THE NUTCRACKER, GISELLE Included in New Ballet 2025/2026 Season
by Emmy Rice - May 31, 2025
New Ballet, the institution that Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet, announced its 2025/2026 season. See here for more details on the upcoming season!
by Emmy Rice - May 31, 2025
New Ballet, the institution that Silicon Valley looks to for excellence in the art of ballet, announced its 2025/2026 season. See here for more details on the upcoming season!
THE CAKE & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's June 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - May 30, 2025
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include THE CAKE and more.
by Team BWW - May 30, 2025
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2025 include THE CAKE and more.
Oasis Arts Telethon Streams Live This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
Oasis Arts will host a 10-hour live-streamed telethon to raise essential funds for the survival of queer performance in San Francisco. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
Oasis Arts will host a 10-hour live-streamed telethon to raise essential funds for the survival of queer performance in San Francisco. Learn more here!
Photos: CO-FOUNDERS in Rehearsal With Aneesa Folds, Roe Hartrampf and More
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
American Conservatory Theater is presenting the world premiere hip-hop musical, Co-Founders, performing at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater. Check out rehearsal photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025
American Conservatory Theater is presenting the world premiere hip-hop musical, Co-Founders, performing at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Jacob Collier to Perform at Davies Symphony Hall in October
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Jacob Collier will bring his genre-defying artistry to Davies Symphony Hall this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Jacob Collier will bring his genre-defying artistry to Davies Symphony Hall this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Sigur Rós is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Sigur Rós will return to the US and Canada – coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre for two performances only this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025
Sigur Rós will return to the US and Canada – coming to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre for two performances only this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Carrie-Ann Matheson of Merola Opera Program's 2025 SUMMER FESTIVAL
by Jim Munson - May 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with San Francisco Opera's Carrie-Ann Matheson about the 2025 Merola Summer Festival featuring four different musical events from June 26 to August 16.
by Jim Munson - May 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with San Francisco Opera's Carrie-Ann Matheson about the 2025 Merola Summer Festival featuring four different musical events from June 26 to August 16.
Sunset Solos at Sealevel Welcomes Scott Cohen for a Special One-Night Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Sunset Solos will present Scott Cohen in his captivating solo performance, 'If It’s 7:30 in The Living Room, What Time Is It In The Kitchen?'. Learn more about the event here!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Sunset Solos will present Scott Cohen in his captivating solo performance, 'If It’s 7:30 in The Living Room, What Time Is It In The Kitchen?'. Learn more about the event here!
THE WITCHER IN CONCERT Comes to the Golden Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
The Witcher in Concert will tour the U.S. for the first time ever, visiting more than 45 cities around the country including a stop at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
The Witcher in Concert will tour the U.S. for the first time ever, visiting more than 45 cities around the country including a stop at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
2025 Broadway San Diego Award Winners Revealed
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Broadway San Diego has announced that Laila Varner from The Rock Academy and Bruno Dominguez Martinez from Coronado School of the Arts have been named the winners of the 2025 Broadway San Diego Awards.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Broadway San Diego has announced that Laila Varner from The Rock Academy and Bruno Dominguez Martinez from Coronado School of the Arts have been named the winners of the 2025 Broadway San Diego Awards.
Review: PARADE at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 23, 2025
A true story of unspeakable injustice is beautifully realized in Parade, deservedly winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Like its dramatic courtroom cousins Inherit then Wind and To Kill a Mockingbird, Parade brings humanity to a tragedy, faces to the pictures projected on a huge backdrop screen, and a heightened emotional realism through Jason Robert Browns’ Tony winning score. Gorgeously stage by Michael Arden, its huge cast is always in motion, amazingly lit to create an atmosphere of hot and dusty 1913 Georgia.
by Steve Murray - May 23, 2025
A true story of unspeakable injustice is beautifully realized in Parade, deservedly winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Like its dramatic courtroom cousins Inherit then Wind and To Kill a Mockingbird, Parade brings humanity to a tragedy, faces to the pictures projected on a huge backdrop screen, and a heightened emotional realism through Jason Robert Browns’ Tony winning score. Gorgeously stage by Michael Arden, its huge cast is always in motion, amazingly lit to create an atmosphere of hot and dusty 1913 Georgia.
Esa-Pekka Salonen And San Francisco Symphony Release Four New Recordings On Apple Music Classical
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are releasing four new SFS Media digital-only spatial audio recordings via the Apple Music Classical app in the coming months, beginning with Jean Sibelius's Finlandia, recorded live in concert March 14–16, 2024 and available for listening now.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony are releasing four new SFS Media digital-only spatial audio recordings via the Apple Music Classical app in the coming months, beginning with Jean Sibelius's Finlandia, recorded live in concert March 14–16, 2024 and available for listening now.
ADULT SUMMER CAMP Begins This June In San Jose
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Playful People Productions of San Jose is fulfilling many an adult wish with Adult Summer Camp, offering a fun and community-based break from the world.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Playful People Productions of San Jose is fulfilling many an adult wish with Adult Summer Camp, offering a fun and community-based break from the world.
HOOPLA! By Circus Bella Returns In June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Circus Bella is back for its 16th Annual Free Circus in the Parks season, and this year’s show, HOOPLA!, will present a blend of circus enchantment and madcap mayhem for audiences of all ages.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Circus Bella is back for its 16th Annual Free Circus in the Parks season, and this year’s show, HOOPLA!, will present a blend of circus enchantment and madcap mayhem for audiences of all ages.
THE LIFEA ND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL to Return to BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Life and Music of George Michael will return to the road this fall visiting more than 20 cities across the U.S. including San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Life and Music of George Michael will return to the road this fall visiting more than 20 cities across the U.S. including San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SWEAT Begins In June At Palo Alto Players
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Palo Alto Players brings Lynn Nottage’s critically acclaimed drama SWEAT to the Lucie Stern Theater for a limited run from June 13 to 29, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Palo Alto Players brings Lynn Nottage’s critically acclaimed drama SWEAT to the Lucie Stern Theater for a limited run from June 13 to 29, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.
Dead & Company To Perform at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park in August
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Dead & Company is set to return to San Francisco for three headline shows on the Polo Field in the iconic Golden Gate Park in celebration of the Grateful Dead's music.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Dead & Company is set to return to San Francisco for three headline shows on the Polo Field in the iconic Golden Gate Park in celebration of the Grateful Dead's music.
SCHWABACHER SUMMER CONCERT: IT’S COMPLICATED – LOVE & OPERA to be Presented by Merola Opera Program
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Bay Area audiences are invited to revel in the sheer joy of opera as the 2025 Merola Opera Program artists present an unforgettable evening of vocal fireworks and lush melodies. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Bay Area audiences are invited to revel in the sheer joy of opera as the 2025 Merola Opera Program artists present an unforgettable evening of vocal fireworks and lush melodies. Learn more!
GRAMMY-Nominated Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Joins SUMMER AT SJFAZZ Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Ravi Coltrane will join the Summer at SFJAZZ 2025 lineup. See who else is part of the lineup and learn how to attend here!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Ravi Coltrane will join the Summer at SFJAZZ 2025 lineup. See who else is part of the lineup and learn how to attend here!
Pearl Ong's NIGHT DRIVER Extended at The Marsh SF
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will send writer/performer Pearl Ong’s Night Driver into the fast lane once again after a wildly successful Marsh run this spring. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will send writer/performer Pearl Ong’s Night Driver into the fast lane once again after a wildly successful Marsh run this spring. Learn more!
W. Kamau Bell to Return to Berkeley Rep With WHO'S WITH ME?
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre this June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell returns to Berkeley Repertory Theatre this June. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Kicks Off 25th Anniversary with Special Tribute
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will kick off its landmark 25th anniversary celebration this year with a very special festival eve benefit concert honoring legendary singer and songwriter Emmylou Harris.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will kick off its landmark 25th anniversary celebration this year with a very special festival eve benefit concert honoring legendary singer and songwriter Emmylou Harris.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to Broadway San Jose
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will perform a limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will perform a limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more here!
Special Offer: BRIGADOON at South Bay Musical Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - May 20, 2025
It's a Doon Deal. As a BroadwayWorld reader, you SAVE $5 on each ticket using the code LEGEND before selecting your seat online. What if your next great love lived in a village that only appears once every hundred years? South Bay Musical Theatre invites you to step into the misty Highlands where time stands still and hearts awaken.
by BWW Special Offer - May 20, 2025
It's a Doon Deal. As a BroadwayWorld reader, you SAVE $5 on each ticket using the code LEGEND before selecting your seat online. What if your next great love lived in a village that only appears once every hundred years? South Bay Musical Theatre invites you to step into the misty Highlands where time stands still and hearts awaken.
JURASSIQ PARQ Musical Parody to be Presented at OasisArts
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for JURASSIQ PARQ—a musical drag parody of the groundbreaking 90s dinosaur disaster movie that shaped a generation—hatching at OASIS. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for JURASSIQ PARQ—a musical drag parody of the groundbreaking 90s dinosaur disaster movie that shaped a generation—hatching at OASIS. Learn more!
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“El Tiempo Latine”
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The 33rd Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: Jewish Comedy on Christmas in a Chinese Restaurant
Imperial Palace Restaurant (12/24 - 12/26) | |
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The 2026 New Years Eve Stand-Up Comedy Countdown Live at Broadway Studios!
Broadway studios (12/31 - 1/1) | |
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Back to the Future: The Musical
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Spirals and Dirt
Potrero Stage (2/16 - 2/16) | |
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Live At the Orinda - Christine Andreas
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