Monica Turner

Monica Turner
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Sting brings 'The Last Ship' musical to San Francisco

Theater News: Sting coming to San Francisco with ‘The Last Ship’ at Golden Gate Theatre

Former Police front-man Sting is bringing his acclaimed musical to San Francisco. The Last Ship opens February 20, 2020 and runs for a month. About 3 hours in length with one intermission, the show has earned a Tony Award nomination for Sting's score. Recently the production played sold-out runs in U.K.,...
Michael Luwoye & Isaiah Johnson

San Francisco Theater News: ‘Hamilton’ at BroadwaySF extended through May 31, 2020

Still haven't seen the smash Broadway hit Hamilton? Good news for those in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. BroadwaySF has announced the historical musical based on Founding Father Alexander Hamilton has been extended through May 31, 2020. As you may already know this is a hot ticket. So be prepared...
BroadwaySF Golden Gate Theatre - San Francisco

San Francisco Theater News: SHN is now BroadwaySF, Madonna ‘Madame X Tour’ arrives this month

Theater news out of San Francisco this week regarding branding of one of the city's most prominent theater houses. SHN has announced a name change. Going forward the company, known for bringing Broadway touring musicals to San Francisco, will be known as BroadwaySF. Per the news release: "The new name projects a...
Sonoma County Wine Auction Raises Record-Breaking $6.1 Million for Local Charities

Wine News: Sonoma wine auction breaks record, raises $6.1 million for local charities

Overall, more than $36 million has been raised to date to support charitable organizations.
Jamie Foxx in 'Just Mercy'
San Jose Stage Company - Season 37 announcement

What’s Happening: ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ leads San Jose Stage 2019-2020 season

San Jose Stage Company this week revealed its upcoming 2019-2020 season. The Rocky Horror Show kicks off the line-up which also features Stephen Karam's The Humans, Broadway musical Chicago and Tracy Letts' August: Osage County. See below for all the details and dates. “Our 37th Season is filled with award-winning plays...
Jonathan Euseppi - Grief is Horny

What’s Happening On Stage: ‘Grief is Horny’ at SF Fringe Festival

"One man, one cat suit, every possible emotion."
Lloyd Suh - Playwright - The Chinese Lady - Magic Theatre, San Francisco

What’s Happening: ‘Chinese Lady’ to kick off Magic Theatre 2019-2020 season

The Chinese Lady is scheduled to kick off Magic Theatre's 2019-2020 season. Lloyd Suh's play, inspired by a true story, tells the story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to arrive on American soil. Mina Morita directs. The run is scheduled for October 9 through November 3, 2019. In...
1881 Napa - Wine Museum and Tasting Room in Napa

What’s Happening: Jean-Charles Boisset opens 1881 Napa, region’s first wine history museum

Napa Valley history and wine tasting all under one massive chandelier.
Mamma Mia! cast at San Jose Stage Company - Theater News

What’s Happening: Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ coming to San Jose Stage Company

On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.