THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES RETURN TO LIVE CONCERTS AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL MAY 6–JUNE 25, 2021 Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the SF Symphony in live indoor performances for medical professionals and community partners May 6 & 7; program features Jean Sibelius’ Rakastava, George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, Carl Nielsen’s Little Suite for Strings, Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte, and Edvard Grieg’s From Holberg’s Time Suite Tickets on sale May 6, 2021 … Continue reading The San Francisco Symphony is returning to Davies Symphony Hall for live performances starting May 6, 2021, with performances each Thursday and Friday throughout May and June, 2021

STEVEN YEUN ADDED TO 93RD OSCARS® CASTThe Oscars® Airs Live, Sunday, April 25, 8e/5p on ABC LOS ANGELES, CA – Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun will join the ensemble cast slated to present at the 93rd Oscars®, show producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh announced today.  The Oscars will air live on Sunday, April 25, on ABC. “Surprise!  We’re so excited to welcome Steven to the … Continue reading Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun will join the ensemble cast slated to present at the 93rd Oscars®

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET STREAMS HELGI TOMASSON’S CINEMATIC ROMEO & JULIET, MAY 6–26, 2021 Maria Kochetkova and Davit Karapetyan star in the 2015 filmed production by Lincoln Center at the Movies: Great American Dance Limited-edition package including Romeo & Juliet and Tomasson’s Swan Lake for $48 on sale May 6 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 22, 2021—San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) streams Helgi Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet from May 6–26, 2021 in the multi-capture, cinematic production … Continue reading San Francisco Ballet will stream Helgi Tomasson’s Romeo & Juliet in a multi-capture, cinematic production from May 6–26, 2021

THE RITA MORENO CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL HONORS ANNOUNCES 2021 NOMINEES The regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement inhigh school musical theatre north of Santa Barbara;nominees to perform virtually on Monday, May 24, 2021 Winners in the Lead Actor and Lead Actress categories to compete against talented students from across the nation for unique scholarship opportunities at the 12th Annual Jimmy Award Ceremony being held virtually … Continue reading The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announces the 2021 nominees who will virtually compete on Monday, May 24, 2021

AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SEASON GALA The hybrid socially­-distanced in-person and virtual fundraising event to feature the world premiere of Obie Award–winning San Francisco playwright Christopher Chen’s interactive play, Communion,directed by A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon andstarring Bay Area favorite Stacy Ross Proceeds to support A.C.T.’s diverse and far-reaching artistic, artist training, and education and community programs *** Saturday, May 22, 2021 *** SAN FRANCISCO (April 21, … Continue reading The American Conservatory Theater announced A.C.T.’s 2021 Season Gala, a hybrid socially-distanced in-person and virtual fundraising event being held on Saturday, May 22, 2021

Austin, TX – (April 21, 2021) – Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers’ contribution to film, television, and new media, announced new and returning partners for their 2021 film and script competitions including award and fellowship opportunities presented by Rooster Teeth; WarnerMedia; Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios Company; FloSports; Writers Guild of America, East; Enderby Entertainment; AMC; and Josephson Entertainment. New … Continue reading Austin Film Festival announced new and returning partners for their 2021 film and script competitions including award and fellowship opportunities

ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER GEENA DAVIS’ BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL WILL NOW BE PRODUCED AS AN ANNUAL PROGRAM OF THE NEWLY FORMED ARKANSAS BASED NON-PROFIT, BFFOUNDATION, WITH DAVIS SERVING AS FESTIVAL CHAIR  Foundation Appoints Independent Film Producer Kristin Mann as Head of Content The 7th Annual BFF Will Combine Virtual And Safe On-ground Activations to Produce a Hybrid Edition Set to Take Place August 3-8 in Bentonville, AR. … Continue reading Academy Award® winner Geena Davis’ globally recognized Bentonville Film Festival will now be produced as an annual program of the BFFoundation

American Conservatory Theater andWoolly Mammoth Theatre Present The Original Film Adaptation ofThe Bushwick Starr’s Production of Available for Streaming NationwideMay 15, 2021 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Film Directed byAmber McGinnis (International Falls) Stage Direction byEmilyn Kowaleski (Delicious Filth) SAN FRANCISCO (April 15, 2021)—American Conservatory Theater (Pam MacKinnon, Artistic Director; Jennifer Bielstein, Executive Director) and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (María Manuela Goyanes, Artistic Director; Emika Abe, Managing Director) announced today that tickets are now on sale … Continue reading Tickets now on sale for original film adaptation of “Animal Wisdom” by Heather Christian

Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Announces Grand Opening of New Creative Arts Center 25,000 sq. ft. of innovative creative space set to inspire the next generation of artists SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2021)—Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT), the nationally-acclaimed theater company honored 12 times by the National Endowment for the Arts and the oldest operating performing arts organization in San Jose, announced today the opening … Continue reading Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Announces Grand Opening of New Creative Arts Center

The Carmel Bach Festival announces its live and in-person 2021 Festival, October 23—November 5 The two-week Festival will feature a wide array of Main Concerts mainly at the Sunset Cultural Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea and additional events in other venues subject to their becoming available. “After considering all relevant factors, we are now committed to presenting a Festival which will safely enable the largest number of our … Continue reading Carmel Bach Festival Announces In-Person 2021 Festival, October 23—November 5