Photos: Lauren Gunderson’s LITTLE WOMEN World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will launch its 55th season with the World Premiere of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, adapted by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson. See photos of the production.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will launch its 55th season with the World Premiere of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, adapted by acclaimed playwright Lauren Gunderson. See photos of the production.
Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - September 25, 2025
What did our critic think of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at American Conservatory Theatre? A.C.T. launches its 2025/26 season with the charming 2011 dramedy Kim’s Convenience written and performed by Ins Choi as the title character and a solid supporting cast.
by Steve Murray - September 25, 2025
What did our critic think of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at American Conservatory Theatre? A.C.T. launches its 2025/26 season with the charming 2011 dramedy Kim’s Convenience written and performed by Ins Choi as the title character and a solid supporting cast.
DADA TEEN MUSICAL: THE PLAY Comes to Central Works
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
In Dada Teen Musical: The Play Annabelle is 17. She is the only high school student in the world whose Harvard application is an act of rebellion (she comes from a Yale family.)
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
In Dada Teen Musical: The Play Annabelle is 17. She is the only high school student in the world whose Harvard application is an act of rebellion (she comes from a Yale family.)
KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Kinky Boots will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as a special add-on of Broadway San Jose’s 2025/26 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Kinky Boots will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as a special add-on of Broadway San Jose’s 2025/26 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jimmy Smits and Wande De Jesús to Star in ALL MY SONS at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jimmy Smits and acclaimed actress — and real-life partner — Wanda De Jesús will re-unite onstage in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, a seminal work of American drama, performing at Berkeley Rep. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jimmy Smits and acclaimed actress — and real-life partner — Wanda De Jesús will re-unite onstage in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, a seminal work of American drama, performing at Berkeley Rep. Learn more!
Adam Strauss' BEFORE I FORGET to Premiere at The Marsh San Francisco
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will present a World Premiere from Adam Strauss, Before I Forget, a ferociously funny true tale about the impossibility of getting life right, told by a man trying to outrun his genes, his past, and his Google search history.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will present a World Premiere from Adam Strauss, Before I Forget, a ferociously funny true tale about the impossibility of getting life right, told by a man trying to outrun his genes, his past, and his Google search history.
Rainbow Zebra Productions and Magic Theatre READING SERIES EXTRAVAGANZA Returns This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC will continue its “Rainbow Zebra/Magic Theatre Reading Extravaganza,” a nine-month series of new play readings at Magic Theatre, located at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC will continue its “Rainbow Zebra/Magic Theatre Reading Extravaganza,” a nine-month series of new play readings at Magic Theatre, located at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco.
Drag Icon Jackie Beat to Launch 27th Annual Holiday Show And National Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
JACKIE BEAT: PRETTY LADY CHRISTMAS is set to launch a national tour with dates starting in December! Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
JACKIE BEAT: PRETTY LADY CHRISTMAS is set to launch a national tour with dates starting in December! Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
SFJAZZ to Present Open Soundcheck for Jacob Collier
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
Ahead of his sold-out concert, SFJAZZ will host a rare open soundcheck experience with seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Jacob Collier and his first-ever Audience Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to attend!
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
Ahead of his sold-out concert, SFJAZZ will host a rare open soundcheck experience with seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Jacob Collier and his first-ever Audience Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to attend!
New Ballet Will Host Halloween Gala and Dance Party at the Hammer Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
New Ballet, the South Bay’s premier ballet company, will present its Halloween Gala and Dance Party on Saturday, October 25 at the Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
New Ballet, the South Bay’s premier ballet company, will present its Halloween Gala and Dance Party on Saturday, October 25 at the Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose.
The Living Earth Show 2025–2026 ROAR SHACK LIVE! Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
The Living Earth Show has announced the 2025–26 season of Roar Shack Live!, a yearlong series of multidisciplinary performances that transforms a once-vacant bar at 34 7th Street into a hub for experimental music, drag, dance, and storytelling.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
The Living Earth Show has announced the 2025–26 season of Roar Shack Live!, a yearlong series of multidisciplinary performances that transforms a once-vacant bar at 34 7th Street into a hub for experimental music, drag, dance, and storytelling.
THANKSGIVING UNSCRIPTED: Improvised Dinner Party Gone Wrong is Coming to Synergy Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock! and Improvised Dungeons and Dragons!, will return to the Lesher Center for the Arts. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Synergy Theater, the folks who brought you Spontaneous Hitchcock! and Improvised Dungeons and Dragons!, will return to the Lesher Center for the Arts. Learn more!
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus CEO Chris Verdugo To Step Down
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Chief Executive Officer Christopher Verdugo will step down from his position June 30, 2026. Learn more abou Verdugo here.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Chief Executive Officer Christopher Verdugo will step down from his position June 30, 2026. Learn more abou Verdugo here.
SALLY & TOM West Coast Premiere is Coming to Marin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Marin Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Marin Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of Sally & Tom. Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Interview: Giovanna Sardelli of LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - September 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with Giovanna Sardelli about directing the world premiere of Lauren Gunderson's 'Louisa May Alcott's Little Women' playing at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in Mountain View, Sept. 24 to Oct. 12.
by Jim Munson - September 22, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with Giovanna Sardelli about directing the world premiere of Lauren Gunderson's 'Louisa May Alcott's Little Women' playing at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in Mountain View, Sept. 24 to Oct. 12.
Interview: Terry Baum of LESBO SOLO: MY GAY HISTORY PLAY at The Marsh Berkeley
by Jim Munson - September 19, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with pioneering lesbian playwright and performer Terry Baum about her latest show 'Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play' running at The Marsh Berkeley through October 12th. Her hilarious and deeply moving piece won 'Best of Fringe' at the San Francisco Fringe Festival.
by Jim Munson - September 19, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with pioneering lesbian playwright and performer Terry Baum about her latest show 'Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play' running at The Marsh Berkeley through October 12th. Her hilarious and deeply moving piece won 'Best of Fringe' at the San Francisco Fringe Festival.
HELLO, STAR Launches Opera Parallele Season
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
Opera Parallèle will launch the 2025-26 season with Hello, Star, a Hands-On Opera World Premiere from composer Carla Lucero and librettist Jarrod Lee, scheduled for three performances.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
Opera Parallèle will launch the 2025-26 season with Hello, Star, a Hands-On Opera World Premiere from composer Carla Lucero and librettist Jarrod Lee, scheduled for three performances.
MCNEAL Comes to San Jose Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
San Jose Stage Company will launch its 43rd Season with the West Coast Premiere of MCNEAL, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s new drama exploring artificial intelligence, artistic integrity, and the razor-thin line between genius and fraud.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
San Jose Stage Company will launch its 43rd Season with the West Coast Premiere of MCNEAL, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s new drama exploring artificial intelligence, artistic integrity, and the razor-thin line between genius and fraud.
SFJAZZ Adds New Shows to 2025/26 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
SFJAZZ has revealed newly added performances for its 2025–26 Season. The 2025/26 Season features more than 350 concerts over nine months. See the full lineup here.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
SFJAZZ has revealed newly added performances for its 2025–26 Season. The 2025/26 Season features more than 350 concerts over nine months. See the full lineup here.
Center REP to Present the East Bay Premiere of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the East Bay premiere of the original London production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the East Bay premiere of the original London production of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Frank Ferrante's THE CAESAR Will Return to the Bay Area at Vau de Vire Society's The Soiled Dove
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
Actor/comedian Frank Ferrante's iconic creation ‘The Caesar' will return to the Bay Area playing at Vau de Vire Society's “The Soiled Dove.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
Actor/comedian Frank Ferrante's iconic creation ‘The Caesar' will return to the Bay Area playing at Vau de Vire Society's “The Soiled Dove.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL and More Set for Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts Winter Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts has revealed its lineup of productions coming to its stage this winter, including Tina- The Tina Turner Musical and more. See the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
The Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts has revealed its lineup of productions coming to its stage this winter, including Tina- The Tina Turner Musical and more. See the full lineup here!
A DRIVING BEAT World Premiere to Open at TheatreWorks This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will debut Jordan Ramirez Puckett’s A Driving Beat in a rolling World Premiere with Flint Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will debut Jordan Ramirez Puckett’s A Driving Beat in a rolling World Premiere with Flint Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
Symphony San Jose Reveals 24th Season Opening Program
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Step into a world of fantasy and wild imagination. Don your mask and immerse yourself in the music and beauty of three iconic masterpieces as we kick off the 2025/2026 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Step into a world of fantasy and wild imagination. Don your mask and immerse yourself in the music and beauty of three iconic masterpieces as we kick off the 2025/2026 season.
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA to Have West Coast Premiere at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of The Hills of California — the soaring new drama from internationally acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award–winning playwright Jez Butterworth.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of The Hills of California — the soaring new drama from internationally acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award–winning playwright Jez Butterworth.
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The San Jose Nutcracker
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Back to the Future: The Musical
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“After Sleepwalking: Music by Women and Nonbinary Composers”
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