On Stage in Sonoma County
Experience the magic of theatre!
Theatre offers a captivating experience for audience members. Unlike a movie, a theatre performance is never the same show twice; it’s a vibrant experience that is unique to that particular audience. So get out and see a show!
Jan. 31 – Feb 23: Groundhog Day: The Musical at 6th Street Playhouse
A beloved comedy movie classic is brought to the stage.
Phil Connors, a sarcastic and self-centered TV weatherman from Pittsburgh, dreads his annual trip to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where he is forced to report on the Groundhog Day festivities. But the next day, he is inexplicably forced to relive the same day over and over again.
What will it take for Phil to break the time loop?
Directed by David Lear, music directed by Lucas Sherman, choreographed by Karen Miles.
Feb. 14 – 23: Steel Magnolias presented by Cinnabar Theatre at SSU
Before the iconic 1989 film broke box office records nationwide, Louisiana salon owner Truvy first set up shop on the stage. The colorful cast of regulars and employees that frequent her establishment include a mother-daughter duo planning a wedding, a woman who’s “been in a bad mood for 40 years,” and a mysterious newcomer. Through laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray, these women face trials and triumphs armed with their greatest strength: each other.
Feb. 28-Mar. 9: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Santa Rosa Junior College
Follow the captivating journey of six eclectic middle schoolers as they compete for spelling glory in the high-stakes Putnam County Spelling Bee. The contestants navigate the rollercoaster of adolescence while showcasing their unique talents and insecurities. With infectious musical numbers, unexpected twists, and moments of genuine emotion, this Tony Award-winning musical celebrates the triumphs and tribulations of growing up, spelling out a message of acceptance, resilience, and the joy of being true to oneself.
Mar. 14-30: Morning Sun at Spreckels Performing Arts Center
In Greenwich Village a generation ago, one woman’s life is revealed in all its complexity, mystery, and possibility in Morning Sun, a riveting drama by Simon Stephens. This sensitive piece about mothers and daughters brings home the truth that every life is inherently interesting and worthy of being told. As it picks apart evolving ideas of identity, family, memory, and more, Morning Sun reminds us that the interruptions in our lives are the ghosts we carry with us. Beautifully crafted and deeply moving, this play is a poignant exploration of the human experience.
Mar. 7-23: Clydes at 6th Street Playhouse
Past the long line of truckers waiting outside, Clyde’s Sandwich Shop is more than just a greasy spoon. It serves up a chance at redemption for its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff. Owner Clyde may be a devil of a boss, but the workers discover purpose in their lives as they find themselves banding together – and sharing a quest to create the perfect sandwich.
“Fast-paced and uproariously funny, Clyde’s is a spicy feast for the senses.” —Chicago Sun-Times
Mar. 14-30: The Bridges of Madison County-A Musical at Raven Performing Arts Theater
Based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland circa 1965, along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, “What if…?” Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, this is a sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross.
Based on the novel by Robert James Waller. Book by Marsha Norman; Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Director: Joe Gellura. Music Director: Les Pfutzenreuter. Choreographer: Bridget Codoni
Mar. 14-23: 1984 at Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 brings us the story of Winston Smith, a cog in a giant machine. Physically and mentally under the omnipresent eye of Big Brother, Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. Winston is forced to confess his Thoughtcrimes before an unseen inquisitor.
Big Brother is ALWAYS watching you!
Directed by Chuck Noland. Adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan.
April 18 – May 4: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – Sonoma Arts Live
Off-Broadway’s longest-running revue in history has been revised for the 21st century and is coming to the SAL stage. This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, we explore the journey from dating to love to marriage – and then some.
Directed by Carl Jordan