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The 2015 Elly Nominations Are In!

California Stage earns 7 Elly Award nominations for 4 out of its last 5 productions!

Marat Sade storytelling clowns
Michael RJ Campbell and storytelling clowns in MARAT/SADE

This just in! California Stage is excited to receive 7 Elly Award nominations for its productions of Marat/Sade, Italian Opera, The Third Date, and Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed. Producing Artistic Director Ray Tatar, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award during last year’s ceremony, is happy to be working with such talented artists in such a supportive community.

Michael RJ Campbell earned a Supporting Male in a Musical nomination for his portrayal of The Herald in California Stage’s summer 2014 production of Marat/Sade. Michael went on to appear earlier this year in California Stage’s Italian Opera, Sacramento Theatre Company’s The Pirates of Penzance, and Berkeley Playhouse’s acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof as Tevye. He is currently directing CalStage’s Angel in the Night. Continue reading