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!
Aug. 29-Sept. 28: A Chorus Line at 6th Street Playhouse
Dancing, Drama, & Dreams – The Ultimate Triple-Threat Musical!
Step onto the stage with A Chorus Line, the groundbreaking Broadway musical that captures the hopes, fears, and dreams of 17 dancers auditioning for the chance of a lifetime. Set on a bare stage, the show peels back the curtain on the bittersweet realities of life in the theater, blending song, dance, and raw emotion. Winner of nine Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, Pulitzer Prize, and three Obie Awards.
Sept. 5-21: A Night with Janis Joplin by Sonoma Arts Live
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and quickly became the queen of rock & roll with her unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and coated in Southern Comfort.
This music revue is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. All will appear on stage, with four backup singers bringing these icons to life.
Directed by Carl Jordan; Music Direction by Aja Gianola-Norris.
Sept. 5-21: Eureka Day at Raven Performing Arts Theater
Eureka Day is a private California elementary school with a Board of Directors that values inclusion above all else – that is, until an outbreak of the mumps forces everyone in the community to reconsider the school’s liberal vaccine policy. As cases rise, the board realizes with horror that they’ve got to do what they swore they never would: make a choice that won’t please absolutely everybody.
By Johnathan Spector; Directed by Steven David Martin.
Sept. 12-28: Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood by Cinnabar Theater
Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and iconic characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of the legendary outlaw who takes on the ruthless powers that be. A swashbuckling, action-packed theatrical experience you won’t want to miss!
Appropriate for all ages.
At Sonoma State University – Warren Theater, in Ives Hall.
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.
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!