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Hey — Lisa Horry-Garcia takes us behind the scenes of the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s 2026 summer show, Wreckage, a sharp, funny, and surprisingly hopeful musical about our messy moment — from AI and misinformation to community and civic power.
It’s free in the parks (opening Dolores Park on July 4th), full of live music, satire, and heart. Bring a blanket, get there early for the band, and check sfmt.org for dates — come for the laughs, stay for the conversation.
Click Here for the Schedule

Hey friend — come sit with us for a warm chat with Lisa Vroman, the beloved soprano who went from playing Christine thousands of times to stepping into Madame Giry on the Phantom tour. She talks about touring, teaching, the magic of costumes and tech, and those moments when fans tell her she changed their lives.
It’s funny, nostalgic, and full of heart — a peek at what keeps a performer passionate after decades on stage. If you love theater, this one feels like a backstage letter from an old friend.
Tickets for "Phantom of the Opera" 
Orpheum Theatre1192 Market Street, San Francisco , CA 94102__________________
 
Tickets for Phantom Sings!
Marines' Memorial Theatre609 Sutter StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
A special "One Night Only" benefit cabaret with the Broadway touring cast of "The Phantom of the Opera"
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation presents a special "One Night Only" benefit cabaret show with the Broadway touring cast of "The Phantom of the Opera." Cast members will present a wonderful evening of exceptional songs completely different from what they do their regular show. This will be an original evening of song, dance and comedy that you will never see again. Lisa Vroman, who played the lead role of Christine in the SF, LA and Broadway versions of this show in the 90s and is playing Madam Giry in this production will be our special emcee for this event. VIP tickets include the VIP afterparty with the cast in the theater lobby following the show.

Hey — want to catch something joyful and totally free this summer? Circus Bella’s new show, “AHA,” leans into laughter, fresh clowning, and a real community vibe (plus a 10-year-old co‑ringmaster who steals the spotlight). It’s playful, heartfelt, and full of surprises.
Check the schedule at circusbella.org, grab a picnic, and come laugh with us — you’ll leave smiling, I promise.
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Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster
Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and later with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the New York Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence.
Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significantly lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in California. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance.

Hey friend — come with me for a quick peek behind the scenes of the Golden Gate Park Band. Hermann Gonzalez shares how 60-minute rehearsals turn into 90-minute concerts at the beautiful Spreckels Temple of Music, why the shows stay free, and how the band blends tradition, culture, and surprise for every Sunday performance.
Whether it’s foggy or sunlit, there’s something special about their community of musicians, guest artists, and regulars — plus the little tricks (a touch of PA magic, a trusted soundboard pro) that help the music sing. If you’ve never been, Sunday at 1pm is calling.
https://goldengateparkband.org/

Hey — come hang with me and Patricia Milton as we dig into After Happy, a sharp, hilarious play about pirate festivals, oil execs, and the messy, laughable world of greenwashing. It’s funny, warm, and exactly the kind of comic medicine we need right now.
Runs through March 29 at Central Works in Berkeley — intimate theater, three brilliant women on stage, and big laughs. Snag your tickets at centralworks.org and bring a friend.
Tickets: CentralWorks.org
 
“Central Works once again strikes it rich with a dynamite cast in a captivating new play that packs a powerful message” -E. Reynolds, TheatreEddys.com
“With Gary Graves’ adept direction and the first-rate acting, After Happy is an entertaining evening of theater” -E. Mendel, CultureVulture.net
“Patricia Milton’s new After Happy, the 79th World Premiere from Central Works, does not disappoint” -D. Konecky, SFTheaterBlog
“What’s delightful about Milton’s works in general is that she writes most if not all the characters for women, and many for older women at that” -J. Schiffman, LocalNewMatters.org
“Playwright Patricia Milton packs her latest work. After Happy, with a pleasing mix of comedy and serious environmental concerns for an entertaining 70 minutes of entertainment” -S. Hogarty, East Bay Times
“Central Works once again proves how compelling new theater can be when strong writing meets strong performances” -J. Cillo

Tickets: https://www.reaf-sf.org/ono-with-the-notebook.html
If This is Love Monday, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 7:30pm MARINES' MEMORIAL THEATER 609 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco
BENEFITING': REAF Small Emergency Grants Program and Brodaway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
$49, performance only balcony or side orchestra
$69: performance only side/rear orchestra
$100, VIP - performance and after party with the cast.
Tickets are now on sale for REAF's first benefit of 2026 on February 23, 7:30pm at the Marines' Memorial Theater.
Special guest performers include NYC Mac Award winner LEANNE BORGHESI and JASON BROCK who was a top-10 contestant on "The X-Factor". The Notebook is a new hit musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

Sean Patrick Murtagh Returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko with Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy!Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm ‘Tis the season to be singing and live at Feinstein’s at the Nikko the joy will be ringing!  Award-winning singer Sean Patrick Murtagh returns to kick-off the holiday cheer with an evening packed with songs, stories, and plenty of sparkle to life your spirits and fill your hearts with holiday magic.   Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy, is Sean Patrick’s 13th instalment of his highly anticipated holiday concert series – a musical holiday newsletter that has become a San Francisco tradition. This one-night-only event will sell out! So take a break from the shopping, cooking, and wrapping and treat yourself to the gift of joy.   Eryn Allen joins the festivities as music director. Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm at Feinstein’s at the Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, CA. Get your tickets now: www.feinsteinssf.comGet your tickets now: www.feinsteinssf.comAbout the Artist: Sean Patrick Murtagh is a multi-award-winning cabaret singer, with two MAC Awards and three BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards under his belt. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sean Patrick has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast on stage and screen and in intimate cabaret rooms. He is a multi-talented actor and singer with a passion for storytelling — from livestreamed “Pantsless Living Room Concerts” to Lincoln Center, Sean Patrick masterfully connects with audiences from all walks of life. Sean Patrick’s TV/film credits include Night Disclosure, Homicide City: Philly on ID Network, and The Bachelors of Broken Hill Farm. Stage credits: Bobby in Company, The Secret Garden, Into the Woods, Strike Up the Band!, Coco, and many more. His much-celebrated Holiday Test Drive concert series has become a sell-out San Francisco holiday tradition. Sean Patrick’s debut album, The Mario 101!, is now available for purchase and streaming on all major platforms.• “It’s an incredible voice!” – Scott Barbarino, NiteLife Exchanges • “His resonant tenor and thoughtful phrasing takes us home, wherever that is.” Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town •“The splendor of Sean Patrick Murtagh cannot be denied. With his kind, open face and his rich open sound, I just wanna curl up in his lap and have him sing to me all day.” – Susie Mosher, The Line Up at Birdland Theater 

San Francisco’s Circus Bella presentsSTARLIGHTAn All-New Winter Circus SpectacularDec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026The Crossing at East Cut211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Franciscohttps://www.circusbella.org/bigtop_________________________________Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster
Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and later with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the New York Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence.
Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significantly lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in California. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. abigailmunn.com

Laurie Roldan makes her Feinstein’s at The Nikko debut with her signature cabaret concert, A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter.
Join Laurie for a milestone performance as she celebrates a milestone birthday on stage at one of the West Coast’s most iconic cabaret venues. With a live band and special guest vocalists, Laurie blends the timeless songs of Karen Carpenter with her own stories of resilience, inspiration, and following dreams at any age.
Experience beloved hits like Close to You, Rainy Days and Mondays, and Superstar in an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia, heart, and harmony.
🎟️ Get Tickets Now: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/laurie-roldan-a-song-for-feinsteins-at-the-nikko-tickets/14540993
USE CODE: LAURIE FOR 30% OFF

Carly Ozard presents CHAIN OF LOVE (A Broadway Album) CD RELEASE PARTY ​
with CARLY OZARD and FRIENDS is a One Night Only Show Concert and CD Release Party. Mon. Aug. 18, 2025 - 7:30 pm (doors 7:00 pm) at GRNHS Gallery + Studio * 864 Folsom St., (4th & 5th Sts.) SF CA 94107. 
* Venue Accessibility Info.: GRNHS Gallery + Studio is ADA-accessible. 
Gen. Admission Tickets: $20 – suggested donation. 
Bicoastal entertainer Carly Ozard, a lifelong musical theater enthusiast, is proud to be releasing her new CD Chain of Love (A Broadway Album) - Ozard’s newest that celebrates the singer’s deep love for showtunes - from classics, unknowns and fiascos. Featuring rarely-heard gems like "Chain of Love" from The Grass Harp (a 1971 musical that ran just 7 performances based on Truman Capote’s novel), the album showcases works by legendary composers including Kander and Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Irving Berlin, and Charles Strouse. A number of songs are reimagined with new arrangements by Ozard herself. Each track is paired with personal stories from her life in NY and San Francisco, including encounters with Broadway stars and casting directors. The album also highlights vocal talents from the Bay Area’s Lamplighters Music Theater (now in its 78rd year performing Gilbert & Sullivan titles) in duets, trios, and including a full ensemble number. It's a heartfelt tribute to musical theater and an invitation to become a link in the "Chain of Love." The show runs 70 min., - no intermission. CD’s will be available for sale - physical and downloadable. 
Musicians Baker Peeples- piano; Daniel Fabricant - bass; Jerry Herrera -cajon; Baker Peeples II- Violin. 
CD release: 
Pre-Order Date: Aug.8, 2025 
Release Date: Aug.15, 2025 
Leo Frappier- CD Producer 
To arrange an interview with performer Carly Ozard, please email or call ​publicist Lawrence Helman heytheresells@gmail.com 415-336-8220