Watch: Debbie Wileman Releases Music Video for 'Santa Claus is Coming To Town'
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Debbie Wileman has unveiled a brand-new music video for “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”—featuring choreography by two-time Emmy Award winner Spencer Liff—as a preview of her upcoming San Francisco debut.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Debbie Wileman has unveiled a brand-new music video for “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”—featuring choreography by two-time Emmy Award winner Spencer Liff—as a preview of her upcoming San Francisco debut.
Heather Lind and More Complete the Cast of THE STREETCAR PROJECT at A.C.T.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The complete cast has been set for The Streetcar Project at American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), including Screen Actors Guild and Theater World Award-winner Heather Lind.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
The complete cast has been set for The Streetcar Project at American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), including Screen Actors Guild and Theater World Award-winner Heather Lind.
Sunset Solos Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary with an Evening of Standout Solo Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Sunset Solos, the acclaimed San Francisco performance series dedicated to the art of solo theater, will celebrate its two-year anniversary on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Sealevel Gallery in the Outer Sunset.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Sunset Solos, the acclaimed San Francisco performance series dedicated to the art of solo theater, will celebrate its two-year anniversary on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Sealevel Gallery in the Outer Sunset.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production, How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
San José Chamber Orchestra Will Present CELEBRATION on New Year’s Eve
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
San José Chamber Orchestra will present Celebration on December 31 at St. Francis Episcopal in San José. Led by Music Director Barbara Day Turner, the New Year’s Eve program will feature guest artists Jon Nakamatsu, Evan Kahn, and Jon and Alec Manasse.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
San José Chamber Orchestra will present Celebration on December 31 at St. Francis Episcopal in San José. Led by Music Director Barbara Day Turner, the New Year’s Eve program will feature guest artists Jon Nakamatsu, Evan Kahn, and Jon and Alec Manasse.
San Francisco Opera Guild Honors Maria Manetti Shrem at AN EVENING ON THE STAGE Gala
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
San Francisco Opera Guild honored philanthropist Maria Manetti Shrem at its 2025 An Evening on the Stage gala on November 19 at the War Memorial Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
San Francisco Opera Guild honored philanthropist Maria Manetti Shrem at its 2025 An Evening on the Stage gala on November 19 at the War Memorial Opera House.
Hershey Felder to Return to TheatreWorks in World Premiere of THE PIANO AND ME
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
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.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
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.
International Artists Selected for 2026 Merola Opera Program
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
One of the most prestigious opera training programs in the world, San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program has selected 28 artists from a pool of more than 1,500 international applicants to participate in its 2026 program.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
One of the most prestigious opera training programs in the world, San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program has selected 28 artists from a pool of more than 1,500 international applicants to participate in its 2026 program.
THE PHIL COLLINS STORY is Coming to BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Phil Collins Story, a new docu-concert celebrating the life, career, and music of Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning performer and songwriter Phil Collins, will play BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Phil Collins Story, a new docu-concert celebrating the life, career, and music of Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning performer and songwriter Phil Collins, will play BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
San Francisco SPCA To Celebrate 39th Annual Holiday Windows At Macy’s Union Square
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The San Francisco SPCA will present its 39th Annual Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square, offering adoption opportunities, a shelter animal toy drive, and multiple appearances at Winter Walk.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The San Francisco SPCA will present its 39th Annual Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square, offering adoption opportunities, a shelter animal toy drive, and multiple appearances at Winter Walk.
Ross McKee Foundation Reveals 2025 Piano Competition Laureates and Final Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Ross McKee Foundation have announced the four young pianists named as 2025 McKee Laureates: Avery Armstrong (12), Isabel Feng (14), Peter Parra (15), and Meining Wu (16).
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Ross McKee Foundation have announced the four young pianists named as 2025 McKee Laureates: Avery Armstrong (12), Isabel Feng (14), Peter Parra (15), and Meining Wu (16).
EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival Seeks Submissions
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
EXIT Theatre seeks plays for its 2026 Short Play Festival. Only one play will be accepted from each playwright. Plays should be no more than 15 minutes in length and submitted by email as a PDF or Word attachment.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
EXIT Theatre seeks plays for its 2026 Short Play Festival. Only one play will be accepted from each playwright. Plays should be no more than 15 minutes in length and submitted by email as a PDF or Word attachment.
Review: CABARET at Oakland Theater Project
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - November 29, 2025
CABARET at Oakland Theater Project is not just a show that sticks with you, it haunts you. The images, the melodies, the emotions will follow you for days. You find yourself not just thinking about the show, but yearning for it, wanting all your friends to see it, and hoping the chase for this feeling won’t take too long to find again. Simply put, Oakland Theater Project’s CABARET is special.
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - November 29, 2025
CABARET at Oakland Theater Project is not just a show that sticks with you, it haunts you. The images, the melodies, the emotions will follow you for days. You find yourself not just thinking about the show, but yearning for it, wanting all your friends to see it, and hoping the chase for this feeling won’t take too long to find again. Simply put, Oakland Theater Project’s CABARET is special.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - November 29, 2025
What did our critic think of KINKY BOOTS at Broadway San Jose?
by Linda Hodges - November 29, 2025
What did our critic think of KINKY BOOTS at Broadway San Jose?
Review: INTO THE WOODS at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - November 28, 2025
Sondheim fans rejoice! We have not one, but two sensational productions to satisfy that itch for smart lyrics and equally solid books. Shotgun Players is running their fabulous Sunday in the Park with George, and now Director Susi Damilano and SF Playhouse have outdone themselves with a stunning Into the Woods. Every component of this production is a winner; casting, technical, and musical.
by Steve Murray - November 28, 2025
Sondheim fans rejoice! We have not one, but two sensational productions to satisfy that itch for smart lyrics and equally solid books. Shotgun Players is running their fabulous Sunday in the Park with George, and now Director Susi Damilano and SF Playhouse have outdone themselves with a stunning Into the Woods. Every component of this production is a winner; casting, technical, and musical.
Samantha Pauly to Perform at Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Feinstein's at the Nikko will present Samantha Pauly in an intimate holiday concert for two nights. Pauly is best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in Broadway's smash hit SIX, Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby,.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Feinstein's at the Nikko will present Samantha Pauly in an intimate holiday concert for two nights. Pauly is best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in Broadway's smash hit SIX, Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby,.
The Marsh Berkeley to Present A VERY SCRUMPY HOLIDAY CAROL Holiday Variety Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Marsh Berkeley and the ghosts of politicians' past, present and future have a message this holiday season with an irreverent variety show, A Very Scrumpy Holiday Carol starring Joyful Raven as the laughably notorious King Scrump.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Marsh Berkeley and the ghosts of politicians' past, present and future have a message this holiday season with an irreverent variety show, A Very Scrumpy Holiday Carol starring Joyful Raven as the laughably notorious King Scrump.
Interview: Heather Orth of INTO THE WOODS at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - November 25, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.
by Jim Munson - November 25, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.
Photos: INTO THE WOODS At San Francisco Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse has released new production photos of INTO THE WOODS as its holiday production, running November 20, 2025 through January 17, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse has released new production photos of INTO THE WOODS as its holiday production, running November 20, 2025 through January 17, 2026.
San Francisco’s Circus Bella To Present STARLIGHT, An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Circus Bella will return to its Big Top Circus Tent this winter with STARLIGHT, an all-new production running December 12, 2025 through January 4, 2026 at The Crossing at East Cut, located at 211 Beale Street at Howard Street in San Francisco.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Circus Bella will return to its Big Top Circus Tent this winter with STARLIGHT, an all-new production running December 12, 2025 through January 4, 2026 at The Crossing at East Cut, located at 211 Beale Street at Howard Street in San Francisco.
Plethos Productions And Chanticleers Theatre Will Present THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON This December
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Plethos Productions and Chanticleers Theatre will bring THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON to Castro Valley for a limited run December 5–14, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Plethos Productions and Chanticleers Theatre will bring THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON to Castro Valley for a limited run December 5–14, 2025.
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Shotgun Players
by Steve Murray - November 23, 2025
The fictionalized account of pointillist painter George Seurat’s creation of his masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and his great-grandson (also named George), also a troubled artist.
by Steve Murray - November 23, 2025
The fictionalized account of pointillist painter George Seurat’s creation of his masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and his great-grandson (also named George), also a troubled artist.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Herbert F. Mintz II to Perform MY PHONE CALL WITH UNCLE SAM at the Marsh Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2025
Herbert F. Mintz II will perform My Phone Call with Uncle Sam for two nights at the Marsh Theater in San Francisco, California, with performances December 22 and 29.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2025
Herbert F. Mintz II will perform My Phone Call with Uncle Sam for two nights at the Marsh Theater in San Francisco, California, with performances December 22 and 29.
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We Need A Little Christmas: Debbie Wileman as Judy Garland featuring Margaret O'Brien
A.C.T The Strand (12/6 - 12/7) | |
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Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre (12/4 - 12/28) | |
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Sing You a Merry Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/23 - 12/23) | |
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Dear San Francisco
Club Fugazi (9/16 - 6/27) | |
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Sing You a Merry Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/13 - 12/13) | |
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Pirates!
Theatre Rhinoceros (12/4 - 12/13) | |
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A VERY HITCHCOCK CHRISTMAS!
Playground-SF (12/6 - 12/7) | |
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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 (1/23 - 1/25) | |
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A Cathedral Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/14 - 12/14) | |
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