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Video: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at San Francisco Playhouse

Video: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at San Francisco Playhouse

by Joshua Wright — May 27, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has released first look footage of DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY, Kate Hamill's darkly comic feminist reimagining of Bram Stoker's classic, now playing through June 27, 2026 at 450 Post Street in San Francisco's Union Square theatre district.

Interview: Shawna Lucey of OPERA SAN JOSE

Interview: Shawna Lucey of OPERA SAN JOSE

by Jim Munson — May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld chats with Shawna Lucey, Opera San Jose's General Director & CEO, about being one of a cohort of women in leadership roles in the Bay Area classical music scene.

SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close Symphony San Jose's Season

SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP to Close Symphony San Jose's Season

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2026

Symphony San Jose will present SYMPHONIC WORLD CUP as its season finale at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring harpist Katherine Siochi performing Ginastera's Harp Concerto alongside works by Nielsen and Shostakovich.

Merola Opera Program to Present MEROLA GRAND FINALE

Merola Opera Program to Present MEROLA GRAND FINALE

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2026

San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program, one of the world’s most prestigious opera training programs, will close its 2026 Summer Festival with the annual Merola Grand Finale.

BATS Improv to Present Expanded Education Programming

BATS Improv to Present Expanded Education Programming

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2026

As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, BATS Improv has unveiled an expansive slate of educational programming for summer and fall 2026, featuring youth camps, specialty anniversary classes, student performances and more.

Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse

Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.

Videos


The Still Point: An Immersive Experience in San Francisco / Bay Area The Still Point: An Immersive Experience
SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) VIDEOS
DRACULA in San Francisco / Bay Area DRACULA
ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (9/04-9/26)
“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” in San Francisco / Bay Area “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”
San Francisco Playhouse (5/14-6/27)
Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons in San Francisco / Bay Area Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
Dance Fridays (6/26-6/26)
Based on a Totally True Story in San Francisco / Bay Area Based on a Totally True Story
City Lights Theater Company (1/21-2/14)
Mamma Mia! in San Francisco / Bay Area Mamma Mia!
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/08-6/13)
A Few Good Men in San Francisco / Bay Area A Few Good Men
Live Oak Theater (6/05-6/21)
New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser in San Francisco / Bay Area New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Stanton Center (6/17-6/17)
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 3 8:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 3 8:30pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (7/03-7/03)
Beauty And The Beast in San Francisco / Bay Area Beauty And The Beast
Orpheum Theatre (7/24-7/24)