SEARED playing now at SFPlayhouse

SEARED

Written by Theresa Rebeck

Directed by Margarett Perry

PLAY DETAILS

Between the smell of sizzling garlic and balsamic drizzle, tempers are boiling over on the onstage kitchen. Chef Harry has poured his heart into his intimate Brooklyn restaurant, and it is finally paying off. A rave review has New Yorkers flocking through his doors and selling out every table. But is this the success he has been dreaming of? A world premiere play from award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck (Seminar, SMASH), Seared is a play about success, loyalty, and survival.

Seared is a San Francisco Playhouse commission. Read the press release.

San Francisco Playhouse’s production of Seared is made possible by: Executive Producer Andrew Teufel; Producers Fred & Beth Karren, Gary & Dana Shapiro, Arne & Gail Wagner; Associate Producers David and Cynthia Bogolub, Andre Chenoweth, Loni & Bob Dantzler / Harry & Kay Rabin, Tom & Mary Foote, Leslie Karren, Phyllis & Jerry Rosenberg; and Artistic Underwriters Joan Eckart, Joan Rost, and Mike Smith.

For More info: 

http://sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2016-2017-season/seared/

CABARET at Golden Gate Theatre June 21 - July 17, 2016

Leave your troubles outside - life is beautiful at the CABARET !

Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to San Francisco! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (the film adaptations of Into the Woods and Chicago) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd --- and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? 

Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including "Cabaret," Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time." Leave your troubles outside --- life is beautiful at the CABARET, JOHN KANDER, FRED EBB, and JOE MASTEROFF's Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.

For more information about CABARET, visit www.cabaretmusical.com.

SHN Golden Gate Theatre
1 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Seating Chart

Dates: 
June 21 - July 17, 2016

Running Time: 
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Age Recommendation: 
Recommended for ages 16 and up. No children under 5 allowed.



 

BEAUTIFUL at the Orpheum Theatre August 9 - September 18, 2016

THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.
 
Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, BEAUTIFUL has a book by Tony Award-nominee and Academy Award-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award.

For more information about BEAUTIFUL, visit www.beautifulonbroadway.com/tour

SHN Orpheum Theatre
1192 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Seating Chart

Dates: 
August 9 - September 18, 2016

Running Time: 
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Age Recommendation: 
Appropriate for ages 8 and up. No children under 5 allowed.

AN ACT OF GOD at SFN Golden Gate Theatre March 29 - April 17, 2016

$40 RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR AN ACT OF GOD!
 
A limited number of $40 Rush tickets will be available for every performance beginning 2 hours prior to curtain at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre Box Office. Tickets are subject to availability. Cash only. 2 per person. Rush tickets are void if resold.
 

AN ACT OF GOD

The new hit play from the creator of, well, everything.

"Deliriously funny! It's Jon Stewart funny plus Stephen Colbert funny."
- The New York Times

"Sinfully funny! A divine comedy!"
-Vanity Fair

"Wickedly funny and irreverent!"
-The Hollywood Reporter
 

After conquering Broadway, the King of the Universe is coming to San Francisco for the first time ever! God takes the form of Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes in AN ACT OF GOD, a 90-minute comedy where the Almighty and His devoted Angels answer some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation. He’s finally arrived to set the record straight… and He’s not holding back!

AN ACT OF GOD, coming to the SHN Golden Gate Theatre straight from Broadway, is based on the critically acclaimed book written by God and transcribed by David Javerbaum. Javerbaum is a 13-time Emmy Award winner for his work as a head writer and executive producer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and also curator of the Twitter account @TheTweetOfGod, which has over 2 million followers.

The production will play the SHN Golden Gate Theatre using the playhouse configuration, created by Tony Award-winning, San Francisco based scenic designer Douglas Schmidt. This arrangement provides an intimate 1600 seat experience for SHN Audiences.

The reviews are in!
Los Angeles Times
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter

For more information, visit http://www.AnActOfGod.com.

SHN Golden Gate Theatre
1 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Seating Chart

Dates:
March 29 - April 17, 2016

Running Time:  
90 minutes, no intermission.

Age Recommendation: 
Recommended for ages 13 and up. No children under 5 allowed.

Dogfight A Musical Love Story, September 26 to November 7 2015 at SFPlayhouse

Dogfight

A Musical Love Story

Book by Peter Duchan, Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Directed by Bill English

Music Direction by Ben Prince

“Dogfight is superbly crafted, gratifyingly intelligent, richly observant, and immensely enjoyable. This is musical theater at its finest.”

- Backstage

“The most enjoyable, moving and stimulating new musical in ages!”

- The Independent (UK)

Eddie and Rose: What happens when trouble meets tender? 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 Rose is his victim. But she’s more than he 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? Read the Press Release

San Francisco Playhouse’s production of Dogfight is made possible by Executive Producer Robert Hulteng, Producers Cynnie Anderson & Jerry Rampelberg, and Associate Producers Jim & Sandy Robbins.

STERN GROVE FESTIVAL June 14 - August 16 2015

Sunday Concerts
June 14 – August 16, 2015
2:00 p.m.

Stern Grove
19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
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June 14

• The Doobie Brothers
• The California Honeydrops

 

July 19

• tUnE-yArDs
• DakhaBrakha

 

June 21

• Pacific Mambo Orchestra with Sheila E. and Marlow Rosado
• Salsamania

 

July 26

• San Francisco Ballet
• Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director

 

June 28

• Randy Newman
• Hot Club of San Francisco

 

August 2

• Mary Chapin Carpenter
• Bhi Bhiman

 

July 5

• San Francisco Symphony
• Edwin Outwater, Conductor

 

August 9

• Morris Day And The Time
• Con Brio

 

July 12

• Amy Hanaiali’i and the Stern Grove Festival Orchestra
• Halau ‘o Keikiali’i

 

August 16

• Talib Kweli
• Zakiya Harris featuring Elephantine

 

for more info:  http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/78th-season/

Stupid Fucking Bird at SF Playhouse March 17 to May 2 2015

Stupid Fucking Bird

“Stupid Fucking Bird Is the Best Chekhov Adaptation in Two Decades.”

- LA Weekly

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Previews Begin:

Mar 17, 2015

Opening Night:

Mar 21, 2015

Closes:

May 2, 2015

Tickets:

$20 and Up

Show Times:

Tuesday – Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm & 8pm, Select Sundays at 2pm.

All Previews at 8:00 pm

Box office Hours: Tues-Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

It’s “The Seagull” on steroids: Con hates his mother. And Nina, the girl he adores, lusts after his mother’s lover. Mix equal parts ambition, sex, and alcohol, and what you get is a recipe for madness. Read the Press Release.

CONTENT ADVISORY

Stupid Fucking Bird, as you may have guessed, is recommended for mature fucking audiences.

San Francisco Playhouse’s production of Stupid Fucking Bird is made possible by Producers Bill & Marsha Adler, Brittny Bottorf & Asim Bhansaliand, and Associate Producers Loni & Bob Dantzler, Bill Gregory, Betty Hoener and Harry & Kay Rabin.

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El Beh, Joseph Estlack, Johnny Moreno*, Carrie Paff*, Charles Shaw Robinson*, Adam Magill, and Martha Brigham*.

El Beh, Joseph Estlack, Johnny Moreno*, Carrie Paff*, Charles Shaw Robinson*, Adam Magill, and Martha Brigham*.

Charles Shaw Robinson*, Carrie Paff*, Johnny Moreno*, Martha Brigham*, Adam Magill, El Beh, and Joseph Estlack.

Joseph Estlack, Marha Brigham*. Adam Magill, El Beh, Johnny Moreno*, Carrie Paff*, and Charles Shaw Robinson*.

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Adam Magill

Con

El Beh

Mash

Martha Brigham*

Nina

Carrie Paff*

Emma

Charles Shaw Robinson*

Sorn

Joseph Estlack

Dev

Johnny Moreno*

Trig

*Member of AEA.

Abra Berman

Costume Designer

Susi Damilano

Director

Bill English

Set Design

Tatjana Genser*

Production/Stage Manager

Mark Hueske

Lighting Design

Theodore J.H. Hulsker

Sound Design

Maggie Koch*

Production Manager

Ewa Muszynska

Scenic Artist

Steve Schoenbeck

Sound Design

Jacquelyn Scott

Props Artisan

Sarah Selig

Production Assistant

Zach Sigman

Technical Theatre Manager

Sing Off Live Tour at Warfield Theatre

The Sing Off Live Tour

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• Date Thu, March 27, 2014
• Time8:00 PMDoors7:00 PM
• Ticket Prices* $29.50 - $52.50
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TrannyShack beyonce tribute June 20 2014

ONCE at Curran Theatre "June 17 to Julay 13 2014"

HIS MUSIC NEEDED ONE THING. HER.

Winner of 8 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams... not living in fear... and the power of music to connect all of us. For more information, please visit www.OnceMusical.com.

The Drag Queens of Comedy at Castro Theatre March 29, 2014

Elliot Yamin at Yoshi SF December 29, 2013

 

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December 29, 2013

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Multi-talented American Idol performer returns to Yoshi's SF

Sunday, Dec 29

• 7pm $24

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"This album is something that I needed to do, for me," Elliott Yamin says of the aptly-titled Let's Get to What's Real, his third album and his first Purpose Music Group/eOne release. "It feels right, and it feels like who I am as an artist. I wanted to make something raw and soulful and organic, so I went wherever the music moved me."

Yamin has already earned a prestigious reputation as both a world-class recording artist and a deeply compelling live performer, having built an impressive body of work as well as an intensely loyal international fan base. On Let's Get to What's Real, the multi-talented artist raises the musical and personal stakes, tapping into the emotional honesty and sonic intimacy of classic soul to create the most inspired and distinctive music he's ever made. The resulting album is the purest expression to date of the musical talent and personal charisma that were first introduced to the public during Yamin's stint as one of the most acclaimed performers to ever compete on TV's American Idol.

"I wanted to get back to making real music with real musicians and real instruments," Yamin says of the new disc. "There were some hints of that on my first album, but my second album was pretty much machine-driven. I like that kind of music too, but this time I wanted to create music about real issues and make a record which reflects this.”

Yamin's fresh new creative leap is apparent on such impassioned new tunes as the intimate, insistent "Self Control," the rousingly upbeat "Gather 'Round," the poignantly autobiographical "Virginia" and the commanding title track, whose lyrical sentiments underline the sense of personal commitment that Yamin brought to the project. Those tracks find the artist decisively reinventing his sound, reaching back to the heartfelt immediacy of vintage R&B while remaining firmly grounded in the present.

Elliott Yamin's website

 

Help is on the Way for the Holidays at Marines' Memorial Theatre December 9 at 730pm 2013

Golden Girls December 5-22 2013 at Victoria Theatre

Smuin Ballet's XXtremes Explores Desire, Loss and Paradox Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123)

A heart-rending debut, a crowd-pleasing favorite and an iconic work are the highlights of Smuin Ballet's XXtremes Fall Program. For the first time ever in Northern California, the company will perform Jiri Kylian's acclaimed Return to a Strange Land, set to music by Czech composer Leos Janacek. Composed in a time of deep grief, Return expresses the journey from loss to hope with rare elegance and astonishing form. Brought back by popular demand, the company will also dance Dear Miss Cline, a buoyant and colorful romp through the music of Patsy Cline. Choreographed by the company's own Amy Seiwert, the piece features 10 Nashville tunes, including the immortal "Walkin' After Midnight." Finally, Smuin Ballet will pay tribute to its late, great founder Michael Smuin by performing his Carmina Burana. Set to the pulse-thumping cantata by Carl Orff, the choreography of Carmina Burana exemplifies the rhythm, speed and syncopation for which Smuin Ballet is beloved

Peter and the Starcatcher at Curran Theatre Nov 5 - Dec 1, 2013

 

THE GROWNUP'S PREQUEL TO PETER PAN

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, the most magical evening of madcap fun, is now on tour! Hailed by The New York Times as "The most exhilarating storytelling on Broadway in decades," this musical play takes a hilarious romp through the Neverland you never knew. The winner of 5 Tony Awards®, this swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is the innovative and imaginative musical play based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. A company of a dozen actors play more than a hundred unforgettable characters, all on a journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story of popular culture’s most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world. For more information, please visit www.PeterandtheStarcatcher.com

Porgy and Bess at Golden Gate Theatre. November 10 - December 8 2013

THE GERSHWIN MASTERPIECE

See what Time Magazine exclaims is, “A don’t miss theatre event! The #1 Broadway musical of the year.” Winner of the 2012 TONY AWARD® FOR BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is hitting the road with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. Accompanied by a lush 23-piece orchestra, this re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is set in Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the courageous Porgy. Threatened by her formidable former lover Crown, and the seductive enticements of the colorful troublemaker Sporting Life, Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories. For more information, please visit www.PorgyandBessTheMusical.com

Wizard of OZ at Orpheum Theatre October 16-27 2013

WE'RE OFF TO SEE...

The most magical adventure of them all. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.

Stephen King's Bloody Classic Comes Back to Life in Carrie the Musical

 

The blood will flow once again during Carrie the Musical, a staged retelling of Stephen King's best-selling novel. A legendary flop on Broadway when it was produced in 1988, the show was rebuilt from the ground up by the show's original authors for a hit off-Broadway production, and now makes its West Coast premiere. You know the story: Outcast Carrie White is bullied by the popular kids and tormented by her overprotective mother, only to discover she has an inner power that has the potential to change everything. Experience this powerful work in a surprisingly effective new way with this evocative musical production that features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic 1976 film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment) and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).

Beautiful at Curran Theatre September 24- October 20 2013

 

RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE

FOR TUE & WED PERFS THIS WEEK!

$40 Rush tickets are available 2 hours prior to curtain at the SHN Curran Theatre Box Office. 2 tickets per person. Subject to availability.
Tue, 10/8 @ 8PM, Wed, 10/9 @ 2PM & 8PM.

Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a hot career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her fairytale life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of King’s rise to stardom, alongside husband and co-writer Gerry Goffin and fellow song writers Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, set to the music that made her one of the recording industry’s most enduring icons.

Before you see the show, check out SHN's interactive BEAUTIFUL program. Featuring behind-the-scenes photos, videos, interviews and more clickable content, it’s the perfect way to prepare you for the show. Click away!