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Review: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre
Disney's Beauty and the Beast wows San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre with stunning design and Kyra Belle Johnson's standout Belle.
IN A MEMORY PALACE To Make World Premiere
Theatre Nohgaku, co-produced with Theatre of Yugen and Kunoichi Productions, will present the world premiere of IN A MEMORY PALACE at Z Space in San Francisco, weaving live music, masked performance, and video to explore themes of displacement and memory.
DE AYER A HOY to Mark Theatre Flamenco's 60th Anniversary at Herbst Theater
Theatre Flamenco announced its 60th anniversary home season, DE AYER A HOY / FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY, at San Francisco's Herbst Theater, featuring nine works, three premieres, and a post-performance gala.
Photos: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
San Francisco Playhouse has released production photos from Hairspray, now on stage through September 12.
IN FRONT OF YOUR EYES PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL to be Presented at The Marsh
The Marsh has revealed the lineup of new plays and musicals for its second In Front of Your Eyes Performance Festival, a curated collection of developing work by a roster of nationally-acclaimed as well as newcomer women and nonbinary performers.
Review: WRECKAGE - A MUSICAL TRAGICOMEDY at San Francisco Mime Troupe
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
Merola Opera Program Will Conclude 2026 Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale
San Francisco's Merola Opera Program, one of the world's most prestigious opera training programs, will close its 2026 Summer Festival with the annual Merola Grand Finale.
Review: Festival Napa Valley Perfectly Blends Music, Cuisine, and the Best of Wine Country
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
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE to be Presented at Cinnabar Theater
Cinnabar Theater will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, adapted by Jody Davidson from Laura Joffe Numeroff's books, at its Studio Space in Petaluma, CA.
THE LEGEND OF KORRA in Concert is Coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre
The Legend of Korra In Concert, a new live-to-picture orchestral experience, is bringing the acclaimed animated series to life on stage, combining live music with cinematic visuals.
BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre’s RADIO RECALL Uncorks Timeless Hits Under the Sonoma Stars
Celebrating its 15th season, Transcendence Theatre Company continues its mission to create extraordinary experiences that inspire all to live life to the fullest.
ORPHEUS DESCENDING to Open at Oakland Theater Project
Oakland Theater Project will present Tennessee Williams' ORPHEUS DESCENDING, directed by Will Detlefsen, at its Oakland venue.
OPERA America Unveils 2026 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients
OPERA America announced the recipients of its 2026 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, honoring outstanding trustees from North American opera companies for leadership and service.
DIVORCED: THE MUSICAL! to Play SF Free-Play Festival at Potrero Stage
Hannah Gould's Divorced: The Musical!, written and composed with Gianni Staiano, will play Potrero Stage in San Francisco as part of the SF Free-Play Festival, featuring an all-original score spanning ballads, folk songs, and satirical shanties.
KALW Public Media to Celebrate 85th Anniversary Special Warfield Theatre Concert
KALW Public Media will present its 85th anniversary concert at the historic Warfield Theatre.
THE LUNCHBOX Breaks Roda Theatre Box Office Record at Berkeley Rep
Berkeley Repertory Theatre's world premiere musical The Lunchbox—featuring a book and co-lyrics by the original film’s writer and director Ritesh Batra, has broken the Roda Theatre's eight-performance weekly box office record.
Contest: Win Tickets to ha ha ha ha ha ha ha at La Jolla Playhouse
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to ha ha ha ha ha ha ha at La Jolla Playhouse! Julia Masli’s award-winning solo phenomenon, arrives in San Diego for two weeks only.
World Premiere Of IPHIGENIA To Be Presented By Sharp & Fine
Sharp & Fine has announced its next evening-length show, Iphigenia, premiering at Z Space in San Francisco.
Lesher Center Announces 2026/27 Season Headliners Series
Lesher Center is set to present in partnership with Diablo Regional Arts Association, a collection of internationally recognized performers for their 2026/27 season Headliners Series.
Taylor Mac to Return to the Curran Theatre with TENDER HEART REVOLUTION
Performance artist, writer, director, actor, and singer Taylor Mac is back with a brand-new concert, Tender Heart Revolution, coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre for one-night-only.
Review: THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
There’s an HR nightmare threatening a critical launch and successful IPO at a Silicon Valley aerospace company.
PRESENT LAUGHTER To Be Presented By Orinda Starlight Village Players
Orinda Starlight Village Players will present Noel Coward's classic comedy PRESENT LAUGHTER, directed by Patrick Atkinson and starring Matt Cardigan-Smith, at the Orinda Community Park Amphitheater.
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Curran Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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Ride the Cyclone City Lights Theater Company (7/16-8/23) |
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Company City Lights Theater Company (7/15-8/22) |
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The Phantom of the Opera San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (10/07-10/18) |
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Good Night, Oscar Hillbarn Theatre (3/04-3/28) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace City Lights Theater Company (3/11-4/11) |
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Mamma Mia! San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/08-6/13) |
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The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown Santa Cruz Shakespeare (9/11-10/03) |
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Lauren Mayer’s I Didn’t Come From Your Rib The Marsh Berkeley (8/21-8/23) |