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Playhouse 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 the Berkeley company.
Highlights include the stage sets by scenic designer Nina Ball, and the ensemble’s uniformly superb acting skills. “Narnia” is directed by Jon Tracy — who most recently directed the Playhouse’s productions of The BFG, The Wizard of Oz and Planet Z — and features a musical score with music by Thomas Tierney and lyrics by Ted Drachman.
“Narnia” runs trough April 3rd at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. For more information, visit the Berkeley Playhouse website.
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 Zellig to play UC Berkeley Sunday [Chronicle]
Man arrested after allegedly robbing several UCB frat houses [Daily Cal]
Susanna Barrows, UCB professor emerita of history, dies in Berkeley at 65 [UC Berkeley]
Photo: Keoki Seu.
Berkeley Playhouse’s “Aladdin” goes on tour, a first
When the cast of Berkeley Playhouse’s “Aladdin” took their final bows yesterday at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, it was meant to be the production’s final curtain call.
But, after an unexpected invitation from Gene Abravya at the Spreckels Performing Arts center in Rohnert Park some weeks ago, it turns out the lively musical is going on tour — a first for Berkeley Playhouse.
“It’s very, very exciting and very humbling to know that our work, … Continue reading »
Berkeley 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 schools around Berkeley and Oakland. Nandi Drayton is wonderful as Oliver, and Katie Corbus is great as the Artful Dodger.
“As the title character, Nandi Drayton is the uncontested star of this production,” Gwen Kingston wrote in the Daily Californian. “Her strong … Continue reading »
The Berkeley Wire: 4.20.10
Kitchen on Fire duo sign deal for “Break the Recipe Habit” book [Publishers Weekly]
Berkeley’s unemployment rate hits 11.3% [Daily Cal]
Now booking: “Oliver” opens at Berkeley Playhouse Saturday [Coco Times]
Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner supports proposed gun ban legislation [CBS5]
Berkeley High freshman team coaches denied funds [Daily Cal]
Photo: Keoki Seu/Berkeleyside Flickr pool.
Enjoy 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 of fun.
How do I know, when I haven’t seen the production? Because I have loved every other performance this Berkeley group has done.
From Seussical to Once on This Island to Peter Pan and others, Berkeley Playhouse, led by artistic director Continue reading »
The Berkeley Wire: 2.12.10
- Live long and prosper: Berkeley couple to tie the knot Star Trek-style [Foxreno]
- Berkeley police officer honored for deft work catching robbery suspects [Tribune]
- Feel the love, man: Berkeley Playhouse does Godspell tonight through Sunday [BPH]
Happy President’s Day weekend, Berkeleysiders. See you back here on Tuesday.
Photo: Visiting an old acquaintance by Szymek S/Berkeleyside Flickr pool.
The Wizard of Oz wows
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 Berkeley.
This energetic production from Berkeley Playhouse combines terrific music and scenes with extraordinary costumes and some fantastic special effects. The production by Jon Tracy reinforces Berkeley Playhouse’s reputation for giving a fresh spin to familiar plays.
A surprise favorite in the show is … Continue reading »
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