Film and Theater PREVIEW by Don Gibble - June 2017
Superhero movie fans will be excited for
Four huge movies open on June 16th. First is “Once Upon A Time in Venice” starring Bruce Willis and John Goodman. Next is “Maudie” starring Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins. This film premiered at the San Francisco Film Festival in April to a sold out audience. Then we have “Rough Night” starring Scarlet Johansson and Kate McKinnon.
Then we have the tearjerker“The Book of Henry” starring Naomi Watts who is brilliant in last month's “3 Generations” still playing at the Summerfield Cinemas. Try to see this movie in the theater before it leaves or you have to settle to watch it at home. Opening June 21st is “Transformers: The Last Knight” starring Mark Wahlberg and Anthony Hopkins. The Minions are back June 30th in “Despicable Me 3” starring the voices of Steve Carrell and Kristen Wiig.
Live Theater
Fans will be happy to know the 6th Street Playhouse is opening “George M!” It tells the story of George M Cohen, a giant of the American musical theatre who gave us such songs as Yankee Doodle Dandy and Give My Regards to Broadway. It opens June 9th and closes July 9th. Call 707 523 4185 for more information.
SRT (Summer Repertory Theater) at the Santa Rosa Junior College opens with the classic “West Side Story” on June 16th. Go towww.SummerRep.com for more information. 1501 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa
Cinnabar Theater presents Flamenco Student Showcase on June 25th. A cast of 13 students will perform new and revisited works for friends and family. Guest artists include Mark Berry (guitar), Kathy Mejia (song) and Alan Powell (guitar/percussion). $18 in advance or $23 at the door. Call 707 763 8920 for more information. 3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube fans will want to go to Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest June 2nd in San Francisco. It will be held at Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Go to Clusterfest.com for more information.
Ever read a good book and wonder what the author is like?
I recently read an amazing book called “Ring Around Reality” by local author Kay Mehl Miller. You have a chance to meet this talented author June 11th at Hummon Hall, Faith Lutheran Church,4930 Newanga Ave, Santa Rosa at her book signing starting at 11:30am.
Have any movie or theater questions? email me! dongibblecast@hotmail.com
