SFJAZZ Gala 2025 Raises $1.4 Million
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The SFJAZZ Gala 2025 raised $1.5 million to support the organization’s artistic and education programs with the goal of advancing jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The SFJAZZ Gala 2025 raised $1.5 million to support the organization’s artistic and education programs with the goal of advancing jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Learn more!
PLAYSTATION | THE CONCERT Comes to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
PlayStation | The Concert is a live music event that brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life, live on stage. The event comes to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre next year.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
PlayStation | The Concert is a live music event that brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life, live on stage. The event comes to BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre next year.
Sapphira Cristál Joins San Francisco Opera's Pride Concert
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Due to a scheduling conflict stemming from the extension of a filming project, Monét X Change is unable to be the emcee for San Francisco Opera's inaugural Pride Concert. The Company looks forward to working with her in the future.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Due to a scheduling conflict stemming from the extension of a filming project, Monét X Change is unable to be the emcee for San Francisco Opera's inaugural Pride Concert. The Company looks forward to working with her in the future.
Peninsula International Dance Festival Unveils Roster of 200+ Artists and Companies
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
The Peninsula International Dance Festival has announced the roster of more than 200 artists from 21 diverse dance companies—all led by master teachers and choreographers—who will take the stage in this year's two-day celebration of magnificent traditional world dance and music.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
The Peninsula International Dance Festival has announced the roster of more than 200 artists from 21 diverse dance companies—all led by master teachers and choreographers—who will take the stage in this year's two-day celebration of magnificent traditional world dance and music.
Town Hall Theatre Company Announces New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Town Hall Theatre Company has announced Morgan Dayley as its new Managing Director, bringing fresh energy, strategic leadership, and a deep passion for the transformative power of the arts.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Town Hall Theatre Company has announced Morgan Dayley as its new Managing Director, bringing fresh energy, strategic leadership, and a deep passion for the transformative power of the arts.
LES MISÉRABLES is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will return to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will return to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. Learn more!
Review: DOODLER at The Marsh
by Steve Murray - June 15, 2025
Developed during the COVID pandemic lockdown, this one-man show has Fisher playing about a dozen characters and running the technical aspects of the show as well.
by Steve Murray - June 15, 2025
Developed during the COVID pandemic lockdown, this one-man show has Fisher playing about a dozen characters and running the technical aspects of the show as well.
Photos: Mozart's IDOMENEO at San Francisco Opera
by Emmy Rice - June 15, 2025
San Francisco Opera is performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Idomeneo from June 14–25 as part of its 2025 Summer Season at the War Memorial Opera House. See the photos here!
by Emmy Rice - June 15, 2025
San Francisco Opera is performing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Idomeneo from June 14–25 as part of its 2025 Summer Season at the War Memorial Opera House. See the photos here!
Interview: Shakina of COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN: A NEW MUSICAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - June 13, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor/activist Shakina about 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical' having its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley June 18 to July 13. Shakina stars as Joanne and also wrote the lyrics.
by Jim Munson - June 13, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor/activist Shakina about 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical' having its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley June 18 to July 13. Shakina stars as Joanne and also wrote the lyrics.
Review: CO-FOUNDERS at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - June 13, 2025
There was a palpable buzz pre-show at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater for the world premiere of a new hip-hop musical, a buzz that turned to excitement and joy once the curtain rose and the opening number commenced. Wildly creative, bristling with kinetic energy, beautifully staged and excellently acted, Co-Founders successfully merges the sounds and movements of hip hop with an engaging story of AI entrepreneurship.
by Steve Murray - June 13, 2025
There was a palpable buzz pre-show at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater for the world premiere of a new hip-hop musical, a buzz that turned to excitement and joy once the curtain rose and the opening number commenced. Wildly creative, bristling with kinetic energy, beautifully staged and excellently acted, Co-Founders successfully merges the sounds and movements of hip hop with an engaging story of AI entrepreneurship.
Photos: Cinnabar Theater Concludes 52nd Season with BRIGHT STAR at Sonoma State
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Cinnabar Theater is set to close its 52nd season, On the Road, with a vibrant new production of Bright Star, the acclaimed Broadway musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The show will run from June 13 through 29, 2025 at the Warren Theater, located on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Check out photos from the show.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Cinnabar Theater is set to close its 52nd season, On the Road, with a vibrant new production of Bright Star, the acclaimed Broadway musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The show will run from June 13 through 29, 2025 at the Warren Theater, located on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Check out photos from the show.
Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month. Morrison will join the cast starting next month in Cleveland.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month. Morrison will join the cast starting next month in Cleveland.
Ponderosa Headlines Front Porch Music Presents At THTC
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Front Porch Music Presents is back with a joyful showcase of homegrown talent and regional stars. This, the second show in the 2025 series, will take place next month.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Front Porch Music Presents is back with a joyful showcase of homegrown talent and regional stars. This, the second show in the 2025 series, will take place next month.
Opera San José Opens Season With Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE In September
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Opera San José kicks 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—where loyalty is tested, disguises abound, and no heart escapes unscathed.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Opera San José kicks 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—where loyalty is tested, disguises abound, and no heart escapes unscathed.
THE COPACABANA SUPPER CLUB Extends at The Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Based on audience excitement and feeedback, The Copacabana Supper Club—a new immersive theatrical entertainment experience—has extended its engagement at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Based on audience excitement and feeedback, The Copacabana Supper Club—a new immersive theatrical entertainment experience—has extended its engagement at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.
Cast Set For THE LAST GOAT at Central Works
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Central Works' season continues with The Last Goat, written and directed by Gary Graves, in which a young woman lives alone with her grandmother on an isolated Greek island, desperately longing to see the world.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Central Works' season continues with The Last Goat, written and directed by Gary Graves, in which a young woman lives alone with her grandmother on an isolated Greek island, desperately longing to see the world.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company and SFArtsED Partner with YBCA to Present INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) and San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED), in partnership with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), will present a new staging of Into the Woods for two performances only: Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. (preview) and Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. (premiere).
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) and San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED), in partnership with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA), will present a new staging of Into the Woods for two performances only: Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. (preview) and Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. (premiere).
Photos: Silicon Valley Shakespeare Presents THE TEMPEST
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Check out the official production photos from Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, running Fridays–Sundays through June 22, 2025, at Willow Street Bramhall Park, in Willow Glen, San José.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Check out the official production photos from Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s FREE Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest, running Fridays–Sundays through June 22, 2025, at Willow Street Bramhall Park, in Willow Glen, San José.
Jake Heggie Will Join San Francisco Conservatory Of Music
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Jake Heggie will join SFCM's composition faculty in Fall, 2025. Heggie is well known for creating ten operas during his long career including, Moby Dick, Great Scott, and Dead Man Walking.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Jake Heggie will join SFCM's composition faculty in Fall, 2025. Heggie is well known for creating ten operas during his long career including, Moby Dick, Great Scott, and Dead Man Walking.
LES BLANCS Comes to Oakland Theater Project
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Oakland Theater Project will stage Lorraine Hansberry’s final play Les Blancs (The Whites), adapted by Robert Nemiroff and directed by James Mercer II.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Oakland Theater Project will stage Lorraine Hansberry’s final play Les Blancs (The Whites), adapted by Robert Nemiroff and directed by James Mercer II.
Berkeley Rep Reveals 2025 GROUND FLOOR SUMMER RESIDENCY LAB Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to San Jose for One Week Only This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Alek Shrader Joins Merola Opera Program Senior Staff
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
The Merola Opera Program has appointed internationally renowned tenor, director, and 2007 Merola alum Alek Shrader as its new Director of Membership & Engagement.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
The Merola Opera Program has appointed internationally renowned tenor, director, and 2007 Merola alum Alek Shrader as its new Director of Membership & Engagement.
PlayGround's 2025 Free-Play Festival Returns to Potrero Stage This August
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
PlayGround will conclude its summer season with the fourth annual Free-Play Festival, running August 1–24, 2025, at Potrero Stage and online via simulcast.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
PlayGround will conclude its summer season with the fourth annual Free-Play Festival, running August 1–24, 2025, at Potrero Stage and online via simulcast.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Comes to San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
The holiday season is about to get a whole lot more fabulous! A Drag Queen Christmas returns for its 11th year, launching a 38-city national tour this November.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2025
The holiday season is about to get a whole lot more fabulous! A Drag Queen Christmas returns for its 11th year, launching a 38-city national tour this November.
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Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre (12/4 - 12/28) | |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (3/6 - 3/8) | |
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Les Miserables
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (4/29 - 5/3) | |
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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents “Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me”
Mountain View Center for The Performing Arts (1/17 - 2/8) | |
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“E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit”
Berkeley Piano Club, 2724 Haste Street (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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Not A Genuine Black Man
City Lights Theater Company (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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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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San Francisco Boys Chorus Gala and Auction Evening, Saturday, February 28 at the St. Regis Hotel
The St. Regis San Francisco (2/28 - 2/28) | |
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