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…
What happens when six ordinary men decide they'll do just about anything to reclaim their confidence?…
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?…
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.…
What happens when over 60 years of cinematic espionage is celebrated through the power of a live orchestra? The San Francisco Symphony's James Bond Forever concert reminds us that some of the most iconic moments in film history begin not with dialogue, but with a song. …
The hills are indeed alive with The Sound of Music as the national touring production played to an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Broadway San Jose on opening night. Boasting a stellar cast and rich production values, the show tells the real-life story of Maria (the marvelous Cayleigh Capaldi), a s…
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?…
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara at the San Francisco Symphony is exactly the kind of event that reminds you why live performance is so magical. Inspired by the legendary 1962 television special featuring Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews, the evening celebrates not only two extraordin…
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Who will be the summer champions when your favorite teams square off in improvised competitions? BATS Improv brings back the world-renowned sensation Theatresports TM Fridays in July and August at the Bayfront Theater! Cheer on the improvisors as they go all out to see who will...
Improv Magic Awaits at Fantasy Island! Join the guests at this tropical island resort where their every dream comes true, but never in the way they expect. With magically mysterious host Roarke and their trusted assistant at their side, improvised fantasy becomes improvised...
The AI Experiment is an exciting three-way collaboration! It starts with the BATS players getting a variety of story suggestions from the audience, including genre or story style. Those suggestions are fed into an AI system which, in real time, churns out the first act of a...
The Gather brings storytellers and improvisers together on the BATS stage! Every Friday in March, two invited storytellers, from local organizations including The Moth and The Stanford Storytelling Project, will share personal true stories. What happens next is completely...
Thank you for your long history of backing new musical theatre! We've got another project for your consideration -- in fact, we have too many candidates and we need your help to narrow it down to one! In the first half we'll offer you about a dozen completely improvised songs...
Long lost twins? Business empires crushed? Love affairs revealed? Find out in Guilty Pleasures: Improvised Soaps! Every Saturday in February we’ll feature a different genre of soap: from Asian drama to Telenovela. Three improvised episodes will unfold each night, each inspired...
A show for those in love, looking for love, or trying to avoid the whole thing at all costs. Love makes the world go round and it also makes for great improv. Join us for a night of short and medium length improvised love stories in every age and in every stage or wherever else...
BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH BATS IMPROV! Come join us for a New Year's-inspired show! We’ll do short scenes based on your New Year’s suggestions in the first half, and a completely improvised New Year’s themed “movie” in the second half! Our show will end in time for you to still...
Who will be the holiday champions when your favorite teams square off in improvised competitions? BATS Improv brings back the world-renowned sensation THEATRESPORTS for four Fridays at the Bayfront Theater! Cheer on the improvisors as they go all out to see who will prevail!...
A collection of musical vignettes exploring and celebrating all things holiday! Whether you love the holidays or hate them, revel in the winter cheer or barely notice it. Improvisers create spontaneous stories based on your suggestions and experiences — putting them to music for...
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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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Mamma Mia! San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (6/08-6/13) |
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Abbey Glover’s I’m a Businessman, Man The Marsh (8/15-8/16) |
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The Cottage Cloverdale Performing Arts Center (8/01-8/16) |
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Pearl Louise’s Lovin Jaleal The Marsh (8/14-8/16) |
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“E4TT Call For Scores: Solo Piano, Vol. 3” Community Music Center (10/18-10/18) |
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The Legend of Robin Hood Hillbarn Theatre (1/21-2/14) |
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William Shakespeare's Antony+Cleopatra Red Morton Park (8/15-8/31) |
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Broadway Under the Stars - Mamma Mia! Transcendence Theatre Company (8/13-8/30) |
