Songs for a New World
Mar 5 – Mar 22, 2026
Jason Robert Brown’s Songs for a New World is a thrilling, contemporary song cycle that captures the electric moment just before everything changes. In a...
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre?...
Review: M. BUTTERFLY at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of M. BUTTERFLY at SF Playhouse?...
Review: IMPROBABLE FICTION at Masquers Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - February 11, 2026
IMPROBABLE FICTION at Masquers Playhouse is a tale of two parts. Don’t let the easy-going first half lull you into complacency. When the action hits, it comes in quick succession with quippy lines, funny costumes, over the top dramatics, and plenty of belly laughs....
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Marin Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 04, 2026
Change is hard, we all know that. We get stuck in patterns and the comfortable, even if that inertia is destructive. Watching Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard, brilliantly directed by American Conservatory Theatre Artistic Director emerita Carey Perloff and starring an all-star cast of local legends, will...
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Hillbarn Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 02, 2026
Heidi Schreck’s award-winning 2019 homage to the US Constitution couldn’t be timelier than at this moment of political crisis in America. Written as a remembrance of her 15-year-old self as a debater in love with the constitution, the present-day Heidi narrates the play which links her family’...
Review: THE WIZ Lights Up Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - January 28, 2026
Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant a...
Review: EUGENE ONEGIN at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - January 26, 2026
San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2026 repertory season with the massively ambitious world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin. It’s a tall order to create a full-length contemporary classical ballet to compete with the warhorses we’ve seen a zillion times, but SFB has given it th...
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - January 16, 2026
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are on a high recently, with their long- running animated series South Park skewering the present administration in their inimitable profane and darkly surreal style. 2011’s The Book of Mormon brought their irreverent humor to Broadway in what at the time seemed shocking...
Review: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at The Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Arts
by Linda Hodges - January 05, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical fetches laughs, heart, and legit Broadway-level craft in a show that never talks down to its audience. Read our review here!...
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose?...
Past Shows
What the Constitution Means to Me
Jan 22 – Feb 8, 2026
In the 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist, What the Constitution Means to Me, Heidi Schreck takes a fresh, funny, and deeply personal look at the U.S. Constitution...
Cinderella
Dec 4 – Dec 28, 2025
Rodgers & Hammerstein'sCinderella“A dazzling delight for all ages”- Entertainment WeeklyRodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella brings a fresh, modern twist to the classic fairytale while keeping all the romance...
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Dec 4 – Dec 28, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a Tony Award-winning adaptation of the classic fairytale. Running from December 4 to December 28, this family-friendly musical...
85th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre celebrates 85 years of theatrical excellence with two special concerts on November 14 and 15, 2025. This event highlights both the legacy of...
Murder for Two
Oct 9 – Nov 2, 2025
Murder for Two is a madcap musical comedy that blends murder mystery with vaudevillian flair. When a celebrated author is found dead at his own birthday...
Plaza Suite
Aug 21 – Sep 14, 2025
Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite is a witty and heartfelt comedy in three acts, each set in the same luxurious hotel suite, where three different couples...
Writing Fragments Home
Apr 17 – May 4, 2025
A comedy about art, family, and culture – Writing Fragments Home follows the story of a young Filipino artist who must come face to face with his...
Fly By Night
Mar 6 – Mar 23, 2025
Fly By Night is a whimsical and heartfelt musical that weaves together romance, destiny, and the transformative power of love against the backdrop of the 1965...
Daisy
Jan 23 – Feb 9, 2025
The television commercial that changed American politics ran just once — but once was enough.Daisy by Sean Devine is a compelling and provocative drama that delves...
Anastasia
Dec 5 – Dec 29, 2024
Anastasia is a sweeping and enchanting musical that transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris. Inspired by...
Wait Until Dark
Oct 17 – Nov 3, 2024
Wait Until Dark is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Always... Patsy Cline
Aug 22 – Sep 15, 2024
Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt and entertaining musical that celebrates the life and music of the legendary country singer Patsy Cline. Based on a true...
Once
Mar 21 – Apr 7, 2024
From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets you go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music...
The Producers
May 3 – May 27, 2012
What happens when a shifty Broadway producer and a mosey accountant team up to create the worst show in Broadway history? They create a big...
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