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Prepare to be transported back to the birth of a legend with ELTON DOM: THE YOUNG ELTON EXPERIENCE! This electrifying show stars 21-year-old musical prodigy DOMINICK FULCO, who doesn’t just sing the hits—he becomes the era-defining icon who first stormed the stage with raw...
A timeless musical about young love, meddling fathers, heartbreak and discovery, *The Fantasticks* blends romance, humor and unforgettable music in an intimate theatrical experience.
Jon Tracy’s wildly theatrical outdoor production examines how fear, loyalty, and the stories nations tell can shape the course of history.
From award-winning playwright and beloved actor Jeff Daniels—known to millions for his acclaimed television roles in The Newsroom and Dumb and Dumber —comes a witty new comedy about pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America. When a group of fiercely competitive neighbors...
Silicon Valley Shakespeare presents Oscar Wilde's iconic comedy of fake names, mistaken identities, and romantic mischief for the first time, staged under the redwoods of Sanborn County Park in Saratoga. Directed by Sara Kannen Dean, with scenic design by Mitchell Ost, costume...
R.O.I. (Return on Investment) is a darkly comedic psychological thriller written by Aaron Loeb and directed by Jonathan Moscone. The play follows Silicon Valley venture capitalist May, fresh off a Forbes 40 under 40 inclusion, as she pursues a unicorn startup and meets biotech...
Silicon Valley Shakespeare presents Much Ado About Nothing as part of its Sanborn repertory season, running alongside The Importance of Being Earnest under the redwoods of Sanborn County Park in Saratoga.
The Prince Part 1 is the first half of a two-part, six-act world premiere written and directed by Artistic Director Gary Graves, representing the culmination of his decades-long exploration of Niccolò Machiavelli and Renaissance Florence. The play follows young Machiavelli's...
The Prince Part 2 is the second half of a two-part, six-act world premiere written and directed by Artistic Director Gary Graves, tracing Machiavelli's rise as a political strategist, his dealings with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, his exile, and his attempt at redemption...
WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy asks the political question: How are we going to survive and rebuild in the rubble left from the economic, social, and psychological devastation of the idiotic kleptocrats? The Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe Opens their 67th Season...
Jazz singer Samara Joy performs with the San Francisco Symphony and conductor Anthony Parnther as part of the 2026–27 season.
Jazz singer Samara Joy joins conductor Anthony Parnther and the Orchestra to perform original songs and jazz standards by Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, Sun Ra, and more. Joy released her self-titled debut in 2021 and followed it with Linger Awhile, winning the Best New Artist...
Hosted by Xander Beltran, this lively evening blends stand-up comedy, music, and the joyful chemistry that only the best of friends can create.
The Kronos Quartet invites audiences to witness their creative process up close as they rehearse with special guests, discuss upcoming projects and experiment with new ideas. For this Creative Lab, the Quartet will rehearse Philip Glass' String Quartet No. 5 and Yevgeniy...
Beloved storyteller and performer Diane Amos shares an evening of hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable true stories. Additional special guests to be announced.
Bass genius Christian McBride honors his mentor Ray Brown with an all-star trio of Ray Brown Trio alumni, pianist Benny Green and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning bandleader who has collaborated with McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Pat...
Comedy cult favorite Eddie Pepitone brings his singular blend of biting social commentary, hilarious self-destruction, and volcanic outrage to the stage. Known for appearances on Conan, Chappelle's Show, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Bob's Burgers, Pepitone transforms...
Hailing from Houston and shaped by Los Angeles' musical culture, Paul Cornish has emerged as one of the most compelling young pianists in contemporary jazz. Grounded in gospel, classical music, hip-hop, and modern improvisation, Cornish balances technical sophistication with...
Crushing is a genre-defiant live show where interdisciplinary writers explore transformative experiences in romantic love, featuring artists diverse in lived experience and narrative disciplines. Executive produced by Rosario Dawson, the show returns to San Francisco with an...
D'Arcy Drollinger stars as Champagne White in this third installment of the Champagne White chronicles, a bawdy sexploitation disaster movie send-up. Exotic dancer Champagne Horowitz Jones Dickerson White heads to Acapulco for vacation, but must go on the run after a wounded...
Join us for the inaugural Fugazi Funny Festival! All events have General Admission seating and run approximately 90 minutes. All events have a 2 drink/item minimum per person. Wednesday, September 9 at 8:30 PM Besties: A Friendly Comedy and Music Show is a popular, recurring Bay...
San Francisco Playhouse closes its 2025-26 season with Hairspray, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical set in 1962 Baltimore, where teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on her favorite TV show and ends up taking on racial segregation along the way. The production features...
The annual benefit co-presented by San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild opens San Francisco Opera's 104th season. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and dinner at City Hall followed by a performance of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra conducted by Eun Sun Kim at...
Shane Mauss is a stand-up comedian, science communicator, and psychonaut who synthesizes comedy, evolutionary biology, and psychedelic exploration. Originally a factory worker from Wisconsin, Mauss transitioned to full-time stand-up comedy and achieved national prominence with...
Anthony Parnther conducts John Williams's score to Star Wars: Return of the Jedi performed live-to-picture.
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Katja Rivera, as part of the Festival's 44th season themed around Empire.
Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular...
Bassist and composer Christian McBride's quintet showcases exciting young players including tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, who has toured with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, guitarist Ely Perlman, Chicago pianist Mike King, and Oakland native drummer...
RAWdance's CONCEPT series salon serves up contemporary dance in an opulent yet intimate setting, marking the eve of the series' 20th anniversary with its first ever Guest Curator, Jocelyn Reyes of REYES Dance. Five Bay Area choreographers - Melí Gómez and Annalise Carrillo...
RUMORS at Woodminster Summer Musicals is full of laughs and gaffs, and is a jolly good time. Set in a posh New York townhouse, RUMORS is Neil Simon’s only full length farce. From half truths to utter nonsense and mistaken identities to outright charades, this production will ensnare you in a strea…
Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre, written by Jeff Daniels, takes one of the country’s fastest-growing sports and serves it up as an unabashedly silly comedy filled with eccentric players, romantic entanglements, and plenty of physical humor. …
Altarena Playhouse brings Noël Coward’s FALLEN ANGELS to life with wit and charm. When the sardonic writing of a genius playwright meets the witty interpretation of a theater, it produces a night full of laughs and insights. …
The Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre answered that question with an evening overflowing with nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of love for one of musical theatre’s most enduringly strange creations.…
What happens when dinner, circus, cabaret, and a trip back in time all collide under one tent?…
What happens when innovation moves faster than our ability to understand its consequences?…
What happens when three possible fathers, one determined bride-to-be, and the irresistible music of ABBA collide on a Greek island?…
ORPHEUS DESCENDING remains painfully relevant. Tennessee Williams’ southern gothic play intertwines wisps of Greek myth with the racist Mississippi of the Jim Crow era. The lines are drawn, the expectations are set, but some people will choose their own lot rather than what’s handed to them. Des…
What happens when water becomes a privilege—and rebellion comes with a price?…
THE FULL MONTY at Woodminster Summer Musicals is full of laughs, groves and moves, and even poignant moments. When an everyday Joe faces his challenges with a crazy idea, friends by his side, and a whole lot of courage, audiences respond. Show up for the laughs, stay for the joy. This show is one yo…
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ELTON DOM: The Young Elton Experience Great Star Theater (9/10-9/13) |
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Julius Caesar Marin Shakespeare Company (8/14-9/13) |
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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The Fantasticks San Anselmo Playhouse (9/04-9/07) |
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Legally Blonde The Musical Berkeley Playhouse (9/11-10/11) |
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Come From Away Berkeley Playhouse (2/19-3/21) |
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POTUS Live Oak Theater (9/11-9/26) |
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William Shakespeare's Antony+Cleopatra Red Morton Park (8/15-8/31) |
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THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center (9/04-9/13) |
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The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown Santa Cruz Shakespeare (9/11-10/03) |
