Tales of the City: A New Musical

08/08/2011

Good news! We just slashed prices for all remaining TALES merchandise -- including a special hardcover edition of the very first novel featuring the artwork from the show. Order online at www.act-sf.org/TalesMerch while supplies last, or stop by the A.C.T. Box Office during regular business hours.

Commemorate this landmark theatrical event with these exclusive items celebrating the world premiere production.

08/02/2011

American Conservatory Theater artistic director Carey Perloff talks about the process of bringing TALES to the stage and how producing this show truly was a homegrown effort.

In a desperate attempt to feel relevant in an increasingly digital universe, the regional theater has all but abandoned its alternative stance and now actively pursues commercial success and a presence in New York.

08/01/2011

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU so much to all of our incredible TALES fans, near and far, who came to see this amazing production. What an incredible run!! And thank you to our amazing cast, crew, Armistead Maupin, and everyone at American Conservatory Theater for coming together to create this incredibly special event.

07/29/2011

The countdown continues... only FIVE more performances left! There are still some great seats available -- don't miss out!!

A.C.T. presents the World Premiere of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City: A New Musical at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

07/27/2011

can't believe that there are only 6 more performances

07/25/2011

The Bay Citizen goes behind the scenes and into the orchestra pit for Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY: A New Musical in this special interview with our wonderful music director Cian McCarthy. Check it out!

Here are a few things you might be surprised to learn about the modern orchestra pit.

07/22/2011

It's hard to believe the time has finally come, but Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY: A New Musical only has one more week left of performances. The curtain comes down for good at the American Conservatory Theater on July 31. However, GREAT seats are still available for many of these final shows. Join us at 28 Barbary Lane for one last hurrah & to celebrate this incredible run!!

A.C.T. presents the World Premiere of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City: A New Musical at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

07/20/2011

We've got a special offer for our awesome fans out there! Use promo code TALES5 online at www.act-sf.org/promos and enjoy $40 Premium Orchestra seats for TALES OF THE CITY performances this Friday night and Sunday night (July 22 & 24). Hurry, only a very limited number of tickets are available at this price!

Tales of the City - Premiere Orchestra Discount Offer

07/20/2011

The Huffington Post celebrates TALES with this great new article, plus check out a bonus behind-the-scenes video with our fabulous backstage crew and the lovely Pamela Myers!

These are certainly wonderful times for Armistead Maupin -- and imagine the tales he'll be telling a year from now.

07/19/2011

A huge thank you to our incredible cast for their beautiful rendition of the national anthem at AT&T Park last night supporting Until There's A Cure. And congrats to the Giants for winning the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers!!

The cast of Tales of the City: A New Musical sings the national anthem at the Giants game on July 18, 2011.

07/12/2011

TALES set designer Douglas Schmidt chats with the San Francisco Chronicle about interior design, set design, and his very first trip to San Francisco.

The interior of Douglas Schmidt and Stephen Martin's hillside home in San Francisco looks like the set for a 1950s urban comedy. The interior of their weekend home above Stinson Beach looks like a set from the plays and operas that Schmidt, 68, has designed during a long career in New York, San Fran...

07/07/2011

Join us on July 18 at AT&T Park for Until There's A Cure Day at the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game! As a special treat, the cast of Armistead Maupin's TALES OF THE CITY: A New Musical will be singing the national anthem and cheering on our home team. Hope to see many of you there to support this great cause!!