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Posted by:	Richard Connema 11:08 am EDT 09/27/15
In reply to:	OPENING IN SAN FRANCISCO AND BAY AREA THIS WEEK - Richard Connema 11:05 am EDT 09/27/15

---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- AMÉLIE, A NEW MUSICAL Book by Craig Lucas Music by Daniel Messé Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé Musical direction by Kimberly Grigsby Musical staging and choreography by Sam Pinkleton .WHAT: Amélie captured our hearts in the five-time Academy Award–nominated film — now she comes to the stage in an inventive and captivating new musical. 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. WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison Street @ Shattuck Berkeley, CA 9470WHEN: 41 PERFORMANCES: RUNS TO – Sunday, October 11, 2015 Before Tue and Thu evening performances and discussions after all matinees.FREE Post-play discussions: , Tue 9/22, and Thu 10/1 following the performance. HOW MUCH: $29 - $97 (subject to change) TIX & INFO: (510) 647-2949 – berkeleyrep.org Discounts: Half-price tickets available under 30 years of age; $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain; Groups of 10 or more, call (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org IT CLOSES OCTOBER 18TH For the Love of Comrades by Micheál Kerrigan Script development by Patricia Byrne & Mary Connors Directed by Jeffrey Hoffman Scenic Design by Devin Kasper Costume Design by Corrida Carr Lighting & Projection Design by Christian V. Mejia Featuring Miles Duffield, Stephen McFarland, Shane Fahy, Paul Rodrigues, Alyssa Stone, and Adam Odsess-Rubin. WHAT: The U.S. premiere of For the Love of Comrades WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center Walker Theater, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: IT RUN THRU October 11 Wednesday – Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm Opening Night: Saturday, September 12 COST: $25-45 TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf.org IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 11TH SHOTGUN PLAYERS PRESENTS Eurydice By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Erika Chong Shuch— On the day Eurydice is to marry her true love Orpheus, a misstep sends her to the surreal depths of the Underworld. There she has a surprising reunion and must decide whether to follow Orpheus back to the land of the living. This tenderhearted love story has solidified Ms. Ruhl as one of the most important new voices in American theatre. Eurydice runs through September 27 at the Ashby Stage .Eurydice features Set Design by Sean Riley, Costume Design by Christine Crook, Sound Design by Matt Stines, Light Design by Allen Wilner, and Properties Design by Devon LaBelle. The cast of Eurydice features Shotgun Company Members Megan Trout, & Beth Wilmurt, as well as James Carpenter, Jeannine Anderson, Nils Frykdahl, Peter Griggs & Kenny Toll. WHEN: – It runs thru – September 27 WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: Regular performance nights $20 - $30. Advance reservations strongly advised – shows will sell out!For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 510.841.6500 IT RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER 4TH Aurora Theatre Company opens its 24th season with the Bay Area Premiere of award-winning playwright Marisa Wegrzyn’s (Hickorydickory, The Butcher of Baraboo) MUD BLUE SKY.* There was a time when air travel was considered glamorous, but when three middle-aged flight attendants reunite during a layover near O’Hare Airport, it’s enough to make anyone question their aspirations in life. Joined by an unlikely fourth companion, a teenage boy adrift on his prom night, the women are poised on the brink of looking back and moving ahead. A comedy about finding common ground, MUD BLUE SKY offers an edgily humorous and tender look at work, motherhood, and missed connections, and how the small kindnesses we afford each other can inspire us to grab onto life before it flies by. DATES: Closes: September 27 SHOWS: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm and 7pm WHERE: Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA TICKETS For subscriptions ($99-$305) and single tickets (Previews $35; Regular Performances $32-50; Limited Opening Night Seating $60) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 35, student, and group discounts available. IT NOW RUNS THRU OCTOBER 3RD NEW TRADITION FOR SAN FRANCISCO – The Barbary Coast Revue Returns for Season Three at Balançoire Every Thursday in the Mission Entering its third year of sold out shows, local original musical comedy The Barbary Coast Revue returns for a residency every Thursday night at Balançoire in the Mission. With a new director, new cast members, new songs, a new location and a new dinner option, this formerly underground show has expanded into a fabulous new cabaret space, and this open-ended run marks the beginning of a new phase for the ambitious production.Mark Twain is back in San Francisco, playing guitar and narrating as the cast of seven actsout his colorful tale of local history set to parodies of popular songs by Bay Area musicians from the '80s to now. This show is unapologetically goofy, unpretentiously fun and unforgettably musical; The Barbary Coast Revue leaves guests singing along for days. Directed by Keith Carames New cast members include local chanteuse Connie Champagne playing Ah Toy, a new character. Danny Kennedy as Mark Twain and music director, and his daughters Stacey Kennedy as Lillian Coit and Stephanie Rapa as Alma DeBretteville Spreckels. Evan Kaminsky as Shanghai Kelly, Michael Pezez as Jerry Thomas and Fatimah Eye’z Verrell as part of the ensemble.Balançoire, the period perfect circa 1900 dance hall which formerly housed 12 Galaxies.This swanky cabaret night club features a full bar and restaurant, and the show is nowoffered with an optional dinner. Tickets are $14.50 for bar stool “slummer” seats, $29 forcabaret seating, and $64 for dinner, which includes five courses, VIP seating and a privatepre-show hors d'oeuvres reception with the cast. Dinner and cabaret tickets can bepurchased at BarbaryCoastRevue.com and the less expensive tickets are on Goldstar. Thursdays, 7pm door, 8pm show, $14.50-64Balançoire, 2565 Mission Street (at 22nd), San Francisco Tickets at BarbaryCoastRevue.com IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 16TH The Marsh announces Echo Brown’s debut solo show, BLACK VIRGINS ARE NOT FOR HIPSTERS, will extend through July 25. Bursting with energy, comedy and politics, the show is both a love story and a startling snapshot of 21st-century American culture. BLACK VIRGINS ARE NOT FOR HIPSTERS is written and performed by Brown, directed by Scott Plate, and developed with David Ford. WHEN: Now through July 25 SHOWS: Thursdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 8:30pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Studio Theater 1062 Valencia Street at 22nd St Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission. TICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 29 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 ------------------------------------ DOGFIGHT, a musical love story. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Peter Duchan, directed by Bill English. What happens when trouble meets tender? It’s 1963 and three young marines are going to war. But before they go they’ve got one last night. One night to party and play, to tease and taunt. Eddie takes on a cruel bet with his buddies, and the trusting, unsuspecting girl he meets, Rose, becomes his victim. But Rose is more than Eddie bargained for. What’s Eddie going to do when Rose rewrites the rules and his last night turns into a lesson on the power of compassion? SHOWS: It run through November 7th Tuesday through Thursday 7pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm/ WHERE: 450 Post Street, San Francisco, 2nd Floor of the Kensington Park Hotel TICKETS: For tickets ($20-$120) or more information, the public may contact the San Francisco Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, or http://sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2015-2016-season/dogfight/ IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 7TH Ray of Light Theatre Announces Bay Area Premiere of LIZZIE, a Musical Based on the Lizzie Borden Story Show runs September 25 - October 17 at San Francisco’s historic Victoria Theatre — Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco’s non-profit musical theatre company, is excited to announce the Bay Area premiere of LIZZIE. Set in 1892 with a rocking modern-day score, LIZZIE is based off the story of America’s favorite axe-wielding double-murderess, Lizzie Borden, primary suspect for her father and stepmother’s brutal murder. LIZZIE runs through October 17 at the historic Victoria Theatre and boasts a cast of the Bay Area’s best female vocalists. Coming off its stellar run in Portland at Center Stage, LIZZIE imagines the story behind the legend of Lizzie Borden with a cast of four women and a driving rock score, melding this infamous 19th century story with a modern-day twist. LIZZIE stars Elizabeth Curtis as Lizzie Borden, Jessica Coker as her older sister Emma, Taylor Jones as neighbor Alice and Melissa Reinertson as the housemaid Bridget. For more information about LIZZIE or to learn about the cast and creative team, visit http://rayoflighttheatre.com/lizzie/ A special music video featuring the cast can be found at http://bit.ly/SFLIZZIEVIDEO To purchase single tickets for LIZZIE visit www.rayoflighttheatre.com Fred’s Diner Written by Penelope Skinner Directed by Loretta Greco Creative Team: Scenic Design by Erik Flatmo; Costume Design by Alex Jaeger, Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge; Sound Design by Sara Huddleston. Cast: Jessi Campbell* as Chloe Katharine Chin as Melissa Nick Day as Greg Terry Lamb* as Sunny Donald Sage Mackay* as Fred Julia McNeal* as Heather Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. Performance S OPENING NIGHT Friday - SEPTEMBER 25th @8pm Saturday, 9/26 @ 8Sunday 9/27@ 2:30pm Tuesday 9/29 @ 7pmWednesday 9/30 @ 8pm; Thursday 10/01 @ 8pm; Friday 10/02 @ 8pm; Saturday 10/03 @ 8pm; Sunday 10/04 @2:30pm; Wednesday 10/07 @ 2:30 ++; Wednesday 10/07 @ 8pm; Thursday 10/08 @ 8pm; Friday 10/09 @ 8pm; Saturday 10/10 @ 8pm; and Sunday 10/11 @ 2:30pm ++ NOTE – NEW THIS SEASON – ADDED WEDNESDAY MATINEEPost-show Playwright Salon discussion with the Director *Post-show TalkBACK 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 IT RUN THRU OCTOBER 11TH Mugwumpin presents the world premiere of Blockbuster Season, a comic critique of the Hollywood disaster film genre. Blockbuster Season is a co-production with Intersection for the Arts. Performed by Joe Estlack and Christopher White, with Melusina Gomez Directed by Susannah MartinProduction team: Katherine Bickford, Natalie Greene, Theodore Hulsker, Mariana Olvera, Ray Oppenheimer, Sean Riley, Ashley Rogers, Soren Shane Santos, Michelle Talgarow, Wolfgang Lancelot Wachalovsky, Sienna Williams. WHEN: It runs thru - October 18, 2015 Performances: Thu-Sun through October 18 All performances start at 8pm. WHERE: Intersection for the Arts 925 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 TICKETS: General admission: $25 - $35 Previews: pay-what-you-can To purchase, visit blockbusterseason.eventbrite.com or call Intersection for the Arts at (415) 626-2787. FOR MORE INFORMATION:mugwumpin.org/blockbuster-season IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 18TH Custom Made Theatre Opens 2015-2016 Season with Kenneth Lonergan’s 2015 Tony-nominated This is Our Youth, It runs thru– October 17 Custom Made Theatre Company opens its 17th Season with Kenneth Lonergan’s This is Our Youth, It runs through October 17 at the company’s new location, the renamed Custom Made Theatre at 533 Sutter St. (at Powell) just north of Union Square. Custom Made Theatre takes over the former home of SF Playhouse and Tides Theatre. The production is directed by Custom Made Artistic Director, Brian Katz. Its youthful cast includes Sam Bertken, who played Peter in Custom Made’s Peter/Wendy, Katie Robbins, who was nominated for a Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Featured Actress in last season’s Top Girls, and David Raymond, recently seen in Moby Dick: Rehearsed at Stanford Repertory.19 year-old, shy Warren has stolen $15,000 from his abusive father and turns to his bullying friend Dennis to hide both him and the money. Dennis then hatches a plan to score a major drug deal with the money, as well as to help romance Jessica, the girl Warren pines for. By turns funny, caustic and compassionate, it is a snapshot of the moment when many young people go out into the world, far less effectual than they could possibly imagine. Show Times and Tickets It runs thru – October 17; Wed 7:30; Thurs-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm Tickets $20-42 Learn more & buy tickets at (415) 798-CMTC (2682), http://www.custommade.org .This is Our Youth. Kenneth Lonergan’s Tony-nominated exploration of forty-eight hours in the lives of three very lost young souls. By turns funny, caustic and compassionate, it is a snapshot of the moment when many young are thrown unprepared into a broken world. Directed by Brian Katz. . Runs It runs thru -Oct. 17, Wed 7:30pm (no 9/23 perf.), Thurs-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2pm and 8pm. Tickets $20-42. Custom Made Theatre, 533 Sutter St. (at Powell), San Francisco 94102. (415) 798-CMTC (2682), www.custommade.org. Address: The company moves into the 99-seat theatre at 533 Sutter St, second floor, San Francisco, CA 94102 - former home to SF Playhouse, and more recently, Tides Theatre. 3Girls Theatre Company presents… The World Premiere of MOMENTS OF TRUTH Everything’s Sketchy When It Comes To The Truth. Original Music & Lyrics by Caroline Altman Book by Patricia Milton Directed by Louis Parnell Musical Direction by Scrumbly Koldewyn WHEN It runs thru – Oct. 18, 2015Thurs. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sun Matinees - 2:00 pm TIX: http://3girlstheatre.org/2015-moments-of-truth-by-milton-altman/ Tickets: $30 Advance, $35 door, $20 previews (includes comp. refreshments); $75 opening night (with reception) VENUE: Royce Gallery 2901 Mariposa St. (btw’n. Alabama & Harrison Sts.), SF 94110. WEB PAGE: http://3girlstheatre.org/ INFO: For more info - please call 415-527-0301 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 18TH



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