SUEÑOS: Our American Musical Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2019
Writing duo, Jesse Sanchez and Jeff Chambers, are thrilled to bring their music to the stage of The Green Room 42. Join them for a only ONE night featuring the songs of new Latinx musical, SUE?'OS! In an unforgettable celebration of sacrifice and family, Sanchez and Chambers are ecstatic to present their collection of original, vibrant contemporary songs, which features the musical styles of Pop, R&B, Mariachi, Salsa and more. Experience 'Acapulco,' 'Big Brown Eyes,' 'To Win You,' 'Live For Today,' and 'Four Walls' like never before! Featuring a five piece band led by music director, Cynthia Meng, and a diverse all-star cast of Broadway veterans, Doreen Montalvo (On Your Feet, In The Heights), Eliseo Roman (On Your Feet, In The Heights), Marina Pires (On Your Feet), Ernie Pruneda (Sister Act), and off-Broadway artists, Jason Hurtado (Ragtag's Cinderellaand Rapunzel), Sandra Marante(Stonewall, CBS' Bull). Other artists include performances by Alexandria Imbrosci-Viera, Alysia Beltran, Dave Abrams, Anika Buchanan, Kariana Sanchez, Jessica Furnstahl, and Javier Talor Fox!
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at Bay Area Musicals Provides the Perfect Tonic for Our Times
by Jim Munson - Jul 19, 2019
Is the state of the world making you more than a little crazy these days? The president's latest racist rants gotcha down? Well, Bay Area Musicals' production of "Hairspray" just might be the perfect remedy to lift you out of your despair and make you believe in our collective power to triumph over all the nastiness out there. The show pulls off the neat trick of delivering an upbeat, larger than life entertainment while also conveying a powerful message about the need for us all to band together if we're going to extinguish racism, and a host of other isms along the way. Lessons from the civil rights movement are presented without the show ever feeling didactic or preachy.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY DAZZLES AND DELIGHTS NOW THRU AUGUST 11 at Victoria Theatre
by Linda Hodges - Jul 9, 2019
Bay Area Musical's production of HAIRSPRAY rocks the house early 1960s style, with lacquered bouffants and non-stop music, dancing and comedy – all wrapped up in a story about spunky, plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad of Baltimore and her dream to be a dancer on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.”
Contra Costa Civic Theatre presents IN THE HEIGHTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2017
Before there was Hamilton, there was In the Heights--Lin-Manuel Miranda's exuberant celebration of family and community set to the infectious rhythms of a Washington Heights neighborhood. Directed by Ryan Weible in his company directorial debut, with music direction by Armando Fox and choreography by Allison Paraiso, In the Heights lights up CCCT's Main Stage beginning June 9 and playing through July 16. For tickets and information visit the theatre's website at www.ccct.org or call 510.524.9012.
Black 47 with Special Guest The Bill Weevils Set for bergenPAC, 9/20
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Black 47 with special guest The Bill Weevils Saturday, September 20th 2014 at 8PM. Be sure to reserve tickets to see this fantastic show at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Seattle's ACT to Present New Work by Maureen Whiting March 13-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2009
The world premiere of Maureen Whiting Company?s Myth of Me and You heralds a new era of contemporary dance presentations at ACT. Created during a year-long residency supported and presented by ACT?s innovative Central Heating Lab, this highly conceptual new work shines an intense light on our own personal mythologies. Myth of Me and You premieres in ACT?s Allen Theatre March 13?15, 2009. Tickets are $25 and available at the ACT Ticket Office, 700 Union Street, Downtown Seattle, (206) 292-7676 or online at www.acttheatre.org.
Seattle's ACT to Present New Work by Maureen Whiting March 13-15
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2009
The world premiere of Maureen Whiting Company?s Myth of Me and You heralds a new era of contemporary dance presentations at ACT. Created during a year-long residency supported and presented by ACT?s innovative Central Heating Lab, this highly conceptual new work shines an intense light on our own personal mythologies. Myth of Me and You premieres in ACT?s Allen Theatre March 13?15, 2009. Tickets are $25 and available at the ACT Ticket Office, 700 Union Street, Downtown Seattle, (206) 292-7676 or online at www.acttheatre.org.
ACT Launches Special Dance Project, 'Project Orpheus' Beginning 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2008
ACT's Central Heating Lab continues its innovative collaborative initiative by supporting Seattle Dance Project in Project Orpheus running September 13 through October 4, 2008. Designed as a companion piece to ACT's mainstage production of Eurydice, Project Orpheus marries the three distinct artistic styles of renowned local choreographers Wade Madsen, Eva Stone and Olivier Wevers into one seamless narrative. Together, with lighting/technical director Peter Bracillano and music director Dave Abramson, Seattle Dance Project creates a modern, moody interpretation of the tragic Greek myth that uses dance to explore the physicality of love, jealousy, compassion and grief.
ACT Launches Special Dance Project, 'Project Orpheus' Beginning 9/13
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008
ACT's Central Heating Lab continues its innovative collaborative initiative by supporting Seattle Dance Project in Project Orpheus running September 13 through October 4, 2008. Designed as a companion piece to ACT's mainstage production of Eurydice, Project Orpheus marries the three distinct artistic styles of renowned local choreographers Wade Madsen, Eva Stone and Olivier Wevers into one seamless narrative. Together, with lighting/technical director Peter Bracillano and music director Dave Abramson, Seattle Dance Project creates a modern, moody interpretation of the tragic Greek myth that uses dance to explore the physicality of love, jealousy, compassion and grief.