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!
June 6 – 28: Grace and Glorie – A Curtain Call Theater Production at Russian River Hall
While her immediate peaceful environment is being destroyed by real estate developers, Grace, an independent backwoods 90-year-old, forms an uninvited but life-changing friendship with Glorie, an emotionally burdened inexperienced Hospice volunteer determined to do good – like it or not. The play is full of deprecating funny moments and lively conversation.
By Tom Ziegler; directed by Sharon Hawthorne.
June 13-29: Brite Star presented by Cinabar Theater at Sonoma State University – Warren Theater in Ives Hall.
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s.
When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion.
June 27- July 13: School of Rock – Raven Performing Arts Theater
Book: Julian Fellowes., lyrics: Glen Slater, New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. director: Steven David Martin., music director: Jason Howze, choreographer: Katie Watts-Whitaker.
Based on the hit movie School of Rock – The Musical, the story follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?
July 11 – 27: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by Sonoma Arts Live
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the popular Steve Martin movie of the 1980s, takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Two con men, a beautiful woman, and the elite meet. What can go wrong? After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the three of them.
Directed by Carl Jordan (Sylvia) DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
July 31 – Aug. 16: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Shakespeare in the Piazza at Bacchus Landing!
By William Shakespeare
Directors: Steven David Martin and Jenna Dolcini
Two best friends, Proteus and Valentine, travel to Milan where they both fall in love with Silvia. Silvia loves Valentine, but Proteus pursues her despite having a girlfriend at home. How rude! Friendships are put to the test, a servant is dissed by his own dog, and, yes, a woman disguises herself as a man in true Shakespeare comedy fashion! Our production is set in 1950s Italy, featuring period music, fashion, and red-hot Italian passion!
Presented by Raven Performing Arts Center.