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/

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.

COMPANY at SFPlayhouse July 7 to September 12 2015

Company

“A stylish success! [‘Company’] is always worth a revisit, no matter your nuptial notions”

- Bay Area Reporter

“You’ll just have go and see ‘Company’ … you’ll enjoy the experience enormously!”

- Examiner.com

“Looking for a musical summer cocktail? … [Company] is beyond funny.”

- San Francisco Examiner

What do you do when you’ve got three girlfriends, all your friends are married, and it’s your birthday? Find out in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical comedy. It’s today in Manhattan, and Robert is unable to make a commitment of his own as he makes the circuit of his married friends, alternately observing and participating in the ups and downs of their relationships.Read the Press Release

Company, Sondheim’s game-changing musical, is a sophisticated and honest look at modern, adult relationships. From musical theatre’s most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of 7 TONY Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book. Company first opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1970.

San Francisco Playhouse’s production of Company is made possible by Executive Producer Robert Hulteng, Producers Geoff Jue, Dana & Gary Shapiro, and Associate Producers Ruth & Les Finkelstein, Eleanor & Richard Johns, Peggy & Ed Mihm and Phyllis & Jerry Rosenberg.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli.

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Robert (Keith Pinto*) looks on as Sarah (Velina Brown*) shows off her karate to husband Harry (Christopher Reber*).

Paul (John Paul Gonzalez) prepares for his wedding.

April (Morgan Dayley), Kathy (Michelle Drexler), and Marta (Teresa Attridge) implore Robert to settle down.

Robert (Keith Pinto*) and David (Ryan Drummond*) discuss married life.

Harry (Christopher Reber*), Peter (Michael Scott Wells), Paul (John Paul Gonzalez), David (Ryan Drummond*), and Larry (Richard Frederick*) try to set Robert (Keith Pinto*) up with a girl.

Kathy (Michelle Drexler) and Robert (Keith Pinto*) go for a walk together.

TROUBLE COMETH at SFPlayhouse

Trouble Cometh

World Premiere

“[Richard Dresser is] a ferocious playwright…(who) writes with a headlong intensity and a sense of pervasive mystery.”

- Los Angeles Times

Buy Tickets

Previews Begin:

May 12, 2015

Opening Night:

May 16, 2015

Closes:

Jun 27, 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

Run Time: 90 minutes, no intermission
Box office Hours: Tues-Sat 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

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Joe’s got a fiancée, his dream job, and the perfect challenge: create a hit reality TV show in 72 hours. What could go wrong? But as the deadline looms and events start to conspire against him, he realizes that everything may not be as it seems. Success has its price—is Joe ready to pay? Read the Press Release

San Francisco Playhouse’s production of Trouble Cometh is made possible by Executive Producer Susan Atherton, and Associate Producers Cynnie Anderson & Jerry Rampelberg and Mary & Tom Foote.

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Photos by Jessica Palopoli.

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Joe (Kyle Cameron) and Kelly (Liz Sklar) meet at the bar to discuss Joe’s wedding plans.

Joe (Kyle Cameron) prepares to ask his new boss, Dennis (Patrick Russell), to be his best man.

Susan (Marissa Keltie) and Joe (Kyle Cameron) discuss their wedding plans at the bar.

Joe (Kyle Cameron) and his assistant Kelly (Liz Sklar) receive directives from their boss (Patrick Russell) for a new TV project.

Joe (Kyle Cameron) and his boss, Dennis (Patrick Russell), struggle to come up with a bold new reality TV show against a deadline.

Kelly (Liz Sklar) delivers news of a change in plans to Joe (Kyle Cameron) and Dennis (Patrick Russell).