Divorced: The Musical!
Divorced: The Musical! is a darkly hilarious, high-energy one-act musical written and composed by Hannah Gould with Gianni Staiano, produced by the SF Free-Play Festival....
Potrero Stage
1695 18th StreeetSan Francisco, CA 94107
Upcoming Shows
"Next Time"
“Next Time" is an original musical by Sean P. Breen, directed by Brandon Joseph, with three performances at the SF Playground 2026 Free Play Festival....
Waterfall
Waterfall is a new fully scored opera by composer Lisa Scola Prosek, presented by The Playground Free Play Festival. The opera tells the haunting story...
Manning
Manning is a new play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, receiving its West Coast premiere at Crowded Fire Theater. Following the death of...
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…
BWW Review: Transcendence Theatre’s RADIO RECALL Uncorks Timeless Hits Under the Sonoma Stars
Celebrating its 15th season, Transcendence Theatre Company continues its mission to create extraordinary experiences that inspire all to live life to the fullest. Radio Recall accomplishes just that. …
Review: THE EMPLOYEE DHARMA HANDBOOK at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
There’s an HR nightmare threatening a critical launch and successful IPO at a Silicon Valley aerospace company. An accusation of gender discrimination fuels the World Premiere of Geetha Reddy’s smart and funny The Employee Dharma Handbook marking the kickoff of TheatreWorks 56th season. …
Past Shows
Arab Spring
Arab Spring, a dark comedy by Denmo Ibrahim, receives its world premiere in a co-production from Golden Thread Productions and SFBATCO. The play follows two...
Tales of the City: A Waymo Carol
Tales of the City: A Waymo Carol is a new take on the classic story by Charles Dickens, where a tech worker discovers the beauty...
The End of the Line
The End of the Line follows two Chinese brothers who built the transcontinental railroad as they wait on the Oakland wharf while the celebration begins...
The Tramp of the Galaxy
The Tramp of the Galaxy follows two outer-space beings who, tasked with infiltrating the Pentagon, instead find themselves headed for Fremont, California. The play was...
There is No Elevator to Success, You Must Take the Stairs
There is No Elevator to Success, You Must Take the Stairs is a drama featuring opposing perspectives on disability rights activism in the context of...
LA CUCARACHA (Orange Uncle Sam Invades Mexico!)
Orange Uncle Sam from the US invades a celebration of life in Mexico. June bug Salma and human Lila join forces to resist.
I'm So Glad I Caught The Vomit In My Hand: A Musical Comedy About Parenting
Parents suffer many indignities in this world and, GODDAMN, are they funny! If you’re a parent, come laugh through your pain; if you’re not a...
Spirals and Dirt
Spirals & Dirt is a new original musical by Sean P. Breen, and is directed by Brandon Joseph. The debut of this new musical is presented...
The Specimen - A Horror Play
The Specimen - A Horror Play follows Johnny, a gay paleo zoologist who loses his job amid Trump-era science budget cuts. Outraged and unmoored, Johnny refuses...
You Eat So Well!
Join RJ for a meal in his 45 minute solo play about his relationships with food – from charting his beginnings as a latchkey kid,...
FeaturedAnak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother
A queer Filipina immigrant reckons with memory, identity, and the legacy of her larger-than-life celebrity mother in this intimate, multimedia theatrical experience.
LA CUCARACHA
Orange predator Sam from the US invades a celebration of life in Mexico. June bug Salma joins bug-loving human Lila to lead the resistance.
PlayGround Festival: Best of PlayGround(SF)'25
PlayGround, a leading national playwright incubator and theatre community hub, is pleased to share the lineup for Best of PlayGround(SF) ‘25. Originally developed among thirty-six...
PlayGround Festival Staged Readings
PlayGround Festival of New WorksFESTIVAL STAGED READINGSA Look at Tomorrow’s Great Plays Today!May 9, May 12, May 16 & May 19 7pm PDT @ Potrero...
PlayGround Festival Premiere: The Passing Storm
ABOUT THE PLAY: A man trapped in a deadly storm during his ascent of Mount Everest must wrestle with ghosts of the past—both figurative and...
The Passing Storm
PlayGround Festival of New WorksTHE PASSING STORM by Jessica June Rowe (a Festival Premiere Presentation)Directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza May 17 & May 18 7pm PT...
PlayGround Festival Premiere: Work/Shoot
ABOUT THE PLAY: Maya Money, Aurora, and Farrah Fenix fight to find what's real in the "heightened" world of professional wrestling.Featuring: L Duarte, Krystle Piamonte,...
PlayGround Festival: Festival Kick-Off & Playwrights Panel
Hear from five of the playwrights featured in this year’s Festival of New Works! Join Artistic Director Jim Kleinmann in conversation with PlayGround playwright alumni....
Private
80 mins. No Intermission.WRITTEN BY MONA PIRNOTDIRECTED BY PETER J KUO2023 Helen Hayes Nominee for Outstanding New Play or MusicalA searing one-act play interrogating the...
Skylight
Bread & Butter Theatre returns to Potrero Stage with David Hare’s Tony and Olivier award-winning play Skylight. Broadway and the West End applauded this intensely...
Charles Darwin, Her True Story
Charles Darwin, Her True Story celebrates Latin American revolutionaries and the revolutionary potential that we all carry within.It is January 1, 2001 in the south...
Breed or Bust
PlayGround has announced a limited run of the Hollywood Fringe hit, BREED OR BUST by Joyful Raven, directed by Jael Weisman. Following a one-night performance...
Free-Play Festival
PlayGround closes out the summer season with a new free festival of new plays by the PlayGround community, FREE-PLAY FESTIVAL, August 26-28, at Potrero Stage...
Bay Area Playwrights Festival
Playwrights Foundation, the West Coasts premiere launchpad for exceptional plays and playwrights, is presenting the 45th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), featuring five new...
Bay Area Playwrights Festival
Playwrights Foundation, the West Coasts premiere launchpad for exceptional plays and playwrights, is presenting the 45th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), featuring five new...
BEST OF PLAYGROUND 26
PlayGround is thrilled to announce the selected plays and playwrights for our 26th annual ten-minute play fest, BEST OF PLAYGROUND 26! Please join us in...
The Obligation
Internationally acclaimed actor Roger Grunwald explores a world gone mad in The Obligation, his riveting and immersive one-person drama. Directed by Bay Area Theatre Critics...
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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Catherine Debon’s Lullaby of a Partisan The Marsh Berkeley (8/22-8/23) |
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PRESENT LAUGHTER ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (7/24-8/15) PHOTOS |
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The Fall Show Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (9/26-10/25) |
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Holly Shaw’s ROAR! The Marsh Berkeley (8/29-8/30) |
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Good Night, Oscar Hillbarn Theatre (3/04-3/28) |
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WRECKAGE: A Musical Tragicomedy San Francisco Mime Troupe (7/03-9/07) |
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Pearl Ong’s Night Driver The Marsh Berkeley (7/11-8/08) |
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Merola Grand Finale War Memorial Opera House (8/15-8/15) |
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DRACULA ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (9/04-9/26) |