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Innovative, fun, and always entertaining, TheatreWorks' high-energy brand of performance will captivate you! With a national reputation for artistic innovation and integrity, TheatreWorks is now in its 36th year of presenting outstanding regional theatre on the San Francisco Peninsula and was named BEST REPERTORY THEATRE in the Bay Area by prestigious San Francisco magazine. Under Artistic Director, Robert Kelley, the company offers a year-round season of musicals, comedies and dramas staged in the state-of-the-art Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts and in the graceful, California Mission-style Lucie Stern Theatre complex in Palo Alto.

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  TheatreWorks

  P.O. Box 50458
  Palo Alto, CA 94303

  Phone: 650-463-1950

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• Upcoming Events

  08/20/08- 09/14/08	Grey Gardens Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  10/08/08- 11/02/08	Radio Golf Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  12/03/08- 12/28/08	Long Story Short - A Musical Romance Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/14/09- 02/08/09	Twentieth Century Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/11/09- 04/05/09	It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues Lucie Stern Community Center
  04/01/09- 04/26/09	Distracted Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

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  • Event Name: Doubt - A Parable
    "Doubt - Dissapointing"
    Review posted by: Ram from Menlo Park, CA, Jul 28, 2008
    

    Have seen the play two yeas ago in NYC, and found the Theatreworks production dissapointing. Directing wise, it lost the impartiality of the original script and was too much in favor of father Flynn,... Expand

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    Have seen the play two yeas ago in NYC, and found the Theatreworks production dissapointing. Directing wise, it lost the impartiality of the original script and was too much in favor of father Flynn, with Sister Aloysius presented almost as a parody. Acting wise, Sister James was ok, Father Flynn good but injected unneccary sense of humor, and Sister Aloysius mediocare - especially in the last scene where her breakdown was too rapid and lost any chance of looking realistic Collapse

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  • Event Name: Doubt - A Parable
    "Rap my knuckles if ya don't love it...."
    Review posted by: Polly Wannacracka from Los Altos, CA, Jul 18, 2008
    

    Beyond a doubt, a true Summer 08 hit. Once again, Robert Kelley has directed a beautifully-crafted, Pulitzer-Prize winning piece that has one basic plot--a priest's relation with one of his male... Expand

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    Beyond a doubt, a true Summer 08 hit. Once again, Robert Kelley has directed a beautifully-crafted, Pulitzer-Prize winning piece that has one basic plot--a priest's relation with one of his male students--and weaves at least 12 different issues from that. Excellent characterizations--particularly Tamiyka White, for her 15 minute star-turn as a concerned mother and Kimberly King as the strong, unbending Sister Aloysius Beauvier. A short, 90-minute production that will leave you pondering the moral issues for days to come. Now say three hail Marys and get to Theatreworks! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Snapshots
    "Very entertaining."
    Review posted by: Diane from Los Altos, CA, Jul 10, 2008
    

    There wasn't a lot of depth to the story but it was a very entertaining evening and I would recommend it to everyone.

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    There wasn't a lot of depth to the story but it was a very entertaining evening and I would recommend it to everyone.

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  • Event Name: Snapshots
    "Unbelievably great!!!!!!! Wow!!!!"
    Review posted by: Deanne Brown from San Jose, Jun 22, 2008
    

    On of the most heartfelt musicals I have ever seen! The songs of Stephen Schwartz are amazing!!! The book by David Stern had us laughing and crying through out!! Thank you Theatre Works!!! We will... Expand

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    On of the most heartfelt musicals I have ever seen! The songs of Stephen Schwartz are amazing!!! The book by David Stern had us laughing and crying through out!! Thank you Theatre Works!!! We will back to see it again....with friends! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Caroline or Change
    "Correction"
    Comment posted by: TheatreBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Apr 13, 2008
    

    I incorrectly noted the lead as Allison Blackwell. Please correct to C. Kelly Wright in my recent submittal. Thanks.

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    I incorrectly noted the lead as Allison Blackwell. Please correct to C. Kelly Wright in my recent submittal. Thanks.

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  • Event Name: Caroline or Change
    "Fun and Energetic Musical"
    Review posted by: TheatreBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Apr 13, 2008
    

    This amuzing song-filled musical and sometimes comedy/sometimes drama is about a maid in the 1960's and the family she works for. The storyline drags a bit in the first act, but the energetic songs... Expand

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    This amuzing song-filled musical and sometimes comedy/sometimes drama is about a maid in the 1960's and the family she works for. The storyline drags a bit in the first act, but the energetic songs fill the void. The strong cast has all-around excellent singing and makes up for the light plot, with an extra nod to Allison Blackwell in the lead role, Julian Hornik, and Valisia LeKae. Some of the lyrics can be a bit corny or downright silly at times, but it all somehow fits into the style of the play. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Golda's Balcony
    "Golda's Balcony"
    Review posted by: Lynda Swanson from Burlingame, Oct 21, 2007
    

    Have now been twice to see this, I was so riveted...tremendous performance, and superb reminder of the horrors out of which Israel was born, and of the terrors of being a leader; a great, great,... Expand

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    Have now been twice to see this, I was so riveted...tremendous performance, and superb reminder of the horrors out of which Israel was born, and of the terrors of being a leader; a great, great, story. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Golda's Balcony
    "Powerful Program"
    Review posted by: Sally from Mountain View, CA, Oct 10, 2007
    

    This program started a little slow -- but then the life experiences of Golda catch you up and grab you! The story is about the Yom Kippur War in 1973, with flashbacks to life changing moments from... Expand

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    This program started a little slow -- but then the life experiences of Golda catch you up and grab you! The story is about the Yom Kippur War in 1973, with flashbacks to life changing moments from Golda's life. This play is very moving and powerful and is a must see! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Golda's Balcony
    "Preview night"
    Review posted by: Shanna from Mountain View, CA, Oct 03, 2007
    

    I just left this play and I am giving the play a 5 even though the actress had to be prompted a couple of times. To stand before a crowd for over an hour and 40 minutes and tell the story of the... Expand

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    I just left this play and I am giving the play a 5 even though the actress had to be prompted a couple of times. To stand before a crowd for over an hour and 40 minutes and tell the story of the remarkable life of Golda with emotion and only need prompted a couple of times is remarkable. She peaked my interest in who Golda was to the point I am at home at 10:30 pm researching on the internet shows she made an impression. You should definately see this play that officially opens this Saturday! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Into the Woods
    "Great show"
    Review posted by: from San Jose, CA USA, Sep 09, 2007
    

    I saw this with my Girl Scout Troop, and I thought it wouldn't be a good show. It turned out to be one of the best shows I've ever seen! I hope our school does this soon!

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    I saw this with my Girl Scout Troop, and I thought it wouldn't be a good show. It turned out to be one of the best shows I've ever seen! I hope our school does this soon!

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• Past Events

  07/16/08- 08/10/08	Doubt - A Parable Lucie Stern Community Center
  06/18/08- 07/13/08	Snapshots Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/02/08- 04/27/08	Caroline or Change Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/05/08- 03/30/08	Southern Comforts Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/16/08- 02/10/08	Third Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  12/12/07- 12/31/07	TheatreWorks Membership Lucie Stern Community Center
  11/28/07- 12/23/07	Twelfth Night Lucie Stern Community Center
  10/13/07	Anything Goes - Costume Ball and Fundraiser TheatreWorks' Scene Shop
  10/03/07- 10/28/07	Golda's Balcony Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  08/22/07- 09/16/07	Emma Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  07/18/07- 08/12/07	Theophilus North Lucie Stern Community Center
  06/20/07- 07/15/07	The Elephant Man Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/11/07- 04/22/07	New Works Festival Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/04/07- 04/29/07	Merrily We Roll Along Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/07/07- 04/07/07	Trying Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/17/07- 02/11/07	Ambition Facing West Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  11/29/06- 12/23/06	The Learned Ladies of Park Avenue Lucie Stern Community Center
  10/04/06- 10/29/06	Dessa Rose Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  08/23/06- 09/23/06	M. Butterfly Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  07/19/06- 08/13/06	Brooklyn Boy Lucie Stern Community Center
  06/21/06- 07/16/06	Vanities - A New Musical Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  05/06/06- 05/07/06	Something’s Wrong with Amandine Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  05/05/06- 05/07/06	The Drunken City Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/30/06- 05/04/06	Asphalt Beach Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/29/06- 04/30/06	Big Red Sun Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/28/06- 05/06/06	Mezzulah, 1946 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/27/06- 04/29/06	American Klepto Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/26/06- 05/07/06	New Works Festival Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/26/06- 05/06/06	Emma Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/05/06- 04/30/06	The Sisters Rosensweig Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/08/06- 04/02/06	Anna in the Tropics Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/18/06- 02/12/06	The Clean House Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  11/30/05- 01/07/06	Into the Woods Lucie Stern Community Center
  09/28/05- 10/23/05	Baby Taj Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  08/24/05- 09/18/05	Intimate Apparel Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  07/20/05- 08/21/05	Harold & Maude: The Musical Lucie Stern Community Center
  06/15/05- 07/10/05	Dolly West's Kitchen Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/27/05- 05/01/05	New Works Festival Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/06/05- 05/01/05	Crowns Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/09/05- 04/03/05	Vincent in Brixton Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/19/05- 02/13/05	Shakespeare in Hollywood Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  12/01/04- 01/08/05	Striking 12 Lucie Stern Community Center
  10/06/04- 10/31/04	Living Out Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  08/25/04- 09/19/04	A Little Princess Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  07/14/04- 08/08/04	RED Lucie Stern Community Center
  06/16/04- 07/11/04	Arcadia Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/31/04- 04/25/04	My Antonia Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/03/04- 04/04/04	All My Sons Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/21/04- 02/15/04	Memphis Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  12/03/03- 01/04/04	The Fourth Wall Lucie Stern Community Center
  10/08/03- 11/02/03	A Little Night Music Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  09/03/03- 09/28/03	Nickel and Dimed Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  07/16/03- 08/16/03	Bat Boy, The Musical Lucie Stern Community Center
  06/18/03- 07/13/03	Proof Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/30/03- 05/04/03	Second Annual New Works Festival Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/09/03- 05/04/03	Jane Eyre Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/05/03- 04/06/03	The Legacy Codes Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/15/03- 02/09/03	Book of Days Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  12/04/02- 01/05/03	On Golden Pond Lucie Stern Community Center
  10/09/02- 11/03/02	The Syringa Tree Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  09/04/02- 09/29/02	RAGTIME Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  06/19/02- 07/14/02	Smokey Joe's Cafe Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  04/10/02- 05/05/02	KEPT Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  03/06/02- 04/07/02	Oo-Bla-Dee Lucie Stern Community Center
  01/16/02- 02/10/02	Old Money Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
  12/01/01- 01/05/02	Charley's Aunt Lucie Stern Community Center
  10/10/01- 11/04/01	Spinning Into Butter Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts