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Photos: MY FAIR LADY At Cinnabar Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
Cinnabar Theater has released production photos of its production of My Fair Lady, one of the most cherished musicals of all time. With its sweeping score, unforgettable characters, and irresistible wit, this landmark production runs January 23–February 8, 2026, at Warren Theater, located on the campus of Sonoma State University.
BroadwaySF Rebrands as ATG San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
BroadwaySF has rebranded as ATG San Francisco, reflecting the organization's evolution into a multi-genre presenter of live entertainment and its role within ATG Entertainment's global portfolio of theatres.
David Yazbek Will Perform in Mountain View in February
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
Hershey Felder Presents has announced a rare and intimate theatrical event with David Yazbek: My Broadway featuring Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer David Yazbek. Learn more here!
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Comes to San Jose Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
San Jose Stage Company will present The Lehman Trilogy, Stefano Massini’s sweeping and deeply human epic tracing the rise and fall of one of America’s most influential families. Learn more here!
Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2026
SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.
Photos: The Streetcar Project's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at A.C.T.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at brand-new production photos from The Streetcar Project's production of A Streetcar Named Desire at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.
Verdi's LA TRAVIATA to be Presented at Opera San José
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Opera San José will close its 2025-26 season devoted to exploring “What is love?” with a definitive Italian operatic story of all-encompassing passion and profound loss.
The Shelton Theater to Present SECRET IMPROV VICE on Valentine's Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
This Valentine's weekend, The Shelton Theater will present Secret Improv Vice, an interactive improv show where the audience influences the unfolding mystery.
Giovanni Rodriguez to Stage THE EXECUTION OF GIOVANNI RODRIGUEZ in London
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Award-winning artist Giovanni Rodriguez will present THE EXECUTION OF GIOVANNI RODRIGUEZ, a performance art project in London addressing the impact of corporate consolidation on local communities.
Interview: Carey Perloff of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Marin Theatre
by Jim Munson - January 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld talks to Bay Area theater luminary Carey Perloff about her production of Chekhov's classic tragicomedy 'The Cherry Orchard' running at Marin Theatre January 29 to February 22.
Ensemble For These Times to Present E4TT/RMF NEW MUSIC PIANO SUMMIT
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Ensemble for These Times will present the E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit, featuring innovative piano four hands compositions at the Berkeley Piano Club.
ATRIUM Opens New Free Bay Area Art Fair At Minnesota Street Project
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
ATRIUM has launched as a new free alternative art fair spotlighting contemporary art galleries rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. Presented at Minnesota Street Project, the fair emphasizes accessibility, community connection, and support for independent galleries and artists.
Wynton Marsalis To Headline Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Arts For All Gala
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Festival Napa Valley has announced that Wynton Marsalis will headline its 2026 Arts for All Gala, marking the organization’s 20th anniversary season. The annual gala supports the festival’s education, wellness, and community music programs across Napa Valley.
MJ THE MUSICAL Will Return To BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater has announced the cast for its upcoming production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. The show, set to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative, will feature a talented ensemble of actors.
OH, MARY! to Launch U.S. Tour in Fall 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Oh, Mary! will play select cities across the U.S. beginning in the fall of 2026. Written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! is currently playing on Broadway.
Photos: M. BUTTERFLY at San Francisco Playhouse First Look
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly, written by David Henry Hwang. The drama reimagines Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly through the story of a French diplomat’s affair with a Chinese opera singer. See photos!
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the return of Alice in Wonderland at Fort Mason’s Cowell Theater. The family-friendly dance theater production will be performed with live music and choreography by Mark Foehringer.
Liverpool Legends to Perform Beatles Tribute at Golden State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Experience the Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends as they bring 'The Complete Beatles Experience' to Monterey's Golden State Theatre on March 13, 2026.
Amy Oppenheimer's LOOKING FOR JUSTICE (IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES) is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Lawyer and retired judge Amy Oppenheimer will bring her solo performance debut Looking for Justice (In All the Wrong Places) to The Marsh Berkeley after five decades in the making.
Photos: HERSHEY FELDER: THE PIANO IN ME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will ring in 2026 with the return of actor/pianist/writer Hershey Felder in the World Premiere of Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me. See photos!
RJ Silva to Present Solo Play YOU EAT SO WELL at the Solo Performance Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
RJ Silva's solo play, You Eat So Well!, will debut at the Solo Performance Festival in San Francisco, exploring the intricate relationship between food, culture, and identity.
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - January 16, 2026
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are on a high recently, with their long- running animated series South Park skewering the present administration in their inimitable profane and darkly surreal style. 2011’s The Book of Mormon brought their irreverent humor to Broadway in what at the time seemed shocking, blasphemous, and absurdly brilliant.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Oakland Theater Project’s 2026 Season To Launch With THE MOUNTAINTOP
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
Oakland Theater Project will open its 2026 season with The Mountaintop by Katori Hall. The production explores the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life through an imagined encounter in Memphis.

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