As his lover announces her pregnancy, a fortysomething slacker receives other life-changing news: 142 people, all of them the result of artificial insemination, have filed a class action lawsuit against him, their biological father.
• Rated: R
• Running Time: 103 min. - French (w/ English subtitles)
Into the Woods Jr. happens in the land of, "Once upon a time…" and "Ever After…" the story of a childless baker and his wife cannot who have a child until they follow the bidding of the Witch next door. During their quest to fulfill her demands, they meet Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and numerous other fairytale characters as they venture, "Into the Woods." Don’t miss this delightful- whimsical musical for ALL AGES -that brings to life the fairy tales we were told as children! 3 shows only!
Into the Woods Jr. happens in the land of, "Once upon a time…" and "Ever After…" the story of a childless baker and his wife cannot who have a child until they follow the bidding of the Witch next door. During their quest to fulfill her demands, they meet Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and numerous other fairytale characters as they venture, "Into the Woods." Don’t miss this delightful- whimsical musical for ALL AGES -that brings to life the fairy tales we were told as children! 3 shows only!
Into the Woods Jr. happens in the land of, "Once upon a time…" and "Ever After…" the story of a childless baker and his wife cannot who have a child until they follow the bidding of the Witch next door. During their quest to fulfill her demands, they meet Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and numerous other fairytale characters as they venture, "Into the Woods." Don’t miss this delightful- whimsical musical for ALL AGES -that brings to life the fairy tales we were told as children! 3 shows only!
Fiery and percussive guitar work, Latin rhythms and smoldering onstage charisma are all in store in an evening with musician Jesse Cook, the virtuoso guitarist breaking new ground with each recording. The rumba flamenco artist makes his first appearance at the Opera House, showcasing his passion for world music in all its forms.
This is the inside story of Street Art - a brutal and revealing account of what happens when fame, money and vandalism collide. Exit Through the Gift Shop follows an eccentric shop-keeper turned amateur film-maker as he attempts to capture many of the world's most infamous vandals on camera, only to have a British stencil artist named Banksy turn the camcorder back on its owner with wildly unexpected results. • Running Time: 87 min.
Filmed over three years, this documentary is an unprecedented record of a major artist at work. It captures David Hockney’s return from California to paint his native Yorkshire, outside, through the seasons and in all weathers. It tells the story of a homecoming and gives a revealing portrait of what inspires and motivates today’s greatest living British-born artist.
Grammy nominees for their last three CD releases and International Tango competition winners, Quartet San Francisco expresses itself in its agility and standout virtuosic playing. The group was founded in 2001 by celebrated Bay Area violinist and composer-arranger Jeremy Cohen. He is joined by violinist Matthew Szemela, violist Chad Kaltinger, and cellist Kelley Maulbetsch in this tribute to the legendary Dave Brubeck.
Filmed over the course of two years, OUR CITY DREAMS is an invitation to visit the creative spaces of five women artists, each of whom possesses her own energy, drive and passion. These women, who span different decades and represent diverse cultures, have one thing in common beyond making art: the city to which they have journeyed and now call home - New York.
The trio’s amalgam of jazz, funk, “avant-noise” and a million other musical currents and impulses is nearly impossible to classify, which is just how they like it. Medeski’s keyboard excursions, Chris Wood’s hard-charging bass lines and Billy Martin’s supple, danceable beats have come to resemble a single organism, moving gracefully between genre-defying compositions and expansive improvisation atop a relentless groove.
Throughout his career Arlo Guthrie has honored his father in song as well as in life. With the centennial of Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday in 2012, Arlo continues the celebration of Woody’s immeasurable contributions to the landscape of American folk music.
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.” Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation.
A devilishly funny operetta in which the giddy gods, bored with life on Olympic Heights, ready for a change of pace and let down their hair, hell-bent for excitement and fun. For those who like it hot, join them for a wild party in Hades, culminating in the wickedly intoxicating can-can that swept the sophisticated world off its feet.
THE SILENCE ("Das letzte Schweigen") begins 23 years ago on a hot summer day, when a young girl is brutally murdered in a field of wheat. Now, in the present day, on the exact same date, 13-year-old Sinikka is missing, her bicycle abandoned in the same spot, leading police to suspect the same killer may be at work again.
• German with English subtitles
• Running Time: 118 min.
Napa Regional Dance Company's Spring Showcase highlights choreography from our gifted instructional staff while unveiling the strong technical progress of our dancers. We strive to foster individual confidence through performance and diverse styles of artistic creativity for our students enrolled in classes ranging from pre-ballet through advanced.
Pre-show Events start at 6:30pm / Sorry, no discounts
A special evening honoring long-time NVOH supporter and trustee Margrit Mondavi. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit.
Double Bill - Bastien & Bastienne, by W.A. Mozart & A Hand of Bridge by Samuel Barber
Two One-Act Operas, sung in English plus a Divertimento for Orchestra by Mozart with the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows and the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra; Ben Simon, Music Director and Conductor
Double Bill - Bastien & Bastienne, by W.A. Mozart & A Hand of Bridge by Samuel Barber
Two One-Act Operas, sung in English plus a Divertimento for Orchestra by Mozart with the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows and the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra; Ben Simon, Music Director and Conductor
George Cukor draws magnificent performances from his stars in this powerfully guided study in obsession. GASLIGHT is a suspenseful, atmospheric mystery that perfectly captures the smoky, smoggy feel of Victorian London. Ingrid Bergman won an Academy Award for her role as a meek, uncertain heiress courted and married in a whirlwind romance by the debonair Charles Boyer. But when they move back into her childhood home she begins losing her grip on reality and becomes convinced that her husband is trying to drive her insane.
• Running Time: 114 min.
Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Over the course of her three-decade career, Ball has earned a huge and intensely loyal following all over the world. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition into a sound No Depression described as "a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and a handful of blues."
To be presented on the Main Stage at Napa Valley Opera House, “Funny Girl” will feature Lucky Penny co-founder Taylor Bartolucci as the legendary Fanny Brice, singing unforgettable songs such as “People,” “I’m the Greatest Star," and “Don’t Rain on My Parade." Musical Direction by Diego Emir Garcia, with Stage Direction by Barry Martin.
"FUNNY GIRL" IS A GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW - NO RESERVED SEATING.
To be presented on the Main Stage at Napa Valley Opera House, “Funny Girl” will feature Lucky Penny co-founder Taylor Bartolucci as the legendary Fanny Brice, singing unforgettable songs such as “People,” “I’m the Greatest Star," and “Don’t Rain on My Parade." Musical Direction by Diego Emir Garcia, with Stage Direction by Barry Martin.
"FUNNY GIRL" IS A GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW - NO RESERVED SEATING.
To be presented on the Main Stage at Napa Valley Opera House, “Funny Girl” will feature Lucky Penny co-founder Taylor Bartolucci as the legendary Fanny Brice, singing unforgettable songs such as “People,” “I’m the Greatest Star," and “Don’t Rain on My Parade." Musical Direction by Diego Emir Garcia, with Stage Direction by Barry Martin.
"FUNNY GIRL" IS A GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW - NO RESERVED SEATING.
To be presented on the Main Stage at Napa Valley Opera House, “Funny Girl” will feature Lucky Penny co-founder Taylor Bartolucci as the legendary Fanny Brice, singing unforgettable songs such as “People,” “I’m the Greatest Star," and “Don’t Rain on My Parade." Musical Direction by Diego Emir Garcia, with Stage Direction by Barry Martin.
"FUNNY GIRL" IS A GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW - NO RESERVED SEATING.
To be presented on the Main Stage at Napa Valley Opera House, “Funny Girl” will feature Lucky Penny co-founder Taylor Bartolucci as the legendary Fanny Brice, singing unforgettable songs such as “People,” “I’m the Greatest Star," and “Don’t Rain on My Parade." Musical Direction by Diego Emir Garcia, with Stage Direction by Barry Martin.
"FUNNY GIRL" IS A GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW - NO RESERVED SEATING.
To be presented on the Main Stage at Napa Valley Opera House, “Funny Girl” will feature Lucky Penny co-founder Taylor Bartolucci as the legendary Fanny Brice, singing unforgettable songs such as “People,” “I’m the Greatest Star," and “Don’t Rain on My Parade." Musical Direction by Diego Emir Garcia, with Stage Direction by Barry Martin.
"FUNNY GIRL" IS A GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW - NO RESERVED SEATING.
Performing music from The Trinity Session
For more than 20 years, Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision and to the introspective, quiet intensity that is their musical signature, creating a critically acclaimed body of original work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty.
Pink Skies is an inspirational documentary about the empowerment of women. It's about overcoming obstacles as athletes and as human beings. The film covers an extraordinary event 'Jump for the Cause'. Last year, JFTC brought together 181 women from 31 countries to create a World Record All-Women's Skydiving Formation. They also raised almost $1 million dollars for breast cancer research! Along with phenomenal skydivers, the film features breast cancer survivors, cutting edge researchers, doctors and healers. • Running Time: 83 min. There will be a post show Q&A featuring the film's Producer/Director Gulcin Gilbert, and activist Stacy Malkan of Not JustaPrettyFace.org
Director Stanley Donen invests this rollicking musical with a hearty exuberance. Howard Keel stars as a bold "mountain man" living in the Oregon woods who brings home a bride (Jane Powell) to his six slovenly brothers. Taming the rambunctious brood, Jane proceeds to make gentlemen of them so they can woo sweethearts of their own. But old habits die hard: their flirting gives way to fighting in the film's celebrated barn-raising scene, a lively acrobatic dance number exuberantly choreographed by Michael Kidd. Big brother chimes in with his own brand of advice--an old-fashioned kidnapping! Donen manages to get away with such a polit...
• Running Time: 102 min.
Upcoming Concerts & Shows
On her debut album, singer/songwriter Fatoumata Diawara — called “the most beguiling talent to hit the world music scene in some time” — uses elements of jazz, pop, and funk along with her ancestral Wassoulou tradition, accompanying her voice with rhythmical guitar playing and her own percussion work. Her lyrics touch on such serious and personal subjects as a woman’s right to choose her spouse, and the songwriter’s own painful experience with the African practice of being raised away from her parents.
Directed and founded by trumpet player Cindy Shea in 1999, Mariachi Divas have made big waves on the national and international music scene. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural, all female ensemble, imbued with the true flavor of Los Angeles and have been represented by women of a wide variety of descents. In 2009, Mariachi Divas won the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album of the year for their release, Canciones De Amor.
Successful attorney Amanda Bonner (Katharine Hepburn) decides to defend Doris (Judy Holliday), who stands accused of the attempted murder of her husband (Tom Ewell) and his mistress (Jean Hagen), while Bonner's lawyer husband, Adam (Spencer Tracy), signs on as the prosecuting attorney. The sensational trial that ensues finds them sitting at opposing sides of the courtroom -- and the dinner table. Not only do Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy throw comedic sparks , but their exquisite verbal jousting was scripted by the outstanding husband-wife team of Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon. The result is one of Hollywood's greatest co... • Running Time: 101 min.
Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout returns to the Opera House, this time paying tribute to Blues Harp great, Little Walter. For the past 22 years, Mark Hummel has been putting together these great all-star performances. On this, his third trip to the Opera House, Mark joins forces with Corky Siegel, James Harman & Little Charlie Baty along with the Blues Survivors paying tribute to the great Little Walter.
Greg Brown was born in the Hacklebarney section of southeastern Iowa and raised by a family that made words and music a way of life. His seasoned songwriting, storytelling, and music are deeply rooted in that place. He moves audiences with warmth, humor, a thundering voice and his unpretentious musical vision.
