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Diablo Ballet Announces 31st Season Featuring A World Premiere and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Discover the exciting line-up for DIABLO BALLET's 31st season. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for the latest news and updates about the upcoming performances.

Theatre Rhinoceros Presents ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, May 23 - June 2
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024


Catch the Theatre Rhinoceros' presentation of ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL from May 23 to June 2. Don't miss this exciting rendition of the classic play.

Cast Set for SUMMERTIME! at Transcendence Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Discover the newly announced cast of SUMMERTIME! by Transcendence Theatre Company. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 10, 2024


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 May 2024 include Galileo, Evita and more!

PARTENOPE Comes to San Francisco Opera This June
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season will continue June 15 with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production.

World-Renowned Musicians Will Headline With 1992 Nobel Prize Laureate as Grand Marshal at the 46th Annual Carnaval San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Carnaval San Francisco, themed 'Honor Indigenous Roots,' proudly unveils its lineup of musical acts for the 2024 season: Noel Torres, Pirulo Y La Tribu, Banda Blanca, and Franco. These headlining performers serve as the musical icing on the cake for the 400,000 attendees of Carnaval San Francisco, contributing an impactful $10 million to the local economy. 

Photos: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Supporters Raise Funds At BLUE SKY BACCHANALIA
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


Go inside the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley spring fundraiser Blue Sky Bacchanalia at Hiller Aviation Museum Sunday, May 5. See photos from the event.

GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024


Due to popular ticket demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended the world premiere musical, Galileo: A Rock Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!

EVITA to Conclude San Francisco Playhouse's 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024


Experience the musical sensation EVITA this summer in San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the captivating story and unforgettable score from June 27 to September 7.

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - May 09, 2024


Tom Wingfield opens Tennessee William’s haunting memory play with this admonition: “Yes, I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve. But I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you the illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.” What follows in this stunning production is a sometimes surreal, always emotionally devastating remembrance of a broken family teetering on the edges of disillusion and the hope of salvation.

EXTREME ACTS Comes to the Marsh This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024


 The world premiere of Extreme Acts by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, which was originally announced as a two-play production at The Marsh San Francisco has now been updated to a 60-minute standalone performance.

CINDERELLA Comes to New Ballet This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024


New Ballet has announced its production of Cinderella, May 18 and 19 at the Hammer Theatre Center.

VIDEO: Married Couple Restores the Historic Great Star Theater To It's Former Glory
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024


The Great Star Theater, a nearly 100-year-old theater in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is getting a second chance to shine. Find out how in a new video segment from NBC Bay Area.

Opera Parallèle Will Present FELLOW TRAVELERS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2024


Opera Parallèle and Presidio Theatre will salute the upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the West Coast premiere of Fellow Travelers, the highly acclaimed musical drama by composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce for three performances June 21 – 23 at the intimate Presidio Theatre.

Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Partner With Choreographer Alonzo King and Director Peter Sellars For Multidisciplinary Program
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2024


On June 7–9, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony partner with two creative visionaries—director Peter Sellars and choreographer Alonzo King—for a multidisciplinary program highlighting opera and dance.  

Marin Theatre Announces Two U.S. Premieres And More For 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024


Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more.

Interview: Jeffrey Lo of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at San Francisco Playhouse Offers a Fresh Take on an American Classic
by Jim Munson - May 07, 2024


BroadwayWorld talks to director Jeffrey Lo about his poetic and visually striking production of the Tennessee Williams classic 'The Glass Menagerie' running at San Francisco Playhouse through June 15th.

PETER PAN is Coming to Broadway San Jose in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 07, 2024


Experience the magic of PETER PAN as it soars into Broadway San Jose. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Gemma New Replaces Marta Gardolińska in May 10–12 San Francisco Symphony Performances
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


Conductor Gemma New will step in for Marta Gardolińska for the San Francisco Symphony’s upcoming May 10 & 12 performances at Davies Symphony Hall and the Symphony’s May 11 performance at UC Davis’ Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.

Video: Katerina McCrimmon & Melissa Manchester Talk FUNNY GIRL on ABC7 News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - May 04, 2024


In the video here, Katerina McCrimmon (Fanny Brice) and Melissa Manchester (Mrs. Brice) sit down with ABC7 News Bay Area to discuss the FUNNY GIRL national tour, making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco through May 26, 2024.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 03, 2024


What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Orpheum Theatre?

American Conservatory Theater to Close Out 23/24 Season with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024


American Conservatory Theater will close its 2023/24 season with the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production, The Lehman Trilogy. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lineup Unveiled for 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024


Explore the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival with Playwrights Foundation's on-demand readings and events. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

LA LLORONA to be Presented by Ópera Cultura in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024


Experience the chilling tale of LA LLORONA, a Mexican folklore brought to life in a musical drama by Ópera Cultura. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Playwrights Foundation Releases On Demand Readings & Events For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024


Discover the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival's on-demand readings and events, released by Playwrights Foundation.


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