Sacramento Theatre + Broadway News

California Musical Theatre Announces LES MISERABLES Master Class

(5/16/2013) - Orchestra conductor Larry Goldberg and a cast member from Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of the legendary musical Les Miserables will participate in a unique collaboration with members of Sacramento Youth Symphony and Sacramento Children's Chorus. The musical theatre professionals are in Sacramento for the touring Broadway show's two-week engagement at Community Center Theater, beginning on May 29. The Master Class, conducted by the California Musical Theatre Academy, will take place from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, in the Music Department at Rosemont High School in Sacramento.

Peter Wolfe to Host Scene Design Camp at Imagination Theater

(5/15/2013) - Join Elly Award Winning set designer and local architect, Peter Wolfe, for a summer art camp for those in 6th-10th grade. Get your creative juices flowing and learn how to paint for the stage (set production) as well as working on props and backdrops.

Transcendence Artist Series Features Sutton Foster, Carrie Manolakos & More, 7/13

(5/15/2013) - The Transcendence Artist Series, is a collection of one night concerts with individual artists in a variety of remarkable settings throughout Wine Country. From wine caves and vineyards back to the Jack London Park ruins, these performances will each create an intimate atmosphere for inspiration and transcendence.

BWW Reviews: A LITTLE PRINCESS Gets The Royal Treatment

(5/14/2013) - Exceptionally crafted, Sacramento Theatre Company's world premiere of "A Little Princess" is full of imagination and excitement. A well-paced book by William J Brooke follows the story of young Sara Crewe's dealings with life's troubles. From "supposing" optimism to acceptance and pragmatism, the psychological drama of the adaptation reads down-to-earth and true, especially as Sara's journey contrasts with schoolmistress Miss Minchin's aversion to happy endings. And it's matched by exquisite music written by Eric Rockwell.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Sacramento

HOW WE GOT ON Makes West Coast Premiere at B Street Theatre Tonight

(5/12/2013) - The B Street Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of How We Got On by Idris Goodwin as part of both its Mainstage Season and B3 Series, tonight, May 12-June 23, 2013.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Sacramento

LES MISERABLES to Play Sacramento Community Center Theater, 5/29-6/9

(5/4/2013) - Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of LES MISERABLES comes to Sacramentofor a limited engagement at Community Center Theater from May 29 - June 9. The all new production of LES MISERABLES features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

Jacquelyn Piro Donovan Performs at California Musical Theatre's LES MIZ Gala Tonight

(5/4/2013) - California Musical Theatre's Les Miz Gala takes place tonight, May 4, starting at 6:00 p.m., at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J Street in Sacramento. Memorial Auditorium will be elegantly decorated for the evening with a French theme, celebrating the hit Broadway show Les Miserables, opening at Community Center Theater on May 29.

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Gia Mora Brings I WON'T DANCE to Palm Desert, 5/19

(5/1/2013) - Performing standards from the Great American Songbook, the Broadway Stage, and Hollywood musicals, Gia Mora in "I Won't Dance" will be presented Sunday, May 19, 2013 as part of the Sundays In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels at the Arthur Newman Theatre in The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert. The Colorado native, who now resides in Los Angeles, is a familiar face on TV in series and commercials as well as the big screen in films, but her passion is singing with her four-octave range. In this show Gia takes us on a journey through several decades with a mix going from romantic to comedic.

Photo Flash: First Look at CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES Onstage at Sierra Rep

(4/30/2013) - Sierra Repertory Theatre brings a new musical comedy about a people group familiar to many Americans. The Church Basement Ladies will play at the Fallon House theatre through May 19. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday with varying showtimes, including matinees and evening performances. BroadwayWorld.com brings a first look at this performance. Check out the pictures below!

B Street Theatre Hosts 2013 INTERNAL AFFAIRS Intern Showcase, Now thru 5/1

(4/29/2013) - The B Street Theatre showcases its illustrious Intern Company in Internal Affairs: an evening of one-act plays. Internal Affairs offers a perfect blend of comedy, drama, suspense, and romance that spotlights the talents of B Street's beloved interns.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Sacramento

B Street Theatre Continues Family Series with THE THREE MUSKETEERS Now thru 6/2

(4/28/2013) - From the author of B Street's acclaimed Extraordinary Things: Through the Eyes of Anne Frank comes The Three Musketeers now through June 2, the theatre's fourth and final offering of the 2012-13 Family Series season.

B Street Theatre's FANTASY FESTIVAL XXVII School Tour Plays Public Performance Today

(4/27/2013) - This week The B Street Theatre School Tour production of Fantasy Festival XXVII hits the road. This is the 27th year that elementary and middle school students throughout northern California have submitted original plays to B Street Theatre's annual playwriting contest for young people. Out of over 150 plays submitted this year, just five have been selected for the tour. The show presentsall five winning plays at 144 assemblies in over 108 schools in northern California between March 18 and June 7, 2013, with a special public performance at the B Street Theatre today, April 27 at 10:00 am.

B Street Theatre Continues Family Series with THE THREE MUSKETEERS Now thru 6/2

(4/27/2013) - From the author of B Street's acclaimed Extraordinary Things: Through the Eyes of Anne Frank comes The Three Musketeers tonight, April 27-June 2, the theatre's fourth and final offering of the 2012-13 Family Series season.

EMH Productions' MOVING MOUNTAINS Comes to Geery Theatre, Now thru 5/19

(4/26/2013) - Moving Mountains, a light comedy reminding us all that age doesn't diminish our quest for life and love by Lawrence Roman. It will be presented by EMH Productions at The Geery Theatre, 2130 L St. from tonight, April 26th through Sunday May 19th, 2013.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Sacramento

B Street Theatre to Host 2013 INTERNAL AFFAIRS Intern Showcase, 4/29-5/1

(4/19/2013) - The B Street Theatre showcases its illustrious Intern Company in Internal Affairs: an evening of one-act plays. Internal Affairs offers a perfect blend of comedy, drama, suspense, and romance that spotlights the talents of B Street's beloved interns.

SRT Presents CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, Opening Tonight

(4/19/2013) - Every community church and club has them - the wise-cracking, apron-wearing women working back in the kitchen to keep the flock fed and everything humming, whether it's 40 below for the Christmas dinner or the June bride can't be found. They're the Church Basement Ladies, the unsung heroes who step into the spotlight in Sierra Rep's delicious new musical comedy opening at the Fallon House Theatre April 19. Think "Prairie Home Companion" meets "The Carol Burnett Show" and "I Love Lucy," throw in lots of singing, dancing and good-natured fun, and you get the picture.

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Present Reading of STONE SOUP, 4/24

(4/18/2013) - Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center are pleased to present "STONE SOUP"- the first in a series of play readings entitled "Theater by the Book" - on Wednesday April 24 at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City at 7:30 PM. Admission is FREE, with a suggested donation of $10 to cover costs. There are no advance tickets, and the doors open at 7 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

B Street Theatre Continues Family Series with THE THREE MUSKETEERS 4/27-6/02

(4/16/2013) - From the author of B Street's acclaimed Extraordinary Things: Through the Eyes of Anne Frank comes The Three Musketeers April 27-June 2, the theatre's fourth and final offering of the 2012-13 Family Series season.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Sacramento

HOW WE GOT ON to Make West Coast Premiere at B Street Theatre, 5/12

(4/12/2013) - The B Street Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of How We Got On by Idris Goodwin as part of both its Mainstage Season and B3 Series, May 12-June 23, 2013.

Jacquelyn Piro Donovan to Perform at California Musical Theatre's LES MIZ Gala, 5/4

(4/12/2013) - California Musical Theatre's Les Miz Gala takes place on Saturday, May 4, starting at 6:00 p.m., at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J Street in Sacramento. Memorial Auditorium will be elegantly decorated for the evening with a French theme, celebrating the hit Broadway show Les Miserables, opening at Community Center Theater on May 29.

24th Street Theatre's “Saturday Explorer Series” Kicks Off 5/4

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BWW Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT A Stunning Experience

(4/12/2013) - "Billy Elliot" features all the elements of theatricality theatregoers love, although friends of the late Margaret Thatcher may wish to stay away. The Elton John musical balances great storytelling with three intense dance numbers performed by an incredibly talented child and some stunning lighting that highlights the highest points of the lofty production.

SRT Presents CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, Opening 4/19

(4/8/2013) - Every community church and club has them the wise-cracking, apron-wearing women working back in the kitchen to keep the flock fed and everything humming, whether it's 40 below for the Christmas dinner or the June bride can't be found. They're the Church Basement Ladies, the unsung heroes who step into the spotlight in Sierra Rep's delicious new musical comedy opening at the Fallon House Theatre April 19. Think Prairie Home Companion meets The Carol Burnett Show and I Love Lucy, throw in lots of singing, dancing and good-natured fun, and you get the picture.

Cabaret at The Merc Presents Eden Espinosa, 4/22

(4/8/2013) - Cabaret at The Merc in association with Temecula Presents is pleased to announce a One Night Only concert by Broadway's own, Eden Espinosa on Monday, April 22nd @ 7:30PM at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

PRISCILLA, WICKED, FLASHDANCE, SISTER ACT and More Set for Broadway Sacramento's 2013-14 Season

(4/7/2013) - California Musical Theatre announces the 2013-14 Broadway Sacramento season at Community Center Theater, a varied lineup featuring five Sacramento premieres and a Broadway blockbuster brought back due to popular demand after a record-breaking run in the 2011-12 Broadway Sacramento season.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Sacramento

THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR., to Open at Imagination Theater, 4/5

(4/4/2013) - Imagination Theater announces the Disney favorite, The Little Mermaid, Jr., opens Friday, April 5 and runs through Sunday, April 28. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There are also two Saturday morning shows on April 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Begins 5/9 in Folsom

(4/4/2013) - With a band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens, and the delightfully dotty "model of a modern Major-General," Three Stages at Folsom Lake College presents the classic romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. America's pre-eminent Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble performs The Pirates of Penzance to a full orchestra and chorus.

Now Playing Onstage in Sacramento - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Sacramento

LORD OF THE DANCE CREATED BY MICHAEL FLATLEY Comes to 3Stages, 4/11-13

(3/28/2013) - Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, the world's highest grossing Irish dance show. Presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group, Lord of the Dance returns to visit 54 cities in North America, having kicked off its tour January 29, 2013 in Kingston, ON, Canada. Creator and Artistic Director Michael Flatley, who added fresh costumes, a visually stimulating set featuring an LED wall and revised lighting and set designs this year, still oversees all aspects of the production.

Celebration Arts Stages AGNES OF GOD, Now thru 4/28

(3/28/2013) - Celebration Arts presents Agnes of God, a drama by John Pielmeier, at 4469 D Street, Sacramento, Calif. The production opens tonight, March 28, 2013, playing shows Today, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through April 28, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights and Audience Reactions of Runaway Stage's AVENUE Q

(3/27/2013) - Runaway Stage Productions presents AVENUE Q now playing through March 31, 2013 at the West Sacramento Community Center's Black Box Theater.

B Street Theatre's FANTASY FESTIVAL XXVII School Tour to Play Public Performance 4/27

(3/26/2013) - This week The B Street Theatre School Tourproduction of Fantasy Festival XXVII hits the road. This is the 27th year that elementary and middle school students throughout northern California have submitted original plays to B Street Theatre's annual playwriting contest for young people. Out of over 150 plays submitted this year, just five have been selected for the tour. The show presentsall five winning plays at 144 assemblies in over 108 schools in northern California between March 18 and June 7, 2013, with a special public performance at the B Street Theatre on April 27 at 10:00 am.

BILLY ELLIOT Opens 4/9 at Community Center Theater

(3/26/2013) - Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Sacramento from April 9 - 14. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.