Cheryl King hosts this talent-packed show, featuring magic from Vixen, the Forbidden Magician, burlesque from Thotty McNaughty and Velvet Thorn, artist Laidbackzach (LBZ). Also featuring singer/songwriters Karenna Slade and Faethora, and Underground Improv.
Prizes will be awarded for different costume categories – Fuzzy, Sexy, Weird, Sloppy, Anime and more!
PURCHASE IN ADVANCE AND SAVE!. Advance tickets $18, Tickets at the door $25.
Two days. Ten bold plays.One unforgettable experience. Step into Hindsight 2025—a weekend of sharp, surprising, and stirring 10-minute plays that explore the past, illuminate the present, and imagine the future. These short works were handpicked from hundreds of international submissions for their urgency, originality, and heart. Experience the stories that rose to the top.And if you missed last year, catch up with Hindsight 2024 and Hindsight 2023. Both editions are now available in print on Amazon and in our box office!
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About the event
Join us for Forbidden Kiss LIVE – Rawhide.
Cheryl King is the mistress of this particular saloon, and she’s got a Wild West show that will have you shouting for more!
See magic from Vixen, original comic songs from Karenna Slade, song&dance from Malia Abayon and Reilly Milton, Burlesque from Thotty McNaughty, Quad Squad, Velvet Thorn and Niki Six, and comedy sketches from Cheryl King and Underground Improv.
Prizes for contest winners from Secrets Boutique.
BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE $5 PER TICKET! Tickets $18 in advance. Tickets at the door $25. DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM.
ADULT MATERIAL. 18+
Our kitchen is open and serving our bar bites menu during Left Edge Friday night shows, Happy Hours and most evening concert shows from the time doors open until end of intermission.
In partnership with the City of Sonoma and the Field of Dreams, the Transcendence Theatre Company (TTC), California Wine Country’s award-winning premiere entertainment experience, announced that individual ticket sales are now available for the 2025 Broadway Under the Stars summer season, opening June 12 and running through September 14, 2025. Tickets are available for purchase at transcendencetheatre.org/tickets.
“We are thrilled to offer individual performance tickets for our 2025 season shows, providing greater accessibility for those who want to experience the magic of Broadway Under the Stars at one of our three shows this summer,” said Brad Surosky, executive director. “We can’t wait to welcome both new and returning audiences to the Field of Dreams venue this summer.”
The 14th season of Broadway Under the Stars will feature three productions at the Field of Dreams theater venue, one block from Historic Sonoma Plaza.
Broadway’s Best Night Ever (June 12-15 & June 19-22) marks the debut of a new, original show created by Transcendence Theatre Company. Broadway’s Best Night Ever is an inspirational extravaganza featuring song and dance from the greatest hits of musical theater, showcasing music from over 40 Broadway shows with the finest talent from Broadway.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (August 7-10 & August 14-17) the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical about Carole King’s early life and career comes to Sonoma this summer. The production will star Sarah Bockel, who played Carole King on Broadway and across North America.
“Bringing ‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ to Sonoma is a rare opportunity to experience a Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical right here in Wine Country. Carole King’s music has touched generations, and with Broadway’s Sarah Bockel starring, this will be a memorable performance” says Amy Miller, TTC Creative Vision Director.
Ladies of Broadway (September 4-7 & September 11-14) This original TTC production celebrates the influential women of musical theater. First created for TTC in Spring 2018, the show returns in a refreshed version, highlighting the women’s triumphs, challenges, and lasting impact on Broadway. This is the first show in TTC’s history to make its return to the TTC stage.
“Our 2025 season highlights the resilience and creativity of live theater,” said Tony Gonzalez, Artistic Director. “With a diverse lineup of performances, we celebrate Broadway’s legacy while embracing the spirit of Sonoma. We look forward to welcoming audiences for a season of memorable storytelling and outstanding performances.”
Pre-Show Picnic
On performance days, the magic begins before the curtain rises at the pre-show picnic. Starting at 5 p.m. all ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show picnic on the picturesque Field of Dreamslawn. This unique Sonoma-style picnic festival experience offers guests the chance to enjoy local food, wine, special cocktails, and live music while meeting cast members and connecting with fellow theater enthusiasts. Themed community nights include Broadway Family Night (June 13, August 8, September 5), Latin Heritage Night (June 14), ASL Interpreted Performance (August 16), and Pride Night (September 6).
“At Transcendence Theatre Company, the pre-show picnic is an essential part of the Broadway Under the Stars experience,” says Amy Miller, TTC Creative Vision Director. “It’s where the magic begins—guests arrive early to enjoy Sonoma’s finest wines, specialty cocktails, delicious local food, and live music on our beautiful Field of Dreams lawn, all while taking in breathtaking sunset views. It’s a chance for friends and families to connect, relax, and get into the Broadway spirit before the show.”
“As we raise the curtain on our 14th season, we’ve found a harmony between Broadway and Wine Country. This year’s season is our grandest yet, and we’re thrilled to share it with audiences, both new and familiar. From the pre-show picnic to the final curtain call, we’re creating an unforgettable celebration of life, art, and the beauty of Sonoma—to deliver the Best Night Ever!” – Amy Miller.
Community Support
A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Field of Dreams to support the upkeep of Fazio Field in downtown Sonoma, as well as youth sports and recreation programs. Transcendence Theatre Company has greatly impacted the community, from entertaining over 350,000 people, to raising $800,000 for local nonprofits, and inspiring 11,500 youth through arts education. With 170 community projects and over 100 apprentices hired, TTC contributes millions to the North Bay’s cultural and economic vitality. Supporting TTC means strengthening Sonoma’s community and beyond.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS & SUBSCRIPTIONS Early bird pricing in effect until May 1, 2025
See all ticket information at transcendencetheatre.org/tickets. All ticket holders are invited to the pre-show picnic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with one intermission.
GOLD ($135 – $175)
Includes access to the RBC Wealth Management Gold Lounge, reserved seating in the first six rows, two complimentary drink tickets, and reserved parking in the reserved Gold lot. Pre-order curated Sonoma dinner boxes.
PREMIUM ($95 – $125)
Reserved seating and free parking, with an option to pre-order Sonoma dinner boxes.
GENERAL RESERVED ($35 – $65)
Pre-show picnic with an option to pre-order Sonoma dinner boxes.reserved seating and free parking included.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Three-show season subscriptions start at $60. Subscribers will save 20% off regular ticket prices and will receive priority seating and additional subscriber benefits.
GROUPS
For large groups of 10 or more save up to 25% on group tickets. Contact Group Sales at 877-424-1414 ext. 2
Transcendence Theatre Company Press Kit:Photos & Logo
About Transcendence Theatre Company: Founded in 2008, Transcendence Theatre Company is California Wine Country’s premiere entertainment experience. Presenting a Broadway Under the Stars season of original outdoor musical revues, an indoor holiday show every winter, and more, our mission is to create extraordinary evenings featuring the best talents from Broadway and beyond. Transcendence Theatre Company is dedicated to providing the joys and benefits of musical theater to all through one of a kind performances, community engagements, and arts education programs. Through its Transcendence For All initiatives, the company partners with local nonprofits to make the arts accessible to youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and more. Transcendence offers free performances and workshops, as well as accessibility features at its productions.transcendencetheatre.org/tickets
John Worthing, a carefree young gentleman, is the inventor of a fictitious brother, “Ernest,” whose wicked ways afford John an excuse to leave his country home from time to time and journey to London, where he stays with his close friend and confidant, Algernon Moncrieff. Algernon has a cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, with whom John is deeply in love. During his London sojourns, John, under the name Ernest, has won Gwendolen’s love, for she strongly desires to marry someone with the confidence-inspiring name of Ernest. But when he asks for Gwendolen’s hand from the formidable Lady Bracknell, John finds he must reveal he is a foundling who was left in a handbag at Victoria Station. This is very disturbing to Lady Bracknell, who insists that he produce at least one parent before she consents to the marriage.
Returning to the country home where he lives with his ward Cecily Cardew and her governess Miss Prism, John finds that Algernon has also arrived under the identity of the nonexistent brother Ernest. Algernon falls madly in love with the beautiful Cecily, who has long been enamored of the mysterious, fascinating brother Ernest.
With the arrival of Lady Bracknell and Gwendolen, chaos erupts. It is discovered that Miss Prism is the absent-minded nurse who twenty years ago misplaced the baby of Lady Bracknell’s brother in Victoria Station. Thus John, whose name is indeed Ernest, is Algernon’s elder brother, and the play ends with the two couples in a joyous embrace.
Who doesn’t love an outsider with the courage of their convictions?
DOORS OPEN 7 PM (NEW TIME)
SHOWTIME 7:30PM
Join us Friday, April 18, in your cosplay gear, your taped-up glasses, your nerdy outfits. We’re going to celebrate what makes our “otherness” so attractive!
This show has something for everyone! Cheryl King, your host and emcee, presents magic from Vixen, the Forbidden Magician, burlesque from Sultry Siren and Thotty McNaughty, rap from Laid Back Zach, original comedy songs from Karenna Slade, sketch comedy from Kat Motley and Titus Androgynous, plus Russ Andrews and Underground Improv.
Prizes for contest winners from Secrets Boutique.
BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE AND SAVE $5 PER TICKET! Tickets $18 in advance. Tickets at the door $25. DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM. ADULT MATERIAL. 18+
Break out the Hawaiian shirts and flip flops! We’re taking a trip to paradise! 6th Street Playhouse will present ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE in Concert.
Leading our visit is Tully, a part-time bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out—until a beautiful tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything. Our Margaritaville Concert will perform both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and many more!
The first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie. In this comedy co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the short tempers of Jaws stars Robert Shaw (father of co-writer Ian), Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider take center stage as they bond, argue, drink, gamble, and pray for an end to the shoot, not knowing it will change their lives forever.
“The script never lets interest lag over the play’s ninety minutes, the tension, humor, depth, silliness and horror coming like waves lapping the boat.” —Associated Press.
“THE SHARK IS BROKEN wittily excels not just as a clever time capsule, but as an examination of male bonding and competitiveness, ego, frailty, fame, and filmmaking.” —The Daily Beast. “Laughs aplenty.” —Entertainment Weekly.
MEET THE PLAYWRIGHTS
Ian Shaw Joseph Nixon
THE WRITING OF THE PLAY
The Shark Is Broken is the brainchild of Ian Shaw. His charismatic father, Robert, is the Oscar-nominated actor who’s best remembered for his portrayal in Jaws of Quint, the crusty New England fisherman with an Ahab-like obsession with the killer shark. Shaw co-wrote the play with Joseph Nixon .
“Regarding the writing of the play, Ian Shaw said, “In 2017, I read a drinking diary my father kept, which I found painful and very brave. So I sketched out some ideas for a play. I shoved it in a drawer, thinking it was too crazy to actually do. Many years ago, I read about the extraordinary difficulties they had making JAWS, and it occurred to me that there was an interesting story behind the scenes of one of cinema’s most legendary movies.
“I mentioned it to two of my friends, David Mounfield and Duncan Henderson, who thought the idea was good enough for them to co-produce at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Then I spoke to a writer friend, Joseph Nixon, who also thought it had legs and could be something a lot of people would find entertaining. I always loved the film, it feels burned into my DNA. And who doesn’t like a peek into a private world? So we wrote it together.”
Join us for The Shark Is Broken and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the blockbuster iconic movie.
Left Edge Theatre Presents The Shark is Broken atThe California Theatre of Santa RosaMarch 27 – April 11, 2025
Phil Connors, a self-absorbed TV weatherman is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day festivities in the quirky town of Punxsutawney. But what starts as a mundane assignment takes a magical twist when Phil finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving February 2nd over and over again.
At first, Phil indulges in mischief and mayhem, but as the days repeat in an endless cycle, he’s forced to confront his flaws, reevaluate his life, connect with the people around him, and find a way to break free. Guided by his smart and compassionate producer, Rita Hanson, he learns to enjoy kindness,love, and self-improvement. With a witty script, catchy songs, and lots of heart, Groundhog Day: The Musical is a hilarious and heartfelt journey about second chances, embracing life’s possibilities and making every moment count.
“Big musicals must take you over and ‘Groundhog Day’ does that.” – Kathleen Campion, New York Theatre Guide
Groundhog Day the MusicalBased on the Columbia Pictures Film JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 23, 2025 directed by David Learmusic directed by Lucas Shermanchoreographed by Karen Miles MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT!Get Tickets Before They’re Gone! INFO & TIX
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