Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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San Francisco Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in San Francisco from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
SATYRICON to Make World Premiere at SF Eagle Bar This Summer
Stuart Bousel's SATYRICON, directed by Andrew Calabrese, will make its world premiere at San Francisco's historic Eagle Bar, marking the first fully produced show by the newly formed Eagle Players.
San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
Photos: JAGGED LITTLE PILL: THE MUSICAL at Center REP
You can now get a first look at production photos from Alanis Morisette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical performing at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts.
Review: BECOMING A MAN at Z Space
What did our critic think of BECOMING A MAN at Z Space?
WHAT JUST HAPPENED? to Extend Run at The Marsh Berkeley
Nina Wise's improvisational series WHAT JUST HAPPENED? has added performances at The Marsh Berkeley due to popular demand.
THE FRE by Taylor Mac to Open at Oakland Theater Project in Limited Run
Oakland Theater Project will present THE FRE, a new play by Tony Award-nominee Taylor Mac, in a strictly limited two-week run at its Oakland venue, directed by Mylo Cardona.
SLEEPING BEAUTY and More Set for New Ballet 10th Anniversary Season
New Ballet announced its 2026/2027 season, marking the company's 10th anniversary with an expanded Symphony San Jose partnership for live music at THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER and SLEEPING BEAUTY.
SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts
SFJAZZ has unveiled its 2026-27 Season, Forward Motion, featuring more than 350 concerts that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving art form shaped by artists from around the world.
INFINITE PRIDE to Return as SF Neo-Futurists' Annual Queer Benefit Show
The SF Neo-Futurists will present INFINITE PRIDE, an annual benefit show featuring 30 gay plays in 60 minutes, with performances at El Rio and The Stud.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose
Broadway San Jose launched its run of Back to the Future: The Musical before an enthusiastic Opening Night audience, and judging by the gasps, applause, laughter and the standing ovation, Hill Valley has nost none of its power to delight.
AS YOU LIKE IT to Open as Pride Production at Marin Shakespeare Company
Marin Shakespeare Company will present As You Like It, adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin, at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre.
Berkeley Playhouse Names Mike Lawson as Managing Director
Berkeley Playhouse announced Mike Lawson as its new Managing Director.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD to Make Bay Area Premiere at Orinda Starlight Village Players
Orinda Starlight Village Players will present the Bay Area premiere of Mark Shanahan's adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD, marking the novel's 100th anniversary, at the Orinda Community Center Park Amphitheatre.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS is Coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre
You better not pout, you better not cry, because the world’s longest running drag tour is coming back to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC North American Tour is Coming to San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts
The North American tour of The Sound of Music will play a limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for Performing Arts, with performance dates set for July.
LA TRAGÉDIE DE CARMEN to be Presented at Merola Opera Program
San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program will continue its 2026 season with La Tragédie de Carmen, a condensed adaptation of Georges Bizet’s Carmen, created by theatre director Peter Brook.
SHREK JR, DESCENDANTS & More Set for Playful People Productions' 2026-27 Season
Playful People Productions in San Jose announced its 2026-27 season, including SHREK THE MUSICAL JR, DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL, ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA JR, and a secret surprise show.
Contest: Win Tickets to THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Monsters at La Jolla Playhouse.
MARY JANE THE MUSICAL 2: THE GRANDSON to Premiere At Dell’Arte International in June
Dell'Arte International and Longshadr Productions will present the world premiere of Mary Jane The Musical 2: The Grandson.
Barry Bostwick to Join ROCKY HORROR Screening at San Francisco's Curran Theatre
Join the original 'Brad Majors,’ Barry Bostwick, for a screening of the legendary Rocky Horror Picture Show at San Francisco's Curran Theatre.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Artistic and Executive Director Kent Jue to Retire in 2027
San Francisco Bay Area-based Ragazzi Boys Chorus Artistic and Executive Director Kent Jue will step down in August 2027 at the conclusion of the choir’s 40th Anniversary season.
ANTIGONE 1989: A TOWN HALL MUSICAL To Premiere At Edinburgh Fringe
McKoy will direct and produce the world premiere of ANTIGONE 1989: A Town Hall Musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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The Employee Dharma Handbook Lucie Stern Theatre (7/08-8/02) |
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PRESENT LAUGHTER ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (7/24-8/15) PHOTOS |
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Hello, Dolly! Hillbarn Theatre (4/15-5/09) |
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The Death of Meyerhold Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (11/28-1/01) |
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Holly Shaw’s ROAR! The Marsh Berkeley (8/29-8/30) |
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The Cottage Cloverdale Performing Arts Center (8/01-8/16) |
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The Phantom of the Opera San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (10/07-10/18) |
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Dear San Francisco Club Fugazi (9/16-9/30) |
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Sherry Glaser’s Life & Death: A Love Story The Marsh Berkeley (8/21-8/22) |