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San Francisco Opera Will Perform THE BARBER OF SEVILLE This Summerby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(05/07/2026) - San Francisco Opera will present Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE with two international casts led by conductor Benjamin Manis, featuring baritones Joshua Hopkins and Justin Austin sharing the title role.
SF Coalition to Present FUTURE OF US Civic Imagination Festivalby Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(05/06/2026) - Future of Us will present its inaugural festival, a 10-day citywide event running July 4–12, 2026, across San Francisco, timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.
The Braid Will Present L'CHAIM AMERICA! Exploring Jewish Stories Across the U.S.by A.A. Cristi - Los Angeles
(05/05/2026) - The Braid, recognized as the nation's leading Jewish storytelling theatre, will present L'CHAIM AMERICA!, a National Endowment for the Arts-supported production touring Los Angeles, New York, and beyond.
Symphony San Jose Will Perform SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close 2025-26 Seasonby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(05/05/2026) - Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by Nielsen, Ginastera, and Shostakovich, with harpist Katherine Siochi as soloist.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Seasonby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(05/04/2026) - Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Photos: SHADES AND SHADOWS at the Magic Theatreby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(05/04/2026) - The Back with Two Beasts recently presented the World Premiere of Shades and Shadows, by William Brasse. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
Yo-Yo Ma, Herb Alpert, and More Join the San Francisco Symphony in Juneby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(05/01/2026) - The San Francisco Symphony will present a month of Orchestral Series programs led by guest conductors, plus a special concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma and a performance by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Davies Symphony Hall.
Royal Underground Theatre Company Will Present A FEW GOOD MEN in Berkeleyby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/30/2026) - The Royal Underground Theatre Company will stage Aaron Sorkin's A FEW GOOD MEN at Live Oak Theater in Berkeley, directed by Enrico Banson, featuring a cast led by Kieran Cross and María Cecilia Flores.
California Theatre Conservatory Will Present OKLAHOMA! in San Rafaelby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/30/2026) - California Theatre Conservatory will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! at the Hayes Theatre in San Rafael, featuring conservatory-trained young performers in a production developed over nearly five months of rehearsal.
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS To Be Presented By Merola Opera Programby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/30/2026) - San Francisco's Merola Opera Program will present Richard Strauss's serio-comic ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, conducted by Ann-Katrin Stöcker and directed by Omer Ben Seadia, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Citiesby Stephi Wild - Broadway
(04/30/2026) - The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
BATS Improv Named Recipient Of The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fundby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/30/2026) - BATS Improv, San Francisco's longest-running improv company, was named a recipient of California's Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, which supports arts organizations in building more equitable compensation for artists and staff.
Steinway Society - The Bay Area Unveils 32nd Season Lineupby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/29/2026) - Steinway Society - The Bay Area announced its upcoming 32nd concert season, featuring six internationally acclaimed pianists performing live at the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Cupertino, CA, with a home viewing option also available.
ARAB SPRING To Have World Premiere Co-Production from Golden Thread Productions And SFBATCOby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/29/2026) - Golden Thread Productions and SFBATCO will present the world premiere of ARAB SPRING, a dark comedy by Egyptian-American writer Denmo Ibrahim about two siblings planning an Islamic funeral for their estranged father, at Potrero Stage in San Francisco.
THE SECRET GARDEN to Close Cinnabar Theater 53rd Seasonby Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/24/2026) - Cinnabar Theater will close its 53rd season with The Secret Garden, the musical by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon, directed by Jane Erwin at Warren Theater in Rohnert Park, CA.
LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN To Be Presented By Merola Opera Program In Julyby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/23/2026) - The Merola Opera Program will present LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN as part of its 2026 season in San Francisco. The production is a condensed adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen and will be performed in French with English supertitles.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DRACULA: A COMEDY IN TERRORS, and BAT BOY, Set For Center REP 2026/27 Seasonby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/23/2026) - Center Repertory Company announced its 2026/27 season, DREAMERS & DAREDEVILS, featuring THE GLASS MENAGERIE, DRACULA: A COMEDY IN TERRORS, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD!, and BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL.
PASS THE NAILS AND SHAME THE DEVIL Extended at The Marsh Berkeleyby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/23/2026) - Pearl Louise's debut solo show, directed by David Ford, traces a Black family's journey from Louisiana to 1980s East Oakland amid the crack epidemic. The autobiographical work has been extended by popular demand at The Marsh Berkeley.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Cast Set For 113th Mountain Play Seasonby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/22/2026) - The Mountain Play has announced casting for THE WIZARD OF OZ in its 113th season. The production will be staged at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mount Tamalpais. Performances will take place in June.
Z Space Will Host BECOMING A MAN and Launch Trans Artist Initiative with Gender Reveal Partyby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/22/2026) - Z Space announced a Gender Reveal Party celebrating the launch of its Trans Artist Initiative, alongside a post-show conversation series tied to its production of BECOMING A MAN, P. Carl's play about gender transition.
AFTERMATH LITURGY World Premiere To Be Presented By Contemporary Asian Theater Sceneby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/21/2026) - Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) will present the world premiere staged reading of AFTERMATH LITURGY, a commissioned play with music by playwright Min Kahng, performed at Wesley United Methodist Church in San Jose's Japantown.
WILLY WONKA JR. Will Be Presented By Playful People Productionsby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/20/2026) - Playful People Productions will present WILLY WONKA JR. in San Jose with four casts of performers ages 4–12. The musical, based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, will run at the Historic Hoover Theatre.
Photos: LA TRAVIATA To Close Opera San José 2025–26 Season At California Theatreby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/17/2026) - Opera San José will present La Traviata to close its 2025–26 season. The production will run at the California Theatre in San José. Tickets are now available. Check out photos of the production.
Symphony San Jose Chorale to Present SERENADE TO MUSIC at Mission Santa Claraby Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/17/2026) - Symphony San Jose Chorale will present 'Serenade to Music' at Mission Santa Clara, featuring works by Arvo Pärt, Jake Runestad, and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw, conducted by Elena Sharkova.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valleyby Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/17/2026) - TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is presenting Come From Away, helmed by TheatreWorks Founder/Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Kelley. Get a first look at photos here!
Opera Star Renée Fleming To Keynote Music & Wellness Summit At Festival Napa Valleyby A.A. Cristi - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/15/2026) - Renée Fleming will deliver the keynote at Festival Napa Valley’s Music & Wellness Summit. The event will explore the connection between music and health. The summit will take place at CIA at Copia in Napa.
PlayGround Now Seeking Submissions for Inaugural TWISTED HOLIDAY FESTIVALby Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/15/2026) - PlayGround is accepting applications for its first annual Twisted Holiday Festival, a fringe-style new works festival featuring productions at Potrero Stage in San Francisco, open to theatre artists nationwide.
Conductor James Gaffigan to Lead Chicago Symphony, NSO & San Francisco Symphony in Spring 2026by Chloe Rabinowitz - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/15/2026) - James Gaffigan will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony this spring, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet among featured soloists.
HAIRSPRAY Will Come to San Francisco Playhouse This Summerby Stephi Wild - San Francisco / Bay Area
(04/15/2026) - San Francisco Playhouse will close its 2025-26 season with HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical directed by Artistic Director Bill English, featuring choreography by Phoenyx Rose.
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