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San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Winter 2026 include M. Butterly and more.

San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

L.A.’s Latino Theater Company will enter its 41st season with a dynamic slate of productions and arts education programming that celebrates its 20th anniversary operating The Los Angeles Theatre Center. 

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.

East West Players has revealed the principal cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tony-winner David Henry Hwang’s newly updated 2026 book for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song.

The American Theatre Wing revealed the recipients of ATW’s National Theatre Company Grants program. Five grants of $100,000 have been awarded to companies that have demonstrated innovative new strategies to present the work of American playwrights.

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the cast for the regional premiere of Yellow Face written by David Henry Hwang at Ground Floor Theatre.

San Francisco Playhouse will present M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang.  Inspired by the trial of Bernard Boursicot, this drama reimagines Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly through the story of a French diplomat’s affair with a Chinese opera singer.

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.

The Tent Theater Company will host its 2025 benefit, LASTINGNESS next week at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more about the event here!

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, will be recognized with the time-honored Broadway tradition of a caricature on the infamous walls of Sardi’s.

At a special Monkey King event hosted by Jensen and Lori Huang in the Green Room at the War Memorial Veterans Building, the Huangs announced a multi-year commitment of $5 million a year to the San Francisco Opera.

San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang (Chinglish, Yellow Face, Soft Power).

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Ground Floor Theatre has unveiled the titles for the 2026 season including two Austin premieres, a regional premiere and a world premiere. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

La Jolla Playhouse has announced its 2026/2027 season featuring three world-premiere musicals—The Family Album, GRIM, and Particle Fever—plus West Coast premieres of Purpose and The Monsters, and the world premiere of A Black-billed Cuckoo, ahead of the 2026 WOW Festival in partnership with UC San Diego.

Columbia University School of the Arts will host a special gala celebration to commemorate 60 Years of Artmaking and raise support for student scholarships. Learn more about the November gala!