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Detour Productions Will Host World Premiere of POMPEII
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Detour Productions has announced the world premiere of POMPEII, a bold new performance blending dance, drag, and theatrical spectacle. Learn more here!

ALAA: A FAMILY TRILOGY Closes Out Golden Thread's 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Golden Thread Productions, the country's first theater company devoted to the Middle East, will present a script-in-hand workshop production with extensive tech elements of Adam Ashraf Elsayigh's ALAA: A Family Trilogy, with generative dramaturgy by Salma S. Zohdi and directed by Evren Odcikin. 

California Shakespeare Theater Launches Fundraising Campaign to Complete 50th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

California Shakespeare Theater is launching a $350,000 fundraising campaign in order to complete their production of As You Like It, directed by Elizabeth Carter. Learn how to join!

Review: THE KITE RUNNER at Kennedy Center
by Shelby Tyler - Jun 27, 2024

In a time and age where it seems that our dichotomous natures are at the core of all interaction, there is one thing that remains true: we are all human, faced with difficult choices and sometimes, we make the wrong choices.

Review Roundup: THE KITE RUNNER National Tour is Now Underway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The North American tour of The Kite Runner opened on April 9 at ASU Gammage in Tempe, AZ before moving on to nearly 20 cities.  Read the reviews here!

Review: THE KITE RUNNER Presented By Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - Jun 14, 2024

Fans of the novel may be enthralled at seeing the characters and events of THE KITE RUNNER brought to life before their eyes, largely through moving performances and clever stagecraft. But this dramatization feels unsatisfying, an adaptation that ultimately fails to convince audiences that it is necessary much less an improvement on the original.

THE KITE RUNNER Is Now Playing at the CIBC Theatre Through Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

Experience the powerful stage adaptation of THE KITE RUNNER, now playing at Broadway In Chicago. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

THE KITE RUNNER Tour Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel, will play at Overture Center's Capitol Theater from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 for five performances.

Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from the North American tour of THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini’s internationally best-selling novel.

THE KITE RUNNER Comes to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024

THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel, will play at Overture Center's Capitol Theater from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 for five performances.

Full Cast Set For the North American Tour of THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for the North American tour of THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Celebrate PlayGround's 30th Anniversary With FLASHBACK: 1994
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Join PlayGround in celebrating its 30th anniversary with a musical Monday Night inspired by the year of PlayGround's founding, 1994! Admission is free, but reservations are required. Donations accepted.

Stairwell Theater to Present CRAVE By Sarah Kane in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Join Stairwell Theater for a stripped-down and physically volatile production of Sarah Kane's 'Crave.' Experience the splintering of personality and memory, the revealing of dark secrets, and the questioning of life itself. Get your tickets now.

DROWNING IN CAIRO Will Have its World Premiere at Golden Thread Productions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022

Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, returns to live performances with Drowning in Cairo, previously presented and partially developed as part of the New Threads reading series in 2018.

Photos: First Look at Francois Battiste, Nancy Opel & More in A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2021

Production photos are now available of the San Francisco company of the Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol led by Obie Award winner Francois Battiste (Ebenezer Scrooge); beloved Broadway veteran Nancy Opel (Ghost of Christmas Past); and award-winning actor, writer, and producer Amber Iman (Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Fezziwig).

Amber Iman, Nancy Opel & More to Lead A CHRISTMAS CAROL in San Francisco Alongside Francois Battiste 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021

Casting has been announced today for the San Francisco production of the Tony-winning production of A Christmas Carol with Broadway veteran Nancy Opel (Ghost of Christmas Past) and award-winning actor, writer, and producer Amber Iman (Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Fezziwig) joining the previously announced Francois Battiste (Ebenezer Scrooge).

BWW Review: MARY POPPINS at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Nov 25, 2018

There's magic brewing at the Bank's home on 17 Cherry Tree Lane courtesy of the new enchanting nanny Mary Poppins, who as her name suggests, 'pops in' and 'pops out' of her wards lives in SF Playhouse's delightful production of the award-winning Broadway musical based on the similarly titled Mary Poppins children's books by P. L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film.

San Francisco Playhouse Presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018

San Francisco Playhouse celebrates the magic of the holiday season with the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Katie Coleman and choreography by Kimberly Richards.

Photo Flash: First Look at Ashlin Halfnight's THE RESTING PLACE at Magic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018

Magic Theatre presents Ashlin Halfnight's World Premiere The Resting Place, the first production of the 2018- 2019 season. The Resting Place will be directed by Jessica Holt. Previews begin on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Magic Theatre's Fort Mason location, with a press opening on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on-sale now.

Casting Announced For The San Francisco Playhouse Production Of MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018

San Francisco Playhouse celebrates the magic of the holiday season with the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Katie Coleman and choreography by Kimberly Richards.