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Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre, written by Jeff Daniels, takes one of the country’s fastest-growing sports and serves it up as an unabashedly silly comedy filled with eccentric players, romantic entanglements, and plenty of physical humor.
Altarena Playhouse brings Noël Coward’s FALLEN ANGELS to life with wit and charm.
The Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre answered that question with an evening overflowing with nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of love for one of musical theatre’s most enduringly strange creations.
What happens when dinner, circus, cabaret, and a trip back in time all collide under one tent?
What happens when innovation moves faster than our ability to understand its consequences?
What happens when three possible fathers, one determined bride-to-be, and the irresistible music of ABBA collide on a Greek island?
ORPHEUS DESCENDING remains painfully relevant.
What happens when water becomes a privilege—and rebellion comes with a price?
THE FULL MONTY at Woodminster Summer Musicals is full of laughs, groves and moves, and even poignant moments.
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.
What happens when over 60 years of cinematic espionage is celebrated through the power of a live orchestra? The San Francisco Symphony's James Bond Forever concert reminds us that some of the most iconic moments in film history begin not with dialogue, but with a song.
The hills are indeed alive with The Sound of Music as the national touring production played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Broadway San Jose on opening night.
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara at the San Francisco Symphony is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why live performance is so magical.
What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?
Disney's Beauty and the Beast wows San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre with stunning design and Kyra Belle Johnson's standout Belle.
Could it possibly be that events have finally confirmed just what the San Francisco Mime Troupe has been howling at the wind for 67 years! The troupe whose shows have been called whacko, conspiratorial, commie and alarmist now find themselves leading the pack when it comes to shining a bright light
As Festival Napa Valley celebrates its 20th Anniversary Summer Season, running July 4–19, the opening weekend perfectly illustrated why the festival has become one of the country's most sought-after cultural destinations
Celebrating its 15th season, Transcendence Theatre Company continues its mission to create extraordinary experiences that inspire all to live life to the fullest.
There’s an HR nightmare threatening a critical launch and successful IPO at a Silicon Valley aerospace company.
Two co-workers are shooting the bull at an overlook on a starry night – pot gummies about to kick in, beers in hand.
The stars fill the skies.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.
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ELTON DOM: The Young Elton Experience Great Star Theater (9/10-9/13) |
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Julius Caesar Marin Shakespeare Company (8/14-9/13) |
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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The Fantasticks San Anselmo Playhouse (9/04-9/07) |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Lesher Center for the Arts (10/25-11/15) |
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Secret Improv VICE, San Francisco Noir Shelton Theater (8/30-8/30) |
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Mamma Mia! San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/08-6/13) |
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Once Upon A Mattress Saratoga Civic Theater (9/26-10/17) |
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Disney''s Beauty and the Beast San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (9/08-9/13) |
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Roar! The Marsh Berkeley (8/29-8/30) |
