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Sonoma County

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Sister Act by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner – 6th Street Playhouse – When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she’s forced into hiding—in a convent! Disguised as a nun, she transforms the struggling choir with her powerhouse voice, helping them find their sound while discovering her own. A high-energy musical comedy based on the beloved 1992 film featuring an electrifying Alan Menken score infused with disco and gospel beats.

with Majesty Scott, Tracy Hinman, Hannah Passanisi, Angie Faith Palce, Christine Naber, John Gibbons, Isiah Carter, Andrew Cedeño, Chase Thompson, Maick Poroj, James Cates, Caitlin Strom-Martin,  Kimberly Kalember, Felizia Rubio, Grace Kent, Vanessa Wallace, Tara Roberts, Tamara Brooks, Lynnea Mackey, Lisa Erwin, Andrew Herold

Directed by Megan Bartlett

Santa Rosa * May 29 – June 27

Tickets $32 – $56

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ain’t too proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations – Transcendence Theatre Company – The Tony-winning, electrifying musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Featuring their signature dance moves and unforgettable harmonies, this musical takes audiences behind the music: how the group formed, the unprecedented chart-topping success they achieved (42 Top Ten hits, 14 #1 singles), and the personal and political tensions that threatened their unity during a turbulent era in America.

Directed by Vasthy Mompoint

Sonoma * June 12 – June 28

Tickets $44 – $165

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La Rondine by Giacomo Puccini – Mercury Theater – It’s Paris in the Gilded Age, where romance, decadence and glamour await at every turn. The beautiful Magda (the “swallow” of the title) resides in comfort in her gilded cage, mistress to the wealthy Rambaldo. But recalling a tender moment from her past, she breaks from her cage and risks it all for true love to run away with the young Ruggero. Meanwhile, her delightful maid Lisette seeks happiness with a charming poet. Will love win out?

Directed by Elly Lichtenstein

Petaluma * June 12 – June 28

Tickets $25 – $55

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The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon – Cinnabar Theater – This adaptation of the classic novel tells the story of young Mary Lennox, who discovers the wonders of a hidden garden and embarks on a journey of healing and renewal. Featuring a stunning score and a heartwarming story, it’s a tale of hope, transformation, and the power of nature.

with Violet Spears/Serena Ridout, Nathanael Koross/Joe Schulze, Ben Sasnett, Syona Ayyankeril, Katie Veale, Nicole Stanley, Tika Moon, Jonathan Spencer, Beckett Hepp, Natalie Burton, Miriam Valencia, Kathi Brotemarkle, David A. Bradbury, Noah Evans, Corey Wilson, Mason Hunt, Zachary Hasbany

Directed by Jane Erwin

Rohnert Park * June 12 – June 28

Tickets $23 – $72

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The Homecoming by Harold Pinter – Roustabout Theater – Set in 1960’s North London, it explores how an unexpected family reunion spirals into a tense and witty psychological battle, as shifting alliances and unspoken desires transform the household. Through razor-sharp dialogue and unexpected humor, the play draws audiences into a world where every pause speaks volumes.

Directed by Clark Houston Lewis

Santa Rosa * June 13 – June 28

Tickets $29 – $34

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LIttle Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken – Raven Players – The story centers on meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn, who stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and its intent toward global domination!

Directed by Katie Watts-Whitaker

Healdsburg * June 28 – July 12

Tickets $10 – $40

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Once Upon a Mattress by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer – Sonoma Arts Live – Many, many moons ago in a far-off-place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son Prince Dauntless the Drab found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the Prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until Swamp Princess Winnifred the Woebegone shows up!

with Daniela Innocenti Beem, Tim Setzer

Directed by Larry Williams

Sonoma * July 17 – August 2

Tickets $25 – $42

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Marin County

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As You Like It by William Shakespeare – Marin Shakespeare Company – A dazzling, music-filled, fashion-forward romp through the Forest of Arden. Joyous and romantic, this reimagining leans into the comedy’s delicious fluidity of gender and identity. Join the celebration of love, out loud, in all its forms.

with Stevie DeMott, Lady Zen, Adam Magill, Dave Maier, Fatemeh Mehraban, Cathleen Riddley, Jeunée Simon, David Sinaiko, Chris Steele, Lisa Wolpe

Directed by Evren Odcikin

San Rafael * June 19 – July 19

Tickets $30 – $45

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Napa County

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Solano County

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