Pure Broadway Brilliance in Sonoma
Transcendence Theatre Company has matured beautifully into its new venue at the Field of Dreams, creating a uniquely Sonoma experience. This is not just a show — it’s a total night out. Dining al fresco, socializing with family and friends, enjoying food and drink under the Wine Country sky, and then being swept away by truly professional singers, dancers, and musicians in a Broadway-caliber performance. It’s a powerhouse combination that simply isn’t available anywhere else.
Following on the heels of their sold-out Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, TTC has brought back its audience-favorite Ladies of Broadway for a triumphant run at Sonoma’s Field of Dreams. I attended opening night, and the evening was nothing short of magical.
7 powerhouse performers — Terry Burrell (Dreamgirls, Into the Woods), Galyana Castillo (Sweeney Todd, Waitress), Diane J. Findlay (Hello, Dolly!, Sister Act), Kate Marilley (Beetlejuice, Billy Elliot), Vasthy Mompoint (The Prom, Mary Poppins), Kristin Piro (Spamalot, An American in Paris), and Libby Servais (Wicked, Lysistrata Jones) — lit up the Sonoma night sky with extraordinary voices and presence.
Photo Credit: Transcendence Theatre Company
From Golden Age classics such as Hello, Dolly!, Sweet Charity, and Gypsy to modern mega-hits like Wicked, Chicago, and Sister Act, the show offered both nostalgia and fresh energy. Each actress not only delivered showstopping numbers but also shared personal stories — moments that gave the evening a sense of intimacy and honesty. At times, it felt reminiscent of A Chorus Line, where performers reveal themselves through song and story, allowing the audience to glimpse the person behind the voice. For me, as someone from New York, the geographical references woven into their stories resonated especially strongly, grounding the night in both Broadway’s past and present.
Transcendence has clearly settled into its new home at the Field of Dreams. Everything runs smooth as silk — from the staging and sound design to the seamless transitions and overall flow of the evening. It takes time for any company to fine-tune a new performance venue, but Transcendence is now there — firing on all cylinders. The result is a confidence and polish that radiates from the stage to the audience.
What impressed most was the synergy. Whether it was Burrell’s commanding gravitas, Servais’s crystalline vocals, or Mompoint’s irresistible charm, each performer shone individually while blending seamlessly into a dynamic ensemble. The audience responded with cheers, laughter, and more than a few standing ovations.
More than a revue, Ladies of Broadway is a heartfelt tribute to the legends who paved the way and a joyful reminder of Broadway’s continuing vitality. On a perfect late-summer evening in Sonoma, it was easy to believe that the lights of Broadway shine just as brightly under the Wine Country stars.
Highly recommended — catch it while you can!
Tickets & Information
Ladies of Broadway runs through September 14, 2025, at the Field of Dreams in Sonoma. Tickets and details are available at Transcendence Theatre Company or by calling the box office at (877) 424-1414.
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