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!
Sept. 26-Oct. 12: Into the Woods at Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Fairy tales collide in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods, a spellbinding musical journey where wishes come true—but at a price. Follow Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and a childless Baker and his Wife as they venture into the woods to chase their dreams, only to discover that happily ever after isn’t always what it seems. This Tony Award-winning masterpiece is an unmissable theatrical experience! (Cautions: Mature themes.)
Book by James Lapine, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Sheri Lee Miller, music direction by Lucas Sherman, choreography by Karen Miles.
Oct. 3-26: TAPAS Short Play Festival presented by Pegasus Theater Company
What makes a person an American? Can magic help a woman find her power? How does a writer reignite his imagination? Is Cinderella’s fairy godmother a union buster? Find the answers to these questions and more at Pegasus Theater Company’s seventeenth annual Tapas Short Play Festival, running four weekends, Friday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 26, in Guerneville.
This year Tapas will include six short plays, all written by Northern California playwrights and never before produced in Sonoma County. They include “Animals Switching into Servants” by Matthew Hanf, “Pet Policy” by Russell Kaltschmidt, “Mystery Ex Machina” by Serena Makofsky, “Stay for the View” by Cary Pepper, “Borderline” by Randy Warren and “Hard Feelings” by Ellen Weed.
At the Mount Jackson Masonic Lodge, 14040 Church Street, Guerneville.
Opens Oct. 3: Bad Seed at 6th Street Playhouse
Monroe Stage
By Maxwell Anderson. Book by William March.
Beneath the charm and perfect manners of young Rhoda Penmark lurks a chilling darkness. When a classmate dies under mysterious circumstances, her mother, Christine, begins to suspect the unthinkable—could her seemingly innocent daughter be a murderer?
Set against the backdrop of 1950s suburban life, Bad Seed is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the terrifying idea of a child with a natural capacity for evil. Adapted from William March’s novel, this Broadway classic keeps audiences questioning: Are monsters born, or are they made?
Oct. 24-Nov. 9: The Tragedy of Macbeth at Raven Performing Arts Theater
Is one born evil, or can anyone be seduced by the powers of the dark side? After a victorious battle, Macbeth, a military leader, and hero beyond reproach, meets three witches who prophesy great things for the man – but at what cost? When Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to take action to help the prophesy come true, it sets in motion a runaway train of ambition, betrayal, blood, and madness.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Steven David Martin
Dec. 5-21: Scrooge! The Musical by Sonoma Arts Live
This charming stage musical, Scrooge! The Musical, adapted from the movie, is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with people of all ages. Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from curmudgeon to kind soul is brought to life in music, with a cast ranging in ages from 7 to 70s. The familiar story is all there, with Ghosts of Past, Present and Future guiding him in song on his journey of self-discovery. You’ve never seen this classic tale like this!