Green Room On Air with Ray Renati

Ray Renati
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Indulge in the enchanting realm of performing arts with our captivating weekly podcast! Hosted by the charismatic Ray Renati and rooted in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, our show delves into the thrilling landscapes of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and more. Join us on an exhilarating journey as we spotlight the local Bay Area stage productions and traverse the global stage from the iconic theatres of New York City to the grand stages of London and the cultural hubs of Paris. Tune in each week to experience the magic and excitement of the performing arts through our latest episode. Your front-row seat awaits!

  1. 4d ago

    From Christine to Madame Giry: Lisa Vroman’s Phantom Homecoming

    Hey friend — come sit with us for a warm chat with Lisa Vroman, the beloved soprano who went from playing Christine thousands of times to stepping into Madame Giry on the Phantom tour. She talks about touring, teaching, the magic of costumes and tech, and those moments when fans tell her she changed their lives. It’s funny, nostalgic, and full of heart — a peek at what keeps a performer passionate after decades on stage. If you love theater, this one feels like a backstage letter from an old friend. Tickets for "Phantom of the Opera"  Orpheum Theatre 1192 Market Street, San Francisco , CA 94102__________________   Tickets for Phantom Sings! Marines' Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102 A special "One Night Only" benefit cabaret with the Broadway touring cast of "The Phantom of the Opera" The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation presents a special "One Night Only" benefit cabaret show with the Broadway touring cast of "The Phantom of the Opera." Cast members will present a wonderful evening of exceptional songs completely different from what they do their regular show. This will be an original evening of song, dance and comedy that you will never see again. Lisa Vroman, who played the lead role of Christine in the SF, LA and Broadway versions of this show in the 90s and is playing Madam Giry in this production will be our special emcee for this event. VIP tickets include the VIP afterparty with the cast in the theater lobby following the show.

    27 min

  2. 6d ago

    Aha! Circus Bella’s Laugh-Out-Loud Summer Spectacle with Abigail Munn

    Hey — want to catch something joyful and totally free this summer? Circus Bella’s new show, “AHA,” leans into laughter, fresh clowning, and a real community vibe (plus a 10-year-old co‑ringmaster who steals the spotlight). It’s playful, heartfelt, and full of surprises. Check the schedule at circusbella.org, grab a picnic, and come laugh with us — you’ll leave smiling, I promise. ___________________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and later with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the New York Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significantly lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in California. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance.

    11 min

  3. May 1

    Sundays at Spreckels: Inside the Golden Gate Park Band's 144th Season with Dr. German Gonzalez

    Hey friend — come with me for a quick peek behind the scenes of the Golden Gate Park Band. Hermann Gonzalez shares how 60-minute rehearsals turn into 90-minute concerts at the beautiful Spreckels Temple of Music, why the shows stay free, and how the band blends tradition, culture, and surprise for every Sunday performance. Whether it’s foggy or sunlit, there’s something special about their community of musicians, guest artists, and regulars — plus the little tricks (a touch of PA magic, a trusted soundboard pro) that help the music sing. If you’ve never been, Sunday at 1pm is calling. https://goldengateparkband.org/

    28 min

  4. Mar 13

    After Happy: Pirates, Pipelines & Punchlines at Central Works - a Talk with the Playwright - Patricia Milton

    Hey — come hang with me and Patricia Milton as we dig into After Happy, a sharp, hilarious play about pirate festivals, oil execs, and the messy, laughable world of greenwashing. It’s funny, warm, and exactly the kind of comic medicine we need right now. Runs through March 29 at Central Works in Berkeley — intimate theater, three brilliant women on stage, and big laughs. Snag your tickets at centralworks.org and bring a friend. Tickets: CentralWorks.org   “Central Works once again strikes it rich with a dynamite cast in a captivating new play that packs a powerful message” -E. Reynolds, TheatreEddys.com “With Gary Graves’ adept direction and the first-rate acting, After Happy is an entertaining evening of theater” -E. Mendel, CultureVulture.net “Patricia Milton’s new After Happy, the 79th World Premiere from Central Works, does not disappoint” -D. Konecky, SFTheaterBlog “What’s delightful about Milton’s works in general is that she writes most if not all the characters for women, and many for older women at that” -J. Schiffman, LocalNewMatters.org “Playwright Patricia Milton packs her latest work. After Happy, with a pleasing mix of comedy and serious environmental concerns for an entertaining 70 minutes of entertainment” -S. Hogarty, East Bay Times “Central Works once again proves how compelling new theater can be when strong writing meets strong performances” -J. Cillo

    24 min

  5. Feb 19

    Sultry Nights & Broadway Lights: Leanne Borghesi Live

    Tickets: https://www.reaf-sf.org/ono-with-the-notebook.html If This is Love Monday, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 7:30pm MARINES' MEMORIAL THEATER 609 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco BENEFITING': REAF Small Emergency Grants Program and Brodaway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS $49, performance only balcony or side orchestra $69: performance only side/rear orchestra $100, VIP - performance and after party with the cast. Tickets are now on sale for REAF's first benefit of 2026 on February 23, 7:30pm at the Marines' Memorial Theater. Special guest performers include NYC Mac Award winner LEANNE BORGHESI and JASON BROCK who was a top-10 contestant on "The X-Factor". The Notebook is a new hit musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

    20 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Sean Patrick Murtagh

    Sean Patrick Murtagh Returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko with Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy! Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm   ‘Tis the season to be singing and live at Feinstein’s at the Nikko the joy will be ringing!  Award-winning singer Sean Patrick Murtagh returns to kick-off the holiday cheer with an evening packed with songs, stories, and plenty of sparkle to life your spirits and fill your hearts with holiday magic.   Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy, is Sean Patrick’s 13th instalment of his highly anticipated holiday concert series – a musical holiday newsletter that has become a San Francisco tradition. This one-night-only event will sell out! So take a break from the shopping, cooking, and wrapping and treat yourself to the gift of joy.   Eryn Allen joins the festivities as music director. Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm at Feinstein’s at the Nikko, 222 Mason St., San Francisco, CA. Get your tickets now: www.feinsteinssf.com Get your tickets now: www.feinsteinssf.com About the Artist: Sean Patrick Murtagh is a multi-award-winning cabaret singer, with two MAC Awards and three BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards under his belt. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sean Patrick has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast on stage and screen and in intimate cabaret rooms. He is a multi-talented actor and singer with a passion for storytelling — from livestreamed “Pantsless Living Room Concerts” to Lincoln Center, Sean Patrick masterfully connects with audiences from all walks of life. Sean Patrick’s TV/film credits include Night Disclosure, Homicide City: Philly on ID Network, and The Bachelors of Broken Hill Farm. Stage credits: Bobby in Company, The Secret Garden, Into the Woods, Strike Up the Band!, Coco, and many more. His much-celebrated Holiday Test Drive concert series has become a sell-out San Francisco holiday tradition. Sean Patrick’s debut album, The Mario 101!, is now available for purchase and streaming on all major platforms. • “It’s an incredible voice!” – Scott Barbarino, NiteLife Exchanges •  “His resonant tenor and thoughtful phrasing takes us home, wherever that is.” Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town • “The splendor of Sean Patrick Murtagh cannot be denied. With his kind, open face and his rich open sound, I just wanna curl up in his lap and have him sing to me all day.” – Susie Mosher, The Line Up at Birdland Theater

    28 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Abigail Munn - Circus Bella - Director & Ringmaster

    San Francisco’s Circus Bella presents STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Francisco https://www.circusbella.org/bigtop _________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, who was born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and later with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the New York Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significantly lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in California. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. abigailmunn.com

    20 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter

    Laurie Roldan makes her Feinstein’s at The Nikko debut with her signature cabaret concert, A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter. Join Laurie for a milestone performance as she celebrates a milestone birthday on stage at one of the West Coast’s most iconic cabaret venues. With a live band and special guest vocalists, Laurie blends the timeless songs of Karen Carpenter with her own stories of resilience, inspiration, and following dreams at any age. Experience beloved hits like Close to You, Rainy Days and Mondays, and Superstar in an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia, heart, and harmony. 🎟️ Get Tickets Now: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/laurie-roldan-a-song-for-feinsteins-at-the-nikko-tickets/14540993 USE CODE: LAURIE FOR 30% OFF

    22 min
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Indulge in the enchanting realm of performing arts with our captivating weekly podcast! Hosted by the charismatic Ray Renati and rooted in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, our show delves into the thrilling landscapes of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and more. Join us on an exhilarating journey as we spotlight the local Bay Area stage productions and traverse the global stage from the iconic theatres of New York City to the grand stages of London and the cultural hubs of Paris. Tune in each week to experience the magic and excitement of the performing arts through our latest episode. Your front-row seat awaits!

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