Upcoming Shows
Shrek The Musical JR is based on the Oscar-winning film and Broadway musical, following everyone's favorite ogre as he leads a cast of fairytale misfits...
Winnie the Pooh is a homeschool musical production based on the beloved books by A. A. Milne, written by Playful People Artistic Director Katie D'Arcey....
Described as a true story set in an unexpected place, this unannounced production is open to participants ages 18 and up. Playful People Productions has...
Disney's Descendants: The Musical features book and additional lyrics by Nick Blaemire, vocals and music adaptation by Madeline Smith, and music and orchestrations by Matthew...
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR is adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical, with book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin....
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto....
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 11, 2026
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has revealed the cast for the world premiere of The Employee Dharma Handbook by Geetha Reddy, directed by Snehal Desai at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto....
by Steve Murray - June 07, 2026
What did our critic think of BECOMING A MAN at Z Space?...
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...
by Steve Murray - May 28, 2026
What did our critic think of THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep?...
by Steve Murray - May 22, 2026
What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros?...
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....
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....
by Steve Murray - May 13, 2026
What did our critic think of PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre?...
by Steve Murray - May 11, 2026
What did our critic think of DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre?...
Past Shows
A mysterious candymaker invites a handful of children to his factory for a tour that is by turns mysterious, hilarious, and somewhat unsettling.
Between two towns, divided by a dotted yellow line and a reason no one can quite remember, an intrepid apprentice knight will find out how...
Playful People Productions presents Footloose, the Musical, directed and choreographed by the T (T Saffold), and featuring mixed casts of teens and adults and a...
Playful People Productions presents Seussical JR, featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters and storylines performed by grade school children, directed by Shannon Santandrea and Emily Pennington. Horton the...
Playful People Productions presents Into the Woods JR, an adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical, with the music and the storyline made...
Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most...
Delightful Disney characters come to life on a stage near you when Playful People Productions presents Disney's Frozen JR! Three casts of children between the...
San Jose's Playful People Productions is looking for teens between the ages of 12 and 15 to bring to life the beloved characters in Disney's...
Playful People Productions and Starting Arts are teaming up to present MTI's All Together Now, a musical revue that is part of a global event...
Videos
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Josh Kornbluth’s What Is To Be Done?: Fighting Fascism and Depression The Marsh San Francisco (6/19-7/31) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri June 26 7:30pm Elbo Room Jack London (6/26-6/26) |
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BACCHAE Bard Theatre (6/12-6/21) |
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Iphigenia in Splott Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (7/25-8/30) |
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Fences by August Wilson Santa Cruz Shakespeare (7/28-8/28) |
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Dear San Francisco Club Fugazi (9/16-9/30) |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (7/10-7/12) |
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Nina Wise’s What Just Happened? The Marsh Berkeley (6/14-6/27) |
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WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy San Francisco Mime Troupe (7/03-9/07) |
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JAD Experience presents LUNAE Tara Firma Farms (7/17-7/26) |
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