The Interestings
The Interestings, a new musical based on Meg Wolitzer's bestselling novel, will have its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in early 2027. Directed by...
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
2025 Addison StBerkeley, CA
Upcoming Shows
Review: JAMES BOND FOREVER (SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY) at Davies Symphony Hall
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. …
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Strikes A Resonant, Political Chord at Broadway San Jose
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…
Review: HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?…
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER & KELLI O'HARA at San Francisco Symphony
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…
Review: HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?…
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre
Disney's Beauty and the Beast wows San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre with stunning design and Kyra Belle Johnson's standout Belle. Read our review!…
Review: WRECKAGE - A MUSICAL TRAGICOMEDY at San Francisco Mime Troupe
Could it possibly be that events have finally confirmed just what the San Francisco Mime Troupe has been howling at the wind for 67 years! The troupe whose shows have been called whacko, conspiratorial, commie and alarmist now find themselves leading the pack when it comes to shining a bright light …
Review: Festival Napa Valley Perfectly Blends Music, Cuisine, and the Best of Wine Country
As Festival Napa Valley celebrates its 20th Anniversary Summer Season, running July 4–19, the opening weekend perfectly illustrated why the festival has become one of the country's most sought-after cultural destinations…
BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre’s RADIO RECALL Uncorks Timeless Hits Under the Sonoma Stars
Celebrating its 15th season, Transcendence Theatre Company continues its mission to create extraordinary experiences that inspire all to live life to the fullest. Radio Recall accomplishes just that. …
Review: THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
There’s an HR nightmare threatening a critical launch and successful IPO at a Silicon Valley aerospace company. An accusation of gender discrimination fuels the World Premiere of Geetha Reddy’s smart and funny The Employee Dharma Handbook marking the kickoff of TheatreWorks 56th season. …
Past Shows
THE LUNCHBOX
The Lunchbox is a world premiere musical adaptation of Ritesh Batra's acclaimed film, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin. Set in Mumbai, it tells the...
THE MONSTERS
The Monsters, a West Coast premiere by Ngozi Anyanwu, explores the complex dynamics between siblings through the lens of Mixed Martial Arts. Lil has silently...
ALL MY SONS
Arthur Miller's All My Sons takes a fresh look at the American Dream and the moral compromises that come with it. Set within the context...
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE
Jacob Ming-Trent's autobiographical work explores the transformative power of language and music. In this world premiere, directed by Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent shares his journey from...
The Thing About Jellyfish
During the last week of summer vacation, 12-year-old Suzy Swanson learns that her best friend Franny has drowned. Desperate to make sense of Franny’s death,...
The Thing About Jellyfish
During the last week of summer vacation, 12-year-old Suzy Swanson learns that her best friend Franny has drowned. Desperate to make sense of Franny’s death,...
Galileo
BOOK BY DANNY STRONG MUSIC AND LYRICS BY MICHAEL WEINER & ZOE SARNAK CHOREOGRAPHED BY DAVID NEUMANN DIRECTED BY MICHAEL MAYER WORLD PREMIERE RODA THEATRE AT BERKELEY REP Four-time Tony Award...
Cult of Love
WRITTEN BY LESLYE HEADLAND DIRECTED BY TRIP CULLMAN IN ASSOCIATION WITH RED YES STUDIO, RACHEL SUSSMAN, AND SEAVIEW RODA THEATRE TICKES NOW ON SALE From Leslye Headland (Russian Doll, Bachelorette,...
Harry Clarke
BY DAVID CALETHE VINEYARD THEATRE PRODUCTIONDIRECTED BY LEIGH SILVERMANFEATURING BILLY CRUDUPWEST COAST PREMIERERODA THEATRETICKETS NOW ON SALETony and Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Crudup (Coast of...
Bulrusher
BY EISA DAVISDIRECTED BY NICOLE A. WATSONA CO-PRODUCTION WITH MCCARTER THEATRE CENTERPEET’S THEATREOCT 27–DEC 3, 2023TICKETS NOW ON SALE Berkeley native Eisa Davis’ lyrical coming-of-age story follows a...
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
BY SELINA FILLINGERDIRECTED BY ANNIE TIPPERODA THEATRESEP 16–OCT 22, 2023TICKETS NOW ON SALEBerkeley Rep brings you this gleefully feminist satire just in time for the Presidential primaries!...
Out of Character
Before he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Band’s Visit), Ari’el Stachel grew up in Berkeley, an Israeli American...
Becky Nurse of Salem
Sarah Ruhl; dir: Anne Kauffman.World Premiere...
White Noise
Suzan-Lori Parks; dir: Jaki Bradley....
The Great Wave
Francis Turnly; dir: Mark Wing Davey.American Premiere...
Dear Elizabeth
Roda Theatre: - adapt: Sarah Ruhl from Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell; dir: Les Waters....
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Thrust Stage: - William Shakespeare; dir: Mark Wing-Davey....
Fallaci
Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci was larger than life. Her childhood courage resisting the Nazis fueled her work as a war correspondent with an antiauthoritarian zeal...
The Wild Bride
Roda Theatre: - adapt: Emma Rice; book: Carl Grose; lyrics: Carl Grose; music: Stu Barker; dir: Emma Rice....
Troublemaker, or The Freakin Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright
Get ready for Troublemaker, or The Freakin Kick-A Adventures of Bradley Boatright. Only Berkeley Rep could unleash this wild world premiere, commissioned from hot young...
Black n Blue Boys
Big, bold, beautiful, and fierce—Dael Orlandersmith delivers a riveting performance in Black n Blue Boys. This world premiere introduces us to children and adults forging...
A Doctor in Spite of Himself
“Playing doctor” takes on a whole new meaning as a marital squabble escalates into comic pandemonium. The spirited Martine exacts revenge on her scoundrel of...
How to Write a New Book for the Bible
Every family creates a sacred story out of love. In Bill Cain’s poignant new play, a man moves in with his mother when she becomes...
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
In The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, Daisey dives into the epic story of a real-life Willy Wonka whose personal obsessions profoundly affect...
The Last Cargo Cult
With The Last Cargo Cult, Daisey travels to a remote island in the South Pacific whose inhabitants actually worship America and its goods. He observes...
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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Sherry Glaser’s Life & Death: A Love Story The Marsh Berkeley (8/21-8/22) |
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The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown Santa Cruz Shakespeare (9/11-10/03) |
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Hannah Gould’s Divorced: The Musical! The Marsh Berkeley (8/27-8/29) |
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DRACULA ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (9/04-9/26) |
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Odyssea We Players (10/08-10/18) |
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Hadestown Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College (8/07-8/16) |
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Based on a Totally True Story City Lights Theater Company (1/21-2/14) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Orpheum Theatre San Francisco (1/07-1/10) |
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Sara Felder’s Class Act The Marsh (8/12-8/15) |