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July 14, 2026

Wreckage: Laughing Through the Ruins — SF Mime Troupe’s Bold New Musical with Lisa Hori-Garcia

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
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June 10, 2026

From Christine to Madame Giry: Lisa Vroman’s Phantom Homecoming

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 ...
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June 8, 2026

Aha! Circus Bella’s Laugh-Out-Loud Summer Spectacle with Abigail Munn

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. ___________________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail has b...
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May 1, 2026

Sundays at Spreckels: Inside the Golden Gate Park Band's 144th Season with Dr. German Gonzalez

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 trust...
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March 13, 2026

After Happy: Pirates, Pipelines & Punchlines at Central Works - a Talk with the Playwright - Patricia Milton

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 ri...
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Feb. 19, 2026

Sultry Nights & Broadway Lights: Leanne Borghesi Live

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 th...
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Dec. 17, 2025

Sean Patrick Murtagh

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 in...
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Nov. 26, 2025

Abigail Munn - Circus Bella - Director & Ringmaster

San Francisco’s Circus Bella presents STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Francisco https://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 a...
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Oct. 28, 2025

Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter

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 ...
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Aug. 13, 2025

Carly Ozard - Chain of Love - A New Broadway Album

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...
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June 19, 2025

Daniel Savio of the San Francisco Mime Troupe Talks DISRUPTION

Daniel Savio started his professional theater career playing keyboards for the Mime Troupe in 2006, and since 2020 he has been the Troupe's resident composer/lyricist. This year Daniel led the band, was co-arranger, and composed additional music for SFBATCO's original musical Sign My Name To Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin. He was recently musical director for the Marin Mountain Play production of Kinky Boots. Daniel has been MD of numerous community and children's productions at...
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June 5, 2025

Abigail Munn of Circus Bella and HOOPLA

Abigail Munn (Artistic Director - Circus Bella) Since its inception, Abigail Munn 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, born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and with Zoppe Italian Family Ci...
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Feb. 25, 2025

Thomas Robert Simpson of Afro Solo

ABOUT AfroSolo Theatre Company https://afrosolo.org AfroSolo Theatre Company’s mission is to nurture, promote and present African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performances and the visual and literary arts. Since 1994, we have presented the annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, a forum for African Americans and the larger African Diaspora as a way to give voice to the unique experience of being Black. Through art, we bring people of all ethnicities together to explore and ...
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Dec. 17, 2024

Behind the Big Top: Abigail Munn and the Magic of Circus Bella

Hey there! Welcome back to Green Room On Air with your host, Ray Vernotti. It's been a crazy time, folks! I caught COVID again, got over it, but the insomnia was a kicker. Anyway, I'm here and thrilled to have the amazing Abigail Munn back on the show! 🎪 Today, we're diving into the world of Circus Bella with Abigail, the visionary director and ringmaster. This isn't just any circus, folks! "Kaleidoscope" is coming up and it's going to be a winter big-top spectacle. You're in for clowns, a mind...
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July 17, 2024

Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter

Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing dad and the timeless tunes of the Carpenters. 🎶 Laurie’s journey from shy kid to musical theater performer is truly inspiring. She opens up about her one-woman show, which intertwines her life experiences with the beloved songs of Karen Carpenter. 🎭 The show is a heartfelt ...
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July 7, 2024

From Broadway to Beyond: Lisa Vroman of "Phantom of the Opera" Fame

Hey friends! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazing Lisa Vroman. We dove deep into her journey, from her unforgettable years in "Phantom of the Opera" in San Francisco and New York, to her love for teaching and the joy she finds in guiding young artists. She's got such a rich history, even performing with her talented family, and she's still finding new ways to shine on stage. Lisa also gave us the scoop on the upcoming "Broadway and Beyond" benefit for the Richmond/Ermet Aid ...
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June 26, 2024

Inside the Minds of the San Francisco Mime Troupe with Valina Brown

Hey folks, how you doing? Thanks for stopping by. You have reached Green Room On Air and I am your host, Ray Renati. It's a beautiful day today here in the South Bay. Sun shining, birds chirping, and I'm a happy camper. Hope you are too. Guess what? We have a great guest today. Her name is Valina Brown and she is a company member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. She's an actor there, a singer, and has been a collaborator since 1992. She's won all kinds of awards and has acted in several of the...
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May 7, 2024

Abigail Munn of Circus Bella

Abigail Munn – Circus Bella Artistic and Executive Director  (Interview begins at the 5:53 mark) Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has ...
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April 2, 2024

Daniel Thomas of 42nd Street Moon

FOREVER PLAID Written by Stuart RossMusical Continuity, Supervision, and Arrangements by James Raitt Director/Music Director Daniel ThomasAssoc. Music Director Tim FletcherChoreographer Brittney Monroe April 18-May 5, 2024Gateway Theatre, San Francis...
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Jan. 22, 2024

Peter Pan Turns 70!

FEB. 9 - MAR. 3, 2024Directed by Austin Edgington The Pear Theatrewww.thepear.orgFor Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthdayby Sarah Ruhl When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, and the flowe...
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Dec. 30, 2023

Soft White Underbelly - Humanity at its Most Raw (rebroadcast)

Check out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, a renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be abl...
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Dec. 24, 2023

Saturday Christmas Silliness with Toasters and Moose

Let's take an extraordinary journey together discovering the hit senastion of the Toasters and Moose Christmas video! Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)Visit Green Room On Air website:...
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Dec. 16, 2023

The Genius of Stephen Sondheim

From the New York Times: "Sondheim was a titan of musical theater. But four recent shows onstage in New York argue for his place among classical music luminaries, too." Today we take a look at the genius of Stephen Sondheim and how he fits into the w...
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Dec. 8, 2023

Unveiling the Untold Stories with Radio Maverick Alex Bennett (encore presentation)

Step into the captivating world of radio as we sit down with the legendary radio personality, Alex Bennett. From his early days on the airwaves to becoming a trailblazer in the industry, Alex has a wealth of stories and insights to share. Join us in ...
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