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HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN SON Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

New Conservatory Theatre Center will present the fifth of six bold, queer, mainstage productions with how to make an American Son. Written by christopher oscar peña in 2022, the play examines themes of identity, young love, and family in the Y2K era. It will be directed by NCTC's new Artistic Director, Ben Villegas Randle. 

Review: SALLY AND TOM at Marin Theatre
by Steve Murray - Nov 5, 2025

Back in 2017, Marin Theatre Company staged Thomas Bradshaw’s historical fiction Thomas and Sally to a firestorm of criticism, with critics damning the production for its hypersexualized view of Sally Hemings and downplaying her position as Thomas Jefferson’s slave.

Photos: Suzan-Lori Parks’ SALLY & TOM At Marin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Marin Theatre in Mill Valley will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, running October 30–November 23, 2025. See photos of the production.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES is Coming to the Curran Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Director D’Arcy Drollinger has revealed the two episodes that will be brought to life at the historic Curran Theatre as part of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes. Learn more!

SALLY & TOM West Coast Premiere is Coming to Marin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

Marin Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Cindy Fee Voice of The Golden Girls Theme Song, to Perform at THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will return to BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre to perform throughout opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES Comes to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

San Francisco’s most eagerly-awaited holiday tradition—The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes—returns to San Francisco’s historic Curran Theatre for a limited engagement beginning in December.

JURASSIQ PARQ A MUSIQAL PARODY Extends at OASIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

JURASSIQ PARQ—the musical drag parody of the groundbreaking 90s dinosaur disaster movie that shaped a generation—taking place at OASIS, has been extended! Learn more!

Review: JURASSIQ PARQ at SF Oasis
by Steve Murray - Jul 11, 2025

There’s a strong history of outrageous drag performance art in San Francisco. Born of necessity as a weapon against homophobia, discrimination and vile hatred, the gay community developed an all-inclusive, often comic, in-your-face style of theatre that includes nudity, sexual innuendo, and social satire.

JURASSIQ PARQ Musical Parody to be Presented at OasisArts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for JURASSIQ PARQ—a musical drag parody of the groundbreaking 90s dinosaur disaster movie that shaped a generation—hatching at OASIS. Learn more!

Review: BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis
by Steve Murray - Dec 31, 2024

What did our critic think of BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis?

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES at Curran Theatre
by Steve Murray - Dec 8, 2024

What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES at Curran Theatre?

Cindy Fee to Perform at Opening Weekend of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will perform at the opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre. Patrons attending performances on December 6, 7, and 8 will get the opportunity to see Fee perform the iconic theme song live from the Curran Theatre stage.

THE NANNY LIVE Announced At SF OASIS This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

THE NANNY LIVE will have its world premiere at SF OASIS this November. The show promises a fresh take on the beloved sitcom, bringing it to life on stage for the first time.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES To Open at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes—is making a grand move from the intimate setting of the Victoria Theatre to the historic Curran Theatre.

Photos: First Look At BITCH SLAP! At Oasis
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

See first look photos of Bitch Slap!, performing at Oasis (298 11th St., San Francisco) now through Saturday, May 18, 2024. 

Review: BITCH SLAP! at SF Oasis
by Steve Murray - Apr 27, 2024

What did our critic think of BITCH SLAP! at SF Oasis?

BITCH SLAP! Returns to San Francisco's Oasis This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Bitch Slap!—D’Arcy Drollinger’s hilarious drag comedy send-up of 80’s nighttime soap operas—is returning to San Francisco’s Oasis (258 11th St.) for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, April 25 and running through Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Review: BIG DATA at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Feb 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is THE hot topic of the day, touted as the panacea for societies’ ills and capable of providing more leisure time and making life easier. The flip side is getting equal play time – we’re being overrun with technology, ostensibly losing our identity to algorithms, and reducing us to big data.

Video: Kate Attwell On The World Premiere Play BIG DATA at American Conservatory Theater
by Joshua Wright - Feb 1, 2024

Get a first look at American Conservatory Theater's world premiere of Kate Attwell's Big Data, performing at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater, on stage from February 15 through March 10, 2024.