filled with many meetings, dozens of different styles and color schemes, as well as some laughs and a bit of soul searching. The final design is intended to be modern and fresh, along with classic theatrical elements that are instantly recognizable. I mean, who doesn't love their name in lights? The star (located center stage, of course!) represents the company members who passionately dedicate their time and talents, and the new focus on the word ‘players’ emphasizes the bright and shining example that the Players continue to set for theatre in the Bay Area.” For Palo Alto Players’ 85th season, we are proud to bring you a new season of first-rate theatre – Our Tony-est Season Yet! For our 2015-16 season, we have chosen a collection of shows highlighting the very best that Broadway has to offer, boasting a rare combination of unparalleled pedigree and audience adoration. Each of the five plays and musicals has won the Tony Award for Best Play or Musical – as well as numerous Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards, and Pulitzer Prizes! But beyond their many awards and accolades, these shows are beloved because they speak to the very heart of why we go to the theatre. These are comedies to make you laugh and think, dramas to make you cry and give you hope, and musicals brimming with show-stopping dance numbers to whimsical lyrics and heart-wrenching music. Whether you come to the theatre for tragic American heroes or giants in the sky, you’ll find yourself at home this season with Palo Alto Players . The five main stage productions are: CHICAGO Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins September 12 – 27, 2015 (preview September 11) CLYBOURNE PARK by Bruce Norris November 7 – 22, 2015 (preview November 6) DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller January 16 – 31, 2016 (preview January 15) INTO THE WOODS Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine April 23 – May 8, 2016 (preview April 22) VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang June 11 – 26, 2016 (preview June 10) For information or to purchase season tickets, please call Palo Alto Players’ Box Office at 650.329.0891 or visit www.paplayers.org. Season subscriptions are as little as $130 through May 10, 2015, and include all five productions. Starting May 11, 2015, season subscription prices increase slightly. Subscribers save significantly over regular ticket prices and enjoy subscriber benefits including priority seating, free ticket exchanges, show reminders, and the ability to purchase extra tickets to shows at a discount. All performances in Palo Alto Players’ 85th Season (2015-16) are produced at the Lucie Stern Theater in cooperation with the City of Palo Alto. The Lucie Stern Theater is located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, CA. Use of this facility is made possible through support from The City of Palo Alto, Community Services Department, Division of Arts and Sciences, and from our patrons. ################################ The Tabard Theatre Company at Theatre on San Pedro Square Announces Its 15 th Season: “Coming Home” Including three World Premiere productions by local playwrights! – The Tabard Theatre Company will produce six mainstage productions in its 2015-2016 season at Theatre on San Pedro Square, The Destination for Arts Discovery in downtown San Jose. The company’s 15th-season repertoire is themed “Coming Home” and includes DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, an exuberant musical that celebrates the joys and richness of life and what it means to go home; I DO, I DO, a musicalabout the ups and downs of making a home; and CROWNS, a glorious celebration of ladies and their church hats, as a young girl discovers home. Additionally, Tabard’s 15th season includes three World Premiere productions of plays by local playwrights: HOMEWARD BOUND, An Orphan Train Journey, a play with music that explores the experiences of seven girls seeking a home; MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, the classicholiday story that makes us all think of hearth and home, staged as a live radio production; and SWIFT JUSTICE, a bold re-telling of the 1933 kidnapping and murder of Brooke Hart in downtown San Jose. The company’s lineup also includes three Big Band Christmas concerts by NINETEEN, San Jose’s Premier Jazz Ensemble, in addition to three other NINETEEN concerts throughout theseason, and a don’t-miss special celebration on August 15th. Subscriptions for the sixmainstage shows go on sale April 10th and will be available online at tabardtheatre.org or bycalling 408-679-2330. Subscribers may add the NINETEEN concerts at the special subscriberdiscount rate when purchasing their subscription. Single tickets for Tabard productions and NINETEEN’s concerts go on sale June 1st.2 ########################

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