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Symphony San Jose To Present HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC Program This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
Symphony San Jose will present Hopelessly Romantic, a program featuring works by Schubert, Sibelius, and Schumann, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
LITTLE WOMEN Comes to South Bay Musical Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
South Bay Musical Theatre will present Little Women, the beloved musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless novel, running January 24 through February 14, 2026 at the Saratoga Civic Theater.
THE CRAFT-LESQUE To Play San Francisco For One-Night-Only Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
THE CRAFT-LESQUE, a musical burlesque parody inspired by the cult-classic film The Craft, will come to San Francisco for a one-night-only performance as part of SF Sketchfest.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Comes to Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre will present What the Constitution Means to Me, the acclaimed and timely play by Heidi Schreck, a 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Learn more about the production here!
Music at Kohl Mansion 2026 Winter/Spring Artists Revealed
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2025
Music at Kohl Mansion has announced its 2026 Winter/Spring season, presenting five nationally acclaimed chamber music ensembles in performances spanning January 18 through May 3.
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose?
San Francisco’s Iconic Oasis Saved
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Just days before the final curtain was set to fall on Oasis, the queer performance hall  located at 11th and Folsom in San Francisco’s SOMA district, the venue has been saved.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Nicholas McGegan to Return to Lead Philharmonia in BAROQUE GARLANDS
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Nicholas McGegan, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of 18th-century repertoire, will reunite with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale to conduct a series of concerts.
PlayGround Unveils Winter/Spring Education Offerings With Jonathan Spector and Steve Yockey
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
PlayGround has revealed five new offerings as a part of its revamped education program for adults. The workshops and masterclasses will be lead by playwrights Jonathan Spector, Steve Yockey and more.
Opera At The 222 Will Present CERVANTES TO CRAIGSLIST
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Opera at THE 222 will present CERVANTES TO CRAIGSLIST, a recital featuring soprano Mary Evelyn Hangley, baritone William Lee Bryan, and pianist Mark Morash. The program includes works by Berg, Ravel, Ibert, Kahane, and Tchaikovsky.
Los Altos Stage Company Will Present YOGA PLAY By Dipika Guha
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Los Altos Stage Company will present YOGA PLAY by Dipika Guha as its first production of the new year. The comedy examines corporate culture and Western interpretations of wellness through a satirical lens. Performances will take place at the Bus Barn Theater in Los Altos.
Interview: Dana Zell of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose
by Marina Kennedy - December 26, 2025
We had the opportunity to interview Dana Zell who has served as the Managing Director of CMT for the past 10 years.
The San Francisco Symphony Reschedules Holiday Brass Performance
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2025
The San Francisco Symphony has rescheduled its previously canceled Holiday Brass concert. The concert was previously scheduled during the Symphony's holiday season but was canceled due to the citywide power outages in San Francisco over the weekend. 
Crowded Fire Theater Unveils 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2025
Crowded Fire Theater has announced its 2026 season, featuring a co-produced Festival of Palestinian Art with Golden Thread Productions and the West Coast premiere of Manning by Benjamin Benne.
LOVE IS LOVE Premieres at Peninsula Lively Arts For Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Peninsula Lively Arts has announced plans for a Valentine's Weekend of dance, romance and storytelling with Love is Love, a multicultural, multi-company program featuring artists from across the dance spectrum.
THE COLOR PURPLE to Run at the California Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2025
Pittsburg Theatre Company kicks off its 2026 season with The Color Purple, running January 30 to February 8 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, CA. The show then goes on the road to the Martinez Campbell Theatre performing February 13 to 22.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL to Run for 2 Nights at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2025
The new Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts will bring the North American tour of the joyful and triumphant Broadway smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical to the newly renovated and recently reopened iconic venue.
Chris Botti and More Set for SFJAZZ January 2026 Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2025
January will ring in a new year programming to SFJAZZ, featuring an ambitious slate of concerts that celebrate the full spectrum of jazz and its global influence. The lineup features Chris Botti and more.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to be Presented at A.C.T. in February
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2025
This February, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will present Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now unleashed live on stage at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - December 19, 2025
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre? The appeal, based on the audience, is the acknowledgment of the song snippets – an “I know that song” reward. But the conceit grows thin and becomes one big cheat.
Calligraffiti Artist eL Seed Will Create Mural on the Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
This January, internationally acclaimed calligraffiti artist eL Seed will make history by creating simultaneous murals inside San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and on the iconic BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre.
Complete Cast Set for ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep Starring Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesús
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for Arthur Miller’s seminal work of American drama, All My Sons, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.
The San Francisco Giants Acquire the Curran Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
The San Francisco Giants organization has acquired the historic Curran from Shorenstein Hays in a private transaction.
836M Unveils 2026 Program Featuring Delphine Diallo, Anne Hege, and RAWdance
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
836M has announced its major programs for 2026, including projects by Delphine Diallo, composer Anne Hege, and contemporary dance company RAWdance. Programming will explore the theme of metamorphosis through visual art, music, and performance.

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