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Sonoma County
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Avenue Q by Jeff Whitty, Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx – Left Edge Theatre – The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Directed by Serena Elize Flores
Santa Rosa * May 22 – June 7
Tickets $25 – $45
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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 Ginger Beavers
Santa Rosa * May 29 – June 27
Tickets $32 – $56
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Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade – Sonoma Arts Live – A dark comedy about the quest to be the perfect 1950’s housewife. Judy has Johnny’s slippers waiting for him when he arrives home from work, the kitchen is clean, the rooms aired…but don’t be fooled — this isn’t the 1950’s but a 21st Century “arrangement” between the two. See what happens when Judy and Johnny try to “live the dream” with clothes, furniture and a (faulty) fridge from the 1950’s but problems from the 21st century.
with Matt Cadigan, Ashley Kennedy, Kevin Bordi, Julianne Bradbury, Sheila Lichirie, Allison Lovelace
Directed by Jenny Hollingworth
Sonoma * June 5 – June 21
Tickets $25 – $42
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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 Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare – Curtain Call Theatre – The play follows the famously boastful Sir John Falstaff as he hatches a scheme to solve his financial troubles by courting two wealthy married women at the same time. What Falstaff does not anticipate is that Mistress Ford and Mistress Page are far cleverer than he is — and fully prepared to teach him a lesson.
Directed by Amanda Claiborne
Occidental * June 6 – June 7
Monte Rio * June 12 – June 20
Tickets $22 – $27
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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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Marin County
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Mamma Mia! by Catherine Johnson and ABBA – Novato Theater Company – The story of Sophie, a young woman on a Greek island, who invites three men, all former boyfriends of her mother, Donna, to her wedding, hoping to discover which one is her father. The musical utilizes the popular songs of the Swedish pop group ABBA to drive the plot and explore themes of love, family, and identity.
with Julianne Bretan, Jane Harrington, Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Giocanda (Gia) Mirra, Kristin Brewer, Marlee Ostrom, Lorenzo Alviso, Cordell Wesselink, David Cole, Dominic Canty, Kevin Allen, Jared Gaulding, Bob Galagaran, Amy Dietz, Abby Burton, Bethe Jensen, Jonathan Lazzerini, Lilac Robertson
Directed by Lisa Morse
Novato * May 15 – June 7
Tickets $25 – $37
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Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B by Kate Hamill – Ross Valley Players – A contemporary, comedy that reimagines the classic Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as modern women in a post-pandemic world. The two roommates, Shirley Holmes and Joan Watson, tackle various cases, often related to the same mysterious supervillain, while navigating their own dynamic and personal lives.
Directed by Mary Ann Rodgers
Ross * May 15 – June 14
Tickets $30 – $45
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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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The Drowsy Chaperone by Bob Martin and Don McKellar – Lucky Penny Productions – When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in his New York apartment in this hilarious musical farce. In the show-within-the-show, we meet two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone – all the ingredients for a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical.
Napa * May 29 – June 14
Tickets $30 – $40
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Solano County
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