Wynton Marsalis To Headline Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Arts For All Gala
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Festival Napa Valley has announced that Wynton Marsalis will headline its 2026 Arts for All Gala, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary season. The annual gala supports the festival’s education, wellness, and community music programs across Napa Valley.
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Festival Napa Valley has announced that Wynton Marsalis will headline its 2026 Arts for All Gala, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary season. The annual gala supports the festival’s education, wellness, and community music programs across Napa Valley.
ATRIUM Opens New Free Bay Area Art Fair At Minnesota Street Project
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
ATRIUM has launched as a new free alternative art fair spotlighting contemporary art galleries rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. Presented at Minnesota Street Project, the fair emphasizes accessibility, community connection, and support for independent galleries and artists.
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
ATRIUM has launched as a new free alternative art fair spotlighting contemporary art galleries rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. Presented at Minnesota Street Project, the fair emphasizes accessibility, community connection, and support for independent galleries and artists.
Ensemble For These Times to Present E4TT/RMF NEW MUSIC PIANO SUMMIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
Ensemble for These Times will present the E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit, featuring innovative piano four hands compositions at the Berkeley Piano Club.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2026
Ensemble for These Times will present the E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit, featuring innovative piano four hands compositions at the Berkeley Piano Club.
Interview: Carey Perloff of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Marin Theatre
by Jim Munson - January 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater luminary Carey Perloff about her production of Chekhov's classic tragicomedy 'The Cherry Orchard' running at Marin Theatre January 29 to February 22.
by Jim Munson - January 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater luminary Carey Perloff about her production of Chekhov's classic tragicomedy 'The Cherry Orchard' running at Marin Theatre January 29 to February 22.
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the return of Alice in Wonderland at Fort Mason’s Cowell Theater. The family-friendly dance theater production will be performed with live music and choreography by Mark Foehringer.
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the return of Alice in Wonderland at Fort Mason’s Cowell Theater. The family-friendly dance theater production will be performed with live music and choreography by Mark Foehringer.
Photos: M. BUTTERFLY at San Francisco Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang. The drama reimagines Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly through the story of a French diplomat’s affair with a Chinese opera singer. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang. The drama reimagines Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly through the story of a French diplomat’s affair with a Chinese opera singer. See photos!
OH, MARY! to Launch U.S. Tour in Fall 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
Oh, Mary! will play select cities across the U.S. beginning in the fall of 2026. Written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! is currently playing on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2026
Oh, Mary! will play select cities across the U.S. beginning in the fall of 2026. Written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! is currently playing on Broadway.
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater has announced the cast for its upcoming production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. The show, set to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative, will feature a talented ensemble of actors.
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater has announced the cast for its upcoming production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. The show, set to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative, will feature a talented ensemble of actors.
RJ Silva to Present Solo Play YOU EAT SO WELL at the Solo Performance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
RJ Silva's solo play, You Eat So Well!, will debut at the Solo Performance Festival in San Francisco, exploring the intricate relationship between food, culture, and identity.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
RJ Silva's solo play, You Eat So Well!, will debut at the Solo Performance Festival in San Francisco, exploring the intricate relationship between food, culture, and identity.
Photos: HERSHEY FELDER: THE PIANO IN ME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will ring in 2026 with the return of actor/pianist/writer Hershey Felder in the World Premiere of Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will ring in 2026 with the return of actor/pianist/writer Hershey Felder in the World Premiere of Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me. See photos!
Amy Oppenheimer's LOOKING FOR JUSTICE (IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES) is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
Lawyer and retired judge Amy Oppenheimer will bring her solo performance debut Looking for Justice (In All the Wrong Places) to The Marsh Berkeley after five decades in the making.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
Lawyer and retired judge Amy Oppenheimer will bring her solo performance debut Looking for Justice (In All the Wrong Places) to The Marsh Berkeley after five decades in the making.
Liverpool Legends to Perform Beatles Tribute at Golden State Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Experience the Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends as they bring 'The Complete Beatles Experience' to Monterey's Golden State Theatre on March 13, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Experience the Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends as they bring 'The Complete Beatles Experience' to Monterey's Golden State Theatre on March 13, 2026.
Oakland Theater Project’s 2026 Season To Launch With THE MOUNTAINTOP
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
Oakland Theater Project will open its 2026 season with The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. The production explores the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through an imagined encounter in Memphis.
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
Oakland Theater Project will open its 2026 season with The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. The production explores the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through an imagined encounter in Memphis.
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - January 16, 2026
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are on a high recently, with their long- running animated series South Park skewering the present administration in their inimitable profane and darkly surreal style. 2011’s The Book of Mormon brought their irreverent humor to Broadway in what at the time seemed shocking, blasphemous, and absurdly brilliant.
by Steve Murray - January 16, 2026
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are on a high recently, with their long- running animated series South Park skewering the present administration in their inimitable profane and darkly surreal style. 2011’s The Book of Mormon brought their irreverent humor to Broadway in what at the time seemed shocking, blasphemous, and absurdly brilliant.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Kristen Schaal to Present THE LEGEND OF CRYSTAL SHELL at SF Sketchfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Kristen Schaal will present a special preview run of her new stage show, The Legend of Crystal Shell. Written by and starring Schaal, Crystal Shell is a story about a sheltered centaur who confronts her horse dad.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
Kristen Schaal will present a special preview run of her new stage show, The Legend of Crystal Shell. Written by and starring Schaal, Crystal Shell is a story about a sheltered centaur who confronts her horse dad.
Interview: Hershey Felder of THE PIANO AND ME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - January 15, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso pianist-actor-writer Hershey Felder about his latest show, 'Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me,' running in its world premiere engagement at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 17 to February 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
by Jim Munson - January 15, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso pianist-actor-writer Hershey Felder about his latest show, 'Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me,' running in its world premiere engagement at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 17 to February 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
COME FROM AWAY to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will conclude Season 55 with Irene Sankoff and David Hein's Come From Away. TheatreWorks Founder/Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Kelley returns to direct.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will conclude Season 55 with Irene Sankoff and David Hein's Come From Away. TheatreWorks Founder/Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Kelley returns to direct.
SF Symphony Will Present LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE HORSE at Davies Hall
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Lunar New Year concert and banquet on Saturday, February 28 at Davies Symphony Hall. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Lunar New Year concert and banquet on Saturday, February 28 at Davies Symphony Hall. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set for U.S. Stage Premiere Of Royal Shakespeare Company's HAMNET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast for the U.S. tour of Hamnet—a co-production from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions—taking place at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast for the U.S. tour of Hamnet—a co-production from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions—taking place at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.
Joan Baez To Join SWEET RELIEF Benefit Concert Honoring Taj Mahal In San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Joan Baez will perform at a benefit concert for Sweet Relief on February 21 at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, honoring blues legend Taj Mahal.
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Joan Baez will perform at a benefit concert for Sweet Relief on February 21 at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, honoring blues legend Taj Mahal.
The Marsh Berkeley To Offer Free Performances Of Brian Copeland’s THE WAITING PERIOD In January
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
The Marsh will present free performances of THE WAITING PERIOD, written and performed by Brian Copeland, on Friday, January 23 and Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at The Marsh Berkeley.
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
The Marsh will present free performances of THE WAITING PERIOD, written and performed by Brian Copeland, on Friday, January 23 and Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at The Marsh Berkeley.
THE WAITING PERIOD To Return to The Marsh Berkeley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
The Waiting Period, a poignant show by Brian Copeland, will be staged at The Marsh Berkeley. The performance delves into themes of mental health and resilience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
The Waiting Period, a poignant show by Brian Copeland, will be staged at The Marsh Berkeley. The performance delves into themes of mental health and resilience.
SPAMALOT is Coming to BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
BroadwaySF will present the acclaimed musical SPAMALOT at the Golden Gate Theatre, offering a fresh take on the Arthurian legend with humor and spectacle. This production promises to captivate fans of musical theater with its witty script and vibrant staging.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
BroadwaySF will present the acclaimed musical SPAMALOT at the Golden Gate Theatre, offering a fresh take on the Arthurian legend with humor and spectacle. This production promises to captivate fans of musical theater with its witty script and vibrant staging.
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What the Constitution Means to Me
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She Loves Me
Dinkelspiel Auditorium (1/23 - 1/25) | |
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Comedy Oakland at The Elbow Room Thu Feb 5 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (2/5 - 2/5) | |
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Comedy Oakland at Calabash Sat Jan 31st 8:00 pm
Calabash (1/31 - 1/31) | |
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Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun Feb 1 7pm
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (2/20 - 2/22) | |
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Running After Shadows
City Lights Theater Company (1/15 - 2/8) | |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun Feb 22 7pm
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