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WRITING FRAGMENTS HOME World Premiere is Coming to Hillbarn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre will present the World Premiere production of the charming and thoughtful WRITING FRAGMENTS HOME. Learn more!
South First Friday to Include Mariachi, Art, and ZORRO Preview From Opera San José
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Opera San José is inviting audiences to the historic California Theatre for a free, electrifying evening of music, art, and interactive experiences as part of the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s South First Friday art walk. Learn more.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Jiehae Park's THE AVES at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jiehae Park’s the aves, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre. Learn more!
Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Extends at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard’s solo performance of Hamlet will extend its San Francisco engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Peninsula Ballet Theatre Will Perform DON QUIXOTE and Three World Premiere Ballets
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2025
Peninsula Ballet Theatre has announced its upcoming spring repertory program, showcasing a blend of classical elegance and contemporary innovation. Learn more here!
Review: THE CHER SHOW At Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - March 19, 2025
What did our critic think of THE CHER SHOW at Broadway San Jose? Read our review.
Interview: Devin A. Cunningham of FAT HAM at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - March 19, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with actor Devin A. Cunningham, who is starring as Juicy in San Francisco Playhouse's production of James Ijames' Pulitzer-winning 'Fat Ham' running March 20th thru April 19th.
Review: NOBODY LOVES YOU, A MUSICAL at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - March 19, 2025
A.C.T. Artistic Director Pam Mackinnon directs this revival of Itamar Moses and Gaby Alter’s 2013 musical satire of reality TV dating shows, adding a -749-2228uhoo few more songs and fleshing out the character of Jenny to a starring role. The result is a smash hit – refreshing, witty, thoughtful, and very funny. In a world of social media reality, Nobody Loves You focuses a laser eye on what we create about ourselves, how we use that to connect to others, and everyone’s main goal – finding love.
World Premiere, Ballet Set to Queen, and More to be Presented in Smuin's DANCE SERIES 2
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
xSmuin Contemporary Ballet will close its 2024/25 season with Dance Series 2, a collection of fresh premieres and returning favorites. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE OUTSIDERS to be Presented in BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
THE OUTSIDERS, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards—including Best Musical—will anchor BroadwaySF’s 2026/27 season. Learn more about the production here!
ROMEO AND JULIET and More Set for Theatre Lunatico's 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
Theatre Lunatico's 2025 Season will include two mainstage productions at their basement venue, La Val’s Subterranean Theater. See the full lineup and learn more!
Sasha Velour to Bring THE BIG REVEAL LIVE SHOW! to Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Following shows across the United States and Europe, Berkeley-born global drag icon, visual artist, and author Sasha Velour (HBO’s We’re Here, RuPaul's Drag Race) will bring The Big Reveal Live Show! to Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. Learn more!
The Buena Vista Orchestra to Return to San Francisco in August
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2025
Following a sold-out engagement in 2024, The Buena Vista Orchestra, under the direction of Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos—original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club—will return to BroadwaySF. Learn more!
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 1 in Concert is Coming to BroadwaySF
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. Learn more!
Ensemble For These Times Reveals MUJERES AHORA
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2025
Award-winning SF contemporary group Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) will bring its  successful 17th season to a close with 'Mujeres Ahora' (Women Now) in San Francisco, in collaboration with the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
Review: WILD WITH HAPPY at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - March 16, 2025
What did our critic think of WILD WITH HAPPY at New Conservatory Theatre Center?
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to be Presented at Historic Hoover Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Playful People Productions will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a magical musical full of well-loved pop and musical theatre songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Learn more and see how to attend.
Irish Comedian Jarlath Regan is Coming to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Jarlath Regan is finally here in America with In Bits, a totally new barnstorming standup show like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Learn more about his upcoming performance at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
Hillbarn Theatre Reveals 2025-2026 Six-Show Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre is launching Season 85, a six-show season that examines change, transformation, and rebirth in ways both literal and metaphorical. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is Coming to San Francisco Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Olivier Award and Tony Award-winning The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, written by Simon Stephens. Learn more!
Photos: Hillbarn Theatre Presents: FLY BY NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre is presenting Fly By Night, a heartfelt musical that weaves together romance, destiny, and the transformative power of love against the backdrop of the 1965 Northeast blackout. See photos from the production.
TwoSet Violin Joins SF Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall in July
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
TwoSet Violin performs with the San Francisco Symphony for the first time as part of their world tour this July at Davies Symphony Hall. Learn more about the performances here!
Anaïs Nin to be Explored in World Premiere SHAMELESS HUSSY at The Marsh SF
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will present a provocative and passionate journey into the world of Anaïs Nin in Shameless Hussy, the world premiere of Lynne Kaufman’s newest play. Learn more about the play and see how to attend.
THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE to be Presented at Center Repertory Company
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
Center Repertory Company will present the San Francisco Bay Area premiere of The Unfair Advantage, following its sold out, two-month run at the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more!

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