Classical Artists of International Acclaim to Perform at Stanford Live

Stanford, CA, February 1, 2022—Stanford Live’s classical lineup ramps up this winter with some of the most distinguished artists performing today, from star vocalists to an award-winning violinist to master pianists and one of the world’s top orchestras. Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Gerald Finley (Feb 4) kicks things off with his longtime recital partner, pianist Julius Drake. Recognized as “a recitalist of rare versatility, a concert artist of the … Continue reading Classical Artists of International Acclaim to Perform at Stanford Live

San Francisco Symphony celebrates the Year of the Tiger with Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger concert on Saturday, February 5 at Davies Symphony Hall

SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY PRESENTS LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE TIGER FEBRUARY 5, 2022 AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Conductor Yue Bao makes her debut leading the Orchestra in traditional folk music and works by Asian composers including Huan-zhi Li, Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, Huang Ruo, Tan Dun, Texu Kim, Tyzen Hsiao, and Liu Yuan Concert features soloists including violinist Bomsori and SF Symphony Assistant … Continue reading San Francisco Symphony celebrates the Year of the Tiger with Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger concert on Saturday, February 5 at Davies Symphony Hall

The exclusive West Coast engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has announced the return of “Friday Forty” ticket lottery at San Francisco’s Curran Theater!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD ANNOUNCES RETURN OF “FRIDAY FORTY” TICKET LOTTERY Now performing at San Francisco’s Curran Theater As A Newly Staged, Single Magical Adventure SAN FRANCISCO (January 18, 2022)—The exclusive West Coast engagement of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced the return of “Friday Forty,” the popular ticket lottery where a limited number of $40 tickets are available for purchase for every performance the following … Continue reading The exclusive West Coast engagement of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has announced the return of “Friday Forty” ticket lottery at San Francisco’s Curran Theater!

San Francisco Ballet Presents the World Premiere of Cathy Marston’s Mrs. Robinson on Program 1, February 1–12

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF CATHY MARSTON’S MRS. ROBINSON ON PROGRAM 1, FEBRUARY 1–12 SF BALLET RELEASES MRS. ROBINSON SHORT FILM TO THE PUBLIC  WILLIAM FORSYTHE’S BLAKE WORKS I, A COMPANY PREMIERE,TOPS PROGRAM 2, FEBRUARY 3–13 AN FRANCISCO, CA, January 14, 2022—San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet), the Company and School that has been an innovator in dance since its founding in 1933, begins its repertory season and … Continue reading San Francisco Ballet Presents the World Premiere of Cathy Marston’s Mrs. Robinson on Program 1, February 1–12

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli launches 2022 with an uplifting new single and video – “Close”

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli launches 2022 with an uplifting new single and video – “Close.” His warm, emotional tenor shines on the anthemic track, with Bocelli declaring, “it feels like heaven when I hold ya/so I will never let you go/and when the world’s too much to shoulder/just keep me close close close close.”  He shot the accompanying video at Italy’s Arena di Verona, a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater that, in recent times, has … Continue reading Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli launches 2022 with an uplifting new single and video – “Close”

Sunset Center Presents “An Evening with Fran Lebowitz” on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz Presented by Sunset Presents In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak … Continue reading Sunset Center Presents “An Evening with Fran Lebowitz” on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022

Marin Theatre Company to present Antoinette Chinoye Nwandu’s acclaimed drama “Pass Over” from January 27—February 20, 2022

MARIN THEATRE COMPANY TO PRESENT THE WEST COAST PREMIERE OF THE BROADWAY VERSION OF ANTOINETTE CHINONYE NWANDU’SPASS OVER Inspired by Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and the Book of Exodus, Pass Over illuminates the unquestionable human spirit of two young men looking for a way out *** January 27–February 20, 2022 *** MILL VALLEY, CA (December 28, 2021)—Marin Theatre Company kicks off the new year with the West Coast premiere of the … Continue reading Marin Theatre Company to present Antoinette Chinoye Nwandu’s acclaimed drama “Pass Over” from January 27—February 20, 2022

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis – Tuesday, February 1st at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium!

The Monterey Jazz Festival and Kuumbwa Jazz join together to present the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today. Led by Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Managing and Artistic Director, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs a vast repertoire ranging from original compositions and Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works to rare historic compositions and … Continue reading Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis – Tuesday, February 1st at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium!

American Conservatory Theater kicks off 2022 season with “Freestyle Love Supreme”

Direct from its return Broadway engagement, Freestyle Love Supreme is the highly-acclaimed improv sensation created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale A.C.T.’s Geary TheaterJanuary 21–February 13, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO (December 14, 2021)—Direct from its successful return Broadway engagement, American Conservatory Theater kicks off the 2022 season with the highly-acclaimed sensation, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME (January 21–February 13, 2022). Before Hamilton, before In the Heights, there was Freestyle Love Supreme, the joyful, improvised musical … Continue reading American Conservatory Theater kicks off 2022 season with “Freestyle Love Supreme”