Opera San José Will Let the Audience Decide in COSÌ FAN TUTTE
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2025
What happens when Mozart’s mischievous masterpiece collides with Silicon Valley ingenuity? Opera San José is flipping the script—literally—in a bold, laugh-out-loud staging of Così Fan Tutte where the audience gets to choose the ending at every performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2025
What happens when Mozart’s mischievous masterpiece collides with Silicon Valley ingenuity? Opera San José is flipping the script—literally—in a bold, laugh-out-loud staging of Così Fan Tutte where the audience gets to choose the ending at every performance.
A DRIVING BEAT World Premiere to be Presented at TheatreWorks
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
TheatreWorks will debut Jordan Ramirez Puckett’s A Driving Beat in an intimate production at MVCPA’s SecondStage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
TheatreWorks will debut Jordan Ramirez Puckett’s A Driving Beat in an intimate production at MVCPA’s SecondStage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
MADAMA BUTTERFLY to be Presented at Opera San José in November
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Opera San José will continue its season with Puccini’s heartbreaking Madama Butterfly. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Opera San José will continue its season with Puccini’s heartbreaking Madama Butterfly. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to be Presented by OasisArts + Ray of Light Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
OASIS Arts and Ray of Light Theatre will present the return of the cult-favorite live musical, The Rocky Horror Show, for its final run at San Francisco’s iconic Oasis. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
OASIS Arts and Ray of Light Theatre will present the return of the cult-favorite live musical, The Rocky Horror Show, for its final run at San Francisco’s iconic Oasis. Learn more!
The San Francisco Symphony to Kick Off 2025–26 Season With All San Francisco Concert and More
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
The San Francisco Symphony will kick off its 2025–26 season with two celebratory events including the All San Francisco Concert. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
The San Francisco Symphony will kick off its 2025–26 season with two celebratory events including the All San Francisco Concert. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Aurora Theatre Company Begins Process of Ceasing Operations
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Aurora Theatre Company is ending its operations, and may soon be closing completely. This news was revealed in a video from Artistic Director Josh Costello, as well as in a letter posted to the company's website.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Aurora Theatre Company is ending its operations, and may soon be closing completely. This news was revealed in a video from Artistic Director Josh Costello, as well as in a letter posted to the company's website.
Interview: David Hein & Irene Sankoff On Developing New Works At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - August 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with David Hein & Irene Sankoff, the married team who wrote 'Come from Away,' about their new musical, 'Vienna' which will have readings at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 22nd Annual New Works Festival in Palo Alto August 16th & 17th.
by Jim Munson - August 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with David Hein & Irene Sankoff, the married team who wrote 'Come from Away,' about their new musical, 'Vienna' which will have readings at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 22nd Annual New Works Festival in Palo Alto August 16th & 17th.
Terry Baum's LESBO SOLO: MY GAY HISTORY PLAY is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
The Marsh Berkeley will present the latest work from pioneer lesbian playwright Terry Baum—Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play, co-directed by Sarah Alberston and Bill Peters. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
The Marsh Berkeley will present the latest work from pioneer lesbian playwright Terry Baum—Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play, co-directed by Sarah Alberston and Bill Peters. Learn more!
Katie Holmes to Star in HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Katie Holmes will kick off The Old Globe's 2026 season as she leads a new production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Katie Holmes will kick off The Old Globe's 2026 season as she leads a new production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Learn more about the production here!
Ensemble For These Times Unveils 18th Home Season
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Award-winning SF contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times has revealed their 18th Home Season, 'Women Crossing/Liminality,' the culmination of our two-year initiative plus more.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Award-winning SF contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times has revealed their 18th Home Season, 'Women Crossing/Liminality,' the culmination of our two-year initiative plus more.
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Arroyo Grande
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Arroyo Grande. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Arroyo Grande. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
OTHELLO, GOAT BLOOD, & More Included in 25-26 Season at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Emmy Rice - August 09, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre anywhere, will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics.
by Emmy Rice - August 09, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre anywhere, will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics.
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival Will Present THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
by Emmy Rice - August 09, 2025
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival has announced its 43rd season of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring William Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona. See here for more details!
by Emmy Rice - August 09, 2025
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival has announced its 43rd season of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring William Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona. See here for more details!
MADE IN AMERICA? By Yide Cai to Premiere at PlayGround's 2025 Free-Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2025
This August, PlayGround will present the West Coast premiere of Made in America?, a bold new solo play by award-winning playwright Yide Cai, as part of the 2025 Free-Play Festival.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2025
This August, PlayGround will present the West Coast premiere of Made in America?, a bold new solo play by award-winning playwright Yide Cai, as part of the 2025 Free-Play Festival.
Broadway SF to Present HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 IN CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert. Learn more!
San Francisco's YBCA Unveils Programming for MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts has revealed an expansive lineup of live events and community programming accompanying its recently opened exhibitions Bay Area Thenand MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2025
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts has revealed an expansive lineup of live events and community programming accompanying its recently opened exhibitions Bay Area Thenand MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy. Learn more!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes To South Bay Musical Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
South Bay Musical Theatre will present The Sound of Music from September 27 through October 18, 2025, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Directed by SBMT Artistic Director Walter M. Mayes.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
South Bay Musical Theatre will present The Sound of Music from September 27 through October 18, 2025, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Directed by SBMT Artistic Director Walter M. Mayes.
NOISES OFF to Open The San Francisco Playhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse is launching its 23rd season with Michael Frayn's rollicking backstage comedy Noises Off. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse is launching its 23rd season with Michael Frayn's rollicking backstage comedy Noises Off. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Contemporary Artist Don Hershman to Present New Exhibition at Wessling Contemporary
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Acclaimed contemporary artist Don Hershman will present, STILL STILL—a brand-new reflective solo exhibition featuring new minimalist works alongside a selection of paintings created over the past 30 years— at San Francisco’s Wessling Contemporary.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Acclaimed contemporary artist Don Hershman will present, STILL STILL—a brand-new reflective solo exhibition featuring new minimalist works alongside a selection of paintings created over the past 30 years— at San Francisco’s Wessling Contemporary.
A TASTE OF IRELAND—THE IRISH MUSIC & DANCE SENSATION Comes to Santa Cruz in October
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The internationally acclaimed Irish dance spectacular A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will make its Santa Cruz stop on Sunday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
The internationally acclaimed Irish dance spectacular A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will make its Santa Cruz stop on Sunday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
COSI FAN TUTTE to Open Opera San José's Season in September
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Opera San José will kick off its 42nd season with Mozart’s beloved romantic comedy Così Fan Tutte, a sparkling blend of charm and wit that plays out like an 18th-century reality show—“Temptation Island” meets powdered wigs. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Opera San José will kick off its 42nd season with Mozart’s beloved romantic comedy Così Fan Tutte, a sparkling blend of charm and wit that plays out like an 18th-century reality show—“Temptation Island” meets powdered wigs. Learn more!
KIM’S CONVENIENCE to Open American Conservatory Theater 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
American Conservatory Theater will present Kim’s Convenience—the hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
American Conservatory Theater will present Kim’s Convenience—the hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit. Learn how to purchase tickets!
RIGOLETTO To Open San Francisco Opera 103rd Season
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
San Francisco Opera will open its 103rd season with a new revival of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, running September 5–27, 2025 at the War Memorial Opera House.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
San Francisco Opera will open its 103rd season with a new revival of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, running September 5–27, 2025 at the War Memorial Opera House.
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Bakersfield
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Bakersfield. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Bakersfield. Learn more!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical to be Presented At Berkeley Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Berkeley Playhouse will kick off its 2025/26 MainStage Season with The Addams Family this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Berkeley Playhouse will kick off its 2025/26 MainStage Season with The Addams Family this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre (12/4 - 12/28) | |
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Moulin Rouge!
Orpheum Theatre San Francisco (12/16 - 12/28) | |
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“Women Crossing/Liminality”
Cha Chi Ming Recital Hall, Bowes Center, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 200 Van Ness Avenue (4/17 - 4/17) | |
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Sing You a Merry Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/23 - 12/23) | |
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“After Sleepwalking: Music by Women and Nonbinary Composers”
Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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Back to the Future: The Musical
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/2 - 6/7) | |
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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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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Saroyan Theatre (4/7 - 4/8) | |
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