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Interview: Hershey Felder of THE PIANO AND ME at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - January 15, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso pianist-actor-writer Hershey Felder about his latest show, 'Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me,' running in its world premiere engagement at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 17 to February 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
Kristen Schaal to Present THE LEGEND OF CRYSTAL SHELL at SF Sketchfest
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Kristen Schaal will present a special preview run of her new stage show, The Legend of Crystal Shell. Written by and starring Schaal, Crystal Shell is a story about a sheltered centaur who confronts her horse dad.
SF Symphony Will Present LUNAR NEW YEAR: YEAR OF THE HORSE at Davies Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony will celebrate the Year of the Horse with the Lunar New Year concert and banquet on Saturday, February 28 at Davies Symphony Hall. Learn more here!
COME FROM AWAY to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will conclude Season 55 with Irene Sankoff and David Hein's Come From Away. TheatreWorks Founder/Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Kelley returns to direct.
Full Cast Set for U.S. Stage Premiere Of Royal Shakespeare Company's HAMNET
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
American Conservatory Theater has revealed the full cast for the U.S. tour of Hamnet—a co-production from the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions—taking place at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.
THE NOTEBOOK Touring Cast Will Perform at Marines' Memorial Theatre for REAF Event
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) will present IF THIS IS LOVE, a one-night-only cabaret evening exploring the many shades of love headlined by cast members from the National Broadway Touring Company of THE NOTEBOOK.
SPAMALOT is Coming to BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
BroadwaySF will present the acclaimed musical SPAMALOT at the Golden Gate Theatre, offering a fresh take on the Arthurian legend with humor and spectacle. This production promises to captivate fans of musical theater with its witty script and vibrant staging.
THE WAITING PERIOD To Return to The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Waiting Period, a poignant show by Brian Copeland, will be staged at The Marsh Berkeley. The performance delves into themes of mental health and resilience.
The Marsh Berkeley To Offer Free Performances Of Brian Copeland’s THE WAITING PERIOD In January
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
The Marsh will present free performances of THE WAITING PERIOD, written and performed by Brian Copeland, on Friday, January 23 and Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at The Marsh Berkeley.
Joan Baez To Join SWEET RELIEF Benefit Concert Honoring Taj Mahal In San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Joan Baez will perform at a benefit concert for Sweet Relief on February 21 at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, honoring blues legend Taj Mahal.
Steinway Society Brings Classical Pianist Chaeyoung Park to McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Chaeyoung Park, 2025 Cliburn International Piano Competition semi-finalist, will return to Steinway Society – The Bay Area for a solo performance on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Cast Set for TUTTI FRUTTI: THE MUSICAL West Coast Premiere
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
The Architect of Rock 'N' Roll is coming to the West Coast. Super Bad Theater Company, LLC and Lesher Center for The Arts has revealed the official cast and creative team for the West Coast Premiere of 'Tutti Frutti: The Life and Music of Little Richard.'
SECRET IMPROV VICE is Coming the Shelton Theater in Monthly Event
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Set near the OG alleyways of SF Film Noir, Secret Improv VICE is back at the Shelton Theater. Watch closely as flawed detectives, cunning dames, and shady lowlifes collide in an unpredictable plot cooked up quicker than a midnight alibi.
Club Fugazi to Present THE JANUARY JAMBOREE Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Awe-inspiring artists are set to take over Club Fugazi for The January Jamboree, a three-week festival celebrating daring performances and eclectic entertainment.
Emil Amok Guillermo to Present New Solo Show at 2026 Playground-SF Solo Fest
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Amok Productions will present “69, Emil Amok: A Real Journalist Stands Up,” written and performed by Emil Amok Guillermo, presented as part of the 2026 Playground-SF Solo Fest at Potrero Stage.
Kristen Cosby Premieres WHEN THE SKELETON DOES NOT STAND At Playground Solofest
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Kristen Cosby will premiere her solo performance 'WHEN THE SKELETON DOES NOT STAND' at Playground SoloFest, exploring themes of siblinghood, disability, and grief through a blend of memoir and physical storytelling.
Magic Theatre And Rainbow Zebra Productions Present ENTANGLED By Julie Hébert
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Magic Theatre, in association with Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC, will present ENTANGLED, written by Julie Hébert and directed by Andrea Gordon, on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Magic Theatre at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
THERAPIST ZERO to Return to San Francisco at Playground Solo Performance Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Brian Leonard’s solo show THERAPIST ZERO will return to San Francisco as part of the Playground Solo Performance Festival. The production follows Leonard’s experience as a parent navigating the mental health system while raising a neurodivergent child.
GODS & MONSTERS Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
New Conservatory Theatre Center will present the next show in a lineup of bold, queer theatre with Gods & Monsters. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Embark On 4-Week Winter Tour Of France
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
Alonzo King LINES Ballet will return to France for a four-week engagement Jan. 14 – Feb. 12, 2026. The tour marks a highly anticipated return for the company, which has maintained an ambitious international touring schedule since its founding in 1982.
Tenderloin Museum To Present Return Engagement Of The Compton’s CAFETERIA RIOT
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
The Tenderloin Museum will resume performances of The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, an immersive theatrical production exploring a landmark moment in LGBTQ+ history.
Magic Theatre To Present ENTANGLED By Julie Hébert
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Magic Theatre will present Entangled by Julie Hébert, directed by Andrea Gordon, at Fort Mason in San Francisco. The production features an ensemble cast and is presented in partnership with Rainbow Zebra Productions.
Review: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at The Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Arts
by Linda Hodges - January 05, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical fetches laughs, heart, and legit Broadway-level craft in a show that never talks down to its audience. Read our review here!
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Meridian
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Meridian at the Temple Theater for the Performing Arts.
West Coast Premiere of FLEX is Coming to San Francisco Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will present the West Coast Premiere of Candrice Jones' Flex, directed by Bay Area theatre titan and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre artistic director Margo Hall.

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