Production History

2023-24 PRIDE SEASON 29

BEFORE THE SWORD
WORLD PREMIERE
By Andrew Alty
Directed by Ed Decker
Sep 15 – Oct 15, 2023

WE ARE CONTINOUS
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Harrison David Rivers
Directed by ShawnJ West
Oct 20 – Nov 26, 2023

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL
Book & Lyrics by Joel Paley
Music by Marvin Laird
Directed by Dyan McBride
Musical Direction by Joe Wicht
Choreographed by Staci Arriaga
Dec 1, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024

UNPACKING IN P’TOWN
WORLD PREMIERE
By Jewelle Gomez
Directed by Kimberly Ridgeway
March 1 – March 31, 2024

THE TUTOR
WORLD PREMIERE
By Torange Yeghiazarian
Directed by Sahar Assaf
Apr 5 – May 12, 2024

TICK, TICK…BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Script Consulting by David Auburn
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
Directed by Cindy Goldfield
May 10 – June 16, 2024

2022-23 PRIDE SEASON 28

AUNT JACK
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Nora Brigid Monahan
Directed by Jeffrey Hoffman
Sep 16 – Oct 16, 2022

A PICTURE OF TWO BOYS
WORLD PREMIERE
By Nick Malakhow
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Oct 21 – Nov 27, 2022

OY VEY IN A MANGER
SPECIAL HOLIDAY ENGAGEMENT
By The Kinsey Sicks
Dec 1 – 31, 2022

GETTING THERE
WORLD PREMIERE
By Dipika Guha
Directed by Nailah Unole Didanas’ea Harper-Malveaux
Jan 20 – Feb 26, 2023

TICK, TICK… BOOM!
POSTPONED TO 2024
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Script Consulting by David Auburn
Vocal Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen Oremus
Directed by Cindy Goldfield

LOCUSTS HAVE NO KING
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By C. Julian Jiménez
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Apr 7 – May 14, 2023
Extended to May 21, 2023

THE CONFESSION OF LILY DARE
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Charles Busch
Directed by Allen Sawyer
May 12 – Jun 11, 2023

DRAG QUEEN STORYTIME GONE WILD!
SPECIAL EVENT
By The Kinsey Sicks
Jul 5 – 16, 2023

2021-22 PRIDE SEASON 27

INTERLUDE
WORLD PREMIERE
By Harrison David Rivers
Directed by ShawnJ West
Oct 8 – Nov 7, 2021

PLOT POINTS IN OUR SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Miranda Rose Hall
Directed by Leigh Rondon-Davis
Nov 12 – Dec 19, 2021

GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM
WEST COAST PREMIERE

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

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

DOT
BAY AREA PREMIERE
By Colman Domingo
Directed by ShawnJ West
Mar 4 – Apr 3, 2022

PREP PLAY, OR BLUE PARACHUTE
ROLLING WORLD PREMIERE
By Yilong Liu
Directed by Adin Walker
Apr 1 – May 8, 2022

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

2020-2021 VIRTUAL SEASON

IN GOOD COMPANY
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

THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
WORLD PREMIERE RADIO PLAY
By Patricia Milton
Directed by Nikki Meñez
Oct 14, 2020- Jan 3, 2021

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

INTERLUDE
WORLD PREMIERE RADIO PLAY
By Harrison David Rivers
Directed by ShawnJ West
Mar 1 – Apr 14, 2021

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

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

2019-20 PRIDE SEASON 25

THIS SIDE OF CRAZY
WORLD PREMIERE
Written and Directed by Del Shores
Sep 20 – Oct 20, 2019

THE CAKE
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Bekah Brunstetter
Directed by Tracy Ward
Oct 25 – Dec 1, 2019

HEAD OVER HEELS
WEST COAST PREMIERE
Music and Lyrics by The Go-Go’s Conception & Original Book by Jeff Whitty

Adaptation by James Magruder
Directed by Ed Decker
Dec 6, 2019 – Jan 12, 2020

YOU’LL CATCH FLIES
WORLD PREMIERE
By Ryan Fogarty
Directed by Tom Bruett
Jan 17 – Feb 23, 2020

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

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

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

2018-19 PRIDE SEASON 24

RED SCARE ON SUNSET
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
By Charles Busch
Directed by Allen Sawyer
Sep 20 – Oct 21, 2018

CARDBOARD PIANO
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Hansol Jung
Directed by Tom Bruett
Oct 26 – Dec 2, 2018

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

LATE COMPANY
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Jordan Tannahill
Directed by Evren Odcikin
Jan 18 – Feb 24, 2019

STEVE
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Mark Gerrard
Directed by Becca Wolff
Mar 1 – 31, 2019

THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Philip Dawkins
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Apr 5 – May 5, 2019

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

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

LE SWITCH
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Philip Dawkins
Directed by Tom Bruett
Oct 27 – Dec 10,2017

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

STILL AT RISK
WORLD PREMIERE
By Tim Pinckney
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
Jan 19 – Feb 25, 2018

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

THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Bathsheba Doran
Directed by Rebecca Longworth
Apr 13 – May 20, 2018

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

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

SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A PLAY
SPECIAL EVENT
Written and performed by Del Shores
Directed by Emerson Collins
June 6-10, 2018

2016-17 PRIDE SEASON 22

CASA VALENTINA
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Harvey Fierstein
Directed by Becca Wolff
Oct 7 – Nov 6, 2016

SONS OF THE PROPHET
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Tony Award-winner Stephen Karam
Directed by Ben Randle
Nov 11 – Dec 18, 2016

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

DANIEL’S HUSBAND
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Michael McKeever
Directed by Allen Sawyer
Jan 20 – Feb 26, 2017

LEAVING THE BLUES
WORLD PREMIERE
By Jewelle Gomez
Directed by Arturo Catricala
Mar 3 – Apr 2, 2017

EVERYTHING THAT’S BEAUTIFUL
WORLD PREMIERE
By Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
Directed by NCTC Founder & Artistic Director Ed Decker
Mar 17 – Apr 23, 2017

SORDID LIVES
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
By Del Shores
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
May 12 – June 24, 2017

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

2015-16 PRIDE SEASON 21

FOR THE LOVE OF COMRADES
US PREMIERE
By Micheál Kerrigan
Directed by Jeffrey Hoffman
September 9 – October 10, 2015

THE NANCE
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
October 2 – November 1, 2015

THE KID THING
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Sarah Gubbins
Directed by Becca Wolff
November 6 – December 13, 2015

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, 2015 – January 31, 2016

SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA
WORLD PREMIERE
By MJ Kaufman
Directed by Ben Randle
January 22 – February 28, 2016

MOTHERS AND SONS
REGIONAL PREMIERE
By Terrence McNally
Directed by Arturo Catricala
March 4 – April 3, 2016

BUYER & CELLAR
By Jonathan Tolins
Directed by Rebecca Longworth
March 18 – May 1, 2016

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

2014-15 PRIDE SEASON 20

COCK
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Michael Bartlett
Directed by Stephen Rupsch
September 5 – October 12, 2014

DIE MOMMIE, DIE!
BAY AREA PREMIERE
By Charles Busch
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
October 3 – November 2, 2014

SHAKESPEARE’S R & J
By Joe Calarco
Directed by Ben Randle
November 7 – December 14, 2014

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)

HARBOR
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By Chad Beguelin
Directed by Ed Decker
January 23 – March 1, 2015

OTHER DESERT CITIES
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
By Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by Arturo Catricala
March 6 – April 5, 2015

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

COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
By Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Ed Decker
May 15 – June 14, 2015

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

2013-14 PRIDE SEASON 19

AMERICAN DREAM
NEW PLAY
by Brad Erickson
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
August 16 – September 15, 2013

BAND FAGS
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Frank Anthony Polito
Directed by Stephanie Temple
September 13 – October 13, 2013

DIRTY LITTLE SHOWTUNES
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Lyrics by Tom Orr
Conceived and Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
October 11 – November 10, 2013

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

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

THE PARIS LETTER
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by George Maguire
January 17 – February 23, 2014

YELLOW
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Del Shores
Directed by Ed Decker
February 21 – March 23, 2014

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

THE HOMOSEXUALS
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Philip Dawkins
Directed by Arturo Catricala
May 16 – June 28, 2014

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

KATYA ON A HOT TIN ROOF
SPECIAL EVENT
Starring Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Directed by Andrew Nance
August 1 – 2, 2014

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

ALASKA REVISITED
SPECIAL EVENT
by Reinette Senum
Directed by Andrew Nance
June 12 – 15, 2014

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

THE SUBMISSION
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Jeff Talbott
Directed by Ben Randle
November 2 – December 16, 2012

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
Created and Written by Roger Bean
Directed by Ed Decker
November 30, 2012 – January 13, 2013

DEAR HARVEY
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Patricia Loughrey
Music by Thomas Horn
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
January 18 – February 24, 2013

THE LISBON TRAVIATA
REVIVAL
by Terrence McNally
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
February 22 – March 24, 2013

BIRDS OF A FEATHER
WORLD PREMIERE
By Marc Acito
Directed by Tom Bruett
May 17 – June 29, 2013

THE BUS
WEST COAST PREMIERE
By James Lantz
Directed by Sara Staley
March 22 – April 28, 2013

THE DIVINE SISTER
BAY AREA PREMIERE
by Charles Busch
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
May 31 – June 29, 2013

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

THE TEMPERAMENTALS
BAY AREA PREMIERE
by Jon Marans
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
November 4, 2011 – December 18, 2011

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

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

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

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

SLIPPING
BAY AREA PREMIERE
by Daniel Talbott
Directed by Andrew Nance
May 18, 2012 – July 1, 2012

LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Terrence McNally
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
June 1, 2012 – July 1, 2012

SHOW HO
SPECIAL EVENT
by Sara Moore
Directed by Andrew Nance
September 8 – October 9, 2011

2010-11 PRIDE SEASON 16

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

DON’T ASK
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Bill Quigley
August 13 – September 19, 2010

ANITA BRYANT DIED FOR YOUR SINS
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Brian Christopher Williams
September 17 – October 24, 2010

A PERFECT GANESH
1993 Pulitzer Price Drama Nominee
by Terrence McNally
November 5 – December 19, 2010

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

TREEFALL
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Henry Murray
Directed by Ben Randle
January 21 – February 27, 2011

REGRETS ONLY COMEDY
by Paul Rudnick
February 25 – April 10, 2011

THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED
SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE
by Keith Bunin
March 25 – May 1, 2011

THE PRIDE
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Alexi Kaye Campbell
May 27 – July 3, 2011

THE STOPS
MUSICAL COMEDY
by Eric Lane Barnes
May 20 – June 25, 2011

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

DARLENE POPOVICK IN HOW LUCKY CAN YOU GET??
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
August 26 – September 11, 2010

2008-09 PRIDE SEASON 14

FRIENDS ARE FOREVER
by Tom. W. Kelly
Directed by Ben Randle
August 15 – September 21, 2008

THE HISTORY BOYS
by Alan Bennett
Directed by Ed Decker
September 19 – October 26, 2008

AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN
by Douglas Carter Beane
Directed by Andrew Nance
November 7 – December 21, 2008

ZANNA, DON’T!, A MUSICAL FAIRY TALE BOOK
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy
Choreography by Stephanie Temple
December 5, 2008 – January 18, 2009

TENNESSEE IN THE SUMMER
by Joe Besecker
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 23 – March 1, 2009

ACT A LADY
by Jordan Harrison
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
March 20 – April 26, 2009

BAPTIZED TO THE BONE
by Dave Johnson
Directed by Ben Randle
March 27 – May 3, 2009

SOME MEN
by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker
May 29 – July 12, 2009

2BOYS.TV
SPECIAL EVENT
Written, Performed & Directed by
Stephen Lawson and Aaron Pollard
August 6 – 31, 2008

2007-08 PRIDE SEASON 13

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

HOLDING THE MAN
US PREMIERE FROM AUSTRALIA
by Tommy Murphy
Directed by Matthew Graham Smith
September 21 – November 4, 2007

BASED ON A TOTALLY TRUE STORY
by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directed by John Dixon
November 2 – December 30, 2007

IN GABRIEL’S KITCHEN
by Salvatore Antonio
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 11 – February 17, 2008

I AM MY OWN WIFE
by Doug Wright
Directed by Ed Decker
January 25 – March 9, 2008

THRILL ME: THE LEOPOLD AND LOEB STORY
by Stephen Dolginoff
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
March 28 – May 4, 2008

IT’S MURDER, MARY!
COMMISSIONED WORLD PREMIERE
by Andrew Black & Patricia Milton
Directed by F. Allen Sawyer
May 9 – June 28, 2008

MEN IN UNIFORM
WORLD PREMIERE
by Kenyon Brown, Jamie Daniel,
Garret Jon Groenveld, Bob Hayden, Tom W. Kelly, Brian Tognotti, Christopher Wiley, & BK Wells Directed by Michael Mohammed
May 30 – July 6, 2008

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

CONVENIENCE
A MUSICAL
Written & Directed by
Gregg Coffin
October 19, 2006 – January 6, 2006

THE WAR AT HOME
by Brad Erickson
Directed by John Dixon
September 22 – November 5, 2006

A QUEER CAROL
by Joe Godfrey
Directed by Clay David
November 29 – December 31, 2006

FARM BOYS
by Amy Fox & Dean Gray
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
January 12 – February 18, 2007

THE DYING GAUL
by Craig Lucas
Directed by Bruce Elsperger
January 26 – March 4, 2007

TERRE HAUTE
by Edmund White
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
March 30 – May 6, 2007

TAKE ME OUT
by Richard Greenberg
Directed by Ed Decker
May 11 – July 16, 2007

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

SA CONVERSATION WITH BILL IRWIN MODERATED BY ROBERT HURWITT OF THE SF CHRONICLE
SPECIAL EVENT
April 23, 2007

PRIDE MONTH MUSICAL CELEBRATION WILDE BOYS
SPECIAL EVENT
Written & Directed by Scrumbly Koldewyn
May 24 – June 23, 2007

THE BIG VOICE: GOD OR MERMAN
SPECIAL EVENT
Starring Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin
August 1 – August 26, 2007

ZERO HOUR
SPECIAL EVENT
Starring Jim Brochu
August 22, 2007

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

FROM BALLADS TO BLUES THE SONGS OF HAROLD ARLEN
Starring Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia
August 17 – September 17, 2006

RHINESTONE COWGIRL
Starring Stephanie Temple
Directed by Allen Sawyer
September 21 – October 15, 2006

2005-06 PRIDE SEASON 11 – TIES THAT BIND

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

CRUCIFIXION
WORLD PREMIERE COMMISSIONED FOR NCTC
by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker
September 28 – November 6, 2005

AFTER DARK
by Steve Kruger
Directed by John Dixon
November 18 – December 31, 2005

THEATER DISTRICT
by Richard Kramer
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
January 27 – March 5, 2006

HIJRA
US PREMIERE
by Ash Kotak
Directed by Andrew Nance
March 31 – May 7, 2006

VALHALLA
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE
by Paul Rudnick
Directed by Ed Decker
May 12 – June 24, 2006

THE FABULOUS ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN QUEER
WORLD PREMIERE COMMISSIONED FOR NCTC
by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Arturo Catricala
June 2 – July 9, 2006

2005 SUMMER IN CONCERT SERIES

SOMEDAY LOVE
by Spencer Day
Directed by Scrumbly Koldewyn
May 26 – July 3, 2005

DRUNK WITH LOVE: A TRIBUTE TO FRANCES FAY
Starring Terese Genecco
Directed by Mark Gagne
July 14 – August 14, 2005

IF DREAMS COME TRUE – MY LIFE SO FAR
Starring Wesla Whitfield
with Mike Greensill
August 18 – 28, 2005

2005-06 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

MAPPLETHORPE: THE OPENING
Written and Performed by Brian Quirk
Directed by John Stix
August 25 – September 11, 2005

DARK HORSE, INDIANA
US PREMIERE
Written and Directed by Eric Barry
October 14 – November 6, 2005

D*FACE
Written and Performed by Michael Phillis
January 26 – February 19, 2006

1001 BEDS
Written and Performed by Tim Miller
March 2 – March 12, 2006

EYES OF BABYLON
Written and Performed by Jeff Key
Directed by Yuval Hadadi
March 9 – April 2, 2006

FRANK D’AMBROSIO’S BROADWAY
Directed by Abe Reybold
Musical direction by Chuck Larkin
April 9 – 23, 2006

STILL IN LOVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER
Starring Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia
April 6 – 23, 2006

D*FACE RETURNS
Written and Performed by Michael Phillis
June 3 – 24, 2006

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

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

SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
GAY ROMANCE
by Tom Kelly
Directed by Alan S. Quismorio
November 5 – December 12, 2004

MAMBO ITALIANO
by Steve Galluccio
Directed by George Maguire
January 14 – February 20, 2005

RESCUE AND RECOVERY
by Steve Murray
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 28 – March 6, 2005

MAPPLETHORPE: THE OPENING
Written and Performed by Brian Quirk

THE SHOOTING STAGE
by Michael Lewis McLennan
Directed by Dan Oliverio
April 1 – May 8, 2005

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

WHAT’S WRONG WITH ANGRY?
by Patrick Wilde
Directed by John Dixon
June 3 – July 10, 2005

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

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

SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
by Tom Kelly
Directed by Alan S. Quismorio
November 5 – December 12, 2004

MAMBO ITALIANO
by Steve Galluccio
Directed by George Maguire
January 14 – February 20, 2005

RESCUE AND RECOVERY
by Steve Murray
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
January 28 – March 6, 2005

MAPPLETHORPE: THE OPENING
Written and Performed by Brian Quirk
August 7 – September 11, 2005

THE SHOOTING STAGE
by Michael Lewis McLennan
Directed by Dan Oliverio
April 1 – May 8, 2005

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

WHAT’S WRONG WITH ANGRY?
by Patrick Wilde
Directed by John Dixon
June 3 – July 10, 2005

2004-05 SPECIAL EVENTS

SEX AND MAYHEM
Written and Performed by Donald Currie
Directed by John Dixon
September 17 – October 10, 2004

A CONVERSATION WITH BARRY HUMPHRIES (AKA DAME EDNA): THE MAN BEHIND THE WOMAN
with Terrence McNally
October 4, 2004

THE KINSEY SICKS: OY VEY IN A MANGER
November 24 – December 31, 2004

SO IN LOVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER
SPECIAL RETURN ENGAGEMENT
Starring Meg Mackay & Billy Philadelphia
January 14 – February 6, 2005

MISS COCO PERU IS UNDAUNTED
Written and Performed by Clinton Leupp
March 10 – April 3, 2005

2003-04 PRIDE

KILT
WEST COAST PREMIERE
A Romantic Comedy by Jonathan Wilson
Directed by Stephen Rupsch
September 3 – October 12, 2003

SALAM SHALOM…A TALE OF PASSION
by Saleem
October 3 – 26, 2003

YOU SHOULD BE SO LUCKY OTHERS
A Screwball Comedy by Charles Busch
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
October 15- November 2, 2003

A TASTE OF HEAVEN
A One-Act Play by Michael D. Jackson Dooley
Directed by Alan Quismorio
January 23- February 22, 2004

THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Jonathan Tolins
Directed by George Maguire
January 24 – February 29, 2004

SEDUCTION
WORLD PREMIERE EROTIC COMEDY
by Jack Heifner
Directed by Christopher Jenkins
February 3 – March 28, 2004

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
March 13 – April 11, 2004

DIRTY BLONDE
A ROMANTIC COMEDY
by Claudia Shear
Directed by Doyle Ott
April 24 – June 26, 2004

SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES
BAY AREA PREMIERE COMEDY/DRAMA
by Del Shores
Directed by Clay David
May 15 – June 11, 2004

2003-04 SPECIAL EVENTS

SPANKED!
Written and Performed by Ian MacKinnon and Aaron Hartzler
August 22 – September 14, 2003

MANLADY
Written and Performed by George Weiss Vando
Directed by Sue Hamilton

SON OF DRAKULA
WEST COAST PREMIERE
Written and Performed by David Drake


2004 IN CONCERT Series

THE END
A New Musical by George Furth and Doug Katsaros

GOLDFIELD & KOLDEWYN
by Cindy Goldfield and Richard (Scrumbly) Koldewyn

AN EVENING WITH SPENCER DAY

2002-2003 PRIDE SEASON 8

PINS
WORLD PREMIERE
by Jim Provenzano
Directed by Stephen Rupsch
August 26 – October 12, 2002

THE MEN FROM THE BOYS
WORLD PREMIERE
by Mart Crowley
Directed by Ed Decker
October 26, 2002

THE BOMBAY TRUNK
WORLD PREMIERE
by Felice Picano
Directed by Clay David


THIEF RIVER
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Lee Blessing
Directed by Ed Decker


IN THE GARDEN
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Norman Allen
Directed by Christopher Jenkins


MYSTERIOUS SKIN
WORLD PREMIERE
by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Arturo Catricala


HOWARD CRABTREE’S 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


2002-03 THE TWIST & SHOUT FESTIVAL

THE KEN & ANDY SHOW
Created & Performed by Ken Taylor & Andy Barrett
Directed by Arturo Catricala

MY DINNER WITH LUNATIQUE FANTASTIQUE
Conceived & Directed by Liebe Wetzel

BODY BLOWS
Written & Performed by Tim Miller

2001-02 PRIDE SEASON 7

SAVE IT FOR THE STAGE: THE LIFE OF REILLY
Written by & Starring Charles Nelson Reilly
Directed by Paul Linke

AVOW
WEST COAST PREMIERE
by Bill C. Davis
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

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


THE CRUMPLE ZONE
by Buddy Thomas
Directed by Stephen Rupsch


THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP
by Charles Ludlam
Directed by Arturo Catricala


LEGION
WORLD PREMIERE
by Hal Corley
Directed by Christopher Jenkins


SHAKESPEARE’S R & J
by Joe Calarco
Directed by George Maguire


THE RITZ
by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker


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

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

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

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

2001-02 CO-PRODUCTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

THE VERY WORST OF VARLA JEAN MERMAN
Written by & Starring Jeffery Roberson
Directed by Michael Schiralli

AN EVENING WITH BEATRICE LILLIE
Conceived, Written & Performed by
Layne Littlepage
Musical Direction by Barney Hulse

TERRENCE MCNALLY: A CONVERSATION WITH THE TONY AWARD WINNING PLAYWRIGHT
Moderated by Jonathan Katz


SIMPLY BARBRA – THE NEW FAREWELL TOUR
Created & Performed by Steven Brinberg


A CONVERSATION WITH LILY TOMLIN
Moderated by Jewell Gomez


2000-01 PRIDE SEASON 6

CORPUS CHRISTI
by Terrence McNally
Directed by Ed Decker

CLOUD NINE
by Caryl Churchill
Directed by Arturo Catricala

DEBUNKING LOVE
WORLD PREMIERE
by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Arturo Catricala

THE MOST FABULOUS STORY EVER TOLD
by Paul Rudnick
Directed by George McGuire

SNAKEBIT
by David Marshall Grant
Directed by Arturo Catricala

VISITING MR. GREEN
by Jeff Baron
Directed by Arturo Catricala

MARTIN YESTERDAY
by Brad Fraser
Directed by Christopher Jenkins

ANOTHER AMERICAN ASKING AND TELLING
Written and performed by Marc Wolf
Directed by Joe Mantello

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

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

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Dyan McBride
Musical Direction by Michael O’Dell


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


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

VARLA JEAN MERMAN: ENOUGH ABOUT ME, AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Written & Performed by Jeffrey Roberson
With Michael Schiralli
Directed by Michael Schiralli

PERSONAL INSTRUMENT
Created & Performed by David Hanbury
Directed by Juliann Rubijono

THE FITTING ROOM
Written & Directed by Kathryn McCarty