Hillbarn Theatre to Present MURDER FOR TWO This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre will stage the musical comedy whodunit Murder for Two October 9–November 2, 2025, as part of its 85th season. Directed by Jeffrey Bracco, the production stars Kevin Kelly as the detective and Michelle Lemon.
Photos: Opera San José Presents Flamenco-Infused CARMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2022
Fiery flamenco joins brilliant singing to ignite Bizet’s iconic opera, Carmen, in a vibrant Opera San José production conducted by Music Director Joseph Marcheso, with reimagined stage direction by Lillian Groag and a new collaboration with the acclaimed Flamenco Society of San José.
Photos: First Look at Opera San José's CARMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022
Fiery flamenco joins brilliant singing to ignite Bizet’s iconic opera, Carmen, in a vibrant Opera San José production conducted by Music Director Joseph Marcheso, with reimagined stage direction by Lillian Groag and a new collaboration with the acclaimed Flamenco Society of San José. Dance, singing, and drama come together to tell the tale of a defiant heroine whose rebellious quest for freedom defies societal expectations and seals her tragic fate.
Opera San José Presents Flamenco-infused CARMEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022
Fiery flamenco joins brilliant singing to ignite Bizet's iconic opera, Carmen, in a vibrant Opera San José production conducted by Music Director Joseph Marcheso, with reimagined stage direction by Lillian Groag.
BWW Reviews: BIG RIVER at Music Circus Delivers Big Emotions
by Harmony Wheeler - Jun 25, 2015
'Big River' at Sacramento Music Circus is the show to see this summer. Director Michael Heitzman makes optimal use of the company's round stage, working with choreographer AC Ciulla to balance an amusing first act with a heavier second half.
Cast Announced for DAMN YANKEES at The Ordway
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2015
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has announced the complete casting for its much anticipated summer production of Damn Yankees. The Ordway-produced musical comedy runs June 16-28 for a total of 16 performances. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in-person at the Ordway ticket office.
Opera San Jose to Open 31st Season with RIGOLETTO, 9/6-21
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2014
Opera San Jose opens its 31st season with Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto. This tale of innocence lost and vengeance gone tragically awry will be conducted by Joseph Marcheso, with stage direction by Brad Dalton. Rigoletto will be sung in Italian with English supertitles. Six performances are scheduled from September 6 through 21 at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San Jose. Tickets are on sale at the Opera San Jose Box Office, online at operasj.org or by phone at (408) 437-4450. The production of Rigoletto is made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San Jose.
Opera San Jose to Present Humperdinck's HANSEL AND GRETEL
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2013
Opera San Jose? (OSJ) continues its 30th Anniversary Season with Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. This enduring fairy tale of lost children, candy treats, and an evil witch comes to life for the holiday season in this delightful production. Hansel and Gretel will be sung in English, with English supertitles. Eight performances are scheduled from November 16 through December 1, at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street, in downtown San Jose?. Tickets are on sale at the Opera San Jose? Box Office, online at operasj.org or by phone at (408) 437-4450. The production of Hansel and Gretel is made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San Jose?.