| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 3: Nappy Hair and Other Black Girl Blues at Artisan Building June 7-June 10, 2012 Danielle Moné Truitt is proud to present her one woman show 3. The first installment of the Nappy Hair and Other Black Girl Blues Series. The show will debut in Sacramento at the Artisan Theatre. Danielle Moné Truitt, is one of those rare performers who can legitimately be called a “triple threat.” The Sacramento native makes her mark as an actor, singer, and dancer.
Truitt’s One Woman Show, 3 takes a look at the lives of three... | | 06/07/12-
06/10/12 | Sacramento |
The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)Presented by Acme Theatre Company at Davis Art Center May 25-May 28, 2012 What does Shakespeare have to do with football, rap, bad Scottish accents, and cooking shows? Come find out as we revive this hilarious show that visits each and every one of Shakespeare's plays...with a cast of nine versatile actors and some truly bad wigs.
This production is fun for the whole family. Bring your own picnic dinner, a blanket or lawn chair, and plenty of layers. | Acme Theatre Company | 05/25/12-
05/28/12 | Davis |
Legends Presented by Arden Playhouse at Arden Playhouse May 4-June 16, 2012 Legends by James Kirkwood, produced with permission of Samuel French, Inc. is a wonderful story. Theatrical producer Martin needs a couple of famous stars in order to get backing for his new show. He thinks he can get former movie legends Leatrice Monsée and Sylvia Glenn. Both need the work...for income and ego. They have agreed to meet at the apartment of a mutual friend who is out of town. Only problem is...they hate each other. Sparks start flying almost immediately.... | Arden Playhouse | 05/04/12-
06/16/12 | Sacramento |
Hansel & GretelPresented by B Street Theatre - Family Series at B Street Theatre April 28-June 3, 2012 Hansel & Gretel, adapted by Jerry Montoya, is based on the classic fable by the Brothers Grimm. What happens when a witch doesn’t want to be a witch anymore? A fun retelling of this classic Brothers Grimm fable complete with music, an evil witch, and a gingerbread house.
Experience some of history’s most cherished stories in a setting where wonder and excitement jump from the stage. B Street Theatre’s Family Series brings children closer than... | B Street Theatre - Family Series | 04/28/12-
06/03/12 | Sacramento |
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Avg. Event Rating(4.5 Stars): | B Street Theatre - Mainstage | 04/28/12-
06/10/12 | Sacramento |
WickedPresented by Broadway Sacramento and California Musical Theatre at Community Center Theater May 23-June 17, 2012 Wicked is a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (My So Called Life, Once And Again, and thirtysomething) based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire.
Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One--born with emerald green skin--is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The... | Broadway Sacramento | 05/23/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
Triple EspressoPresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret May 30-July 22, 2012 What did three guys do in four minutes that got them banned from show business for life? And why would they try it again? Part magic show, part musical, Triple Espresso is a rags-to-rags story with hysterical results that will make you laugh and laugh and laugh! In this highly caffeinated comedy that critics say is like “an evening with the Marx Brothers,” the laughter is infectious and the comedy appeals to everyone from 6 to 106. | California Musical Theatre | 05/30/12-
07/22/12 | Sacramento |
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangePresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret September 26-November 18, 2012 At its core, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is about people and their desire to connect. The hilarious comedy, which has played an astonishing 4,500 performances all over the world, is filled with original songs and hilarious scenarios of the increasingly changing world of dating. I Love You…delves not only into the ups and downs of dating, but the comical ways husbands, wives, and in-laws interact. The New York Times hails I Love You…... | California Musical Theatre | 09/26/12-
11/18/12 | Sacramento |
| The Meaning of It All | California Stage Company | 04/27/12-
05/27/12 | Sacramento |
Dying CityPresented by Capital Stage Company at Capital Stage July 18-August 12, 2012 Kelly’s husband, Craig, was killed while on military duty in Iraq. One year later, Kelly is confronted by his identical twin Peter, who suspects that Craig’s death was not accidental. Flashing backward and then forward in time, Shinn’s sophisticated drama—infused with references to 9/11 and the war in Iraq—explores how contemporary politics and recent history have transformed the lives of these three characters.
Editor's Note: Dying... | Capital Stage Company | 07/18/12-
08/12/12 | Sacramento |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 22, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/22/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 8, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/08/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 24, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/24/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 6, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/06/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: No Hold's BardPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 27-July 29, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/27/12-
07/29/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: No Hold's BardPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill August 4-August 5, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 08/04/12-
08/05/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: No Hold's BardPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill August 11-August 12, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 08/11/12-
08/12/12 | Clarksburg |
Sorrows and RejoicingsPresented by Celebration Arts Theatre at Celebration Arts Theatre April 20-May 26, 2012 Two women meet in a small Karoo village after the funeral of David, the man they both loved. One is white and was his wife. The other is black and the mother of his child. David, who was driven into exile because of his political activism against apartheid, reappears in the searing memories of the women. During a hot afternoon of truth and reconciliation, treaties of love are painfully hammered out. The young confront the old, and what is hope for these individuals is hope for the new South... | Celebration Arts Theatre | 04/20/12-
05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Willy WonkaPresented by Fair Oaks Theatre Festival at Fair Oaks Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre June 15-July 22, 2012 Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka is a wonderful story of a boy and his adventures in a most magical Chocolate Factory. Songs are from the score of the 1971 movie ("The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," & "Oompah Loompah") with new songs added for this adaptation by Academy Award and Grammy winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A.... | Fair Oaks Theatre Festival | 06/15/12-
07/22/12 | Fair Oaks |
The Great American Trailer Park MusicalPresented by Fair Oaks Theatre Festival at Fair Oaks Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre August 10-September 9, 2012 Back by popular demand! The politically incorrect, irreverent, rowdy audience favorite, The Great American Trailer Park Musical. South Park meets Desperate Housewives in this big-hearted new musical with a cheeky script and infectious music. There's a new tenant at the Armadillo Acres and she's wrecking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth... | Fair Oaks Theatre Festival | 08/10/12-
09/09/12 | Fair Oaks |
Annual Puppet FestivalPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town May 3-June 30, 2012 The Puppet Art Theater is back for another season filled with music, puppetry, and fun! Four original shows will be performed in the Children's Theater.
Schedule:
-May 3-May 13: Red Riding Hood
-May 17-May 27: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
-May 31-June 10: Hansel & Gretel
-June 14-June 30: Cinderella (premier)
Sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan. | Fairytale Town | 05/03/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
The Fairytale Town Troupers present: Sinbad & Aladdin: The Arabian KnightsPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town July 14-July 22, 2012 The Fairytale Town Troupers return for their second show of the season. In this original production, the greatest superheroes of the ancient world join forces on a magical quest to rescue the supreme storyteller Scheherazade from the clutches of an evil Wizard and his monstrous minions.
Performances will be held on the outdoor Mother Goose Stage. | Fairytale Town | 07/14/12-
07/22/12 | Sacramento |
At The Ballet III: Can't Touch This!Presented by Found Space Theatre Productions at Sacramento Ballet Studios June 1-June 17, 2012 Back by popular demand! Found Space Theatre Productions' At The Ballet series continues! Support the Sacramento Ballet and experience what Sacramento Press calls, "a flawless and fabulous show!".
Join this year as Found Space explores jazz, rock, pop, and much more. This show promises to be fun for the whole family and will include a drawing with posters, t-shirts, and more. | Found Space Theatre Productions | 06/01/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
Disney's The Little MermaidPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion July 10-July 22, 2012 Disney storytelling at its best! Unsatisfied with her life in the sea, young mermaid Ariel longs to experience the human world above, so she embarks on a fascinating journey to discover her true self. Featuring the songs "Under the Sea" and "Part of Your World." | Music Circus | 07/10/12-
07/22/12 | Sacramento |
Grease the MusicalPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion June 26-July 1, 2012 Fun, friendship, and humor abound in this nostalgic trip to Rydell High in 1959, complete with greasers, slumber parties, sock hops, and lots of singing and dancing. Sandy and Danny’s romance sparks hit songs like "Summer Nights" and "You’re the One That I Want." | Music Circus | 06/26/12-
07/01/12 | Sacramento |
The Music ManPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion July 31-August 5, 2012 Theatre’s musical tribute to the optimism, warmth, and stubbornness of small town America. There’s trouble in River City when traveling salesman Harold Hill comes to town promising to form a children’s marching band. Features "76 Trombones" and "Goodnight My Someone." | Music Circus | 07/31/12-
08/05/12 | Sacramento |
Fiddler on the RoofPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion August 14-August 19, 2012 Like the iconic rooftop musician, playful yet reverent Tevye teeters between his respect for tradition and love for his daughters, each anxious to follow her heart after a suitor her father finds unsuitable. This beloved musical features "Tradition" and "If I Were A Rich Man." | Music Circus | 08/14/12-
08/19/12 | Sacramento |
Crazy for YouPresented by Music Circus and California Musical Theatre at Wells Fargo Pavilion August 28-September 2, 2012 So many unforgettable Gershwin songs, so much fabulous dancing! Everything you love about old-fashioned musical comedy - leggy showgirls, rousing dance numbers and a goofy boy-meets-girl love story. Features "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Embraceable You," and "I Got Rhythm." | Music Circus | 08/28/12-
09/02/12 | Sacramento |
The Princess and the FrogPresented by Runaway Stage Productions at 24th Street Theatre May 19-June 2, 2012 The Princess and the Frog is a new twist on a well known fairy tale about a Princess who kisses a frog. The results are hilarious as one after another of the royal family end up in the pond. Come and meet the magical creatures that live in this enchanted forest! | Runaway Stage Productions | 05/19/12-
06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Puppet Company: Another Princess and the PeaPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 16, 2012 Beginning with a prologue introducing Hans Christian Andersen to the children, the Puppet Company invites you to a celebration of one of Andersen's greatest tales. This is a fun and engaging re-telling of the classic tale and will be enjoyed by all ages. | Sacramento Public Library | 06/16/12 | Elk Grove |
Sacramento Shakespeare FestivalPresented by Sacramento Shakespeare Festival at William Land Park June 29-July 29, 2012 The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare and King Arthur (a new play as if written by Shakespeare) by Luther Hanson will be performed at the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival. | Sacramento Shakespeare Festival | 06/29/12-
07/29/12 | Sacramento |
Celebrate the Season: VIP Dinner & Tony Awards Viewing PartyPresented by Sacramento Theatre Company June 10, 2012 The Celebrate the Season Host Committee cordially invites you to attend Celebrate the Season: VIP Dinner & Tony Awards Viewing Party. The VIP dinner will begin at 5:30pm and will recreate memorable moments from the 2011-2012 Sacramento Theatre Company's season, and preview their upcoming productions. The Broadcast Reception begins at 7:30pm. Guest performers from theaters throughout Sacramento will make special appearances previewing material from their upcoming seasons.... | Sacramento Theatre Company | 06/10/12 | Sacramento |
The Odd CouplePresented by Sutter Street Theatre at Sutter Street Theatre April 27-May 27, 2012 The classic comedy opens with a group of the guys assembled for poker in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. If the mess that surrounds them is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Felix is fastidious, depressed, and tense. He appears down and seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room... | Sutter Street Theatre | 04/27/12-
05/27/12 | Folsom |
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