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2021-22 PRIDE SEASON 27


Interlude

World Premiere

By Harrison David Rivers
Directed by ShawnJ West
Oct 8 - Nov 7, 2021

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Plot Points in Our Sexual Development

Regional Premiere

By Miranda Rose Hall
Directed by Leigh Rondon-Davis
Nov 12 - Dec 19, 2021

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Gently Down the Stream

West Coast Premiere

By Martin Sherman
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Dec 3, 2021 - Jan 9, 2022

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Getting There

World Premiere

By Dipika Guha
Directed by Nailah Harper-Malveaux
Jan 14 - Feb 20, 2022
RESCHEDULED TO JAN 20 - FEB 26, 2023 DUE TO COVID-19

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Dot

Bay Area Premiere

By Colman Domingo
Written by ShawnJ West
Mar 4 - Apr 3, 2022

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PrEP Play, or Blue Parachute

Rolling World Premiere

By Yilong Liu
Directed by Adin Walker
Apr 1 - May 8, 2022

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Encore

A Cabaret Performance

Curated by Ed Decker, Dennis Lickteig, and Joe Wicht
Directed by Lickteig
Musical Direction and Arrangements by Joe Wicht
May 13 - June 12, 2022

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2020-2021 Virtual Season


In Good Company, Season 1

A new podcast

By Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Directed by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker
Listen here
Sept 2, 2020 - Ongoing

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The Law of Attraction

World Premiere Radio Play

By Patricia Milton
Directed by Nikki Meñez
Oct 14, 2020- Jan 3, 2021

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A Mighty Queer Virtual Variety Show

World Premiere

Original Work by Azuah, Baruch Porras Hernandez, Joey The Tiger, SevanKelee Lucky 7 Boult, and SNJV
Hosted by local drag sensation Dusty Pörn
Directed and Curated by Richard A Mosqueda
Conceived by Ed Decker
Dec 13, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021

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Interlude

World Premiere Radio Play

By Harrison David Rivers
Directed by ShawnJ West
Mar 1 - Apr 14, 2021

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TransNational Cabaret

World Premiere

Conceived by Ed Decker
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Curated by Richard A Mosqueda and Chris Steele
Hosted by Chris Steele in their drag persona Polly Amber Ross
May 10 - Jun 30, 2021

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In Good Company, Season 2

A new podcast

By Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Story Consultant: Jewelle Gomez
Directed by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker
Jul 15, 2021- Ongoing
Listen here

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2019-20 PRIDE SEASON 25


This Side of Crazy

World Premiere

Written and Directed by Del Shores
Sep 20 - Oct 20, 2019

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The Cake

Regional Premiere

By Bekah Brunstetter
Directed by Tracy Ward
Oct 25 - Dec 1, 2019

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Head Over Heels

Songs by The Go-Go's
Based on "The Arcadia" by Sir Philip Sydney
Conceived & Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Directed by NCTC Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker

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You'll Catch Flies

World Premiere

By Ryan Fogarty
Directed by Tom Bruett
Jan 17 - Feb 23, 2020

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The Book of Mountains and Seas

World Premiere

By Yilong Liu
Directed by Becca Wolff
Scheduled for Mar 6 - Apr 5,2020
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19

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Sugar in Our Wounds

West Coast Premiere

By Donja R. Love
Directed by ShawnJ West
Scheduled for Apr 3 - May 10,2020
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19

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Fun Home

TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Scheduled for May 15 - Jun 14,2020
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19

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2018-19 Pride Season 24


Red Scare on Sunset

San Francisco Premiere

By Charles Busch
Directed by Allen Sawyer
Sep 20 - Oct 21, 2018

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Cardboard Piano

Regional Premiere

By Hansol Jung
Directed by Tom Bruett
Oct 26 - Dec 2, 2018

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Avenue Q

6TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directed by Jay Manley
Nov 30 - Jan 13,2019

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Late Company

Regional Premiere

By Jordan Tannahill
Directed by Evren Odcikin
Jan 18 - Feb 24, 2019

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Steve

Regional Premiere

By Mark Gerrard
Directed by Becca Wolff
Mar 1 - 31, 2019

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The Gentleman Caller

West Coast Premiere

By Philip Dawkins
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Apr 5 - May 5, 2019

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The View UpStairs

Regional Premiere

By Max Vernon
Orchestrations by James Dobinson
Directed by NCTC Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker
May 10 - Jun 9, 2019

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2017-18 PRIDE SEASON 23


This Bitter Earth

World Premiere

By Harrison David Rivers
Directed by NCTC Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker
Sep 22 - Oct 22, 2017

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Le Switch

Regional Premiere

By Philip Dawkins
Directed by Tom Bruett
Oct 27 - Dec 10,2017

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Avenue Q

5th Anniversary Tour

Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directed and Choreographed by Stephanie Temple
Dec 1 - Jan 21,2018

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Still At Risk

World Premiere

By Tim Pinckney
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
Jan 19 - Feb 25, 2018

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It’s Only a Play

Regional Premiere

By Terrence McNally
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Mar 2 - Apr 1, 2018
TBA Award to Kuo-Hao Lo for Outstanding Scenic Design

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The Mystery of Love and Sex

Regional Premiere

By Bathsheba Doran
Directed by Rebecca Longworth
Apr 13 - May 20, 2018

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Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly

MUSICAL REVIVAL

Conceived By Howard Crabtree and Mark Waldrop
Sketches and Lyrics by Mark Waldrop
Music by Dick Gallagher
Directed by Ed Decker
Musical Direction by Joe Wicht
Choreography by Jayne Zaban
May 11 - Jun 10, 2018
TBA Award to Wes Crain, Jorge R. Hernández and Keri Fitch for Oustanding Costume Design

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Deal with the Dragon

Special Event

Written and performed by Kevin Rolston
Developed with and directed by M. Graham Smith
Nov 10-Dec 3, 2017
TBA Award to Kevin Rolston for Outstanding Solo Production

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Six Characters in Search of a Play

Special Event

Written and performed by Del Shores
Directed by Emerson Collins
June 6-10, 2018

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2016-17 Pride Season 22


Casa Valentina

Regional Premiere

By Harvey Fierstein
Directed by Becca Wolff
Oct 7 – Nov 6, 2016

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Sons of the Prophet

Regional Premiere

By Tony Award-winner Stephen Karam
Directed by Ben Randle
Nov 11 – Dec 18, 2016

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Avenue Q

Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
December 2- January 22, 2017

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Daniel's Husband

West Coast Premiere

By Michael McKeever
Directed by Allen Sawyer
Jan 20 – Feb 26, 2017

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Leaving the Blues

World Premiere

By Jewelle Gomez
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Mar 3 - Apr 2, 2017

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Everything That's Beautiful

World Premiere

By Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Directed by NCTC Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker
Mar 17 – Apr 23, 2017

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Sordid Lives

San Francisco Premiere

By Del Shores
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
May 12 - June 24, 2017

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warplay

World Premiere

By JC Lee
Directed by Ben Randle
Jun 2 – Jul 2, 2017

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2015-16 Pride Season 21


FOR THE LOVE OF COMRADES

US Premiere

By Micheál Kerrigan
Directed by Jeffrey Hoffman
September 9 - October 10, 2015

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The Nance

Regional Premiere

By Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
October 2 - November 1, 2015

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The Kid Thing

West Coast Premiere

By Sarah Gubbins
Directed by Becca Wolff
November 6 - December 13, 2015

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Avenue Q

Music and Lyrics By Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
December 6, 2015 - January 31, 2016

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Sagittarius Ponderosa

World Premiere

By MJ Kaufman
Directed by Ben Randle
January 22 - February 28, 2016

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Mothers and Sons

Regional Premiere

By Terrence McNally
Directed by Arturo Catricala
March 4 - April 3, 2016

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Buyer & Cellar

By Jonathan Tolins
Directed by Rebecca Longworth
March 18 - May 1, 2016

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On A Clear Day You Can See Forever

West Coast Premiere

Music by Burton Lane
Book and Lyrics Alan Jay Lerner
Directed by Ed Decker
May 13 - June 12, 2016

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2014-15 Pride Season 20


Cock

West Coast Premiere

By Michael Bartlett
Directed by Stephen Rupsch
September 5 - October 12, 2014

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Die Mommie, Die!

Bay Area Premiere

By Charles Busch
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
October 3 - November 2, 2014

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Shakespeare's R & J

By Joe Calarco
Directed by Ben Randle
November 7 - December 14, 2014

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Avenue Q

Music & Lyrics by
Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by
Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
December 5 – January 18, 2014 (extended to Feb 1, 2015)

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Harbor

West Coast Premiere

By Chad Beguelin
Directed by Ed Decker
January 23 - March 1, 2015

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Other Desert Cities

San Francisco Premiere

By Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by Arturo Catricala
March 6 - April 5, 2015

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From White Plains

West Coast Premiere

By Michael Perlman
In Collaboration with Craig Wesley Divino, Karl Gregory, Jimmy King and Aaron Rossini
Directed by Sara Staley
March 20 - April 26, 2015

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COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY

San Francisco Premiere

By Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Ed Decker
May 15 - June 14, 2015

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Salome, Dance for Me

Special Event

World Premiere
Words by trixxie carr
Music by trixxie carr, with Robert Mollicone
Adapted from the play Salome, by Oscar Wilde and opera by Richard Strauss
Conceived and Directed by Ben Randle
August 5 - 29, 2015

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2013-14 Pride Season 19


American Dream

New play

by Brad Erickson
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
August 16 – September 15, 2013

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Band Fags

West Coast Premiere

by Frank Anthony Polito
Directed by Stephanie Temple
September 13 – October 13, 2013

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Dirty Little Showtunes

Back by popular demand!

Lyrics by Tom Orr
Conceived and Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
October 11 – November 10, 2013

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My Beautiful Laundrette

US Premiere

by Hanif Kureishi
adapted by the writers who brought you Maurice: Andy Graham and Roger Parsley
Directed by Andrew Nance
November 8 – December 22, 2013

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Avenue Q

Music & Lyrics by
Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by
Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
December 6 – January 12, 2014

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The Paris Letter

San Francisco Premiere

by Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by George Maguire
January 17 – February 23, 2014

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Yellow

San Francisco Premiere

by Del Shores
Directed by Ed Decker
February 21 – March 23, 2014

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Standing on Ceremony

by Mo Gaffney, Jordan Harrison, Moises Kaufman, Neil LaBute, Wendy MacLeod, Jose Rivera, Paul Rudnick, Doug Wright. Conceived by Brian Shnipper
Directed by Sara Staley
March 21 – April 27, 2014

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The Homosexuals

West Coast Premiere

by Philip Dawkins
Directed by Arturo Catricala
May 16 – June 28, 2014

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Devil Boys From Beyond

San Francisco Premiere

by Buddy Thomas and Kenneth Elliott
Based on an original script by Buddy Thomas
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
May 23 – June 28, 2014

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Katya on a Hot Tin Roof

SPECIAL EVENT

Starring Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Directed by Andrew Nance
August 1 – 2, 2014

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Pansy

SPECIAL EVENT

by Evan Johnson
In collaboration with Ben Randle
June 19 – 28, 2014

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Alaska Revisited

SPECIAL EVENT

by Reinette Senum
Directed by Andrew Nance
June 12 – 15, 2014

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2012-13 Pride Season 18


Rights of Passage

World Premiere

by Ed Decker and Robert Leone
Directed by Arturo Catricala
August 17 - September 16, 2012

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The Submission

West Coast Premiere

by Jeff Talbott
Directed by Ben Randle
November 2 - December 16, 2012

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The Marvelous Wonderettes

San Francisco Premiere

Created and Written by Roger Bean
Directed by Ed Decker
November 30, 2012 - January 13, 2013

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Dear Harvey

San Francisco Premiere

by Patricia Loughrey
Music by Thomas Horn
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
January 18 - February 24, 2013

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The Lisbon Traviata

Revival

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
February 22 - March 24, 2013

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Birds of a Feather

World Premiere

By Marc Acito
Directed by Tom Bruett
May 17 - June 29, 2013

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The Bus

West Coast Premiere

By James Lantz
Directed by Sara Staley
March 22 - April 28, 2013

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The Divine Sister

Bay Area Premiere

by Charles Busch
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
May 31 - June 29, 2013

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2011-12 Pride Season 17


Waiting for Giovanni

World Premiere

by Jewelle Gomez
in Collaboration with and directed by
Harry Waters Jr.
August 19, 2011 - September 18, 2011

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The Temperamentals

Bay Area Premiere

by Jon Marans
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
November 4, 2011 - December 18, 2011

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XANADU

San Francisco Premiere

Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar
Directed and choreographed by Stephanie Temple
December 2, 2011 - January 15, 2012

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The Story of My Life

San Francisco Premiere

Book by Brian Hill
Music and Lyrics by Neil Bartram
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
Musical Direction by Joe Simiele
January 20, 2012 - February 26, 2012

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Maurice

US Premiere

by Roger Parsley and Andy Graham
From the novel by E. M. Forester
Directed by George Maguire
February 24, 2012 - March 25, 2012

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The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later

San Francisco Premiere

by Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Perotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Belber
Directed by Sara Staley
SF Run: March 23, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Tour Run: June 1 - 17, 2012

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Slipping

Bay Area Premiere

by Daniel Talbott
Directed by Andrew Nance
May 18, 2012 - July 1, 2012

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Lips Together, Teeth Apart

San Francisco Premiere

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012

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Show Ho

SPECIAL EVENT

by Sara Moore
Directed by Andrew Nance
September 8 - October 9, 2011

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2010-11 Pride Season 16


DIVALICIOUS

Starring Leanne Borghesi
With G. Scott Lacy at the Piano
A Limited Engagement Cabaret
August 4 - 22, 2010

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Don't Ask

West Coast Premiere

by Bill Quigley
August 13 - September 19, 2010

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Anita Bryant Died for Your Sins

San Francisco Premiere

by Brian Christopher Williams
September 17 - October 24, 2010

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A Perfect Ganesh

1993 Pulitzer Price Drama Nominee
by Terrence McNally
November 5 - December 19, 2010

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Dirty Little Showtunes!

Musical Revival

Lyrics by Tom Orr
Conceived & Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
Musical Direction by Scrumbly Koldewyn
December 3, 2010 - January 16, 2011

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Treefall

San Francisco Premiere

by Henry Murray
Directed by Ben Randle
January 21 - February 27, 2011

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Regrets Only Comedy

by Paul Rudnick
February 25 - April 10, 2011

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The Busy World is Hushed

San Francisco Premiere

by Keith Bunin
March 25 - May 1, 2011

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The Pride

West Coast Premiere

by Alexi Kaye Campbell
May 27 - July 3, 2011

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The Stops

Musical Comedy

by Eric Lane Barnes
May 20 - June 25, 2011

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2009-10 Pride Season 15


South Pacific

A One-Man Comedy

by and starring Jim David
August 5 - 23, 2009

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Good Boys and True

West Coast Premiere

by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
August 14 - September 20, 2009

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The Little Dog Laughed

San Francisco Premiere

by Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Ed Decker
September 18 - November 8, 2009

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Beautiful Thing

Revival

by Jonathan Harvey
Directed by Andrew Nance
November 6, 2009 - January 3, 2010

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Dames at Sea

Musical Comedy

Book and Lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller
Music by Jim Wise
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy
December 4, 2009 - January 17, 2010
*** WINNER! of 6 Bay Area Theatre Critics Awards ***

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Doubt, A Parable

2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Winner

by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Ben Randle
January 22 - February 28, 2010

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The Sugar Witch

San Francisco Premiere

by Nathan Sanders
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
February 26 - April 4, 2010

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Master Class

Tony Award for Best Play, 1996

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Arturo Catricala
March 26 - May 2, 2010

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Boys Will Be Boys

West Coast Premiere Musical Review

Lyrics/Dialogue by Joe Miloscia
Music by Kenneth Kacmar
Directed by Andrew Nance
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy
Choreography by Stephanie Temple
May 21 - June 26, 2010

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The New Century

West Coast Premiere

by Paul Rudnick
Directed by George Maguire
May 28 - July 11, 2010

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P.A. Cooley’s Bearlesque P.A.

SPECIAL EVENT

NCTC Fundraiser

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Marge Gomez is Proud & Bothered

SPECIAL EVENT

2010 Pride Special

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2010 Summer Cabaret Series


Goldfield & Koldewyn in Cowardly Things / Reflections and Inspirations from all things Noel Coward

Starring Cindy Goldfield & Scrumbly Koldewyn
Directed by Michael Phillis
July 8 - 31, 2010

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Darlene Popovick in How Lucky Can You Get??

Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
August 26 - September 11, 2010

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2008-09 Pride Season 14


Friends are Forever

by Tom. W. Kelly
Directed by Ben Randle
August 15 - September 21, 2008

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The History Boys

by Alan Bennett
Directed by Ed Decker
September 19 - October 26, 2008

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As Bees in Honey Drown

by Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Andrew Nance
November 7 - December 21, 2008

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Zanna, Don't! / A Musical Fairy Tale Book, Music, & Lyrics by Tim Acito

Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy
Choreography by Stephanie Temple
December 5, 2008 - January 18, 2009

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Tennessee in the Summer

by Joe Besecker
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 23 - March 1, 2009

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Act a Lady

by Jordan Harrison
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
March 20 - April 26, 2009

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Baptized to the Bone

by Dave Johnson
Directed by Ben Randle
March 27 - May 3, 2009

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Some Men

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker
May 29 - July 12, 2009

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2boys.tv

SPECIAL EVENT

Written, Performed & Directed by
Stephen Lawson and Aaron Pollard
August 6 - 31, 2008

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2007-08 Pride Season 13


Greater Tuna

by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears & Ed Howard
Directed by Vic Cheney
August 10 - September 16, 2007

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Holding the Man

US Premiere from Australia

by Tommy Murphy
Directed by Matthew Graham Smith
September 21 - November 4, 2007

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Based on a Totally True Story

by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directed by John Dixon
November 2 - December 30, 2007

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In Gabriel's Kitchen

by Salvatore Antonio
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 11 - February 17, 2008

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I Am My Own Wife

by Doug Wright
Directed by Ed Decker
January 25 - March 9, 2008

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Short List Text

Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story
by Stephen Dolginoff
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
March 28 - May 4, 2008

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It's Murder, Mary!

Commissioned World Premiere

by Andrew Black & Patricia Milton
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
May 9 - June 28, 2008

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Men In Uniform

World Premiere

Bob Hayden, Tom W. Kelly, Brian Tognotti, Christopher Wiley, & BK Wells
by Kenyon Brown, Jamie Daniel,
Garret Jon Groenveld,

Directed by Michael Mohammed
May 30 - July 6, 2008

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2007 Summer Cabaret Series


Connie Champagne in Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

July 14 - August 12

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Maureen McVerry in Verry McVerry

August 17 - September 16

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Amanda King in It's About Damn Time

September 22 - October 7

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2006-07 Pride Season 12 – SANCTUARY


Kiss of the Spider Woman

by Manuel Puig
Directed by Matthew Graham Smith
Translated by Allan Baker
July 31 - September 24, 2006

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Convenience

A Musical

Written & Directed by
Gregg Coffin
October 19, 2006 - January 6, 2006

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The War at Home

by Brad Erickson
Directed by John Dixon
September 22 - November 5, 2006

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A Queer Carol

by Joe Godfrey
Directed by Clay David
November 29 - December 31, 2006

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Farm Boys

by Amy Fox & Dean Gray
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
January 12 - February 18, 2007

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The Dying Gaul

by Craig Lucas
Directed by Bruce Elsperger
January 26 - March 4, 2007

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Terre Haute

by Edmund White
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
March 30 - May 6, 2007

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Take Me Out

by Richard Greenberg
Directed by Ed Decker
May 11 - July 16, 2007

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Legends

by James Kirkwood
Directed by Andrew Nance
June 1 - July 14, 2007

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SA Conversation with Bill Irwin Moderated by Robert Hurwitt of the SF Chronicle

SPECIAL EVENT

April 23, 2007

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Pride Month Musical Celebration Wilde Boys

SPECIAL EVENT

Written & Directed by Scrumbly Koldewyn
May 24 - June 23, 2007

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The Big Voice: God or Merman

SPECIAL EVENT

Starring Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin
August 1 - August 26, 2007

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Zero Hour

SPECIAL EVENT

Starring Jim Brochu
August 22, 2007

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2006 Summer In Concert Series


In-Significant Others

World Premiere Musical

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jay Kuo
Directed by George Quick
July 13 - August 13, 2006

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From Ballads to Blues the Songs of Harold Arlen

Starring Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia
August 17 - September 17, 2006

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Rhinestone Cowgirl

Starring Stephanie Temple
Directed by Allen Sawyer
September 21 - October 15, 2006

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2005-06 Pride Season 11 – Ties That Bind


Dangerous

by Tom Smith
Directed by Clay David
August 6 - September 11, 2005

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Crucifixion

World Premiere Commissioned for NCTC

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker
September 28 - November 6, 2005

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After Dark

by Steve Kruger
Directed by John Dixon
November 18 - December 31, 2005

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Theater District

by Richard Kramer
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
January 27 - March 5, 2006

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Hijra

US Premiere

by Ash Kotak
Directed by Andrew Nance
March 31 - May 7, 2006

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Valhalla

Northern California Premiere

by Paul Rudnick
Directed by Ed Decker
May 12 - June 24, 2006

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The Fabulous Adventures of Captain Queer

World Premiere Commissioned for NCTC

by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Arturo Catricala
June 2 - July 9, 2006

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2005 Summer In Concert Series


Someday Love

by Spencer Day
Directed by Scrumbly Koldewyn
May 26 - July 3, 2005

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Drunk With Love: A Tribute to Frances Fay

Starring Terese Genecco
Directed by Mark Gagne
July 14 - August 14, 2005

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If Dreams Come True - My Life So Far

Starring Wesla Whitfield
with Mike Greensill
August 18 - 28, 2005

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2005-06 Special Engagements


Mapplethorpe: The Opening

Written and Performed by Brian Quirk
Directed by John Stix
August 25 - September 11, 2005

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Dark Horse, Indiana

US Premiere

Written and Directed by Eric Barry
October 14 - November 6, 2005

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D*Face

Written and Performed by Michael Phillis
January 26 - February 19, 2006

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1001 Beds

Written and Performed by Tim Miller
March 2 - March 12, 2006

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Eyes of Babylon

Written and Performed by Jeff Key
Directed by Yuval Hadadi
March 9 - April 2, 2006

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Frank D'Ambrosio's Broadway

Directed by Abe Reybold
Musical direction by Chuck Larkin
April 9 - 23, 2006

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Still In Love: The Songs of Cole Porter

Starring Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia
April 6 - 23, 2006

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D*Face Returns

Written and Performed by Michael Phillis
June 3 - 24, 2006

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2004-05 Pride Season 10 – We Are Family


Breakfast with Scot

World Premiere Commissioned by NCTC

by Michael Downing
based on his novel
Directed by Ed Decker
August 6 - September 12, 2004

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PAGAENT

Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell and Frank Kelley
Music by Albert Evans
September 10 - October 17, 2004

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Significant Others

Gay Romance

by Tom Kelly
Directed by Alan S. Quismorio
November 5 - December 12, 2004

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Mambo Italiano

by Steve Galluccio
Directed by George Maguire
January 14 - February 20, 2005

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Rescue and Recovery

by Steve Murray
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 28 - March 6, 2005

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Mapplethorpe: The Opening

Written and Performed by Brian Quirk

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The Shooting Stage

by Michael Lewis McLennan
Directed by Dan Oliverio
April 1 - May 8, 2005

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WHOOP-DEE-DOO!

Conceived, created and developed by
Charles Catanese, Howard Crabtree, Dick Gallagher. Peter Morris and Mark Waldrop
Songs & Sketches by Dick Gallagher,
Peter Morris and mark Waldrop
Additional Material by
Brad Ellis, Jack Feldman, David Rambo,
Bruce Sussman & Eric Schorr
May 13 - June 25, 2005

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What's Wrong with Angry?

by Patrick Wilde
Directed by John Dixon
June 3 - July 10, 2005

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2004-05 Special Events


Sex and Mayhem

Written and Performed by Donald Currie
Directed by John Dixon
September 17 - October 10, 2004

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A Conversation with Barry Humphries (aka Dame Edna): The Man Behind the Woman

with Terrence McNally
October 4, 2004

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The Kinsey Sicks: Oy Vey In A Manger

November 24 - December 31, 2004

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So In Love: The Songs of Cole Porter

Special Return Engagement

Starring Meg Mackay & Billy Philadelphia
January 14 - February 6, 2005

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Miss Coco Peru is Undaunted!

Written and Performed by Clinton Leupp
March 10 - April 3, 2005

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2003 - 2004 shows


Kilt

West Coast Premiere

A Romantic Comedy by Jonathan Wilson

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Salam Shalom...A Tale of Passion

by Saleem

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You Should Be So Lucky

A Screwball Comedy by Charles Busch
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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A Taste of Heaven

A One Act Play by Michael D. Jackson Dooley
Directed by Alan Quismorio

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The Last Sunday in June

West Coast Premiere

by Jonathan Tolins
Directed by George Maguire

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Seduction

World Premiere Erotic Comedy

by Jack Heifner
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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A Man of No Importance

West Coast Premiere Musical

Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty
Directed by George Quick

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Dirty Blonde

A Romantic Comedy

by Claudia Shear
Directed by Doyle Ott

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Southern Baptist Sissies

Bay Area Premiere Comedy/Drama

by Del Shores
Directed by Clay David

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2003-2004 SPECIAL EVENTS


Spanked!

Written and Performed by Ian Mackinnon and Aaron

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ManLady

Written and Performed by George Weiss Vando
Directed by Sue Hamilton

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Son of Drakula

West Coast Premiere

Written and Performed by David Drake

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2004 IN CONCERT SERIES


The End

A New Musical by George Furth and Doug Katsaros

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Goldfield & Koldewyn

Cindy Goldfield and Richard (Scrumbly) Koldewyn

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An Evening with Spencer Day

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2002-2003 PRIDE SEASON 8


PINS

by Jim Provenzano
Directed by Stephen Rupsch

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The Men From the Boys

World Premiere

by Mart Crowley
Directed by Ed Decker

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The Bombay Trunk

World Premiere

by Felice Picano
Directed by Clay David

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Thief River

West Coast Premiere

by Lee Blessing
Directed by Ed Decker

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In The Garden

West Coast Premiere

by Norman Allen
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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Mysterious Skin

World Premiere

by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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When Pigs Fly

Bay Area Premiere

Conceived by Howard Crabtree and Mark Waldrop
Sketches & Lyrics by Mark Waldrop
Music by Dick Gallager
Directed and Choreographed by Earl Weaver
Music direction by George Quick

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2002-03 THE TWIST & SHOUT FESTIVAL


The Ken & Andy Show

Created & Performed by Ken Taylor & Andy Barrett
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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My Dinner with Lunatique Fantastique

Conceived & Directed by Liebe Wetzel

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Body Blows

Written & Performed by Tim Miller

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2002-03 SPECIAL EVENTS


Master of the (Miss) Universe

Written and Performed by Noel Alumit
Directed by Anne Etue

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The Food Chain

by Nicky Silver
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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The Neo-Dandy Cabaret

Instigated & Directed by Keith Hennessey

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2003 IN-CONCERT SERIES


Closer Than Ever

Music by David Shire
Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.

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Red, Hot and Cole

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by James Bianchi, Michael McAuley and Randy Strawderman
Conceived by Randy Strawderman
Musical concepts and arrangements by Douglass Zeno

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Taking A Chance on Love: The Lyrics and Life of John Latouche

West Coast Premiere

Music by Leonard Bernstein, Vernon Duke, Duke Ellington, Donald Fuller, John Latouche, Douglas Moore, Jerome Moross,
Wolfgang Mozart, James Mundy, Earl Robinson, John Strauss
Devised by Erik Haagensen
Based on an idea by James Morgan
Originally produced by
The York Theatre Company

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Sex Kittens in Hi-Fi

World Premiere

Arrangements by Richard "Scrumbly" Koldewyn

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2001-02 PRIDE SEASON 7


Save It for the Stage: The Life of Reilly

Written by & starring Charles Nelson Reilly
Directed by Paul Linke

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AVOW

West Coast Premiere

by Bill C. Davis
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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The Last Session

by Jim Brochu
Music and Lyrics by Steve Schalchlin
additional Lyrics by John Bettis and Marie Cain
Directed by Dan Kryston

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The Crumple Zone

by Buddy Thomas
Directed by Stephen Rupsch

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The Mystery of Irma Vep

by Charles Ludlam
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Legion

World Premiere

by Hal Corley
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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Shakespeare's R & J

by Joe Calarco
Directed by George Maguire

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The Ritz

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker

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2001-02 IN-CONCERT MUSICAL SEASON


Tapestry

Music by Carole King
Lyrics by Carole King and Gerry Goffin
Directed by Earl Weaver
Music direction by Alan Fricke

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The All Night Strut!

Conceived and originally Directed and choreographed by Fran Charnas
Musical arrangement by Tom Fitt, Gal Liehb and Dick Schermesser
additional orchestrations by Corey Allen
Directed by Dyan McBride
Music direction by Scrumbly Koldewyn

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Passion

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by George Quick
Music direction by Dave Dobrusky

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And the World Goes 'Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb

Music & Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb
Directed by Earl Weaver
Music direction by Bryan Nies

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2001-02 CO-PRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS


The Very Worst of Varla Jean Merman

Written by & Starring Jeffery Roberson
Directed by Michael Schiralli

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An Evening with Beatrice Lillie

Conceived, Written & Performed by
Layne Littlepage
Musical Direction by Barney Hulse

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Terrence McNally: A Conversation with the Tony Award Winning Playwright

Moderated by Jonathan Katz

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Simply Barbra - The New Farewell Tour

Created & Performed by Steven Brinberg

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A Conversation with Lily Tomlin

Moderated by Jewell Gomez

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2000-01 PRIDE SEASON 6


Corpus Christi

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker

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Cloud Nine

by Caryl Churchill
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Debunking Love

World Premiere

by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told

by Paul Rudnick
Directed by George McGuire

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Snakebit

by David Marshall Grant
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Visiting Mr. Green

by Jeff Baron
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Martin Yesterday

by Brad Fraser
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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Another American Asking and Telling

Written by and Performed by Marc Wolf
Directed by Joe Mantello

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2000-01 IN-CONCERT MUSICAL SEASON


A New Brain

Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by James Lapine and William Fill
Directed by George Quick
Musical Direction by Michael O'Dell

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Chess

Book by Richard Nelson
Music by Benny Andreson & Bjorn Ulvaeus
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by George Quick

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A Grand Night for Singing

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Dyan McBride
Musical Direction by Michael O'Dell

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Forever Plaid

Written and Originally Directed by Stuart Ross
Musical Continuity Supervision & Arrangements by
James Raitt
Directed by Earl Weaver

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2000 - 2001 CO-PRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS


The Velocity of Gary (Not His Real Name)

by James Still
Performed by Danny Pintaro
Directed by Mark Cannistraro

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Varla Jean Merman: Enough About Me

An Unauthorized Autobiography
Written & Performed by Jeffrey Roberson
With Michael Schiralli
Directed by Michael Schiralli

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Personal Instrument

Created & Performed by David Hanbury
Directed by Juliann Rubijono

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The Fitting Room

Written & Directed by Kathryn McCarty

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1999 - 2000 PRIDE SEASON 5


Steel Kiss

US Premiere
by Robin Fulford
Directed by Ed Decker

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Love! Valour! Compassion!

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker

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Dream Boy

West Coast Premiere

Based on the Novel by Jim Grimsley
Adapted by Eric Rosen
Directed by Dan Oliverio

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Message to Michael

West Coast Premiere

by Tim Pinckney
Directed by Stephen Rupsch

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Who's Afraid of Edward Albee

San Francisco Premiere

by Michael Kearns
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Torch Song Trilogy

by Harvey Fierstein
Directed by Ed Decker

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1999 - 2000 IN-CONCERT MUSICAL SEASON


Boy Meets Boy

Book by Bill Solly & Donald Ward
Music & Lyrics by Bill Solly
Directed by George Quick

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Side by Side by Sondheim

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers,
Richard Rodgers & Julie Styne
Directed by Mike Ward

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The Harvey Milk Show: A Passion Play

West Coast Premiere

Book & Lyrics by Dan Pruitt
Music by Patrick Hutchison
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
Choreography by Jayne Zaban
Music Direction by Mark Hanson

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1999 - 2000 CELEBRATING WOMEN FESTIVAL


Shut Up and Love Me!

World Premiere

Written & Performed by Karen Finley

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My Sister, My Sister

Multimedia Presentation

Photos by Meredith Stout
Poems by Zelma Brown
Read by the Shadow Voices

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Parallel Lives

by Kathy Najimy & Mo Gaffney
Directed by Kathryn G. McCarty

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Preaching to the Preverted

Written & Performed by Holly Hughes
Directed by Lois Weaver

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1999 - 2000 CO-PRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS


Glory Box

Written and Performed by Tim Miller

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The Secret of the Old Queen Books

by Timothy Cope
Music & Lyrics by Paul Boesing
Directed by John Sowle
Musical Direction by Alan Fricke

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Amphibians

by Billy Roche
Directed by Cliff Mayotte

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Buddha Blues

Written & Performed by Ron Jones

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The Rice Room: Scenes from a Bar

Written & Performed by Noel Alumit
Directed by Deborah Nishimura

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Beautiful Thing: An Urban Fairy Tale

NCTC Revival

by Jonathan Harvey
Directed by Ed Decker

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New York or Bust

Created & Performed by The Kinsey Sicks

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1998 - 1999 PRIDE SEASON 4


Like a Vampire: A Homoerotic Tale of Horrors

World Premiere

by Bru Dye
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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The Lisbon Traviata

Revival

by Terrence McNally
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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From the Hip: Siamese Twin Variations

West Coast Premiere

by Blair Fell
Music & Lyrics by Maggie Moore
Directed by Stephen Rupsch

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The Nanjing Race

West Coast Premiere

by Reggie Cheong-Leen
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Beautiful Thing: An Urban Fairytale

by Jonathan Harvey
American Stage Premiere
Directed by Ed Decker

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Key West

World Premiere

by Jack Heifner
Directed by Ed Decker

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1998 - 1999 CO-PRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS


The Harvey Milk Show: A Passion Play

West Coast Premiere

Book & Lyrics by Dan Pruitt
Music by Patrick Hutchison
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
Choreography by Jayne Zaban
Music Direction by Mark Hanson

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The Kinsey Sicks: Greatest Tits

Created & Performed by the Kinsey Sicks

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Gross Indulgences: The Trials of Liberace

Written & Directed by F. Allen Sawyer

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My Queer Body

Written & Performed by Tim Miller

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1997 - 1998 PRIDE SEASON 3


Crimes Against Nature

Revival

by The Gay Men's Theatre Collective
Directed by Ed Decker
Choreography by Keith Hennessey

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Come In From The Rain

West Coast Premiere

by David Mauriello
Directed by Ed Decker

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Shirts & Skins

San Francisco Premiere

Written & Performed by Tim Miller

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My Night with Reg

West Coast Premiere

by Kevin Elyot
Directed by Ed Decker

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Comfort & Joy

San Francisco Premiere

by Jack Heifner
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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The Ballad of Little Mikey (The Birth of an Activist)

San Francisco Premiere

Book, Music, Lyrics & Direction by Mark Savage

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1997 - 1998 CELEBRATING WOMEN SERIES


Digitally Yours: Upgrade '98

Written & Performed by
Karen Hirst & Margery Kreitman
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Double Fisted

Written & Performed by Miriam Kronberg

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Ballistic Femme

Written & Performed by Marie Cartier

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Neurotica

World Premiere

Written & Performed by Corey Schaffer
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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1997 - 1998 CO-PRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS


An Evening with Quentin Crisp

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The Box

Written & Performed by
Keith Hennessy

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Full Frontal Nellie

Created & Performed by
The Nellie Olesons

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An Evening of Conversation with Franc D'Ambrosio

and Mini Master Class

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The Balled Sopranos

Created & Performed by
The Kinsey Sicks

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Men Out Loud

Created & Performed by
Rob McElroy, Steve Steinberg,
Joseph Pearce & Santo Ragno

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Lesbianism Made Easy

World Premiere

Written & Directed by Helen Eisenbach

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Cockfight

Written by & Performed by
Justin Chin & Hung Nguyen

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Vanity Case

by Billie DeHerrera
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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1996 - 1997 PRIDE SEASON 2


Fortune and Men's Eyes

by John Herbert
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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The Lonely Planet

by Steven Dietz
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Vanities

by Jack Heifner
Directed by Ed Decker

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End of the World Party

By Chuck Ranberg
Directed by Ed Decker

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Trafficking in Broken Hearts

by Edwin Sanchez
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Virgins and Other Myths

West Coast Premiere

by Colin Martin
Directed by Ed Decker

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1996 - 1997 CO PRODUCTIONS


Talking Cure

Written & Performed by Suzy Berger
Directed by Arturo Catricala

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Palpitations

Written and Performed by Keith Hennessy

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Sicks Appeal

Created & Performed by
The Kinsey Sicks

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Everything but the Kitsch 'n Synch

Created & Performed by
The Kinsey Sicks

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