Death Cult to Play Two Intimate California Shows in May
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Legendary post-punk outfit Death Cult have slated two intimate club shows later this month: May 14 at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, and May 16 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Legendary post-punk outfit Death Cult have slated two intimate club shows later this month: May 14 at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, and May 16 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.
SFJAZZ Names Gabrielle Armand as New Chief Executive Officer
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Following an extensive nationwide search, SFJAZZ Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Gabrielle Armand as the new Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier non-profit jazz performing arts organization.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Following an extensive nationwide search, SFJAZZ Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Gabrielle Armand as the new Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier non-profit jazz performing arts organization.
TRUE WEST Comes to Town Hall Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
A dark comedy that delves into the complexities of sibling relationships and the clash between contrasting male identities closes out the 2024-2025 season, True West by Sam Shepard.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
A dark comedy that delves into the complexities of sibling relationships and the clash between contrasting male identities closes out the 2024-2025 season, True West by Sam Shepard.
Musicians of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra Perform Free Events at Locations in San Francisco and Oakland
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The San Francisco Opera Orchestra is stepping out of the War Memorial Opera House pit and into the community for free concerts at San Francisco and Oakland venues in May.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The San Francisco Opera Orchestra is stepping out of the War Memorial Opera House pit and into the community for free concerts at San Francisco and Oakland venues in May.
DEATH BECOMES HER To Open In San Francisco During BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
DEATH BECOMES HER—now nominated for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. DEATH BECOMES HER joins the previously-announced THE OUTSIDERS— winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—as part of the 2026/27 season.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
DEATH BECOMES HER—now nominated for 10 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—will come to San Francisco as part of BroadwaySF's 2026/27 season. DEATH BECOMES HER joins the previously-announced THE OUTSIDERS— winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical—as part of the 2026/27 season.
Sandra Wright Shen Performs a 'House Party' for Steinway Society
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Sandra Wright Shen and her student, prize-winning pianist Tristen Chen, will perform a four-hand version of Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals and selections from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Sandra Wright Shen and her student, prize-winning pianist Tristen Chen, will perform a four-hand version of Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals and selections from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite.
Interview: Brendan Looney of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - April 30, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor Brendan Looney about starring role in San Francisco Playhouse's production of Simon Stephens 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' running May 1 to June 21.
by Jim Munson - April 30, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor Brendan Looney about starring role in San Francisco Playhouse's production of Simon Stephens 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' running May 1 to June 21.
Luigi Mangione Musical Will Premiere in San Francisco
by Joshua Wright - April 30, 2025
LUIGI THE MUSICAL, a dark comedy featuring characters inspired by Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Diddy, premieres June 13 at San Francisco's Taylor Street Theatre. Directed by Nova Bradford with music by Arielle Johnson.
by Joshua Wright - April 30, 2025
LUIGI THE MUSICAL, a dark comedy featuring characters inspired by Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Diddy, premieres June 13 at San Francisco's Taylor Street Theatre. Directed by Nova Bradford with music by Arielle Johnson.
Talia Suskauer & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's May 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - April 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 May 2025 include Talia Suskauer at Feinstein's and more.
by Team BWW - April 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 May 2025 include Talia Suskauer at Feinstein's and more.
Merola Opera Program to Open 2025 Summer Festival with A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
San Francisco’s esteemed Merola Opera Program will open its 2025 Summer Festival with A Grand Night for Singing – An American Songfest, an intimate voice and piano recital that highlights the rich musical history of the United States.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
San Francisco’s esteemed Merola Opera Program will open its 2025 Summer Festival with A Grand Night for Singing – An American Songfest, an intimate voice and piano recital that highlights the rich musical history of the United States.
HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL to be Presented at Center REP
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Center Repertory Company has revealed the cast and creative team for HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL—the world premiere musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Center Repertory Company has revealed the cast and creative team for HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL—the world premiere musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
SFFILM Reveals Golden Gate Award and Audience Award Winners at San Francisco Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
SFFILM has announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Awards competition and the Audience Awards at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival).
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
SFFILM has announced the winners of the juried Golden Gate Awards competition and the Audience Awards at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival).
DISENCHANTED To Play The Sunset Cultural Center in May
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
DISENCHANTED!, the Off Broadway hit that transports your favorite fairy tale luminaries from the page to the stage will land at The Sunset Cultural Center in Carmel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
DISENCHANTED!, the Off Broadway hit that transports your favorite fairy tale luminaries from the page to the stage will land at The Sunset Cultural Center in Carmel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
TWELFTH NIGHT Comes to Los Altos Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Los Altos Stage Company has announced its upcoming production of Twelfth Night, a captivating contemporary musical adaptation conceived by the Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Los Altos Stage Company has announced its upcoming production of Twelfth Night, a captivating contemporary musical adaptation conceived by the Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub.
MASTERCHEF ALL-STARS LIVE! is Coming to BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
MasterChef All-Stars Live!, a new high-energy stage show featuring winners and fan favorites from the hit competition series, is coming to the Curran Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
MasterChef All-Stars Live!, a new high-energy stage show featuring winners and fan favorites from the hit competition series, is coming to the Curran Theatre. Learn more!
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT is Coming to Golden Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
San Francisco Opera Opens Summer Season with LA BOHÈME
by Emmy Rice - April 27, 2025
San Francisco Opera’s 2025 Summer Season opens June 3 with one of opera’s all-time classics, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème in director John Caird’s “elegant staging” (Mercury News).
by Emmy Rice - April 27, 2025
San Francisco Opera’s 2025 Summer Season opens June 3 with one of opera’s all-time classics, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème in director John Caird’s “elegant staging” (Mercury News).
Talia Suskauer Solo Show Comes to Feinsten's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2025
Join Talia Suskauer as she makes her West Coast concert debut with a new version of her critically-acclaimed solo show at Feinstein's at the Nikko! Talia is currently touring the country as Lucille in the Tony Award-winning revival of Parade.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2025
Join Talia Suskauer as she makes her West Coast concert debut with a new version of her critically-acclaimed solo show at Feinstein's at the Nikko! Talia is currently touring the country as Lucille in the Tony Award-winning revival of Parade.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Extends World Premiere of SIMPLE MEXICAN PLEASURES
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
Due to popular demand, New Conservatory Theatre Center has extended performance dates for the World Premiere of Eric Reyes Loo's wonderfully bewitching family dramedy, Simple Mexican Pleasures.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
Due to popular demand, New Conservatory Theatre Center has extended performance dates for the World Premiere of Eric Reyes Loo's wonderfully bewitching family dramedy, Simple Mexican Pleasures.
THE LUNCHBOX World Premiere and More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2025/26 season. See full programming here!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer and Managing Director Tom Parrish has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2025/26 season. See full programming here!
Workplace Comedy DO YOU FEEL ANGER? is Coming to Marin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Marin Theatre will close its 2024/25 season with the Bay Area Premiere of the hilarious workplace comedy Do You Feel Anger? by Mara Nelson-Greenberg. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Marin Theatre will close its 2024/25 season with the Bay Area Premiere of the hilarious workplace comedy Do You Feel Anger? by Mara Nelson-Greenberg. Learn more!
Cast Set For Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose have announced the cast and creative team of Noël Coward's Private Lives. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose have announced the cast and creative team of Noël Coward's Private Lives. Learn more here!
Kathryn Seabron's ANGRY BLACK WOMAN 101 Extended At The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley will extend writer/performer Kathryn Seabron’s bold and insightful solo show, Angry Black Woman 101. Angry Black Woman 101 will run April 26 – May 17, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley will extend writer/performer Kathryn Seabron’s bold and insightful solo show, Angry Black Woman 101. Angry Black Woman 101 will run April 26 – May 17, 2025.
Shakina & More Set for 5 & DIME World Premiere at TheatreWorks
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will close its 54th season with the World Premiere musical 5 & Dime. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will close its 54th season with the World Premiere musical 5 & Dime. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW to Return to the Curran Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show will return to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre with The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show will return to San Francisco’s Curran Theatre with The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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Dear San Francisco
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