The Raven and the Swan is a new musical written by Samantha Morales, a tale inspired by the ballet Swan Lake. Come enjoy an exciting story filled with haunting ballads, lively choreography, and creepy birds. The cast and musicians will love to see you there!

EPSG:4326

Musical Theater Prize Concert

University of California, Berkeley

**Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Outdoor Forest Theater**

This holiday season, the Pacific Repertory Theater is proud to present a heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved TV classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Directed by Susanne Burns, this enchanting production is set to captivate audiences of all ages from November 25th to December 17th, 2023, at the picturesque Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates:** November 25 - December 17, 2023
- **Showtimes:** Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 3 PM
- **Venue:** Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel

Join Rudolph, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and a host of other cherished characters as they embark on an adventure that celebrates the uniqueness in all of us. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical" promises to be a fun-filled experience, delivering a powerful message about how our differences make us special.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at [Pacific Repertory Theater's website](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35556). Don't miss the opportunity to make this wonderful holiday tradition a part of your family's festivities.

**Venue Information:**
To ensure a pleasant theater-going experience, guests are encouraged to arrive early. The Outdoor Forest Theater offers a unique ambiance with performances beginning at 7:30 PM from Thursday to Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. Seating starts sixty minutes prior to showtime. Please note that parking is limited, and there is no reserved seating. Guests are allowed to bring food and drink, including alcohol, to enjoy from their seats, with concessions also available for purchase.

**Safety Protocols:**
The Pacific Repertory Theater is committed to the safety of its visitors, performers, and employees. Detailed information about the theater's COVID-19 safety protocols can be found on their website. By attending, guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

For more information on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical," including ticket purchases, directions to the venue, and more, please visit the Pacific Repertory Theater's website or contact the box office at 831-622-0100.

Make your holiday season unforgettable with a visit to the Outdoor Forest Theater to see "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical." It's an adventure that speaks to the misfit in all of us and a celebration of what makes each of us unique.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

Pacific Repertory Theatre

**Jersey Boys at Pacific Repertory Theater**

This winter, the Pacific Repertory Theater is thrilled to present the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-Winning Best Musical, *Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons*. Directed by Stephen Moorer, with choreography by Joe Neeson and musical direction by Desma Johnson, this production is set to captivate audiences at the newly renovated Golden Bough Theatre in Carmel.

**Event Details:**
- **Dates:** November 14 - December 22, 2024
- **Venue:** Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel
- **Showtimes:** Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 pm

*Jersey Boys* offers an electrifying behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, from their humble beginnings on the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. Experience their journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with performances of hits like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," and more.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets will be available soon. For more information on purchasing tickets, please visit [Pacific Repertory Theater's website](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35556).

**Venue Information:**
- Seating opens 30 minutes prior to showtime.
- Parking is limited to street parking; early arrival is recommended.
- Concessions will be on sale.
- Only licensed service animals are allowed.

**Additional Information:**
For any inquiries or further details, please contact the Box Office at 831-622-0100. Join us for a memorable night at PacRep's *Jersey Boys* live on stage, and witness the incredible story of four guys bound by one dream, making it to the top without forgetting where they came from.

Jersey Boys

History meets hip-hop in Mexodus, an electrifying live-looping musical, composed in real-time by multitalented writer/performers Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Mexodus explores the often-untold stories of the Underground Railroad that led south into Mexico. Don’t miss this groundbreaking, theatrical experience of resilience and resistance, celebrating the power of Black and Brown solidarity.

Mexodus

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

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Join us for a magical journey to the Emerald City as the Pacific Repertory Theater proudly presents "The Wizard of Oz"! This enchanting production will take place at the iconic Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel, from August 8th through September 22nd, 2024. 

Experience the beloved story of Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man as they embark on an unforgettable adventure along the yellow brick road. Directed by the talented Gary Bolen, this family favorite promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its dazzling performances, timeless music, and heartwarming tale of friendship, bravery, and the true meaning of home.

Performances are scheduled Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 4:00 pm, offering the perfect summer outing for families, friends, and theater lovers alike. 

To enhance your theater-going experience, we recommend arriving early to secure parking and enjoy our concession offerings. Please note that only licensed service animals are permitted in the venue. 

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online. Don't miss your chance to be whisked away to a world of wonders in this spectacular production of "The Wizard of Oz" at the Outdoor Forest Theater. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets today for a journey over the rainbow that you won't forget!

For more information, ticket purchases, and directions to the theater, please visit our website or contact the Box Office at 831-622-0100. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical production!

The Wizard of Oz

**9 to 5 The Musical at Pacific Repertory Theatre**

**Dates:** June 27 - August 4, 2024  
**Location:** Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel, CA  
**Tickets:** [Buy Tickets Here](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35556)

Dive into the rollicking world of office politics, friendship, and revenge with *9 to 5 The Musical*, presented by Pacific Repertory Theatre at the newly renovated Golden Bough Theatre. This hilarious and thought-provoking musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the beloved 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, it tells the story of three female coworkers who concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical boss, leading to a series of uproarious events and a dream workplace makeover.

**Directed by:** STEPHEN MOORER  
**Choreography by:** JOE NIESEN  
**Vocal Direction by:** DESMA JOHNSON  
**Orchestrations by:** BRUCE COUGHLIN, STEPHEN OREMUS, & ALEX LACAMOIRE

The musical showcases the transformative power of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, offering a mix of outrageous, thought-provoking, and romantic moments. It's a story that resonates with audiences, reminding us of the importance of standing up for what's right and the power of collective action.

**Performance Schedule:**  
- Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 PM  
- Sundays at 2:00 PM  
- Special "Sweet Thursday" 2-for-1 deals available

**Please Note:** The show contains language and moments that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parents are advised to familiarize themselves with the content before deciding to bring young children. Scenes depict sexual harassment, adult situations, and some adult language. No infants or toddlers will be admitted.

Don't miss this entertaining and empowering musical experience. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets today for *9 to 5 The Musical* at the Golden Bough Theatre. It's a limited run from June 27 through August 4, 2024, promising an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and inspiration.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit [Pacific Repertory Theatre's official ticketing page](https://ci.ovationtix.com/35556).

9 to 5 The Musical

Berkeley Rep presents a dazzling world-premiere musical helmed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot, Swept Away), written by two-time Emmy winner Danny Strong (Dopesick, Empire, The Butler). When maverick scientist Galileo Galilei makes celestial observations that challenge humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe, he’s summoned to Rome to defend his discoveries before the most powerful religious institution in the world, which is facing a rebellion of its own.

Galileo

What do a gay cowboy, a slam poetry genius, a revolutionary poet, a naturalist, a couple of starry-eyed lovers, and a doomsayer have in common? They all want to experiment with the theatrical form as members of the Wednesday Club, a group of LGBTQ+ drama nerds (and their allies) who get together to test out their theatrical innovations every Wednesday evening in a church basement.

The Wednesday Club: A New Musical

Riveting Polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński is among today’s most sought-after singers, celebrated for his beauty of tone and an uncommon unity of color and polish across his vocal range. Last season he made a thrilling company debut as Orpheus at San Francisco Opera, a performance praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as “radiant and magical,” and he has sung with many of the world’s most esteemed early-music groups. Orliński returns to Berkeley this season with the sensational ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro, in a program of rarely performed works from the 16th and 17th centuries—by Monteverdi, Caccini, Frescobaldi, Cavalli, Strozzi, and others. Orliński’s last Cal Performances recital sold out—with audiences demanding multiple encores—so don’t miss this opportunity to hear a true star at the height of his artistry!

Jakub Józef Orliński, countertenor Il Pomo d’Oro

Radiant soprano Renée Fleming graces Berkeley with her star power once again, lending her warmth and sensitivity to a recital program of songs and arias in several languages. Fleming’s shimmering, lustrous voice is the stuff of legends. Affectionately coined “America’s Diva,” only she can claim to have sung at the Super Bowl, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, at a Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, and at a Presidential inauguration, in addition to all the world’s major opera houses—not to mention boasting five Grammy wins, an indie rock album, and a Tony Award-nominated Broadway appearance. Beyond the opera stage, Fleming’s artistic curiosity has led her to follow her creativity in countless directions, pursuing fascinating projects, collaborations, commissions, and—luckily for us—more of her rare and special recital appearances. In December, she was among the artists celebrated at the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievement.

Renée Fleming, soprano Howard Watkins, piano


This TV classic live on stage!
Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. 
 It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. 

Winner of 4 Tony Awards! Hedwig is an “internationally ignored song stylist”, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess. This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by a hard-rocking band.


Hedwig & the Angry Inch

The Ashby Stage

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it's every father's nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn't upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents.

The Addams Family

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years".
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.


Something Rotten

In this world premiere commissioned by Berkeley Rep, playwright Christina Anderson brings us a poignant, transporting, and quietly subversive story of racial justice, political legacy, and family forgiveness. Janice’s childhood was steeped in her parents’ activism as they fought for the integration of public swimming pools in 1960s Kansas and taught scores of Black children to swim. But Janice later steps away from her parents’ politics and starts her own life and family far away—until she’s pressed into speaking at a ceremony honoring her father. the ripple, the wave that carried me home is a moving exploration of a family’s response to injustice and a daughter’s reckoning with her political inheritance.

the ripple, the wave that carried me home

Peet's Theatre

Berkeley Rep presents the world premiere of an exuberant new musical by award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play and composer Michael Thurber, conceived by director Saheem Ali. A young man returns home to Mombasa, Kenya to marry his fiancée and step into his family’s political dynasty. But when he visits Moto Moto—a steamy afro-jazz club and the stomping ground of his youth—he finds himself drawn to a mysterious new singer. Inspired by the myth of Marimba, who created beautiful songs from her heartbreak, Goddess is a joyful infusion of contemporary romance, ancient magic, and the irresistible vibes of African, jazz, and R&B music.

Goddess

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok brings us the powerful story of two young DREAMers who fight to establish a place for themselves in America, the only country they know as home. Poignant, timely, and highly theatrical, Sanctuary City illuminates the triumphs and challenges these lifelong friends face, and how much they are willing to risk for each other when they have everything to lose.

Sanctuary City

Three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) makes his Berkeley Rep mainstage debut with his latest award-winning off-Broadway hit. Eight internet-obsessed people meet in real life to share their stories and wrestle their demons, using nothing but a pitch pipe and the transcendent quality of their analog, a cappella voices. With witty lyrics, shimmering harmonies, and virtuosic solos, Octet sings of connection, redemption, hope—and how we can be truly present with each other.Octet was commissioned and received its world premiere at Signature Theatre Company, where Dave Malloy is resident playwright.

Octet

Yemandja, named for a Yoruban deity, is a panoramic work of magical realism, a parable about gods and humans that illuminates through song what can happen when people are robbed of their culture. Kidjo sings her transfixing music backed by a live band and a chorus of dancer-singers, in a fully staged production directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce and featuring stage design by the revered Black American visual artist Kerry James Marshall; the libretto is by Kidjo’s daughter, Naïma Hebrail Kidjo.

Angélique Kidjo; Yemandja

Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch<) blew the roof off Berkeley Rep in 2009 with Green Day’s American Idiot. Now he returns with a captivating world premiere musical, this time featuring a book by Tony Award-winning stage and screen writer John Logan (Red Broadway’s Moulin Rouge!, Skyfall, Gladiator), and music and lyrics by “America’s biggest roots band” (Rolling Stone) and multiple Grammy Award nominee The Avett Brothers.

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