Backstage at “Kinky Boots”
From high-heeled, super-sized red boots to glittery backdrops, it takes a team of talent to put together a show like Kinky Boots. Join director Lisa Mallette, along with cast members,…
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Dive into “The River Bride”
What pre-show rituals get actors in the mood? And which costume took the longest to make? Enjoy our Zoom talkback with artists from Marisela Treviño Orta’s beautiful play.
Backstage at “Blithe Spirit”
Books are catapulted off the shelves. Pictures fall off the wall. And that was all on purpose. Join director Mark Anderson Phillips and the “Blithe Spirit” team for a lively discussion about the making of the show.
The Making of “Miss You Like Hell”
Two theater companies and a team of dynamic artists teamed up to make “Miss You Like Hell” a reality. Join City Lights and Teatro Visión to learn about co-producing this beautiful show.
Fun with our “Thanksgiving Play” team
Every comedy needs a cast that can have fun together. We had a blast with our fabulous actors and director Roneet Aliza Rahamim from Larissa FastHorse’s delicious satire “The Thanksgiving Play.”
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The thing about “Every Brilliant Thing”
The dream team of actors Tasi Alabastro & Dane K. Lentz and director Lisa Mallette join City Lights’ Rebecca Wallace on The Next Stage for a lively chat about their show “Every Brilliant Thing.”
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Backstage at Lights Up! 2022
“Lights Up,” our podcast festival of new plays, has a crossover episode on The Next Stage as guest hosts Carol Diaz-Arrastía and Ivette Deltoro interview the festival artists.
Making a world premiere
As Jeffrey Lo’s beautiful play “Waiting for Next” was running on our mainstage, we invited the show team into the Zoom room to talk about how they got there.
The Music Behind the Musical with Katie Coleman
Music Director, and talented musician, Katie Coleman, stops by The Next Stage to talk about her past work, and give us a preview of her new work.
Backstage with the “Vietgone” team
Qui Nguyen’s audacious comedy was the topic of the night when we spoke with “Vietgone” director Jeffrey Lo and actors Jomar Tagatac, Amanda Le Nguyen, Tasi Alabastro and Vivienne Truong. This cast was hilarious!
Tales & Treats from “The Hollow”
We lived longer in the world of Agatha Christie’s “The Hollow” when director Doll Piccotto and props designer Karen S. Leonard joined us for a Zoom talkback and demo.
Backstage at “Native Gardens”
A Zoom talkback with artists from our current play “Native Gardens”: Melinda Marks, Ivette Deltoro, Ron Gasparinetti, Jessica Osegueda & Kyle Smith.
Andy Z and Twinkle Time
Kids’ musicians Andy Z and Twinkle Time helped us celebrate Halloween with acoustic songs, girl pop, a raven puppet, and lots of dancing.
Live looping singer-songwriter Amy Obenski
Amy Obenski performs in a variety of formats, with her gripping vocals and lyrics often enhanced by live-looping technology at her feet.
Stranger than fiction
In this collaboration with the San Jose Museum of Art, explore two new artistic events: the play “Coded” and the landmark video installation “Factory of the Sun.”
Jazz keyboardist Ron Scott
The pianist, keyboardist, composer and bandleader Ron Scott has a favorite tagline: “Joins the Smooth with the Funky.” It’s perfect.
A fresh new world of theater at The Pear
Our friends at The Pear Theatre in Mountain View talk about their hybrid approach to their upcoming season: onstage and on screen.
Quiz & cocktails with Joey McDaniel
He’s a regular on Bay Area stages and hosts the podcast Drunk Broadway. It’s no surprise that Joey McDaniel is a whiz at theater trivia and mixology.
Magic and comedy with Phil Ackerly
Both magician and entertainer, Phil Ackerly puts on a show for all ages. Join us for sleight-of-hand magic, amazing illusions and great storytelling.
Veggielution talks compost, climate and community
The Veggielution team teaches us about setting up our own home composting operation, and tells us the latest on the new SoFA Pocket Park.