by Steve Murray - April 29, 2026
Maggie O’Farrell’s fictionalized account of Agnes Hathaway was a solid hit when released in 2020, winning literary awards for its unique perspective on the little-known woman maligned by scholars....
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - April 21, 2026
weary soul. With a steady beat that blends with your pulse, this music sticks in your mind and body. Devoid of elaborate set pieces or high tech features, the show soars because the story matters. And you will come away remembering all that is good and noble and possible in community....
by Steve Murray - April 20, 2026
Composer, lyricist, and pianist extraordinaire Stephen Schwartz presented an evening of conversation and song- a celebration of his continuing support and collaboration with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus....
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - April 12, 2026
Energetic dances, soaring songs, and clever comedy make a winning combination in ANYTHING GOES at Altarena Playhouse. With classic songs by Cole Porter and witty dialogue from P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, ANYTHING GOES has entertained audiences since 1934. The fun and humor still resonate as a new...
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - April 05, 2026
Center Rep presents Neil Simon’s classic tale of family and obligations, LOST IN YONKERS. In a world of sound bites, TikTok, and AI images, this show reminds us that when it comes to family, things haven’t really changed that much. With humor and heart, the show demonstrates that even in the mid...
by Steve Murray - April 03, 2026
Berkely Rep’s co-production with La Jolla Playhouse of Ngozi Anywanu’s The Monsters is a joyous, heartwarming story of the bond between sister and brother that will want to make you hug your sibling. Both emotionally devastating and rewarding, The Monsters is brilliantly written, superbly acted ...
by Steve Murray - April 02, 2026
For Starra Jones, a baller from rural Plainnole, Arkansas, fulfilling her mother’s dream of basketball glory is her prime motivation. Playing a style of ‘dirty’ ball, her braggadocio will lead her to a foul play in Candrice Jones’ Flex, making its West Coast premiere at SF Playhouse....
by Linda Hodges - April 01, 2026
It's easy to see why Beetlejuice, the screen-to-stage adaptation of Tim Burton's beloved 1998 cult-classic film, earned eight 2019 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. It is to die for. ...
by Steve Murray - March 30, 2026
There are many types of great theatre- light, cheerful, romantic, uplifting, silly, classic. Z Spaces’ co-production of Tadeusz Slobodzianek’s Our Class is unflinchingly dark, emotionally devastating and a tough watch – but it is great theatre, a timely cautionary tale of evil startingly conce...
by Steve Murray - March 23, 2026
I admit I’ve never seen Stephen Sondhiem’s Assassins, nor ever heard the score or read the synopsis. A flop in 1990, the 2004 revival won five Tony awards, and it’s been in theatre rotations since, often causing controversy for its raw language and unsavory content. A play from the perspective...
Past Shows
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a professional touring company, a leading studio school, and a national and international education...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 brings timeless Carpenters Christmas Favorites to the Lesher Center in a nostalgic evening which will warm your hearts and lift your holiday spirits! With...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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’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 will be slam dunkin’ it in style when it presents “The Great Leap” by San Francisco native and award-winning playwright Lauren Yee...
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,"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Ballets groundbreaking spring program will introduce the Bay Area to internationally renowned Cuban choreographer Osnel Delgado, with a thrilling World Premiere that combines...
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 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 launches its 25th anniversary season with "Dance Series 01," a fall program that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. Acclaimed dancemaker Trey McIntyre returns...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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