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Interview – “Trouble in Tahiti” & “Service Provider” at Mercury Theater

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 20

It was a ton of fun to gab about Opera in Sonoma County and why it's for *everybody*!

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks to @soncoman.bsky.social Harry J Duke and The Drive with Steve Jaxon for having our own @jaredej.bsky.social Jared Emerson-Johnson and Leandra Ramm who stars in Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein at Mercury Theater, closing this weekend!

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My guests on the 06/19/25 “Theatre Thursday” segment on The Drive on 95.5 were Jared Emerson-Johnson, President of the Board of Mercury Theater of Petaluma, and mezzo-soprano/actress Leandra Ramm. …

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 20

Come see @misnerandsmith.bsky.social at Mercury Theater tonight!

Tickets on sale here:
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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 17

Misner & Smith

Misner & Smith are a Northern California-based acoustic duo known for their unique blend of folk, Americana, and poetic storytelling. Comprised of Sam Misner and Megan Smith, the pair have built a rep...

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 17

Misner & Smith
one night only, this Friday
June 20, 7:30pm

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Trouble in Tahiti (with Service Provider)

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 12

Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein (with Service Provider) opens Saturday night at Mercury Theater in Petaluma.

Have you secured your tickets?
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Production photos by Mike Thompson

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Set against the backdrop of 1950s idealized suburbia, Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti follows the less-than-happy marriage of Sam and Dinah as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, m...

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 11

Excited for Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein at Mercury Theater this weekend?

Here's a lovely interview with the maestro himself, way back in 1955, just a few years after the premiere of Trouble in Tahiti.

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Person to Person, hosted by Edward Murrow - Leonard & Felicia Montealegre Bernstein (1955)

YouTube video by Leonard Bernstein

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Leonard Bernstein's little-performed opera ‘Trouble in Tahiti’ will mark its Petaluma debut at Mercury Theater

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 9

"Together with long-time collaborator Mary Chun, [Elly] Lichenstein is at work directing a new production of Leonard Bernstein’s “Trouble In Tahiti,” which will open on June 14, and run Saturdays and Sundays for two weekends."

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks to Stuart Bousel and the Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360 for this exciting preview of Trouble in Tahiti and what more is to come at Mercury Theater in Petaluma!

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Rarely staged 1952 work uses humor and music to probe hard truths about marriage

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 6

Tickets for Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein are on sale now at www.mercurytheater.org

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Opera returns to Petaluma with ‘mini-masterpiece’ by Leonard Bernstein

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · Jun 2

Opera is back in Petaluma!

Thanks to David Templeton and the Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360 for this excellent preview of what we've got cooking at Mercury Theater this month.

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Come see Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein—tickets on sale now.

“Trouble in Tahiti” is a one-act opera presented in seven scenes, with an all-English libretto written by Bernstein.

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 29

"Featuring music, puppets, shadow-play, movement and mind-bending visuals—a fever dream of a show that showcases Curchack’s limitless imagination and virtuosic performance chops—the must-see show continues this weekend and is a fundraiser for Mercury Theater (more at mercurytheater.org )"

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 29

"Friday saw the premiere of Mercury Theater’s The Resurrection of Freddy Chickan, a wild retrospective of nine unforgettable works by performance legend Fred Curchack."

Playing Chicken, Reporting from the Field | Bohemian | Sonoma & Napa Counties

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 29

Thanks @daedalushowell.bsky.social & the North Bay Bohemian!

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As Bob Dylan might’ve observed about Petaluma this past weekend, “The sun’s not yellow; it’s chicken,” when a poultry-hued sunbeam shone brightly on the quaint burg (once heralded as the “egg basket o...

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Acclaimed performer brings multiple versions of himself to Petaluma’s Mercury Theater

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 23

"Resurrection of Freddy Chickan" opens tonight!

Have you got your tickets?

(Photos by Mike Thompson)

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 21

Thanks to @davidtempleton.bsky.social and the @petaluma360.com for this lovely preview of what Fred Curchack has in store for us this weekend and next with "Resurrection of Freddy Chickan" at Mercury Theater in Petaluma!

Fred Curchack’s ‘The Resurrection of Freddy Chickan’ is a theatrical trip through time

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 19

Fred Curchack triumphantly returns to Mercury Theater's intimate Petaluma stage this weekend for "Resurrection of Freddy Chickan"!

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Things to do in Sonoma County - event calendar on The Press Democrat

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Viva ‘Freddy Chickan,’ Acclaimed Performer Fred Curchack Performs Benefit for Mercury | Bohemian | Sonoma & Napa Counties

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 15

For half a century, performer, playwright, and professor Fred Curchack has carved a unique and personal path through the world of theater. He’s created dozens of original shows, toured internationall...

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Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 14

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#Auditions #TheaterCasting #PinsAndNeedles #PetalumaArts #PerformersWanted

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 14

🔥 A musical written by actual garment workers that became a surprise Broadway smash? Yes please.

We are casting Pins & Needles—a satirical, pro-labor musical revue from 1937 that hits just as hard in 2025.

🎭 Auditions: May 24 | 10 AM–3 PM |
💸 Stipend | All levels welcome

Pins and Needles Auditions at Mercury Theater

Auditions for Pins and Needles are from 10 to 3, Saturday, May 24 at Mercury Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952. Please be prepared to sing a song, and please bring sheet music for...

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Resurrection of Freddy Chickan

Mercury Theater @mercurytheater.bsky.social · May 14

Fred Curchack is BACK! 🎭

Catch Resurrection of Freddy Chickan—a mind-blowing retrospective of 9 iconic solo shows.

🔥 Surreal. Hilarious. Unforgettable.

📍 Mercury Theater, 3333 Petaluma Boulevard N.

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#FredCurchack #PetalumaTheater

The New York Times says it best: “...when Mr. Curchack is on stage, imagination knows no limitations.” Renowned solo theater artist Fred Curchack returns to Sonoma County, and to the theater where...

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