Tanika Baptiste

Review: WAITRESS at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Nov 30, 2024

What did our critic think of WAITRESS at SF Playhouse?

Photos: WAITRESS At San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

San Francisco Playhouse will serve up a holiday treat with the beloved Broadway favorite Waitress, Check out photos from the production.

Interview: Susi Damilano of WAITRESS at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Nov 22, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks with director Susi Damilano about her new production of 'Waitress,' the popular musical featuring a delightful score by Sara Bareilles, running at San Francisco Playhouse through January 18th.

San Francisco Playhouse To Present WAITRESS This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024

WAITRESS returns to San Francisco for the holiday season from November 21 to January 18.

Playground Will Host 30th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

One of the nation’s oldest, most respected, and largest developer of new works for the theatre, PlayGround marked its third decade of incubating new plays by hosting simultaneous parties in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Full Lineup Set For PlayGround's 28th Annual Festival Of New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2024

Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets.

Three Performances Added to DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD at The Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

The Magic Theatre has added three performances on Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23 at 8pm and Sunday March 24 at 4pm of the World Premiere of Ashley Smiley’s Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad.

Photos: First Look At DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD At The Magic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

The Magic Theatre has released first look photos of the world premiere of Ashley Smiley's Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad.

World Premiere of DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD to be Presented by The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo will present the world premiere of 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' by Ashley Smiley.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; EMILIA Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

PlayGround to Present THE LEGACY OF THE LAND WE INHABIT in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

Join PlayGround on November 20th at 7PM PT for an evening of original short plays inspired by 'The Legacy of the Land We Inhabit.' Don't miss this opportunity to experience thought-provoking performances that bring awareness to land acknowledgment. Reserve your tickets now!

GROUP THERAPY Postponed at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Group Therapy has postponed opening weekend for a week due to non-COVID related illness. Theatre Rhinoceros will postpone the first performance of Group Therapy to Thursday, November 16, 2023, and Opening Night for Group Therapy to Saturday, November 18, 2023 due to illness in the cast.

Theatre Rhinoceros to Present GROUP THERAPY in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023

Join Theatre Rhinoceros for the world premiere of 'Group Therapy' by Kheven LaGrone. This thought-provoking play explores the experience of aging in the LGBTQ+ community. Running from November 9th to December 3rd, 2023. Don't miss this engaging and powerful production.

Review: NOLLYWOOD DREAMS at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Oct 5, 2023

Little actual work is being done at the family travel agency being run by sisters Ayamma and Dede. Ayamma dreams of becoming the lead actor in a new movie by Nigeria’s hottest director even though she can’t act, while Dede paws through gossip magazines for details on Wale Owusu, Nigeria’s Sexiest Man Born and never misses her favorite Oprah-esque talk show ‘Adenikeh’.

Photos: San Francisco Playhouse Opens 2023-24 Season with the West Coast Premiere NOLLYWOOD DREAMS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023

San Francisco Playhouse opens its 2023-24 Season with the West Coast Premiere of the romantic comedy Nollywood Dreams. See photos of the production below.

Magic Theatre Launches 2024 Performance Passes, Including 4 World Premiere Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Experience the thrill of 4 world premiere plays at the Magic Theatre in 2024. Don't miss out on these exciting performances, including Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad, Garuda's Wing, Richard II, and Jerry Garcia in the Lower Mission. Get your passes now and be part of the magic! (Dates: February 28 - March 17, June 5 - 23, August 22 - September 28).

PlayGround to Kick Off 30th Season With MONDAY NIGHT PLAYGROUND “ORIGIN STORY” in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023

PlayGround blasts into its 30th season of innovative new plays by taking you back to before the beginning! Join us for a new round of Monday Night PlayGround, featuring original short plays all inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story', Monday, October 16.

West Coast Premiere of NOLLYWOOD DREAMS to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience as NOLLYWOOD DREAMS takes the stage at San Francisco Playhouse. Find out all the details about the show, including dates and ticket information, and secure your seats today. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Theatre Rhinoceros Announces 2023-24 Season, Alive And Well In The Castro
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023

Theatre Rhinoceros has announced the 2023-24 Season – the company's 47th as the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre in the universe.

Theatre Rhinoceros & Theatre Bay Area Name Arts Tanika Baptiste As Leadership Resident
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023

Theatre Rhinoceros welcomes award-winning director, performer, designer, and all-around rising star Tanika Baptiste as an Arts Leadership Resident, through a residency grant awarded by Theatre Bay Area.