French Kiss
Smuin Contemporary Ballet opens its 2026/27 season with French Kiss, a program curated by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert featuring works by Seiwert, My'Kal Stromile and...
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Upcoming Shows
The Glass Menagerie
LEGACY REVIVAL PRODUCTION! The Glass Menagerie By Tennessee Williams Directed by Matt M. Morrow September 6 – 27, 2026 “One of the most hauntingly lyrical...
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen Directed by Becca Wolff October 25 – November 15, 2026 “The lovechild of Mel...
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Harrison David Rivers In collaboration with Sally Lobel Directed by Jared Mezzocchi December 9 – 23,...
You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!
BAY AREA PREMIERE! You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! By Keiko Green Directed by Elizabeth Carter February 14 – March 7,...
Bat Boy: The Musical
Bat Boy: The Musical Story & Book by Keythe Farley & Brian Flemming Music & Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe Directed by Matt M. Morrow February...
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Review: URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?…
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Korsa Musical Theater
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.…
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…
Past Shows
TUTTI FRUTTI: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD
TUTTI FRUTTI: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD showcases the journey of the iconic artist known as the "Architect of Rock 'n' Roll." The...
Tutti Frutti: The Musical- The Life and Music of Little Richard
GET READY TO HAVE A ROCK 'N' ROLLING GOOD TIME With The WEST COAST PREMIERE of Tutti Frutti The MusicalTutti Frutti The Musical, is a...
Diablo Improv Festival
The Diablo Improv Festival in Walnut Creek is a three-day celebration of unscripted theater happening from October 24-26, 2025. With performances from renowned groups like...
Tutti Frutti The Musical: The Life and Little Richard
Written by Dedrick Weathersby GET READY TO HAVE A ROCK 'N' ROLLING GOOD TIME With The WEST COAST PREMIERE of Tutti Frutti The MusicalTutti Frutti The...
Happy Pleasant Valley
When internet influencer Jade Park is cancelled online, she seeks redemption by taking on a precarious challenge—helping her rebellious grandmother June, who has the raised...
Fiesta Cultural
A celebration of Latin American arts and culture, Fiesta Cultural is a week of vibrant events and performances at the Lesher Center for the Arts....
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles
Established in 1994, the group had a strong beginning thanks to the mentorship of Lola Bertran, La Reina de La Musica Ranchera. In these early...
The Roommate
Now in her mid-50’s—and recently ‘liberated’ from her child and husband—Sharon needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-50s, seeks...
Miguel Zenón
The internationally acclaimed Grammy Award-winner has been hailed as one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation. Named in May 2024 as one of...
Terence Blanchard
NEA Jazz Master, Two-time EMMY and Oscar Nominee, Seven-time GRAMMY® winning trumpeter & composer Terence Blanchard has established himself as the quintessential 21st Century Renaissance...
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a professional touring company, a leading studio school, and a national and international education...
Froggy
It’s 2007, and motion capture “3D” animation has taken the film and video gaming industry by storm. For Froggy, it’s been a year of obsessing...
College Notes A Cappella
The sold-out, only-at-the-Lesher Center event returns! Our annual College Notes event features a cappella groups from top universities from across the country and is sure...
Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano
Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano presents the acclaimed...
Stella Cole
To watch Stella Cole perform is to be transported back in time. Her sense of joy and wonder is infectious—one look at her massive social...
Ms Monet
From an early age, Ms. Monét was destined to become a star! Never afraid of any stage, she knew she would be a performer and professional singer.A...
LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES
Laurie Roldan brings timeless Carpenters Christmas Favorites to the Lesher Center in a nostalgic evening which will warm your hearts and lift your holiday spirits! With...
Dragon Lady
On the occasion of her 60th Birthday, Maria Porkalob unspools her mesmerizing origin story to the rapt attention of her granddaughter Sara. In a tour-de-force...
360 ALLSTARS
Following sold-out performances on Broadway, the Sydney Opera House, and the famed Edinburgh Festival, 360 ALLSTARS is a phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation that...
A Christmas Carol
Return to bustling Victorian London—and the gloomy office of miserly old Scrooge, who dismisses the cheerful sounds of the holiday season with a “humbug!” When...
Smuin Ballet presents “Dance Series 1”
Smuin Contemporary Ballet kicks off its 31st season—its first led by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert—with a thrilling program of premieres and celebrated works. Globally in-demand...
Center Repertory Company presents “Cabaret”
Willkommen, bienvenue, and welcome to Center Repertory Company’s 2023-24 season finale, the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece "Cabaret." At the close of the 1920s in Berlin,...
Smuin Ballet presents “Dance Series 2”
Smuin’s season finale will be headlined by the World Premiere of Tupelo Tornado from international superstar Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. This extraordinary new ballet inspired by the life and...
Center Repertory Company presents “The Great Leap”
Center Repertory Company will be slam dunkin’ it in style when it presents “The Great Leap” by San Francisco native and award-winning playwright Lauren Yee...
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Center Repertory Company will present "The Legend of Georgia McBride," written by Tony and Olivier Award winner Matthew López ("The Inheritance," "The Whipping Man," "Somewhere,"...
Ain't Misbehavin presented by Contra Costa Musical Theatre Starring Dedrick Weathersby
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in this three-time Tony award-winning musical revue. Join five performers on a journey through...
The Three Feathers
Solo Opera presents, The Three Feathers, a family friendly, 85 minute magical chamber opera in English with music by award winning composer, Lori Laitman, and...
A Roll of the Dice: An Improvised Play at the Mercy of Chance!
Some say life is determined by fate. But Synergy Theater knows better! Each new scene in this hysterical improvised play is decided by the roll...
Fiesta Cultural
Lesher Center for the Arts presents a vibrant week-long celebration of Latin American arts and culture with “Fiesta Cultural,” offering comedy, theatre, visual arts, and...
The Mating Game: An Improvised Game Show that's More than a Game!
Three enchanting contestants, a hopeful single looking for love, and a fast-talking game show host who seems to know too much. Completely improvised and based...
SWEAT
Center Repertory Company will present Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning SWEAT, directed by acclaimed actor/director Elizabeth Carter. This searing play, called “a superb, vital contribution to...
Finding Her Voice
In Finding Her Voice, we meet 15-year-old Joy Jones, the only daughter of Janelle and Jordan Jones. We will also meet grandma, Gigi, AKA Mama...
The Christmas Ballet
Smuin’s joyful holiday tradition returns to spread yuletide cheer at theatres around the Bay with its signature showcase of classical and contemporary dances set to...
Dance Series 1
Smuin Contemporary Ballet kicks off its 29th season with Dance Series 1 featuring along-awaited World Premiere by brilliant Cuban choreographer Osnel Delgado, whose work Bay...
"Intersections"
California Symphony opens its 2022-23 Season, celebrating its tenth season with Music Director Donato Cabrera at the helm with "Intersections," a program of jubilant works...
"Epic Finale"
WHEN:7:30pm, Saturday, May 144:00pm, Sunday, May 15 California Symphony, led by Music Director Donato Cabrera, concludes its 2021-22 season with a spectacular" EPIC FINALE," featuring...
Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents “Dance Series 2”
Smuin Contemporary Ballets groundbreaking spring program will introduce the Bay Area to internationally renowned Cuban choreographer Osnel Delgado, with a thrilling World Premiere that combines...
Smuin Presents "Dance Series 02"
Smuin concludes its quarter-century celebration with a smashing world premiere by master dancemaker Amy Seiwert, set to the empowering a cappella soundtrack of Oaklands very...
Smuin Presents "Dance Series 01"
Smuin launches its 25th anniversary season with Dance Series 01, a fall program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. Acclaimed dancemaker Trey McIntyre returns...
Smuin Presents "Dance Series 01"
Smuin launches its 25th anniversary season with "Dance Series 01," a fall program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. Acclaimed dancemaker Trey McIntyre returns...
Gilbert & Sullivan's Patience
A sparkling satirical comic opera that pokes fun at artistic and cultural whims. Come revel in the comic stylings of that aesthete-to-end-all-aesthetes, Reginald Bunthorne, as...
Audra McDonald and Will Swenson
Feinstein’s at the Nikko is proud to present beloved Broadway couple Audra McDonald and Will Swenson in a rare joint performance on Friday, January 27...
Carolina Lugo's & Carolé Acuña's Ballet Flamenco presents "La Vida de los Muertos"
Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Vido:https://vimeo.com/184607261 The theater will resonate with the pulsating sounds of footwork, song, castanets,...
The (new) Mikado
Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic masterpiece set in a re-imagined Renaissance Italy. In a time when flirting was a capital offense, a handsome wandering minstrel has...
Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddygore
Lamplighters Music Theatre presents this comic masterpiece that melds the world of Jane Austen with a good old-fashioned English ghost story and a dash of...
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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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The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown Santa Cruz Shakespeare (9/11-10/03) |
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Elizabeth Du Val’s For When Things Fall Apart The Marsh (8/15-8/16) |
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Dream Hou$e City Lights Theater Company (5/13-6/06) |
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Pearl Ong’s Night Driver The Marsh Berkeley (7/11-8/08) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace City Lights Theater Company (3/11-4/11) |
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Company City Lights Theater Company (7/15-8/22) |
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Iphigenia in Splott Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (7/25-8/30) |
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PRESENT LAUGHTER ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (7/24-8/15) PHOTOS |