| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | SHEAR MADNESSPresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret May 25-September 5, 2010 Discover for yourself why over nine million people around the world have seen “Shear Madness,” the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. A mixture of improvisation and up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. The play is delightfully different every time you see it. | California Musical Theatre | 05/25/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
The UnderpantsPresented by Big Idea Theatre at Big Idea Theatre August 13-September 11, 2010 The sex. The lies. The lingerie. And the jealous Jewish barber. No, it's not the next reality TV show, but it could be. Adapted for modern audiences by Steve Martin, it is an outrageous, over-the-top, and utterly unbelievable look at feminism, politics, sexism, and sex in general.
Directed by Benjamin T. Ismail.
Special Opening Night Gala on Aug 13 includes wine, light refreshments, a meet and greet with the cast and crew, and live music featuring local artists. | Big Idea Theatre | 08/13/10-
09/11/10 | Sacramento |
Curtis FestPresented by Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Assn at William Curtis Park September 11, 2010 The 4th Annual Curtis Fest will present diverse local artists, musicians, and cuisine, along with activities for children and adults. The free daytime event will again be nestled under the lofty heritage oaks and elm trees in the middle of the historic residential Curtis Park neighborhood in Sacramento. Join your friends and neighbors and celebrate art in all its forms.
The festival is presented by the Sierra-Curtis Neighborhood Association. | Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Assn | 09/11/10 | Sacramento |
Bob and Ro's Old Time Radio ShowsPresented by Bob and Ro Productions at Studio Theatre August 29-September 12, 2010 At the Studio Theatre you become our “live audience” as we perform some of the greatest of original radio! Live actors perform the scripts (yes, with sound effects).
Sun, Aug 29:
-Richard Diamond- The Trixie Hart Case
-The Bickersons
-Fibber McGee & Molly- Fibber Gets Stuck in Fresh Tar
*plus the Song Styling of Mike Branson
Sun, Sept 12:
-Richard Diamond- The Jackson Case
-The... | Bob and Ro Productions | 08/29/10-
09/12/10 | Sacramento |
Inside the Director's Studio: A Winner ReturnsPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios September 24, 2010 A Winner Returns: Matthew Neenan Winner of the first Capital Choreography Competition, Matthew Neenan makes a triumphant return to create another work of vivid imagination. Witness Matthew’s astonishing process unfold as he designs movement of uncommon beauty before your very eyes. Matthew’s new work will have its World Premiere at the Neo-Crocker event on October 16th and also be seen in Modern Masters. | Sacramento Ballet | 09/24/10 | Sacramento |
CahootsPresented by Bob and Ro Productions at Studio Theatre August 27-September 26, 2010 Bob and Ro Productions present Cahoots, a dark comedy from Rich Johnston. Two couples, obsessed by urban crime, are completely unprepared for the “crime wave” they bring upon themselves in this very funny look at just how uncivilized a civilized person can be. Some strong language. | Bob and Ro Productions | 08/27/10-
09/26/10 | Sacramento |
RentPresented by Runaway Stage Productions at 24th Street Theatre September 3-September 26, 2010 Come to the Sacramento Community Premiere of Rent, Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-Prize winning Broadway Musical based loosely on Puccini's opera La Boheme. It follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village and tells the story of their struggles with love, drugs, and AIDS.
Among the group are the narrator--nerdy filmmaker Mark; his former lover, Maureen; Maureen's public interest lawyer... | Runaway Stage Productions | 09/03/10-
09/26/10 | Sacramento |
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at UC Davis Main Theatre (Wright Hall) September 16-September 26, 2010 UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee where six teens battle for glory with songs including “I’m Not That Smart,” “The I Love You Song,“ and “Pandemonium.” The competition is riotously out of control with supernatural trances, magic body parts, ulterior motives, and peer and parental pressure. The 2005 Broadway production was nominated for six Tony Awards, winning two. This heartwarming... | | 09/16/10-
09/26/10 | Davis |
Latin Music and Arts FestivalPresented by Teatro Nagual at Cesar Chavez Park October 2, 2010 Latin music & arts festivals have a long-standing and profitable history in CA. Performers Carlos Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Little Joe y la Familia, Mariachi Los Camperos, Joan Baez and many others contribute to the success of these fiestas, like the San Jose Mariachi and Latin Music Festival. With decades of continuous popularity, their signature cultural blends and the innovative musical styles of these performers give them a universal appeal. Our celebration will feature... | Teatro Nagual | 10/02/10 | Sacramento |
NeatPresented by B Street Theatre (B3 Series) at B Street Theatre September 4-October 2, 2010 Neat, a play by Charlayne Woodard, is the first show of the 2010-2011 B3 Season. It is a magical, compelling personal portrait of a young African-American woman’s coming of age. | B Street Theatre (B3 Series) | 09/04/10-
10/02/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival at Old Sacramento October 3, 2010 The Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival will celebrate the music, dance, cuisine, and crafts of the diversity of the Sacramento region. Designated as America's most diverse and integrated big city by TIME Magazine, Sacramento is the example of how acknowledging others cultures has created citizens who appreciate the unknown and embrace cultural differences.
Sacramento's diverse population has made it a city of many cultural festivals and events. Capture the experience of this... | | 10/03/10 | Sacramento |
Inside the Director's Studio: Creative SynergyPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios October 8, 2010 Creative Synergy: Melissa Barak Former soloist with the New York City Ballet, and current dancer with Morphoses and the Los Angeles Ballet, Melissa Barak is one of the brightest rising stars in the choreographic firmament. One of Dance Magazines “25 to Watch,” she was the youngest choreographer ever to create a work for the New York City Ballet. Bold and fearless invention combust in creative synergy under her daring command. | Sacramento Ballet | 10/08/10 | Sacramento |
Capital Choreography CompetitionPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Crest Theatre October 15-October 22, 2010 Join us at our season opener for the 2nd annual Capital Choreography Competition. Three dance makers from the vanguard of American talent create world premieres and battle for cash and recognition. Immediately after each performance, the audience votes to choose its favorite. You pick the winner! | Sacramento Ballet | 10/15/10-
10/22/10 | Sacramento |
Family Fun: Discover DancePresented by Sacramento Ballet at Crest Theatre October 23, 2010 A perfect introduction to dance for the kids or for the whole family! Accompany the dancers on a journey of pure imagination into a fantasy world where any and all things can happen. What do Swan Queens, Cheshire Cats, and Fairy Tale Characters have in common? Tune in and discover a whole new world of fun and adventure.
After the performance, explore the interactive Ballerina Corner, Dress-Up Station, and more. Last year’s family performance was completely SOLD OUT, so get your... | Sacramento Ballet | 10/23/10 | Sacramento |
Murder Mystery DinnerPresented by Napa Valley Wine Train at Napa Valley Wine Train November 5, 2010 The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. | Napa Valley Wine Train | 11/05/10 | Napa |
| A Different Kind of Cool | B Street Theatre | 09/18/10-
11/07/10 | Sacramento |
So You Think You Can DancePresented by AEG Live at Arco Arena November 9, 2010 America's favorite dance reality show--So You Think You Can Dance--starts off its 2010 tour in New Orleans at the Lakefront Arena. You've watched your favorite dancers all season--come see the performances live! Featuring finalists from the hit television show: Adechiké, Ashley, Billy, Jose, Kent, Lauren, Robert and All Stars: Ade, Allison, Courtney, Dominic, Kathryn and last season’s winner Russell performing their hottest routines in Hip-Hop, Contemporary,... | AEG Live | 11/09/10 | Sacramento |
Paul Taylor Dance CompanyPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall November 13, 2010 One of the earliest touring companies of modern American dance, the Taylor Company has performed in more than 520 cities in 62 countries, representing the United States at arts festivals in more than 40 countries and touring extensively under the aegis of the U.S. Department of State. Taylor, who recently turned 80, is considered to be one of the greatest living choreographers, one whose work combines “the subtlety of ballet with the spontaneity of everyday gesture” (PBS). | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 11/13/10 | Davis |
| Sleeping Beauty | Runaway Stage Productions | 11/06/10-
11/20/10 | Sacramento |
Murder Mystery DinnerPresented by Napa Valley Wine Train at Napa Valley Wine Train November 20, 2010 The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new gum shoe themed Murder Mystery. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. | Napa Valley Wine Train | 11/20/10 | Napa |
24th Annual West Coast Ragtime Festival at Red Lion Hotel November 19-November 21, 2010 Experience the world's premiere annual ragtime festival in Sacramento, California, the ragtime capital of the world! There's lots and lots of great music from the finest musicians and groups available spread over three days in convenient multiple venues, including dancing, at a very reasonable price. It's well managed and financially sound. No other festival offers such a terrific program!
| | 11/19/10-
11/21/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Harvest FestivalPresented by Sacramento Harvest Festival at Cal Expo November 19-November 21, 2010 Get a jump on your holiday shopping as the Sacramento Harvest Festival returns to Sacramento! The Harvest Festivals are the largest indoor arts and crafts shows on the West Coast, boasting over 24,000 American handmade items. Guests can peruse jewelry, original art, clothing, toys, pottery, specialty foods, home decor and more.
Additionally, the show has partnered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento as its official charity. The BBBS will receive half the... | Sacramento Harvest Festival | 11/19/10-
11/21/10 | Sacramento |
The WizPresented by Runaway Stage Productions at 24th Street Theatre October 29-November 21, 2010 The Wiz, the 1974 rock and soul musical based on the beloved L. Frank Baum story about Dorothy and her adventures in Oz, won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.
Recommended for theatregoers 12 and over. | Runaway Stage Productions | 10/29/10-
11/21/10 | Sacramento |
Around the World in 80 DaysPresented by Folsom Lake College at Oak Hills Church November 5-November 21, 2010 The Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College presents Mark Brown’s dynamic stage adaptation of the classic Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days. In what has been described as "a wildly wacky, unbelievably creative, 90-miles-an-hour, hilarious journey" this award-winning stage adaptation is written for an small ensemble of actors who portray thirty-nine characters. | Folsom Lake College | 11/05/10-
11/21/10 | Folsom |
Sacramento Hmong New Year at Cal Expo November 25-November 28, 2010 The following is a list of the main Hmong cultural show/entertainments and activities throughout the New Year celebration event, which will be held on 2 separate stages:
- Special guest artists and entertainers
- Multi-cultural shows
- Multiple Hmong cultural activities and shows
- Special guest performers in Hmong cultural flutes and musical instruments, such as "qeej, tsaaj, xim xaus, etc."
- Various exciting cultural competitions, such as... | | 11/25/10-
11/28/10 | Sacramento |
Murder Mystery DinnerPresented by Napa Valley Wine Train at Napa Valley Wine Train December 3, 2010 The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. | Napa Valley Wine Train | 12/03/10 | Napa |
Much Ado About NothingPresented by Big Idea Theatre at Big Idea Theatre November 5-December 4, 2010 This great comedic classic by William Shakespeare revolves around two pairs of lovers. The young lovers endeavor to overcome unforeseen obstacles, while the love-hate relationship of the other couple causes sparks to fly. Shakespeare at his comedic best!
Directed by Katie Chapman.
Opening Night Gala on Fri, Nov 5 includes wine, light refreshments, a meet and greet with the cast and crew, and live music featuring local artists. | Big Idea Theatre | 11/05/10-
12/04/10 | Sacramento |
Nutcracker Sweet SundayPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Community Center Theater December 12, 2010 Be inspired by the magic of The Nutcracker, then immediately after the show, enjoy juice & cookies while you meet the dancers in the lobby. Actually go on stage to enter the Land of Sweets and take pictures with the Sugar Plum Fairy or other favorite characters. It’s a wonderful holiday treat your family won’t soon forget. | Sacramento Ballet | 12/12/10 | Sacramento |
Murder Mystery DinnerPresented by Napa Valley Wine Train at Napa Valley Wine Train December 17, 2010 The Napa Valley Wine Train is pleased to announce a new Murder Mystery play centering on the clandestine world of the gum shoe. Come prepared to mix and mingle, dress the part, or just get down to business and solve the murder. | Napa Valley Wine Train | 12/17/10 | Napa |
Hula Dance at Ethel Hart Center June 1-December 21, 2010 Enjoy fun, exercise, and friendship- Hawaiian Style. Learn to Hula the fun and easy way! | | 06/01/10-
12/21/10 | Sacramento |
The NutcrackerPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Community Center Theater December 10-December 23, 2010 Remember the first time you saw The Nutcracker? Clara’s thrilling journey, the soaring Magic Balloon, the sparkling Snowflake Forest, the delicious Kingdom of the Sweets, and the radiant elegance of the Sugar Plum Fairy create family memories that last a lifetime. Recapture that moment and share it with those you love, again and again! All performances of Sacramento’s favorite holiday tradition are accompanied by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. | Sacramento Ballet | 12/10/10-
12/23/10 | Sacramento |
Suspects Dinner Theatre at Suspects Dinner Theater - Aboard the Riverboat Delta King January 1-December 31, 2010 Gun fire rings out through the air ... the room falls quickly to silence ... an unsuspecting diner has been shot ... the adventure begins!
Your plans for a quiet dinner aboard the magnificently restored riverboat with fine food, service and companionship have suddenly turned into a "Who-Done-It" thriller.
Welcome to Suspects Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - interactive theatre at its best! Everyone is both sleuth and suspect involved in the effort to solve this... | | 01/01/10-
12/31/10 | Old Sacramento |
SudsPresented by California Musical Theatre at Cosmopolitan Cabaret September 21, 2010-January 9, 2011 “Suds” is the delightful story of a young teenage girl and the four guardian angels who come to teach her about finding true love. The hilarious action takes place in a laundromat during the sensational 60's, and “Suds” is loaded with good clean fun and bubbling energy.
Over 50 favorites from the ’60s including “Where the Boys Are,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “Respect,” “I Feel Good” and... | California Musical Theatre | 09/21/10-
01/09/11 | Sacramento |
Tango Buenos AiresPresented by Sacramento Community Concert Association at Community Center Theater January 20, 2011 One of Argentina’s great cultural exports, Tango Buenos Aires is known throughout the Americas, Europe, and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the tango. Accompanied by superb musicians, this celebrated Argentine dance company brings its sultry, passionate performance to town, promising a wonderful evening of entertainment for all. | Sacramento Community Concert Association | 01/20/11 | Sacramento |
Inside the Director's Studio: Men of the Sacramento BalletPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios January 21, 2011 Men of the Sacramento Ballet with Ron Cunningham & Carinne Binda; George Balanchine was famous for saying, “Ballet is Woman,” but in Romeo & Juliet, the men command the stage. Join Artistic Directors’, Ron Cunningham & Carinne Binda, as they showcase the virtuosity of the men of the Sacramento Ballet displaying explosive athleticism and swashbuckling sword play. | Sacramento Ballet | 01/21/11 | Sacramento |
Mark Morris Dance GroupPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall February 2, 2011 Visitation
Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1
Empire Garden
Ives: Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano, S. 86
Grand Duo
Harrison: Grand Duo for Violin & Piano
The Washington Post has pronounced Seattle native Mark Morris as America’s “Mozart of modern dance.” Animating his profound and sophisticated love of music through movement, Morris has changed the way audiences... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 02/02/11 | Davis |
Romeo & JulietPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Community Center Theater February 10-February 13, 2011 Powerful and passionate, Ron Cunningham’s telling of ‘the world’s greatest love story’ burns with incandescent brilliance. Dazzling pageantry, sumptuous scenery, luxurious costumes, magnificent dancing, and glorious music join in compelling drama and searing emotion.
FREE with purchase of ticket: Enhance your enjoyment of the performance by joining Ron Cunningham 45 minutes prior to curtain for an informal and entertaining inside view of the performance | Sacramento Ballet | 02/10/11-
02/13/11 | Sacramento |
Inside the Director's Studio:American Classic: Balanchine by CliffordPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios February 18, 2011 American Classic: Balanchine by Clifford Considered one of the seminal forces of the 20th century, George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments is an American classic. John Clifford, a protégé of Mr. Balanchine, shares intimate and illuminating insights on this brilliant work and the great master himself. | Sacramento Ballet | 02/18/11 | Sacramento |
Inside the Director’s Studio: Ballet/Modern Fusion: Lila YorkPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios March 4, 2011 As a dancer in the world renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, Lila York’s hallmark was blinding speed and visceral energy. Watch the sparks fly as she coaches the dancers in her dynamic fusion of ballet and modern dance for Celts, a celebration of her Irish heritage. | Sacramento Ballet | 03/04/11 | Sacramento |
Icons & InnovatorsPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Community Center Theater March 24-March 27, 2011 -Celts- The Chieftains/York This March, celebrate all things Irish in Lila York’s Celtic tour-de-force to the music of the world-renowned Chieftains. Fleet and fluid, Celts propels the ‘wearing o’ the green’ to new heights of spectacular virtuosity!
-The Four Temperaments- Hindemith/Balanchine Hip, urban, and edgy! Based on the medieval notion of the four humors, Balanchine’s masterpiece perfectly embodies his creative genius for sophisticated invention... | Sacramento Ballet | 03/24/11-
03/27/11 | Sacramento |
Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall April 5-April 6, 2011 Judith Jameson, Artistic Director
Masazumi Chaya, Associate Artistic Director
One of the world’s favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to show off the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the world to their feet night after night. What makes this phenomenal company so special is the incomparable sense of joy, freedom, and spirit that the dancers and audiences share.
As part of this mixed repertory... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 04/05/11-
04/06/11 | Davis |
Inside the Director’s Studio: A Russian Voice: Viktor KabaniaevPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios April 21, 2011 Welcome back Viktor Kabaniaev, as he charms us once again with his wry Russian humor filtered though his thoroughly distinctive creativity. Enjoy Viktor’s unique choreographic style as he guides us through the journey of recreating one of his most popular works for a Sacramento Modern Masters premiere. | Sacramento Ballet | 04/21/11 | Sacramento |
Lucinda Childs: DANCEPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 3, 2011 Lucinda Childs began her career as choreographer and performer in 1963 as an original member of the Judson Dance Theater in New York. After forming her own dance company in 1973, Childs embarked on a number of notable collaborations with major composers, the first of which was DANCE (1979), with music by Philip Glass and film and decor by visual artist Sol LeWitt. DANCE was revived in 2009, and this tour provides a rare chance to experience a true artistic masterwork. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/03/11 | Davis |
Modern MastersPresented by Sacramento Ballet May 13-May 15, 2011 Experience the intrepid exploration of bold new voices in American dance. The brightest rising stars of cutting edge creativity stage provocative works of daring imagination. Now in three great locations…the Company brings the dance to you! | Sacramento Ballet | 05/13/11-
05/15/11 | |
Modern MastersPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre May 19, 2011 Experience the intrepid exploration of bold new voices in American dance. The brightest rising stars of cutting edge creativity stage provocative works of daring imagination. Now in three great locations…the Company brings the dance to you! | Sacramento Ballet | 05/19/11 | Davis |
Modern MastersPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Folsom Lake College May 21, 2011 Experience the intrepid exploration of bold new voices in American dance. The brightest rising stars of cutting edge creativity stage provocative works of daring imagination. Now in three great locations…the Company brings the dance to you! | Sacramento Ballet | 05/21/11 | Folsom |
Thistle Dew Playwright GroupPresented by Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre at Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre July 26, 2010-July 25, 2011 The original new play critique forum at Thistle Dew Theatre: Calling all Playwrights and wanna-bees! Do you have a play you'd like critiqued? The workshop members and the owners of The Thistle Dew, Tom and Ellie, are dedicated to supporting original works by local playwrights and offer the opportunity for new works to be performed in Sacramento on the Thistle Dew stage. On Monday nights, jump into the critique fray or listen quietly....until your passions rise and you feel compelled to... | Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre | 07/26/10-
07/25/11 | Sacramento |
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