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The Wizard of Oz wows
Photo by Ralph Granich If you are looking for something to do with your children this weekend – or you enjoy musicals – check out The Wizard of Oz at the Julia Morgan Theater on College Avenue in...
View ArticleEnjoy the rain this weekend at “Singin’ in the Rain”
On our family’s to-do list for the weekend is the show, Singin’ in the Rain, produced by Berkeley Playhouse. It promises to be a delight, with excellent singing, great dancing, and a wonderful sense...
View ArticleBerkeley Playhouse’s Oliver is delightful
I’ve rhapsodized previously about the stellar plays put on by Berkeley Playhouse, and I am pleased to say that its current production of Oliver is wonderful. The show features 30 kids, mostly from...
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Berkeley Playhouse’s “Aladdin” goes on tour, a first
Ted Barton plays a larger than life genie in Berkeley Playhouse's "Aladdin" now going on tour. When the cast of Berkeley Playhouse’s “Aladdin” took their final bows yesterday at the Julia Morgan...
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The Berkeley Wire: 11.03.10
“American Idol” singer to appear in Berkeley Playhouse’s “Cinderella” [Playhouse] Haas sports business lecturer Sandy Alderson to lead New York Mets [UC Berkeley] French new-music group Ensemble...
View ArticlePlayhouse steps through the wardrobe with “Narnia”
Berkeley Playhouse’s lastest production, “Narnia”, based on the first book in “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis, is a feast for the eyes and lives up to the high professional standards set by...
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Willy Wonka at Berkeley Playhouse: An enchanting ride
Vernon Bush, center, gives a standout performance as the title character in “Willy Wonka” at the Berkeley Playhouse. Photo: Larry Abel Berkeley Playhouse’s new production “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate...
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For Valentine’s Day: Berkeley love blooms at the theater
Patrick and Kimberly Dooley on their wedding day By Elisabeth Woody In honor of Valentine’s Day, Berkeleyside is celebrating love in by looking at how one Berkeley couple met and fell in love. Kimberly...
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Can do: Odds favor solid Guys and Dolls
Miss Adelaide (c, Sarah Mitchell) and the Hot Box Girls (l-r, Catherine Duval Petru, Simone Olsen-Varela, Louise Barcellos) perform “A Bushel and a Peck” at the Hot Box Club, in Berkeley Playhouse’s...
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Vernon Bush is the Wiz at Berkeley Playhouse
Vernon Bush stars as The Wiz in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of THE WIZ. Photo: Ken Levin Elizabeth McKoy wasn’t expecting to do any casting when she ventured across the Bay to attend Glide Memorial...
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The Oaks Theater may be reborn as performance space
A task force is hoping to re-open the Oaks Theater, at 1875 Solano Ave. into a multi-use arts space. Photo: Jane Tierney The Oaks Theater on Solano Avenue may be getting another lease at life. City...
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Berkeley Playhouse’s ‘A Little Princess’ is exuberant, lively
Pasko, Becky, Aljana, Captain Crewe, and Sara (clockwise from top left: Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Nandi Drayton, Lexi Hart, Tyler McKenna and Katie Robbins) in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Andrew...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
DESIGNED OBSOLESCENCE They’ve performed in nudist colonies and on Prairie Home Companion. They issued a series of 10-inch 78rpm recordings long after the format had vanished. And they count R. Crumb...
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Review: Berkeley Playhouse’s ‘Spelling Bee’ is a winner
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Chloe Condon), introduces herself to Leaf Coneybear (Max Thorne) in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Kimberly...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Shrek The Musical continues at Berkeley Playhouse through Aug. 3. Photo: Ken Levin SHREK THE MUSICAL Shrek the Musical continues at Berkeley Playhouse through Aug. 3, including several performances on...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Octopus kites at the Berkeley Kite Festival in Cesar Chavez Park. Photo: California Travels KITE FESTIVAL The 29th annual Berkeley Kite Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday in César Chavez Park....
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Berkeley Playhouse’s TeenStage will be showing its teen version of Shrek The Musical this weekend only. Photo: Berkeley Playhouse TEEN SHREK This weekend, TeenStage will be performing “Shrek The...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
The Berkeley Half Marathon is on Sunday. Organizers are expecting 10,000 runners to participate this year. Photo: berkeleyhalf.com HALF MARATHON Running out of ideas for things to do this weekend?...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Zac Schuman, Ashley Cowl, Danny Quezada, and Harmony Livingston in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown directed by Christina Lazo. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater...
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Free Acme bread is one of the many reasons to go to the City of Berkeley’s public health block party on Saturday April 25. Photo: Acme Bread PUBLIC HEALTH BLOCK PARTY The city hopes to address “health...
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