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BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE

2640 College Avenue
BERKELEY 94704



Review: BECOMING A MAN at Z Space


by Steve Murray - June 07, 2026

What did our critic think of BECOMING A MAN at Z Space?...

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose


by Linda Hodges - June 03, 2026

Broadway San Jose launched its run of Back to the Future: The Musical before an enthusiastic Opening Night audience, and judging by the gasps, applause, laughter and the standing ovation, Hill Valley has nost none of its power to delight. While many audience members undoubtedly arrived carrying fond...

Review: THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep


by Steve Murray - May 28, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep?...

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros


by Steve Murray - May 22, 2026

What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros?...

Review: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at SF Playhouse


by Steve Murray - May 21, 2026

Kate Hamill’s cheeky feminist reimagination of Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a lot to chew tacking issues of toxic masculinity, female empowerment, and even a political message on unchecked power and megalomaniacal dangers. It’s a times bold, moody, haunting, well-acted and unusually comic....

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at New Conservatory Theatre Center


by Steve Murray - May 18, 2026

This production is a touch bittersweet – it’s NCTC Founder Ed Decker’s last programed show after passing the baton to new Artistic Director Ben Villegas Randle. His choice to present Hedwig is extremely prescient in a time where sexual identity is being both vilified and explored....

Review: PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre


by Steve Murray - May 13, 2026

What did our critic think of PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre?...

Review: DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre


by Steve Murray - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre?...

Review: THE WIZARD AND I: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ at Feinstein's At The Nikko


by Steve Murray - May 10, 2026

What did our critic think of THE WIZARD AND I: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ at Feinstein's At The Nikko?...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Orpheum Theatre


by Steve Murray - May 08, 2026

Hell’s Kitchen recently closed on Broadway where it was a critical and commercial success garnering 13 Tony nomination and winning two. This touring production allows the rest of the country to experience a brief taste of New York City’s pulsing rhythms set to the music and reflections of Alicia...

Past Shows

The Prom
Sep 6 – Oct 13, 2024

Berkeley Playhouse launches its 2024/25 season with the musical The Prom, running from September 6 to October 13, 2024. The story is set in small-town...

MAMMA MIA!
MAMMA MIA!
Sep 20 – Oct 20, 2019

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have...

Pippin
Pippin
Apr 5 – May 5, 2019

From the composer of Wicked comes this charming, enchanting, and dazzling musical tale about the cyclical paths one can take to find what is right...

Guys & Dolls
Mar 23 – Apr 28, 2013

The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in...

Videos


Friends Of The Sound in San Francisco / Bay Area Friends Of The Sound
Red Heron Studios (6/12-6/12)
RENT in San Francisco / Bay Area RENT
One Stage Theatre (6/12-6/14)
Romeo and Juliet in San Francisco / Bay Area Romeo and Juliet
Outdoor Forest Theater (6/11-6/28) PHOTOS
New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser in San Francisco / Bay Area New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Stanton Center (6/17-6/17)
An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live in San Francisco / Bay Area An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (7/31-8/02)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu June 25 8pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu June 25 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (6/25-6/25)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in San Francisco / Bay Area The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Guild Theatre - CA (6/14-6/14)
An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live in San Francisco / Bay Area An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (6/12-6/14)
BACCHAE in San Francisco / Bay Area BACCHAE
Bard Theatre (6/12-6/21)
A Few Good Men in San Francisco / Bay Area A Few Good Men
Live Oak Theater (6/05-6/21)