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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

So ‘Wicked’: Exploring musical’s deep Bay Area roots by Jim Harrington

Get ready for Wicked," which opens 2019-20 Broadway San Jose season. We talk with composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz about musical's Bay Area connection.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:00PM
Monday, June 3, 2019

‘Beautiful’: Critic joins ‘The Carole King Musical’ cast for one night by Jim Harrington

What's it like to be onstage with all the other actors during a performance of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"? Our critic finds out for one night.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:40PM
Thursday, May 30, 2019

John Leguizamo returns to Berkeley Rep for new musical by Jim Harrington

Get tickets for "Kiss My Aztec!" a musical co-written by Leguizamo and director Tony Taccone, running through July 14 at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:30PM
Tuesday, May 21, 2019

East Bay youth is rocking thousands on ‘School of Rock’ tour by Jim Harrington

Meet Mystic Inscho of Hayward, Castro Valley area, who stars in "School of Rock - The Musical" at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:51PM
Thursday, May 2, 2019

‘Hamilton’ extends run in San Francisco for 17 more weeks by Jim Harrington

Here's how to get tickets to see "Hamilton," the Tony Award-winning musical that now runs through (at least) early January at the SHN Orpheum in S.F.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:00PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

‘Frozen’ musical coming to Bay Area: Be the first to get tickets by Jim Harrington

Disney's "Frozen," the Tony Award-nominated musical, is part of the SHN 2020-21 season in San Francisco. Here's what we know so far about the run.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:50PM
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ shocker: Show set to close after 45 years by Jim Harrington

Here's how to get tickets for the final performances of this iconic San Francisco production, which is set to close on New Year's Eve 2019.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:32PM
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Why does ‘Aladdin’ continue to fascinate after all these years? by Jim Harrington

Alan Menken, famed Disney composer, discusses enduring appeal of "Aladdin." The musical visits San Jose this month, with live-action film due in May.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:00PM
Friday, March 29, 2019

Watch: Sting sings, talks about his musical ‘The Last Ship’ headed to SF by Jim Harrington

British rocker String performs music from his musical "The Last Ship," which will come to SF as part of the SHN new theater season.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:57PM
Thursday, March 28, 2019

‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Band’s Visit’ ‘Spongebob,’ Sting musicals headed to SF theaters by Jim Harrington

SF theater presenter SHN announces 2019-20 season: "The Band's Visit," String's "The Last Ship," "Mean Girls," "Spongebob Musical," more.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:30PM
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

‘Hamilton’ creating singing, dancing history lessons for SF Bay Area kids by Jim Harrington

New "Hamilton" program gives Bay Area students a chance to see the show and create their own history-themed musicals.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 07:49PM
Monday, February 2, 2015

Super Bowl 2015: 'Frozen' vocalist Idina Menzel performs chilly anthem by Jim Harrington

Idina Menzel performs before Seahawks, Patriots battle in big game.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:25AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards