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New Conservatory Theatre Center

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San Francisco, CA 94102



Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals


by Kelly Rogers Flynt - June 14, 2026

The stars fill the skies. Redwoods surround every side. And music fills the air. These are the signs that Woodminster Summer Musicals are back for another season of theater under the stars. The season kicks off with JEKYLL & HYDE, a grand production of a rarely produced show. The skies roll with thu...

Cast Set for THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley


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....

Cast Set for THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley


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....

Review: BECOMING A MAN at Z Space


by Steve Murray - June 07, 2026

What did our critic think of BECOMING A MAN at Z Space?...

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose


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...

Review: THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep


by Steve Murray - May 28, 2026

What did our critic think of THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep?...

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros


by Steve Murray - May 22, 2026

What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros?...

Review: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at SF Playhouse


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....

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at New Conservatory Theatre Center


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....

Review: PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre


by Steve Murray - May 13, 2026

What did our critic think of PICTURES FROM HOME at Marin Theatre?...

Past Shows

Simple Mexican Pleasures

Apr 4 – May 11, 2025

Simple Mexican Pleasures is a world premiere play by Eric Reyes Loo, presenting a heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and humor. Following a post-breakup journey...

The Law of Attraction Radio Play

The Law of Attraction Radio Play

Oct 14 – Nov 18, 2020

Originally written for NCTC's 20-21 Season, The Law of Attraction has been reformatted to enjoy as a radio play.Americas Self-Help Sweetheart, MJ Powers, has built...

Lips Together, Teeth Apart

Jun 1 – Jul 1, 2012

A gay community on Fire Island provides an unlikely backdrop for two straight couples who are observed poolside, staring out to sea. With gay men...

Slipping

May 18 – Jul 1, 2012

Alone, numb and friendless after the violent death of his father, high school senior Eli moves with his mom from San Francisco to a fresh...

Dirty Little Showtunes

Dirty Little Showtunes

Dec 3 – Jan 16, 2011

A brand new edition of the popular bawdy Broadway parody revue featuring showtunes galore with Tom Orr’s ingenious lyrical spin. This show is sure to...

Videos


The Still Point: An Immersive Experience in San Francisco / Bay Area The Still Point: An Immersive Experience
SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) VIDEOS
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark in San Francisco / Bay Area The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
SPARC (7/03-7/26)
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 3 8:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 3 8:30pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (7/03-7/03)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 31 7:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 31 7:30pm
Elbo Room Jack London (7/31-7/31)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 24 7:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 24 7:30pm
Elbo Room Jack London (7/24-7/24)
PRESENT LAUGHTER in San Francisco / Bay Area PRESENT LAUGHTER
ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (7/24-8/15)
An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live in San Francisco / Bay Area An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (6/26-6/28)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu July 9 8pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu July 9 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (7/09-7/09)
New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser in San Francisco / Bay Area New Canon Theatre Co. Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
Stanton Center (6/17-6/17)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu June 18 8pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu June 18 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (6/18-6/18)