PITTSBURG
Actor, musician Taye Diggs to give talk on Dec. 11
Acclaimed actor, musician, artist and author Taye Diggs will be on hand for in-depth discussion at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave.
Diggs will walk the audience through his career, inspirations, struggles as well as the opportunities that led him to become an American icon. The free discussion is brought to the stage by Los Medanos College and the city of Pittsburg.
For more information, call 925-427-1611.
ANTIOCH
Stage Right stages ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” through Dec. 10 at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center theater, 213 F St.
The play is adapted by James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra and produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Co.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is the saga of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. George’s guardian angel descends on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him what the world would have been like had he never been born, and to show him that his life has been, after all, a wonderful life. This faithful adaptation has all your favorite characters: George Bailey and Mary Hatch, Clarence, Uncle Billy, Aunt Tilly, Violet, and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter.
Directed by Felicia Torrez, “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be performed Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 10 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: adults $10, students and seniors $8, children (10 & under) $5. Seniors pay only $5 on the Sunday matinee. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.
ANTIOCH
‘Hamilton’ musical songs on tap for Dec. 30
In The Light Voice Studio has added an extra show for its “Hamilton: An American Musical” production at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St.
In The Light Voice Studio features singers and actors from the Broadway world, regional theater companies, “The Voice,” “American Idol,” “You Tube” fame, the television and recording industry. The studio presents a musical tribute to “Hamilton: An American Musical,” featuring songs from the Tony Award-winning musical that is sweeping the nation.
Though the Dec. 30 showing at 7 p.m. is sold-out, there are still tickets availabe for the newly added 2 p.m. performance.
Tickets are $13 plus a $1.45 service charge each. Tickets are available online through Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, go to www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.
PITTSBURG
LMC to present comedy ‘Reality Check’
Los Medanos College presents “Reality Check,” Dec. 6-9 at the California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave.
The play is student-written, with 20 students havng put it together in the summer Drama 914 class. As the story goes, on Munirah’s birthday, a package arrives in her house without anyone noticing. She and her friends unwrap it to find a seemingly ordinary board game called Reality Check. However, once the dice have been rolled Munirah and her friends find themselves trapped within the game in a race against time, stuck in a world that is constantly challenging everything they think they know. The show is a hilarious night of fun, laughter and friendship sure to challenge your way of thinking and destined to give you a reality check.
Performances are at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 to $15 (students must show ID). Call 925-427-1611.
PITTSBURG
Black Diamond Ballet presents ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 9-10
Black Diamond Ballet Theatre, a nonprofit ballet company in East County, will present a full-length rendition of “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Creative Arts Building, 250 School St.
Now in its sixth year, the production will feature Bay Area professional ballerinas, including Antioch native Terrin (McGee) Kelly as the Sugar Plum Fairy; Diablo Ballet and Pittsburg resident Amanda Farris as the Snow Queen; Damon Mahoney as the Sugar Plum Cavalier; Antioch resident and CSULB Dance alumnus Jessica Fleming; Pittsburg High School graduate Myla Benjamin; and Pittsburg resident Anisa Stanton, along with 40 student dancers and actors.
Artistic Director and choreographer, Sharon Sobel Idul is a Pittsburg native and graduate of Pittsburg High School and CSULB Dance Department. She is the owner of Pittsburg Performing Arts Academy and dance teacher at Pittsburg High School.
Tickets are $10 to $20. Call 925-754-9833 or buy in-person at the Pittsburg Performing Arts Academy weekdays 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon or at the theater one hour before performances or go to www.pittsburgnutcracker.com or www.blackdiamondballet.org.
PITTSBURG
Chris Titus performs ‘Amerigeddon’ at California Theatre
Christopher Titus will bring his eighth comedy special, “Amerigeddon,” to Pittsburg’s California Theatre on Dec. 14.
The show has sold out theaters all over the country. Employing what he calls “hard funny,”Titus has released seven 90-minute albums in as many years. He has six one-hour comedy specials currently running on Comedy Central, and his seventh special, “Born With a Defect,” is set to premiere in 2017. Known for leaving no stone unturned, especially within his own life and family, Titus takes his audience on a 90-minute ride that will leave them exhausted from laughter.
Reserved seats are $25 to $45 each. The theater is at 351 Railroad Ave. Call 925-427-1611.
ANTIOCH
‘Nutcracker’ sets performances at Campanil
The Ballet Company of East County will present “The Nutcracker” Dec. 15-17 at El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St.
The one-hour-15-minute show will feature ballerinas from throughout East County. Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 15; 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16; and noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 17. Tickets are $16 to $20.
For tickets or more information, go to www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.
WALNUT CREEK
Brentwood troupe to stage ‘Calendar Girls’
The Brentwood Theater Company will present im Firth’s “Calendar Girls” Dec. 8-17 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive.
Directed by Kal Berns, teh play centers on Annie, whose husband has died of leukemia, and wants to raise money for a new settee for a hospital waiting room. They persude four others to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For tickets, go to lesherartscenter.showare.com/CalendarGirls.
BRENTWOOD
Delta Gallery’s holiday show continues through Dec. 30
Brentwood’s Delta Gallery continues its holiday season activities with a special exhibit.
This special exhibit offers a colorful variety of original paintings, photography, ceramics, glass creations, sculpture, fine woodworking, jewelry, cards, prints and more, created by Art Guild of the Delta Collective artists. Gift certificates are also available for the creative holiday shopper.
The show and sale continue through Dec. 30. The gallery also had kicked off its new fall schedule of art classes.
Delta Gallery is in The Streets of Brentwood, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128. Call for more information at 516-5935. For complete information about exhibits, classes and events visit www.DeltaGallery.com.
PITTSBURG
PCT holiday show on tap for Dec. 16
Pittsburg Community Theatre will ring in the holidays with “Christmas Time is Here” at 730 p.m. at the California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave.
The musical show will take theater-goers all around the world with songs, stories and performances by local groups, including a Filipino choir, Hispanic dancers, high school choir, Black Diamond Follies, gospel group and more.
For tickets, call 925-427-1611 or go to www.pittsburgcalifornia theatre.com. For information on the troupe, go to www.pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org.
PITTSBURG
Hawaiian Christmas show set for Dec. 16
Nā Mamo No`eau presents “All Thru the Hale” celebrating the holidays Hawaiian style with Oli and Hula of the traditional Makahiki season at the California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave.
The Dec. 16 event will also feature a visit by a Hawaiian Santa, a performance of the “Macadamian Nutcracker Suite,” the Little Tahitian Drummer Boy Plays for You, and Friends and Family Gather at the Hale for a Christmas Lū`au.
Performances are at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. Go to www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com.
PITTSBURG
Irish Christmas program on tap in Pittsburg
“An Irish Christmas” will take theater-goers on a musical journey of Ireland at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave.
Starring world champion dancers Scott Doherty and Tyler Schwartz, the program features spectacular dance, song and Irish traditional music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. Tickets are $25 to $40.
— Judith Prieve, Staff
