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Posted by:	Richard Connema 01:11 pm EDT 03/29/15

OPENINGS -------------------- Nick & Nora APRIL 1-19, 2015 THE EUREKA THEATRE Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Book by Arthur Laurents Directed by Greg MacKellan Music Direction by Dave Dobrusky Choreography by Staci Arriaga A B O U T Unseen since its Broadway run, this “lost” musical features Dashiell Hammett’s iconic Thin Man sleuths, Nick and Nora Charles, in a mystery by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie), Richard Maltby, Jr. (Big, Miss Saigon), and Arthur Laurents (Gypsy, West Side Story). In 1930s Hollywood, a studio bookkeeper is murdered and everyone’s a suspect. Can Nick & Nora solve the convoluted case before cocktail time? Songs: Is There Anything Better Than Dancing?, Detectiveland, Look Who’s Alone Now, As Long as You’re Happy. Starring: Ryan Drummond Brittany Danielle Allison F. Rich William Giammona Michael Barrett Austin Michael Kern Cassidy Nicole Frydman Justin Gillman Cindy Goldfield Brian Herndon Megan Stetson Reuben Uy Davern Wright LOW-PRICED PREVIEWS April 1 & 2, 7 pm April 3, 8 pm OPENING NIGHT Saturday, April 4, 6 pm REGULAR PERFORMANCES: Wed & Thur, 7 pm Fri at 8 pm Sat at 6 pm  Sun at 3 pm FAMILY/STUDENT MATINEE  Saturday, April 11  at 1 Pm POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS WITH DIRECTOR & CAST: Sunday, April 5 & 12 Tickets: $21-$75 (Subject to change) http://www.42ndstmoon.org/nick-nora or 415-255-8207 The Braggart Soldier, or Major Blowhard. World Premiere of Director Evren Odcikin’s fast and furious adaptation of Plautus proves that Roman comedies never get old, they just get funnier! Previews March 27 & 28 at 8:00 pm March 29 at 7pm. Opens March 31 at 8:00 pm. Runs March 27-April 26, 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 2014-15 Sandbox Series presents World Premiere in a word By Lauren Yee Directed by Giovanna Sardelli April 2nd to April 25th, 2015 Thurs 7pm / Fri, Sat 8pm / Sat 3pm Previews at April 2 & 3 at 8pm Press Opening: 8pm, Saturday, April 4th, 2015 Performances at Tides Theater, 533 Sutter St, 2nd FloorWHAT: When her 8-year old son disappears, a young mother battles her confusion and grief by summoning the awesome power of language. TICKETS: For tickets ($20) or more information, the public may contact the San Francisco Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, or http://sfplayhouse.org/sfph/word/. Sister Written and Directed by John Kolvenbach Creative Team: Scenic Design by Erik Flatmo; Costume Design by Alex Jaeger, Lighting Design by Jeff Rowlings; Sound Design by Sara Huddleston. Cast: Lisa Brescia* as Anna Jessi Campbell* as Lilly Anthony Fusco* as Malcolm Patrick Kelly Jones* as William Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. Where: Magic Theatre Fort Mason Center 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94123 (Entrance to Fort Mason at the intersection of Marina Blvd and Buchanan St) OPENING April 1 and CLOSING April 19th How Much: $20-$60 $5 off for Seniors and Educators Student Tickets: $20 Tickets on sale now. To Purchase Tickets: Call the Magic Theatre box office at 415.441.8822 or Purchase online at www.magictheatre.org TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, the nationally acclaimed theatre, presents the Regional Premiere of the Appalachian bluegrass musical Fire on the Mountain. From Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman, the creators of It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues comes a poignant, passionate musical revue about the lives of mining families in the heart of Appalachia. Alternately exuberant and melancholy, joyous and gripping, this musical tribute to the working families of America’s heartland is a foot-stomping celebration of the culture, hardships, and heroics of life on the Blue Ridge. WHEN: Previews: Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, 2015 Press Opening: Saturday, April 4, 2015 Closes: Sunday, April 26, 2015 SHOWS: Previews: 8:00 PM Tuesdays: 7:30 PM Wednesdays: 2:00PM, 7:30PM 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 Street (at Mercy), 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 Cinnabar Theater, the beloved professional theater in Sonoma County presents Arcadia* Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece, a dazzling play that is equal parts comedy, mystery, and love story. Written by Tom Stoppard / Directed by Sheri Lee Miller Starring Gina Alvarado, Lito Briano, John Browning, Sam Coughlin, Nathan Cummings, Frank Demma, Patrick Edwards, Miguel Evangelista, Kailey Hewitt, Clark Miller, Jocelynn Joy Murphy, and Ilana Niernberger WHERE: Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952 WHEN: Friday, April 3 @ 8 PM Saturday, April 4 @ 8 PM Friday, April 10 @ 8 PM Saturday, April 11 @ 2 PM and 8 PM Sunday, April 12 @ 2 PM Friday, April 17 @ 8 PM Saturday, April 18 @ 8 PM Sunday, April 19 @ 2 PM HOW MUCH: $9 for junior-high and high-school students (April 3 only) $15 for ages 21 and under $25 for adults 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! Contra Costa Civic Theatre presents THE FOREIGNER By Larry Shue Directed by Ken Sonkin Set design by Robert “Bo” Golden Costume design by Lisa Danz Lighting design by Hamilton Guillén Sound design by Michael Kelly CAST Ryan O'Donnell (Charlie Baker), Mike Reynolds (Froggy LeSueur), Linda Paplow (Betty Meeks), Monica Ammerman (Catherine Sims), Aaron Murphy (Ellard Sims), Dan Saski (Rev. David Marshall Lee), and Chad Yarish (Owen Musser) WHEN April 3-26, 2015 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm Talkbacks with the director and cast following the matinees on Apr 12 and Apr 19 WHERE 951 Pomona Ave (cross street Moeser) El Cerrito, CA 94530 TICKETS Adults: $22 in advance, $28 at the door Youth (16 and under): $11 in advance, $15 at the door Discounts available for groups of 15 or more. INFO www.ccct.org or 510.524.9132 Death of a Salesman Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Kenneth Kelleher SHOWS: Previews: April 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm / April 3 @ 8:00 pm Opening: April 4 @ 8:00 pm Run Dates: April 1 – April 26, 2015 Wednesday & Thursday @ 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm Saturday @ 2:00 pm Sunday @ 2:00 pm WHERE: San Jose Stage Company - 490 South First Street in the SoFA district of downtown San Jose, CA TICKETS: For tickets ($20-$65) or more information, please call the box office at 408.283.7142 or order online www.thestage.org. Discounts are available for students, seniors, and groups. One Night Only: The Musical “ORDINARY DAYS” on Wednesday April 1 Marks Beginning of the Third Season of Theater by the Book Play Reading Series co-presented by Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center The musical “ORDINARY DAYS” by composer/lyricist Adam Gwon When: Wednesday, April 1, Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm Where: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City Information: www.minersfoundry.org and www.SierraStages.org (530) 265-5040 and (530) 346-3210 On Wednesday, April 1st, the Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Sierra Stages kick off the third season of Theater by the Book, a popular series of informal play readings for the community, with the critically acclaimed musical “Ordinary Days” written by composer/lyricist Adam Gwon. Sandra Rockman directs, with musical direction by Ken Getz, and featuring local Nevada County actors Jay Barker, Nancy Haffey, Jonathan Hansard, and Kim Wellman. “Ordinary Days” is a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps. It tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. “Ordinary Days” is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. The Theater by the Book readings take place at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City. A $10 donation is suggested at the door -- doors open at 7:00 PM and the readings begin at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets are available at the Miners Foundry and BriarPatch Co-op and online at www.minersfoundry.org. For more information about “Ordinary Days” and Theater by the Book, please visit www.minersfoundry.org or www.SierraStages.org, or call (530) 265-5040 or (530) 346-3210. THE MARSH BERKELEY ANNOUNCES CHARLIE VARON’S FEISTY OLD JEW ADDS PERFORMANCES APRIL 11 – MAY 16 Written and performed by Charlie Varon Developed with and directed by David Ford The Marsh announces, after a wildly successful extended run in 2014 at The Marsh San Francisco, and an equally successful four-week run at The Marsh Berkeley, Charlie Varon’s FEISTY OLD JEW, will extend with performances April 11 – May 16. A fictional comic monologue about a 20th-century man living in a 21st-century city, FEISTY OLD JEW was declared “Comic gold” by the San Francisco Chronicle. FEISTY will return April 11-May 16 with performances Saturdays at 5pm at The Marsh Berkeley (2120 Allston Way). For tickets ($25-$100), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. And It All Went to Hell: an improvised comedy It seems like such a good idea: the perfect plan is in place, life will be paradise… and then - chaos! Inspired by great writers from Oscar Wilde to Neil Simon, TV shows like Frasier and films such as Some Like it Hot, this completely improvised, full length comedy shows what happens when good people make bad choices. Whether you call it comedy or call it farce, you will definitely call Directed by: Jerry Ruoti Featuring: Merrill Gruver, Susie Sargent, Bill Stahl, Molly Robertson, Scott Keck, David Boyll, Larissa Kassian, Laura Wachtel, Christian Utzman, Michael Fleming, and Jerry Ruoti. Preview Dates Friday and Saturday April 3 & 4, 2015 Performance Dates Fridays and Saturdays April 10 – May 9, 2015 Performance Times All performances begin at 8:00PM Performance Location 533 Sutter Street, Second Floor , San Francisco, CA 94102 (At Powell Street, Above Union Square) Tickets on sale now at www.Un-Scripted.com/tickets/ $10 Previews $20 Adult (shows April 10 – May 9) $10 Student/Senior (shows April 10 – May 9) Phone: 415-322-8738 Email: BoxOffice@Un-Scripted.com Website: www.Un-Scrip --------------- IN PREVIEWS: -------------- Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with TALLEY’S FOLLY. In a season dedicated to his memory, the company pays homage to one of the most prolific and revered American playwrights of the 20th century, Lanford Wilson, with “The Talley Trilogy.” The first entry in this series of three interrelated plays is TALLEY’S FOLLY. It’s the Fourth of July, 1944 in Lebanon, Missouri. Matt Friedman, a Jewish accountant from St. Louis, has arrived to plead his love to well-to-do gentile Sally Talley. A rocky courtship the previous summer might have ended when Sally stopped replying to Matt’s letters, but Matt never gave up hope and has showed up unexpectedly at Sally’s home, refusing to accept her rebuffs and fears that her family would never approve of their marriage. Charming and indomitable, Matt steadily presses his case and overcomes Sally’s defenses, telling her his innermost secrets and, in return, learning hers as well. Gradually he awakens Sally to the possibilities of a life together where two wounded hearts can become whole. Acclaimed Bay Area actress and director Joy Carlin (After the Revolution, Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating, Awake and Sing!), who played Sally Talley in American Conservatory Theater’s 1979 production of Wilson’s Fifth of July, directs this romantic theatrical waltz featuring Lauren English (Seminar at San Francisco Playhouse) and Rolf Saxon (After the Revolution). TALLEY’S FOLLY, about which the New York Post said, “It is perhaps the simplest, the most lyrical play Wilson has written…funny, sweet, touching and marvelously written,” and which The New York Times called “a play to savor and cheer,” premiered on Broadway in 1980 and received a critically acclaimed off Broadway revival in 2013. DATES: Previews begin: April 3, 2015 Opens: April 9, 2015 Closes: June 7, 2015 SHOWS: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm WHERE: Harry’s UpStage located in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing Aurora Theatre Company, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA TICKETS: For tickets ($30 subscriber; $35 general; $50 limited opening night seating) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 30, student, and group discounts available. CENTER REP PRESENTS Mirandolina! Mistress of a Tuscan Inn Love, seduction, and chocolate. By Carlo Goldoni Adapted & Directed by Timothy Near Starring: Kathryn Butler, Michael Butler, Lynda DiVito, Ben Euphrat, Tracy Hazas, Gabriel Marin, Joe Metheny, Lizzie O’Hara, Colin Thomson, Mark Anderson Phillips appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association DESCRIPTION: Tough, sexy and audacious Mirandolina is the mistress of a Tuscan inn whose guests include a Count who bought his title, a Marchese who has nothing but his title, and a Cavaliere who is determined to scorn all women. Armed with wit and wiles, Mirandolina sets out to teach her guests some lessons in love and finance, while hanging onto the handsome Fabrizio as both her fiancé and employee! Will true love prevail? Will Mirandolina “lean in” and get it all? A rapturous and sharply hilarious 18th Century battle-of-the-sexes comedic caper about a woman trying to run a business in a man’s world, in a fresh new World Premiere adaptation by the director of the REP hits Noises Off, Sweet Charity, and Rumors. WHERE: Center REPertory Company 1601 Civic Drive in downtown Walnut Creek. DATES / TIMES / TICKET INFO: Performances begin Friday, April 3rd at 8PM. Press opening is Tuesday, April 7th at 7:30 PM. Closes Saturday, May 2nd at 8:00PM. TICKET PRICE RANGE: $33 - $60 TICKET INFORMATION: For more information go to CenterREP.org or call 925.943.SHOW (7469). You can also visit the LCA Ticket Office at 1601 Civic Drive or the Ticket Office Outlets at Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek and the Downtown Walnut Creek Library. PRODUCTION TEAM: Directed by Timothy Near Literal Translation by Lisa Gottreich Set Design by Nina Ball Lighting Design by Kurt Landisman Costume Design by Victoria Livingston-Hall Sound Design by Theodore J.H. Hulsker Stage Managed by Nicole Langley ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- Regional Premiere STUPID FUCKING BIRD* By Aaron Posner Directed by Susi Damilano to May 2nd 2015 Tues, Wed, Thurs 7pm / Fri, Sat 8pm / Sat 3pm, Sun 2pm No matinee March 21st or 22nd Previews at 8pm March 17, 18, 19, 20 Press Opening: 8 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2015– San Francisco Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) continues its twelfth season with the regional premiere of Aaron Posner’s Stupid Fucking Bird—irreverently based on Anton Chekov’s The Seagull—directed by Susi Damilano. You’ve never seen Chekhov like this. Aaron Posner’s bold and cheeky update of “The Seagull” thrusts us into a country house where unrequited desire is drowned in equal parts alcohol and sarcasm. A contemporary riff on Chekhov’s The Seagull. The cast includes El Beh, Martha Brigham, Joseph Estlack, Adam Magill, Johnny Moreno, Carrie Paff, and Charles Shaw Robinson. WHERE: 450 Post Street, San FranciscoTICKETS: 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. IT RUN THRU MAY 2ND BERKELEY REP PRESENTSTARTUFFE Serrand and Epp reunite for revival of Molière’s edgy satire about religious hypocrisy – Berkeley Rep is proud to welcome back the beloved team of Dominique Serrand and Steven Epp for a provocative and powerful revival of Molière’s dark comedy about religious hypocrisy. Adapted by David Ball, Tartuffe is a co-production of South Coast Repertory, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Shakespeare Theatre Company. , and runs through Sunday, April 12. Individual tickets start at $29 and can be purchased by phone at (510) 647-2949 or online at berkeleyrep.org. IT RUN THRU APRIL 12TH Word for Word presents the company's full theatrical production of 2015, Stories by Alice Munro: “The Office” and “Dolly” under the direction of Joel Mullennix It runs through April 12, 2015 at Z Below in San Francisco’s Mission/SOMA district. The production features two short stories by 2013 Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro. The cast of Stories by Alice Munro: “The Office” and “Dolly” features Sheila Balter,* Jeri Lynn Cohen,* Paul Finocchiaro, Howard Swain,* and Susan Harloe.* (AEA) Word for Word presents: Stories by Alice Munro: “The Office” and “Dolly” It runs thru through April 12 ;, 8pm At: Z Below, Z Space's new second venue, at 470 Florida St.. Performances; Wednesday-Thursday 7 pm, Friday-Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 3 pm PLEASE NOTE: No show April 10, additional performance 2 pm Sat matinée on April 11. Ticket prices: $35- $55, previews $20 Tickets:866.811.4111 or atwww.zspace.org IT RUNS THRU APRIL 12TH FOODIES THE MUSICAL* The Show for Everyone Who Eats, Written and Directed by Morris Bobrow playing an opening end run at the Shelton Theatre, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco. (800-838-3006) REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL. --------------------------------------- REVIEWS COMING UP ON REGIONAL ------------------------ SHOTGUN PLAYERS PRESENTS Antigonick By Anne Carson Directed by Mark Jackson & Hope Mohr— Anne Carson, world-renowned poet and recipient of the Guggenheim and MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship, has taken our breath away with her sparkling new adaptation of the Antigone myth. Long time Shotgun artist Mark Jackson joins forces with San Francisco choreographer Hope Mohr to direct this epic struggle between the forces of law and the ties that bind. Antigonick runs through April 25th at the Ashby Stage. Co-directors Mohr and Jackson are collaborating to create an intellectual dance theater piece that starts with Carson’s art text and invigorates it with all the best that modern performance has to offer – movement, video, and experiment. Antigonick features Set Design by Nina Ball, Costume Design by Christine Crook, Sound Design by Theodore J. Hulsker, Light Design by Stephanie Buchner, & Properties Design by Kirsten Royston.The cast of Antigonick features Monique Jenkinson, Kevin Clarke, Soren Santos, Megan Trout, Rami Margron, Parker Murphy, David Sinaiko, Kenny Toll. WHEN: March 19 – April 25, 2015 WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: Regular performance nights $20 - $35. Advance reservations strongly advised – shows will sell out! For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 510.841.6500 IT RUNS THRU APRIL 25TH PIERCING AND PROFOUND NEW DRAMA, FROM WHITE PLAINS,MAKES WEST COAST PREMIERE AT NCTC Following SF Run, NCTC’s Pride On Tour sends acclaimed play to Modesto, CA It run thru – April 26, 2015 ) — The sweetest revenge never ends at New Conservatory Theatre Center this Spring, as it presents the West Coast Premiere of the “gripping and full-blooded” From White Plains (NYTheatre.com) . Written by Michael Perlman in collaboration with the original cast, Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gregory, Jimmy King and Aaron Rossini, From White Plains the limits of our ability to forgive. When a young director receives international acclaim for a filmbased on his experience of bullying in high school, he uses his Oscar speech to out the real-life bullyfrom his past. The lives of these two men become quickly tangled in the public eye as they see ifrevenge is really so sweet. From White Plains will be directed by Sara Staley, program director of YouthAware, NCTC’s theatre in education outreach program. Directed by Sara Staley Starring Sal Mattos, Ed Moreno, Fernando Navales, and Nick Trengrove From White Plains It runs thru– April 26, 2015 in NCTC’s intimate Walker Theater. Tickets are $25 - $45 and available at nctcsf.org or by calling (415) 861-8972. IT RUNS THRU APRIL 26 Thrillpeddlers present… JEWELS OF PARIS A Revolutionary New Musical Revue Original Music and Lyrics by Scrumbly Koldewyn Additional lyrics by Martin Worman, Rob Keefe and Alex Kinney Book By Scrumbly Koldewyn, Rob Keefe, Alex Kinney and Andy Wenger Directed by Russell Blackwood Musical Direction by Scrumbly Koldewyn Choreography by Noah Haydon WHEN: It runs thru – May 2, 2015 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 pm Opening Night - Thurs. Mar. 19, 2015 - 8:00 pm TIX: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=6&p=1 or by calling 415/377-4202 $30 Gen. Admission $35 for Front Row Seats, “Shock Boxes” and “Turkish Lounges” VENUE: The Hypnodrome - 575 10th St., in SF. 94103 (Bryant & Division Sts. WEB PAGE: https://www.hypnodrome.org TRAILER: http://youtu.be/MbPimDlMn74 INFO: For more info only - please call 415/ 377- 4202 IT CLOSES MAY 2ND --------------------- CURRENLY PLAYING ---------------------- : Masquers Playhouse presents The Women by Clare Boothe Luce The Women, the classic comedy by Clare Boothe Luce, at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. Before there was Sex and the City… before there were Real Housewives… there were The Women. Best known for its 1939 film version starring Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell, this play combines high style and screwball comedy in an exceptionally witty, quotable script lampooning the social mores of the 1930s. The Women is smart, dangerous, delicious fun. Directed by Peter Budinger and DC Scarpelli. featuring Annika Bergman, Ellen Brooks, Jayme Catalano, Anne Collins, Rebecca Davis, Jax Franks, Robyn Grahn, Rebecca Grayce, Jetta Martin, Rose Matthews, Shawn Oda, Michelle Pond, Christine Sheppard, Alicia von Kugelgen, Loralee Windsor and Judy Zimola Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm with Sunday Matinees at 2:00 pm on April 5, 12 and 19. The show plays through April 25. Tickets are $22 and all seats are general admission. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.masquers.org or by calling (510) 232-4031. The playhouse is located off of Highway 580 (Richmond Parkway exit) at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond across from the Hotel Mac. IT RUN THRU APRIL 25TH Spreckels Theatre Company presents: "Deathtrap" By Ira Levin Spreckels Theatre Company presents "Deathtrap," the classic Broadway hit by Ira Levin. Directed by David Yen WHEN: It run thru April 12, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. Sundays 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 TICKETS: $16 to $26 $26 General; $24 Senior; $22 Youth, 21 and under; $16 Children, 12 and under. 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 of $12. TICKETS ONLINE: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=36249&schedule=list PHONE: 707-588-3400 For 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 Center Bette Condiotti Theater 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com CAST: Featuring John Shillington as Sidney Bruhl; Karen Clancy as Myra Bruhl; Ben Sweeney Acedo as Clifford Anderson; Garet Waterhouse as Porter Milgram; and mollie boyce as Helga ten Dorp. IT RUN THRU TO APRIL 12TH : Altarena Playhouse presents Blood Brothers, a musical by Willy Russell WHEN: It runs thru–April 19; Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm Special Thursday performance April 16, 8pm WHERE: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, convenient to public transit TICKET PRICES: $26. Tickets available at www.altarena.org, (510) 523-1553 IT RUNS THRU APRIL 19TH The Marsh announces the zany extravaganza FOOL LA LA! from Bay Area’s beloved clown Unique Derique, will transfer to The Marsh San Francisco extend through April 12. This fun-filled show for all ages left audiences laughing and dancing into the New Year, and extended by popular demand at the Marsh Berkeley. FOOL LA LA! is a playful celebration for the whole family, encouraging kids from 1 to 92 to let their imaginations take flight. WHEN/ WHERE: It runs thru – April 12, 2015 at The Marsh San Francisco (1062 Valencia Street, San Francisco) TICKE $15-35 Sliding Scale; Reserved Seats: $50-$100 For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU APRIL 12TH Broadway By the Bay Presents LES MISERABLES The epic musical LES MISERABLES runs from March 6th through 22nd at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA) and March 28th through April 5th at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey (417 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA).. LES MISERABLES Performance Schedule at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City: Saturday, March 14 at 2PM Saturday, March 14 at 8PM Sunday, March 15 at 2PM Saturday, March 21 at 2PM Saturday, March 21 at 8PM Sunday, March 22 at 2PM LES MISERABLES Performance Schedule at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey: Saturday, March 28 at 8pm Sunday, March 29 at 2pm Saturday, April 4 at 8pm Saturday, April 5 at 2pmJoin us on Sunday, March 8th after the show for a Talk Back Session with Director Jasen Jeffrey, the cast, and creative team. LES MISERABLES features Adam Campbell (Jean Valjean), Anthony Bernal (Javert), Mia Fryvecind (Fantine), Joseph Hudelson (Thenardier), Melissa Reinertson (Madame Thenardier), Jason Rehklau (Marius), Matthew Provencal (Enjolras), Eponine (Rachel LaFollette), Samantha Cardenas (Cosette), William Lipton (Gavroche) and Allayna Slate and Eva Colliou (Young Cosette/Eponine). The creative team includes Jasen Jeffrey (Director), Maureen Duffey Frentz (Associate Director) Devon LaRussa (Choreographer), Sean Kana (Musical Director), Kelly James Tighe (Set Designer), Kate Schroeder (Costume Supervisor), Michael Ramsaur (Lighting Designer), and Jonathan Hayward (Sound Designer).Tickets may be purchased in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office located at 2219 Broadway Street in downtown Redwood City, Tuesday through Friday, 10AM-1:30PM, 3:00PM-6:00PM. The Box Office is open 60 minutes prior to the start of each show, and remains open for 30 minutes following the start of the show. Tickets range from $47 to $69 in Redwood City may be purchased by phone at 650-579-5565 or broadwaybythebay.org. Tickets in Monterey range from $39 to $59 and may be purchased by phone at 831-649-1070 or goldenstatetheatre.com. IT RUNS THRU APRIL 8TH Fiddler on the Roof. Novato Theater Company presents the Bock-Harnick-Stein classic musical about Tevye and his daughters, set in a Russian village in 1905. Directed by Pat Nims, choreography by Kate Kenyon, music direction by Carl Oser. Features songs like Tradition, If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker. NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Drive, Suite C, Novato. It run thru April 26, . Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00 pm; Sundays: 2:00 pm. Adults $25, Seniors & Students $22, Youth (12 and under) $12, Members $19. Tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org; (415) 883-4498 for information only. IT RUNS THRU APRIL 26TH The Marsh is thrilled to present the premiere of LEAR’S SHADOW,* the brand new show from award-winning actor/playwright Geoff Hoyle. It may be business-as-usual when great tragedians such as Laurence Olivier, Sir Ian McKellen, and Paul Scofield perform in productions like King Lear, but it's unheard of for a great clown to tackle Shakespeare's masterpiece. Audiences will experience King Lear like never before as the Jester (played by Hoyle), recently unemployed, tells his side to Shakespeare's most tragic, cosmic, and human of stories in this poignant solo performance. WHEN: It run thru– May 30, 2015 (Press opening: April 11) SHOWS: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8pm; Saturdays at 5pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia Street at 22nd St Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission. TICKETS: $25-$35 sliding scale; $50 Reserved Seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU MAY 30TH The Marsh Berkeley announces Aaron Akins’s newest solo show INTO THE COLE – A ONE MAN SHOW, produced by Don Reed, will return for a four week run. Inspired by the work of Nat King Cole, Atkins takes audiences on a musical journey through some of Cole’s greatest hits and explores how they impacted his own artistic development. DATES: It run thru– April 11, 2015 SHOWS: Fridays at 8pm and Saturdays at 8:30pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94701 TICKETS: $20-35 General; $50-100 Reserved For tickets visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU APRIL 11TH STEREOTYPO: Rants and Rumblings at the DMV, will begin previews this month. In STEREOTYPO, Reed takes on nine characters who experience the stereotypes made on race, class, gender, physical handicap, and more, in a series of hilarious monologues, often moving, sometimes dangerous – all set in America’s ultimate melting pot, the DMV. WHEN: It runs thru– March 28, 2015 SHOWS: Fridays at 8:00pm Saturdays at 8:30pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia Street Parking is available at New Mission Bartlett Garag (21st St between Mission & Valencia.) Bart Station (closest): Mission & 24th Street between 21st & 22nd Streets TICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 Reserved Seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU APRIL 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 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 MAY 31ST -------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY ----------------------- - Destination Home An Evening Of Short Works WHEN: to -April 4th, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm WHERE: The Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway, OaklandTICKETS: Sliding scale $20-40; available at the door and online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-home-an-evening-of-short-original-plays-tickets-15505621732?aff=eac2 FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION: www.raggedwing.org IT CLOSES APRIL 4TH Bonnie & Clyde” on the road to Napa Powerful musical love story up next at Community Arts Center Lucky Penny Productions presents “Bonnie & Clyde” through April 4 in the new Community Arts Center, 1758 Industrial Way, Napa. This sexy and compelling modern musical stars Taylor Bartolucci as Bonnie Parker, James Bock as Clyde Barrow, Heather Buck as Blanche Barrow and Scottie Woodard as Buck Barrow Tickets are on sale now for the 10-performance run. Information and the link to online ticket sales will be found at http://www.luckypennynapa.com/. Assistance with ticketing by phone can be had by leaving a message at 707-266-6305. For other needs, email info@luckypennynapa.com. Lucky Penny Productions is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization and continues to seek local support for the completion of the Community Arts Center renovations. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law ---------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: ------------------ Other Desert Cities Written by Jon Robin Baitz Directed by Arturo Catricala Starring Paul Collins, Geoffrey Colton, Michaela Greeley, Melissa Keith, and Cheryl Smith. WHAT: San Francisco Premiere of Other Desert Cities WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center Decker Theatre, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: It run thru – April 5, 2015 Wednesday – Sat at 8pm Sundays at 2pm COST: $25-$45 TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: nctcsf.org, 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf.org IT RUN THRU APRIL 5TH PEAR SLICES 2015 by Patrick M. Brennan, Diane Gribschaw, Max Gutmann, Steve Koppman, Elyce Melmon, Bridgette Dutta Portman, Douglas Rees, E. Michael Schumacher FEATURING: Stephanie Crowley, Warren C. Dailey, Morgan Dayley, Janine Evans, Brian Levi, Ray Renati. Directed by Troy Johnson and Robyn Ginsburg Braverman. WHEN: It runs tthrough April 5, 2015 ; performs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. WHERE: Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Avenue, Unit K, Mountain View, 94043 TICKETS: $10 - $35 with discounts for seniors, students, and groups. Subscription options available online. Call 650-254-1148 for more information, or go to www.thepear.org. GROUPS: Groups of 10 or more save 10% off the ticket price. Call 650-254-1148 or email tickets@thepear.org to inquire about availability. IT RUNS THRU APRIL 5TH. -------------------- CLOSES TODAY: --------------------------- WHAT: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents The Lake Effect, the newest drama from Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo). Set in a shuttered Indian restaurant, The Lake Effect centers on the owner’s grown children as they ponder the legacy of their family business. WHEN: Closes: Sunday, March 29, 2015 SHOWS: Previews: 8:00 PM Tuesdays: 7:30 PM Wednesdays: 2:00PM, 7:30PM Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM WHERE: Lucie Stern Theatre 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 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 IT CLOSES MARCH 29TH CENTRAL WORKS 25th SEASON OPENS WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW COMEDY “Enemies: Foreign and Domestic” Written by Patricia Milton and Directed by Gary Graves It runs thru - March 29 At: The Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Performances: Thurs., Fri.& Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 5 pm (Post-show Talk-backs on Feb 22 & Mar 15 ) Ticket prices: $28 online at centralworks.org, $28–$15 sliding scale at the door. Previews and Thursdays are pay-what-you-can at the door.Tickets: 510.558.1381 or centralworks.org IT RUNS THRU MARCH 29TH ---------------------------

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