THE STINKY CHEESE MAN & OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES Plays Gallo Center
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 5:00 AM) - The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales, a popular children’s story based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, will be performed on stage at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM.

Hodges and Hodges Set the Stage for LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL!
by Linda Hodges and Nick Hodges

(Jan. 25 10:31 PM) - In this column for BroadwayWorld.com Hodges and Hodges set the stage for select productions that are premiering or touring in the Bay area. Dedicated to enhancing the theater-going experience, they give a fun synopsis of the show and provide a great list of show-enhancing local things to do so that bay area theater-goers can fully immerse themselves in the show – even before they enter the actual theater. It’s nothing that can’t be looked up – but why bother when Hodges and Hodges has already done the research? So, sit back and enjoy the trip and get ready for a fantastic Legally Blonde experience!

DON’T FENCE ME IN Plays The Gallo Center 2/25
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:44 PM) - An afternoon of "old western entertainment" arrives at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 PM with Don’t Fence Me In: Songs, Music, and Poetry of the American West.

The Hub Presents THE WHOLE MAGELLAH 2: UNCUT 3/1-10
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:37 PM) - San Francisco sketch comedians Killing My Lobster (KML) once again join forces with The Hub at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) to present The Whole Megillah 2: Uncut, an original sketch comedy production all about the craziest of Jewish holidays: Purim.

Berkeley Rep Hosts SELECTED SHORTS With Jill Eikenberry & Michael Tucker
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 2:23 PM) - On Sunday, April 1, the hometown of California cuisine hosts a day of “Delicious Fictions” featuring Golden Globe Award-winner Jill Eikenberry and Emmy Award-nominee Michael Tucker.

Magic Theatre's JESUS IN INDIA Begins Performances 1/25
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:00 AM) - Three years after the world premiere of his hit play, American Hwangap, Lloyd Suh is back at Magic Theatre with Jesus in India, a contemporary reimagining of a wild stretch in the lost years of Jesus Christ. Teenaged and wayward, Jesus of Nazareth runs away from home and journeys to the East with his friend, Abigail of Galilee, towards a spiritual haven full of Maharajas, punk rock, and some really good weed. Performances begin January 25 and run through February 19. New York-based director Daniella Topol helms this world premiere production.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:00 AM) - The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

Walnut Creek's LEGALLY BLONDE Runs 2/10-3/3
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 9:09 PM) - Fans of pink couture, Chihuahua bling and hard-won success at Harvard Law School, all while looking totally fab, are in for a big treat, as Bailey Hanks reprises her Broadway starring role in Legally Blonde, The Musical, with Diablo Theatre Company at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.

Anna Trebunskaya to Lead FOREVER TANGO at Marines' Memorial Theatre
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 7:37 PM) - Luis Bravo’s FOREVER TANGO, the internationally celebrated entertainment event that has played to great acclaim in Europe, Canada and throughout the United States, and most recently enjoyed its third run on Broadway, will beguile and ignite San Francisco audiences at Marines’ Memorial Theatre for 6 performances only – February 14 – 19, 2012.

Tom Colicchio Comes To The Gallo Center 2/24
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 4:23 PM) - Tom Colicchio, will appear at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Friday, February 24 at 8:00 PM.

Playwrights Foundation Announces Upcoming Winter Classes in Playwriting
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 4:11 PM) - Playwrights Foundation (PF) today announced that Liz Duffy Adams will teach a weekend intensive, The Tao of Playwriting from January 27 - February 5, and Eugenie Chan will teach a 10-week class, Crack That Whip from February 21 - May 1, 2012 at PF's New Play Institute

Broadway San Jose Presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast 3/6-11
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 4:01 PM) - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is coming to San Jose, California as part of the Broadway San Jose series.

Barefoot in the Park Opens at Contra Costa Civic Theatre 2/19-3/4
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 2:10 PM) - Contra Costa Civic Theatre has announced their production of Barefoot in the Park.

BWW Reviews: THE PITMEN PAINTERS Highlights Class Struggle and Art Now Thru Feb. 12th
by Linda Hodges

(Jan. 24 12:48 PM) - Heartfelt, honest and peppered with humor, the TheatreWorks premiere of The Pitmen Painters will leave you with a desire to pick up a paintbrush yourself.

Late January Theatre Happenings on the California Central Coast
by Curt Miner

(Jan. 24 12:11 PM) - As we near the end of January, I hope you will be making plans to attend a show (or 2?) at any one of the several theatre and live performance establishments here on the idyllic Central Coast of California!

SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT Announces Post-Broadway Tour Dates!
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 9:13 AM) - As previously announced, television and movie star William Shatner will bring his one man show SHATNER’S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to cities across the U.S. in 2012. Tickets for all cities go on-sale the weekend of February 3rd. The tour follows a three week run at Broadway’s Music Box Theatre from February 14 - March 4.

The Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 5:00 AM) - The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub announces upcoming performances for January, February, and March.

A.C.T. Announces Events Celebrating Lorenzo Pisoni's HUMOR ABUSE
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 24 5:00 AM) - To enhance audiences’ experience of Humor Abuse, Lorenzo Pisoni’s one-man show cocreated with director Erica Schmidt, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has announced a series of special events celebrating the legacy of San Francisco’s Pickle Family Circus.