Wednesday, December 26, 8:00 PM

A night of hilarity combining standup comedy, improvisation, and loosely written sketches based on the major news stories of 2007. Joining in the comedic mayhem: Jim Short, Johnny Steele, Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, Steven Kravitz and Arthur Gaus. They come to mock and scoff and taunt with taste.

This is a "live" comedy show; some language may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Tickets: Adults $20, Students and Seniors, $18
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Sunday December 23, 3:00 PM

Berkeley Playhouse presents
A Christmas Memory Holiday Benefit for Berkeley Playhouse
A reading performance by Thomas Lynch with guest singer, Tamika Nicole

Join us for hot cocoa and fruitcake and a tender reading of the Truman Capote classic, A Christmas Memory performed by Thomas Lynch, last seen as General Genghis Khan Schmitz in the Berkeley Playhouse smash debut, Seussical, the Musical. Capote's short-story, often touted as one of the finest short-stories written in the twentieth century, is a charming memoir about the love and friendship between a boy and his elderly cousin and the adventures they share while they gather ingredients for their holiday fruitcakes. Following this treat, local singing sensation, Tamika Nicole will perform with Tal Ariel and then lead the audience in an uplifting sing-along. Take a break from the holiday madness and enjoy a celebration reminiscent of simpler times.

Tickets: Sliding scale $10-$30.
Visit www.berkeleyplayhouse.org for more information.

Friday December 21, 7:00 PM
Saturday December 22, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Kids Take the Stage presents
Footloose!

Kids Take The Stage proudly presents its Fall Teen Production of the rock musical classic, Footloose! With a cast of 40 talented teens from Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco this musical has everything from passionate solos and high energy dancing to clever dialogue and a strong acting ensemble. These young teens ignite the stage with the prowess of seasoned professionals! Don't miss your chance to see this incredible show.

Advanced Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Child/Senior/Student $8
Door Ticket Prices: Adults $15, Child/Senior/Student $10
For tickets call 510-527-1138 or visit our online box office at www.kidstakethestage.com.

Tuesday, December 18, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Maryclare McCauley, No Matter How I Lie Bruce Pachtman, Solo Show #2 Merle Kessler & Joshua Raoul Brody, Slouching Towards Disneyland W. Kamau Bell, An Excerpt from The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About An Hour Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Joshua Raoul Brody

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Friday, December 7, 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 PM (SOLD OUT), 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
Friday, December 14, 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 15, 2:00 PM (SOLD OUT), 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 16, 2:00 PM (SOLD OUT)

Berkeley Ballet Theater presents
The Nutcracker

Celebrating 26 years of this venerable East Bay tradition, BBT's Nutcracker presents a favorite holiday story in a new light, as choreographed by Sally Streets and Robert Nichols. The performances are directed by Sarah Marcus, Artistic Director.

We will be joined by six guest artists who will perform the male leads including Brian Fisher, formerly of ODC/Dance; Brandon "Private" Freeman of ODC/SF; Derrick Sakakura of Diablo Ballet; Will Lin-Yee formerly of New York City Ballet; and Levi Toney of Margaret Jenkins Dance Company. The leading roles of Clara, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum Fairy will be performed by dancers from Berkeley Ballet's acclaimed Youth Company.

The Sugar Plum Party will follow the Saturday matinee performances. Sugar Plum Party tickets are priced at $5.00 and are available by calling 510-843-4689

Ticket Prices: $16 Mezzanine, $22 Orchestra.
For tickets contact BBT Box Office at 510-843-4689

Saturday, December 1, 8:00 PM

Terry Bradford In Concert

Terry Bradford toured with Celine Dion as her duet partner for five years. He's performed and recorded with Josh Groban, Linda Rondstadt, Elton John and Patti Labelle and lent his astonishing vocal range to film soundtracks including The Lion King. With his PBS special airing across America, Bradford is center stage. His voice and songs are filled with love, hope and incredible power that bring the house down and his audience to its feet. On stage he is supported by a string quartet, three back-up singers, a six-piece band of top musicians and VOENA, an unbelievably expressive choir of 50 children.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $26, Child/Senior/Student $23
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Thursday, November 29, 8:00 PM
Friday, November 30, 8:00 PM

The Movement
presents Fall 2007 Showcase

Caroline Kim and Trisha Mitra founded the Movement in fall of 1999. They began with a vision of bringing together a diverse group of people sharing a passion to dance. Beginning with only 20 members, the group has expanded to over 100 introducing styles of hip-hop, jazz, and swing to the UC Berkeley campus.

Making their debut on Upper Sproul, the Movement continued to perform on Lower Sproul, cultural diversity fairs, the YWCA, and showscases at the Julia Morgan Theater and Zellerbach Playhouse. For the past three years, the Movement has successfully sold out two back to back shows.

The Movement works to maintain a close, family environment that is supportive to each member.

Tickets: $9. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact The Movement at ucb.movement.showcase@gmail.com.

Tuesday, November 27, 7:30 PM

First Stage Children's Theater presents
Stone Soup: the Musical

First Stage Children's Theater presents an old French tale with a new twist. The little town of Sarlat is suffering because of a terrible drought when two musicians arrive and share a very special recipe. Stone Soup: The Musical dramatizes the theme of "how to make something from nothing" and promises to be entertaining for the whole family! Since 1986, First Stage has been performing musical plays by Sue Walton on the Julia Morgan Stage.

All tickets are $5 and at the door only. Box Office opens at 7:00 PM

Tuesday, November 20, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Workshop Performance Marjorie Mann Miriam Chaya Jeff Byers Dana Chernack Michael Brown Tim Ereneta Robert Pina Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Jayde Blade singer/songwriter, guitar

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Sunday, November 18, 7:30 PM

UC Berkeley's Danceworx presents
Danceworx Showcase

Danceworx, UC Berkeley's oldest student-run dance group, has been providing dancers and choreographers with a creative outlet for their talent and passion since 1984. Currently, we specialize in Jazz and Hip-Hop. Each semester, we hold showcases on Upper and Lower Sproul and in the Julia Morgan Center.

Door Ticket Prices: $9

Sunday, November 4, 7:30 PM

Emeryville Taiko presents
Emeryville Taiko 10th Anniversary Concert

Emeryville Taiko's 10th year anniversary concert is a celebration of its history and of the people who have enriched the group with their support and participation. The performance will include traditional and original favorites, special guests, and a tribute to five members of the community who are no longer with us. The concert is an extension of what Emeryville Taiko represents: a place for all to learn, practice and perform various styles of Taiko and other Japanese arts, including Fue (flute) and Kyudo (archery.) This event is a fundraiser that will allow Emeryville Taiko to give even more opportunities to the community.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: $25
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Sunday, November 4, 12:00 PM

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra presents
Meet-the-Composer Family Concert

We travel back in time to meet three of classical music's greatest composers: fussy old Mr. Bach, the young jokester Mr. Mozart, moody Mr. Beethoven. Plus a composer from our time; handsome and polite Mr. Aldag. What did Mr. Bach eat for breakfast? Did Mr. Mozart own any dogs? Why does Mr. Beethoven have a trumpet stuck in his ear? All this and much more, plus some wonderful music too!

Free!

Friday, November 2, 8 PM
Saturday, November 3, 8 PM

Side by Side presents
Anne Bluethenthal & Dancers, Dandelion Dancetheater, Deep Water Dance Theater, Facing East Dance & Music, Moving Arts Dance, Navarrete x Kajiyama Dance Theatre, Nina Haft & CO, Paco Gomes & Dancers

Side by Side concerts is presenting some of the Bay Area's most innovative and provocative dance makers. From Dandelion's zany romps to Facing East Dance & Music's eloquent aesthetics and Paco Gomes & Dancers ethnically based modern dance, you will be brought you to the edge of your seat. These companies come together for the first time to create an enjoyable, refreshing look at the Bay Area dance scene. Do not miss this opportunity to see some of the most exciting dance choreography the Bay Area has to offer.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $15, Senior/Student $12, Children under 5 free
Groups of 10 or more $12 each
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Tuesday, October 30, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7 PM) Tell It On Tuesday Stagebridge Partnership Performance Jeff Byers: One Eyed Birds for Sale Tureeda Mikell: Mother Do Tell Liz Nichols: The Mother Bird Sharon Noteboom: The New Blue Leg Bertha Reilly: In My Back Yard Elaine Stanley: The Day Luck & Intelligence First Met Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Original Folk Style Music, Lisa Safran & Chris Faust (www.myspace.com/lisasafran)

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Sunday, October 28, 4:00 PM

Habib Khan Saraswati Temple and Gurukul presents
Indian Classical Jugalbandi followed by Ecstasy Jazz

Hindustani Classical Jugalbandi of Pandit Habib Khan on Sitar and Pandit Ramesh Misra on Sarangi. This will be followed by Ecstasy Jazz Ensemble featuring Pandit Habib Khan on Sitar, Sivamani on percussion drums, Pandit Ramesh Misra on sarangi, Gingger Shankar on double violin and Abhinay Padhya on tabla.

Each artist has carved an unprecedented career through masterful technique, brilliant improvisation, unique virtuosity and creativity to the stage while maintaining the vibrancy and fluidity of classical Indian music.

Preferred seating $50, $30, general admission$20
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Friday, October 5, 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 6, 8:00 PM

Yore Dance Ensemble presents
Semah

Join Yore for a performance of the rarely seen Semah, a ritual dance that forms an integral part of the Alevi religious ceremonies in Anatolia. This unique performance will be staged by nationally-acclaimed Artistic Director Ahmet Luleci, and based on material collected from the native Alevi-Bektashi community from several different regions of Turkey. The Semah show continues Yore's mission of reviving ancestral traditions through music and dance.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $25, Child/Senior/Student $15
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Saturday, September 29, 2:00 PM
Sunday, September 30, 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 6, 2:00 PM
Sunday, October 7, 2:00 PM
Monday, October 8, 11:30 AM
Sunday, October 14, 2:00 PM

Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences presents
James and the Giant Peach

When disaster strikes his parents, James is orphaned and must go to live with his mean aunts in the country. Nothing goes right for him until a mysterious old man brings him a magical package that makes a peach grow to magnificent proportions. Stepping inside the giant peach, James discovers the joys of friendship with a group of giant insects. Suddenly, the peach begins to roll, flattening his aunts, falling off the White Cliffs of Dover, and splashing into the Atlantic Ocean. Attacked by sharks, the new friends use their ingenuity to escape, but other hair-raising adventures await them.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $18, Children and Students $14
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday Olga Loya: Nepantla - Between Worlds Wayne Harris: The May Day Parade Gillian Summers: Hush Willfully Unhinged Progression Systems (Gregory Scharpen, Dean Santomieri, and Matthias Bossi): An Aged Wine for a Cadavre Exquis Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM 5 Cent Coffee Neo-Skiffle Junk Yard Blues Doodles Larue - Button Accordion, Washboard, Kazoo, Chain, Vocals Smitty "Spitshine Delacroix - Ukulele, Guitar, Washboard, Vocals Slick Macoy - Bass, Vocals

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Friday, September 21, 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 22, 2:00 PM
Saturday, September 22, 8:00 PM

Thunderbird Theatre Company presents
Aaah! Rosebud

The comedic pre-quel to Orson Welles' Citizen Kane, in which we learn that behind every great man, there is an evil sled. This is the first East Bay engagement for the Thunderbird Theatre Company, which has brought to the Bay Area stage such other stage parodies as Release the Kraken, Las Vega-Nauts and Lusty Booty.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $25, Child/Senior/Student $20
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300
To Purchase Tickets Online: www.willowstickets.org

Tuesday, August 28, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday Tim Ereneta: Two Sisters Maryclare McCauley: Where Yer From (Part 2) Neshama Franklin: Grand Canyon Bruce Pachtman: Solo Show #2 Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Eliot Fintushel, Madman on theremin

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Friday, August 17, 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 18, 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 19, 5:00 PM

Stage Door Conservatory presents
Oliver

Oliver! with music and lyrics written by Lionel Bart, is based on Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist. During this popular play, Oliver is sold to a Dunstable undertaker after asking for more dinner at the orphanage. Escaping to London, he is taken in by the notorious Fagin to join his gang of child pickpockets. Wrongly accused of a theft, he meets a more kindly gentleman who takes him in, to the concern of one of Fagin's old pupils, the violent Bill Sykes. In the middle is Nancy, Sykes' girl whom Oliver has come to trust.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $15-20, Child/Senior/Student $10
Tickets may be purchased at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased using Pay Pal at Stage Door Conservatory. For information, call 510-521-6250

Sunday, August 12, 2007, 6 PM

Jyoti Kala Mandir College of Indian Classical Arts presents
Konark; Invocation to the Sun God Narayana

This performance features Odissi Classical Indian dance, an ancient and sacred temple dance, originally developed in Orissa, India. Odissi utilizes powerful footwork juxtaposed with graceful body and hand movements. The music accompaniment features master musicians on tour from Orissa.

This performance evokes the Sun God Narayana as he moves from dawn to dusk. The statues at the Temple of Konark come alive to tell their stories. In the moment between light and darkness, the mysteries of birth and death and the full glory of the divine are revealed in a flash as the sun sets. There is great rejoicing in the heavens and on earth, and the statues and carvers dance in ecstatic union with the divine.

Advanced Ticket Prices: $12
Door Ticket Prices: $15
Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (510) 486-9851 or email: mail@jyotikalamandir.org

Friday, August 3, 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 4, 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 5, 5:00 PM

Stage Door Conservatory presents
Urinetown

Urinetown, a Teens On Stage Production, is a hilarious, modern, musical tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a 20-year drought has resulted in a terrible water shortage, and led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. From the hopeless masses, Bobby Strong, resists poverty and oppression to lead his fellow residents into frenzied "revolution."

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $15-20, Child/Senior/Student $10
Tickets may be purchased at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased using Pay Pal at Stage Door Conservatory. For information, call 510-521-6250

Saturday, July 21, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 25, 7:30 PM
Friday, July 27, 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 29, 2:00 PM

Berkeley Opera
presents Giuseppe Verdi's Aïda
Conducted by Jonathan Khuner, Directed by Yuval Sharon

Berkeley Opera puts its unique imprint on Aïda, the grandest of Verdi's operas. This supremely popular work is usually staged with lavish excesses, but in our production's intimate setting we will focus on the inner drama of the main characters, relying upon the deep force of this timeless tale of captors and captives trapped in a vortex of politics and passion. Released from the trappings of Egyptian dynastic ritual and clichˇd operatic tableaus, the production will highlight the acting of real characters as well as the intensity of Verdi's music. Expect the unexpected, as this unconventional production provides a springboard to a powerful realization of this popular masterpiece. In Italian with English supertitles.

Ticket Prices: Adult $40, Children (under 17) $15, Student $40, Senior (over 65) $40
At the door: $16 Side seats; $10 Student rush, $20 Senior rush | CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Sunday, July 15, 2007, 2 PM

Dance Theatre Arts of Hayward presents
Putting It Together

Dance Theatre Arts of Hayward presents its first annual student dance concert, Putting It Together. Composer Stephen Sondheim says it all with his lyrics "step by step, putting it together." Dance Theatre Arts' school starts with each dancer learning one step at a time. This show celebrates the process of kids learning and discovering dance.

Advance Ticket Prices: $12
Door Ticket Prices: $15
Group sales: Five advance tickets for $50
Advance ticket reservations call 510-581-4780

Sunday, July 8, 2007, 2 PM

Lineage Dance Company presents
Dancing Through the Ages

Dancing Through the Ages is a contemporary dance concert featuring an exhilarating blend of original music and outstanding choreography. This multi-media, multigenerational journey relates how it feels to dance at every age and stage of life and why we all feel so connected to the universal language of dance.

Lineage Dance, Pasadena's leading contemporary dance company, is highly regarded for artistic excellence and innovative choreography. This performance is a benefit for the Ann Martin Center, a non-profit organization that supports emotional health and school success for at-risk youth.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: $25
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Saturday, June 30, 5:00 PM

Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose presents
Poetic Splendor in Bharatanatyam

The Abhinaya Dance Company presents an evening of Bharatanatyam. This style of dance is arguably the best-known classical dance form of India. Graceful movement, mime, and music contribute in equal measure to this traditional and beautiful dance. This performance features Rasika Kumar and Abhinaya Dancers, with live accompaniment by musicians from India, including Sri E. P. Sudev Warrier, Sri K.S. Sudhaman, Sri A.P. Krishna Prasad, and Malavika Kumar.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $15, Child/Senior/Student $10
Family of Four: $45 (2 Adults & 2 Student/Senior)
For tickets call the Abhinaya office at 408-983-0491.
Tickets available on-line at www.sulekha.com/bayarea

Tuesday, June 26, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday Join Us for our Second Year Anniversary! Lauren Crux: This Is Just To Say... Nina Wise: Improvising Ruth Halpern and Kurt Bodden: Storytellers Unplugged Terri Varela: Ricochet...life flashing before your eyes Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM CZ and the Bon Vivants, a Cajun/Zydeco band

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Thursday, May 31, 8:00 PM
Friday, June 1, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 2, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 3, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 6, 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 7, 8:00 PM
Friday, June 8, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 9, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2:00 PM

Traveling Jewish Theatre presents
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

For the first time in its 28-year history, Traveling Jewish Theatre boldly encounters one of America's most unforgettable plays, re-imagining the legendary Willy Loman as a conflicted second generation American Jew trapped in his pursuit of the American Dream. While much has been written about the Loman's crypto-Jewish identity, no production has focused on it - until now. Don't miss TJT's unique ensemble approach to this monumental and iconic work.

Read the SFGate.com Review (April 10, 2007)

Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pm: Adults - $34, Senior/Student/Teacher - $31, Students under 18 - $15
Wednesday 2pm, Thursdays 8pm, Sundays 7pm: Adults - $27, Senior/Student/Teacher - $24, Students under 18 - $15
Thursdays 8pm "pay-what-you-can" available at the door only.
Group Sales, 5+ call TJT's office at 415/522-0786 x 300
For all other tickets, call CBON 925/798-1300 or online at www.atjt.com

Tuesday, May 29, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday Margery Kreitman: Rachel Fein, You've Got a Lovely Mother Zoe Sheli Sameth: an excerpt from Taste of Enlightenment Dana Chernack: Marvin Feldman, Queen Victoria, Murray and the Puppet Jeff Byers: It is written here... Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM TBA

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Friday, May 18, 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 19, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 20, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Berkeley Ballet Theater presents
The Berkeley Ballet Theater Spring Performance

Berkeley Ballet Theater presents its annual Spring Performances, featuring dance from all 3 divisions of the school. The Youth Company and Children's Division will perform Cinderella as well as world premieres by Berkeley Ballet Theater faculty and guest choreographers, May 18th at 7pm, May 19th at 2pm and 7pm, May 20th at 2pm. The Pre-Ballet Division performs in The Magic Garden under the direction of School Principal, Deborah Moss, May 19th at 11am. The Adult Division performs in Collage featuring all new choreography by Berkeley Ballet Theater's Adult Division Faculty, May 20th at 6pm.

Berkeley Ballet Theater's annual Spring Performances features dance from all 3 divisions of the school.

General Admission, $21
For tickets contact BBT Box Office at 510-843-4689

Friday, May 11, 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 13, 2:00 PM

Berkeley Opera will recreate the composer's original intent with this production of Gounod's Romeo and Juliet. Instead of a through-composed opera, in this production the recitatives are replaced with Shakespeare's spoken prose. With the contrast between spoken and sung sections, the result will be a greater narrative coherence, sustaining momentum and adding theatrical variety. Rather than a period 19th century French Romantic opera, Berkeley Opera offers an evening of Shakespearean strength and vitality.

Ticket Prices: Adult, Student, Senior $40, Children (under 17) $15
At the door unreserved side seating $16 (some obstructed view), $10 Student rush, $20 Senior rush | CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Thursday, May 10, 7:00 PM

Park Day School presents
Bharata Natyam, South Indian Classical Dance

Over 50 dancers will perform the classical dance of South India, Bharata Natyam, in the style of the legendary T. Balasaraswati as taught by Aggie Brenneman. The performers range in age from 8 to 28, and most are students or former students of Park Day School in Oakland. Those who have attended this annual recital in the past know that it is a night of wonderful entertainment for the entire family.

All tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children at the door only.

Tuesday, May 8, 7:30 PM

First Stage Children's Theater presents
Pet Care Capers

The whole family is sure to enjoy Pet Care Capers, a musical comedy written by Sue Walton, choreographed by K C Chapek, and performed by First Stage's troupe of 8 to 11 year-old actors. The pet care business is running smoothly until an unusual invention appears, which allows animals to talk to humans. Hmm, just what might they be thinking? This play marks the 22nd season of First Stage performances at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts.

All tickets are $5 and on sale at the door only

Sunday, May 6, 7:00 PM

University of California presents UCSB Dance Company

The UCSB Dance Company performs a wide range of modern dance in an evening of repertory. Pieces range from two reconstructions of solos by Jane Dudley from 1938, to breathtaking, dynamic choreography by Keith Johnson and other contemporary artists. The UCSB Dance Company is comprised of senior dance majors in the Division of Dance at UC Santa Barbara and has earned a reputation throughout California for its excellence and artistry. Choreographers include Christopher Pilafian, Tonia Shimin, Valeria Huston, Stephanie Nugent, and student Janna Diamond.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adult $15, Children $10, Student/Senior $12
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Saturday, April 28, 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 29, 5:00 PM

Stage Door Conservatory presents
The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins, the beloved hobbit in J.R. Tolkein's classic novel, lives comfortably in his hobbit hole in Middle Earth, enjoying stories of adventure. REAL adventures, however, are not his cup of tea. Yet when Galdalf the Wizard knocks on his door, bringing Thorin Oakenshield, eleven ragged dwarfs and a contract to recover the lost treasure of Lonely Mountain, Bilbo agrees to join them in a perilous quest over mountains and under hills, through caves and forests, fascinated by the rousing adventure, but not entirely sure what he's got himself into!

Thirteen talented young actors, ranging in age from 8 to 14, will perform in the The Hobbit, appealing to the imaginations of children and adults alike.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adult $15-20, Children/Student/Senior $10
For advance tickets, call 510-521-6250

Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday Motion Theater Directed by Nina Wise An evening of improvised, autobiographical theater featuring: Beth Sperry Simone Rodin Robert Young Sybil Meyers Laura Chase Thalia DeWolf Nina Wise Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Otto Voici; a subset of the Oakland East Bay Gay Men's Chorus: Peter Dempsey, Jose Colon, Brad Niess, Kevin Allen, Dan Stump, Darin Menlove, Carlos Esteban, John Marquez

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Saturday, April 21, 8:00 PM

San Francisco Chamber Orchestra presents
The Devil Made Me Do It!

The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra presents string quartet movements by Villa-Lobos and Stravinsky's miniature masterpiece, The Soldier's Tale (L' Histoire du Soldat) to frame a theatrical presentation from the "dark side"! For what would you sell your soul? Infinite riches? Power beyond imagining? The love of someone you desire? Let the music beguile your ears, as the lovely dancers enchant your eyes, and the spell-binding narrator weaves his story around and around you.

Benjamin Simon, Conductor
Joel Ben Izzy, Narrator
The Mark Foeringer Dance Project/SF

Free to the public, donations accepted.

Thursday, April 19, 8:00 PM
Friday, April 20, 8:00 PM

The Movement presents Movement Showcase

A passion to dance draws the Movement back to the stage of the Julia Morgan for two nights of lively moves from hip-hop to swing to jazz. Caroline Kim and Trisha Mitra founded the Movement in the fall of 1999 with a vision of bringing together a group of UC-Berkeley folks who just gotta' dance. Beginning with 20 members, the Movement debuted on campus on Upper Sproul, continued to perform on Lower Sproul, at cultural diversity fairs, student productions on campus, the YWCA and in showcases at the Julia Morgan and Zellerbach Playhouse. Today this diverse collection of movers and shakers is 100 strong.

Ticket Prices: Advance/Door: All tickets $8
Tickets can be purchased from Movement dancers or at the door.

Saturday, April 14, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 15, 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 21, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM

Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences presents
Manzi: The Adventures of Young Cesar Chavez

Can one young Mexican-American boy bring more justice into the world? Manzi: The Adventures of Young Cesar Chavez, by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, explores this question in a Bay Area premiere. The story of the late, great leader of America's migrant farm workers, as told by his sister, Rita, describes the hardships he and his family face when they lose their farm in Arizona and move to California to pick crops in the fields. The lessons the young Cesar learns about intolerance, injustice and the value of education inspire his lifelong quest to improve conditions for farm workers and bring dignity to their lives.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $18, Children and Students $14
Early Bird Tickets before April 6th are $14 adult, $10 child
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Saturday, April 14, 8:00 PM

Peyvand Khorsandi presents GENERATION SKIP: Stand-up Comedy

London-based comic Peyvand Khorsandi is back in the Bay Area for one night only. Five years after his hilarious debut at Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Peyvand will be unpacking his wit with fresh cuts on being an Iranian in the West, riffing on nose jobs, metrosexuality in Tehran and his grandmother's love for Big Macs.

Peyvand, a regular contributor to iranian.com and the blogosphere, delivers cultural and political commentary with biting humor. If you're bringing your bored Iranian uncle to the show, make sure he understands some English. (In English with some Farsi.)

EXTRA: The evening will start with a special musical guest who will especially wow fans of Iranian underground rock music.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adult/Senior $25, Children $15, Student $20
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Friday, March 30, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 31, 8:00 PM

Li Chiao-Ping Dance presents
Home Works

HOME WORKS is a program of contemplative and exhilarating contemporary dance works choreographed by Artistic Director Li Chiao-Ping, which includes Mendelsohnn Piece, a solo created for Ms. Li by June Watanabe. Guest artist Cynthia Adams of Fellow Travelers Performance Group offers a thoughtful and fun work called The Hunt.

Performances by LCPD, FTPG, Tammy Cheney, and live music composed and performed by violist Nils Bultmann.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adult $15, Children/Students/Seniors $10
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 PM (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday • Paul Sussman: The Boundary Lands • Jeff Greenwald: excerpt from Strange Travel Suggestions • Mark McGoldrick: excerpts from COUNTERCOUP • Stefanie Goldstein: Blame it on the Bossa Nova (Part I) Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Jugology: A jug-style band featuring mandolin, ukulele, guitars and vocals. Christoper Richards, Michael Temerio, David Sullivan, Lindsay Dixon, Jeff Norman and Krishna Khalsa

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Sunday, March 25, 7:00 PM

Rockridge Little School presents
Exit Cuckoo

The cuckoo bird leaves its eggs in other birds' nests, leaving the other species with the responsibility of raising the baby chicks. In Exit Cuckoo, Lisa Ramirez takes us into the homes and sits us on park benches with nannies, mothers, and children. Inspired by Ms. Ramirez's work as a nanny in New York, Exit Cuckoo guarantees that the viewer will never look at "that woman" behind the stroller the same way again.

A benefit performance for Jackie Hardiman, beloved pre-school teacher.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: $32 or $52 ($52 ticket includes a one-hour reception before the performance)
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Saturday, March 24, 2:00 PM
Sunday, March 25, 2:00 PM

The Circus Center's Clown Conservatory presents
Experiment! The Excitement of Science

The clowns of the world famous Clown Conservatory explore the concepts and consequences of gravity, orbit and friction. Juggling, contortion and circus acrobats all take a turn with the excitement of science. This show will also feature short looks at the work of the first year Clown Conservatory class.

Advanced and Door Ticket Prices: Adult $8, Students/Seniors $6, Children under 12 $5
CBON Ticket Line: 925.798.1300

Wednesday, March 14, 7:30 PM
Friday, March 16, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 18, 2:00 PM

Berkeley Opera presents The Seraglio

Berkeley Opera's 28th season opens with a re-imagined version of Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio" set in a post-petroleum urban underworld. This setting offers Mozart's characters a fresh chance to assert their humanity with cunning and humor, giving audiences a keyhole glimpse into a time yet to come while removing the story from the pitfalls of today's incendiary international politics.

Ticket Prices: Adult $40, Children (under 17) $15, Student $40, Senior $40
At the door: $16 Side seats; $10 Student rush, $20 Senior rush | CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Saturday, March 17, 1:30 PM

Iranian Student Cultural Organization presents
13th Annual Norouz Show

Norouz, the Iranian New Year, is the celebration of the spring equinox. The Iranian Student Cultural Organization (ISCO) presents its 13th annual Norouz Show where students gather to showcase their musical, theatrical, and dancing talents. Come join us in this celebration and begin the new year surrounded by good friends in health and happiness.

Door Ticket Prices: Adult/Seniors $15, Children/Students $5
Tickets available at the door.

Sunday, March 11, 1:00 PM

Oakland Hebrew Day School presents
Into The Woods, Junior

Into The Woods, Junior is an adaptation of the imaginative and fun musical that interweaves the lives of the classic fairy tale characters you know and love. Oakland Hebrew Day School presents its 4th annual school play, filled with adventure and the phenomenal music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, with book by James Lapine.

Door Ticket Prices: Adult and Seniors $7, Children and Students $5
Tickets at the door only. No reservations. General seating.

Friday, March 2, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 3, 8:00 PM

Dance IS presents
The 4th Annual Dance IS Festival

DANCE IS Questions; DANCE IS Rhythms and Patterns
The Annual Dance IS Festival returns to the Julia Morgan Center March 2 and 3.

This unique festival brings together high school groups, college dance departments, and professional choreographers to dialogue and perform together. The results are innovative and exciting. On Friday, March 2, the choreographers explore the theme of "Questions." On Saturday, March 3 the theme is "Rhythms and Patterns." Co-presented by Dancers Group, the Festival gives audiences two days to experience the Bay Area's dynamic dance scene.
For a list of participants check out www.danceisfestival.org.

Door Prices: $10 Adults, $5 Children/Students/Seniors
Groups of 10 or more: $5/each
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 pm (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday • Wayman Barnes:   She Might Be Egyptian • Maryclare McCauley:    Where Yer From (Part I) • Carolyn Doyle:    The Girlfriend's Guide to Grief • David Ponkey:    Oscar and Etain Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM The Simple Things, featuring Kaitlin McGaw & Ray Ruiz

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.

Monday, February 26, 8:00 PM

Woman's Will presents
The 24-Hour PlayFest

Take seven female playwrights, seven female directors and about 35 actors (of various persuasions) who then race against the clock to write, rehearse and perform seven brand-new plays, all within 24 hours. Voila! The 24-Hour Playfest. The final two hours are a seat-of-the-pants performance you won't want to miss!

Come with your checkbooks to participate in our silent auction of great gifts and help support your local small arts company.

Door Ticket Prices: Sliding Scale - Adults $15-$25, Children $10-$25, Student and Senior, $10-$25
Tickets available at the door. Cash or Check only. Call 510-420-0813 for reservations.

Saturday, February 10, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 11, 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 17, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 18, 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 24, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 25, 2:00 PM

Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences presents
Dragonwings

This inspiring story, based on the Newberry award-winning book, follows the dramatic adventures of eight-year-old Moonshadow who leaves his home in China to begin life with his father in San Francisco's Chinatown, a time of daunting hardships for Chinese immigrants. Moonshadow experiences prejudice, kindness, hardship - including the Great Quake of 1906. He learns the importance of following your heart and dreams of the day when father will take to the sky in a homemade plane, just like a winged dragon.

From the company that brought you Junie B. Jones and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, Not Very Good Day. Recommended for ages 7-14.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $18, Children $14
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Thursday, February 15, 8:00 PM
Friday, February 16, 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 17, 8:00 PM

Level 9 Enterprises presents
Buffalo Soldiers, A Tale Lost

Historical conflicts come to life in this moving theatrical portrayal of the American Cavalry, Indians of the Great Plains and Civil War veterans. Level 9 Enterprises explores actual events during a crucial chapter in American history, invoking white Army officers steadfast in their superiority, Indians unwavering in their refusal to sign a peace treaty, and Negro soldiers, themselves divided between house slave and field slave, between proud service and insubordination. Buffalo Soldiers, A Tale Lost will appeal to a general audience, as well as history buffs, and children 12 and up.

Advance and Door Ticket Prices: Adults $30, Children $15, Student and Senior, $25
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Wednesday, January 31, 8:00 PM
Thursday, February 1, 8:00 PM
Friday, February 2, 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 3, 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 4, 3:00 PM

Word for Word, a program of the Z Space Studio presents
Strangers We Know

Word for Word returns with verbatim performances of two stunning short stories, told with emotional force and crackling wit. In this two-part evening, one woman looks back on a mysterious tenant, while another takes an ambitious journey with her mother at the wheel. Discover how love, loneliness, and wit can catch the heart off-guard and blow it open, revealing the strangers we know.

Featured stories: "Mlle. Dias de Corta" by Mavis Gallant and "Which is More Than I Can Say About Some People" by Lorrie Moore

Advance and Door Ticket Prices for Wednesday through Friday performances: Adults, $28.50, Seniors and Students $25
Advance and Door Ticket Prices for Saturday and Sunday performances: Adults $33, Seniors and Students $25
CBON Ticket Line 925.798.1300

Tuesday, January 23, 7:30 pm (Music starts at 7pm) Tell It On Tuesday • Brian M Rosen:   Better Loving Through Chemistry • Allison Landa:    Andrea • Erica Lann-Clark:    excerpts from Shopping for God • Marijo:    Fishtails: Mermaids Who Love too Much Read Bios >> MUSIC - starts at 7 PM Rob Reich, Accordion

Tell it on Tuesday celebrates the expression of individual voices by promoting the art of storytelling and solo performance. Coming together as a community to share works crafted by theater artists and storytellers, we provide an East Bay home to the solo performer. Check out our new web site! Tell It on Tuesday.org

Tickets 8-$12 Sliding Scale at the door only | **Note: These stories contain adult material – not recommended for children.