Jessi Campbell

Gilda's LaughFest Begins To Roll Out Artists Announcements For 2022 Festival

Gilda’s LaughFest, presented by Gun Lake Casino, today announced some of the headliners participating during LaughFest’s festival, March 16-20. Additionally, Justin Willman, magician, comedian and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, will perform during Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids’ 20th anniversary Red Door Gala on March 15.

2019 Wyoming Women's Expo Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Casper Star-Tribune Communications, Spectra Venue Management, and Townsquare Media present the Wyoming Women's Expo at the Casper Events Center on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Magic Theatre Celebrates the Life of Playwright-in-Residence Sam Shepard

Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Sam Shepard passed away on Thursday, July 27 of complications from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Shepard spent a decade as playwright-in-residence at San Francisco's Magic Theatre, where he premiered his masterworks Buried Child (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 1979), True West (1980), and Fool for Love (1983, starring Ed Harris and Kathy Baker). Shepard returned to Magic in 2000 to direct the world premiere of his new work The Late Henry Moss, starring Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, and Cheech Marin.

Photo Flash: Ed Harris, Taylor Mac and More Celebrate Magic Theatre's 50th Anniversary

Magic Theatre's 50th anniversary gala fundraiser was held on Friday, April 7, at the Minnesota Street Project and celebrated 50 years of artistic trailblazing by honoring the theatre's previous Artistic Directors (including founder John Lion and successors Harvey Seifter, Larry Eilenberg, Mame Hunt, Chris Smith and current Artistic Director Loretta Greco). Scroll down for photos!

FOOL FOR LOVE at Magic Theatre Extends Through 3/5

Magic Theatre extends its legacy revival of Sam Shepard's award-winning drama Fool for Love until March 5th due to popular demand. The production was slated to close on February 26th, but five performances have been added to the end of the run after enthusiastic feedback from audiences and rave reviews in the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, and San Jose Mercury News.

Magic Theatre Celebrates 50th Season with a Legacy Revival of Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE

Magic Theatre begins its 50th season with a legacy revival of Sam Shepard's award-winning drama Fool for Love, opening February 9th.

Magic Theatre Celebrates 50th Season with a Legacy Revival of Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE

Magic Theatre begins its 50th season with a legacy revival of Sam Shepard's award-winning drama Fool for Love, opening February 9th.

Magic Theatre Celebrates 50th Season with a Legacy Revival of Sam Shepard's FOOL FOR LOVE

Magic Theatre begins its 50th season with a legacy revival of Sam Shepard's award-winning drama Fool for Love, opening February 9th.

Press Release Form - Sister Play at Magic Theatre, San Francisco

Magic Theatre will welcome the return of renowned playwright John Kolvenbach (Goldfish, Mrs. Whitney), for the rolling world premiere of Sister Play which he will also direct. Sister Play begins March 24th at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.

Nominations Announced For Critics Circle Outstanding Awards

Here are the Nominations for Outstanding Awards from the San Francisco Bay Theatre Area Critics Circle. Winners will from each catagory will be announced in approximately two weeks. A Gala Cocktail party will be held for the winners in each catagory at A.C.T. Columbia Room on May 4th. AEA Members are noted in * For 'Entire Production' and 'Best Ensemble' AEA Theatres are * THEATRES OVER 300 DRAMA

Photo Flash: Pacific Playwrights Festival

South Coast Repertory's Pacific Playwrights Festival celebrated its 11th annual edition May 2 through May 4 with a lineup composed of seven SCR-commissioned plays.

Photo Flash: 'Speed the Plow' at ACT

American Conservatory Theater presents David Mamet's brisk, cutting comedy on the movie business, Speed-the-Plow, directed by Loretta Greco, returned to A.C.T. after last season's Blackbird.

Polk, Del Negro & Campbell Star in 'Speed-the-Plow' at ACT

American Conservatory Theater announced the casting today for David Mamet's brisk, cutting comedy on the movie business, Speed-the-Plow, directed by Loretta Greco. The cast features 2007 Drama Desk Award-nominee Andrew Polk, Matthew Del Negro ('The Sopranos'), and Jessi Campbell (A.C.T.'s Blackbird). Speed-the-Plow plays A.C.T. January 4 through February 3. Press night is Wednesday, January 9.

Review: 'Blackbird' Sings a Daring Song

David Harrower's 'Blackbird,' now making its West Coast premiere at the American Conservatory Theatre, is risky, stirring, and uncomfortable... putting the aftermath of child sexual abuse in the spotlight.

Blackbird at ACT, West Coast Premiere 4/27 - 5/27

American Conservatory Theater is proud to present the West Coast premiere Blackbird, written by David Harrower, and directed by Loretta Greco April 27 through May 27. An intimate and unflinching portrait of two individuals destroyed by an illicit love, 'Blackbird' officially opens Wednesday, May 2 at 8PM.

Victoria Martin: Math Team Queen Begins January 12th

Women's Project presents a world premiere comedy, a tale of beauty and the geeks, 'Victoria Martin: Math Team Queen' by Kathryn Walat.