Upcoming Events
JULY-OCTOBER 2022
The Empire Strips Back! — The Australian hit show where Star Wars parody meets burlesque in a spectacular theatrical production, makes it’s first US residency! From July 5-August 28, now extended to October 2nd! The Great Star Theater in San Francisco, CA.
Past Events
MARCH & APRIL 2022
The Merry Widow — Dian is delighted to make her debut with Pocket Opera in this delightful romantic operetta by Franz Lehár. Hillside Club (Berkeley, CA) on March 27, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (Mountain View, CA) on April 3 & Legion of Honor (San Francisco, CA) on April 10.
MAY & JUNE 2022
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love And Murder— Winner of the 2014 Tony Awards, GGL&M is a joyful blend of musical theater and operetta! Catch Dian as the haughty Lady Eugenia D’Ysquith. From May 28-June 5th at the Presidio Theatre *The final performance on 6/5 will include a livestream to watch wherever you are!
DECEMBER 2021
The Magic Lamp — Get into the holiday spirit with this family fun panto of Aladdin! The Magic Lamp is brimming with humor, featuring work by Grammy and Emmy award-winning comedy writer and musician Mason Williams (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and Saturday Night Live), and Musical Direction by Bill Keck (Beach Blanket Babylon). Dian is excited to be both ensemble and the understudy for Jazz. Running December 1–31, 2021, discounted public preview performances on December 1-4, opening night on December 10th at the Presidio Theatre. Mask is required for entry and must be worn at all times inside. Full vaccination is required for all guests ages 12 and up.
OCTOBER 2021
Lamplighters Annual Gala: Throw Gama from the Train!, or Murder on the Utopia Limited! — Dian is thrilled to have her first in-person indoor performance (since the COVID pandemic lockdown of 2020!!) with this adorable and comedic musical show. An original storyline set to mostly Gilbert and Sullivan music with echoes of Hitchcock, Agatha Christie, and Jeopardy. 3pm PST on October 17, 2021 at the beautiful Herbst Theatre, LIVE-STREAM tickets available to watch at home or far away! Proof of vaccination, ID, and masking required for in-person audience and staff.
JUNE 2019
Broadway Bares // SF Strips IV — This annual NYC tradition was created 26 years ago by Tony Award winning choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. The SF version partners with both Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and REAF. Dian is thrilled to both perform and choreograph again this year! June 16th at DNA Lounge.
APRIL 2019
Pippin — From the composer of Wicked comes this sexy and dazzling musical parable about the cyclical paths one can take to find fulfillment. Preview on April 5th, runs April 6th to May 5th at the Julia Morgan Theater.
OCTOBER 2018
Convergence — Dian is thrilled to join DVDance company’s second season. Catch her in pieces choreographed by Artistic director Dominic V. Duong and guest choreographer Rickey Tripp. October 26th-27th, 7:30pm at Mission City Center for the Performing Arts.
L’Histoire du soldat — Dian plays The Princess in Cal Arte Ensemble’s upcoming production of Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale. September 23 at Triton Museum of Art, September 30 at CSMA Tateuchi Hall, October 14 at SFCM Recital Hall (live recording).
JULY 2018
I, Too, Sing America! — Dian sings in this production by San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company. A blend of great works by American artists of color. Conceived by Othello Jefferson. July 27th & 28th at the African American Art and Culture Complex.
JUNE 2018
Broadway Bares // SF Strips III — the tradition carries on in SF! In addition to dancing, Dian is thrilled to be a choreographer for this year’s production! June 17th at DNA Lounge.
APRIL 2018
The Midnight Circus — Dian is pleased to be a specialty guest act at April Follies’ 2018 Competition evening show. She’ll be performing her gypsy-jazz contortion dance act. April 28th at Just Dance Ballroom.
FEBRUARY 2018
The Gondoliers — Dian plays the role of Giulia in this joyful Gilbert & Sullivan opera. She is thrilled to make her debut with Lamplighters Music Theatre. Runs February 2-4 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Feb 9-11 at the Lesher Center for the Arts and Feb 17-18 at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
OCTOBER 2017
South of Market: The Musical v2 — the annual parody that brings together tech professionals and theatre artists from the Bay Area to perform an original musical roasting the year in tech! October 12-22, 2017 at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre.
JUNE 2017
Broadway Bares SF II — the sexiest fundraising event! This year’s show includes singer Steve Grand, dancers from the touring shows HAMILTON and ROMAN HOLIDAY, and favorite Bay Area dancers. June 18th at DNA Lounge.
MAY 2017
The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd — this quirky musical is a delightful satire on the way people of different classes treat each other. Catch Dian as The Girl and in the Ensemble. She’s proud to be Dance Captain for this talented cast! May 6-27th at the Exit Theatre.
FEBRUARY 2017
The Nitey Awards — the annual awards show celebrating excellence in creative content and patron experience in the nightlife industry. Dian is proud to not only perform for the Niteys again but to also choreograph this year’s opening number. February 27th at the SF Armory.
Sweetheart Gala & Auction — Selling out each year, this year’s gala will be transformed into an extravagant vintage circus. Dian performs a solo contortion act to Stardust, setting the 1920s tone of this black-tie event. February 11th at the Maxwell Clubhouse.