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San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, San Francisco, CA 94134
San Francisco, CA 94146

Upcoming Shows

Antony and Cleopatra

Jul 25 – Sep 27, 2026

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents a summer production of Antony and Cleopatra, featuring a talented cast including Elizabeth Carter as Cleopatra and Jeremy Lee Ohta...



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

HAMNET

Nov 24 – Nov 26, 2025

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival collaborates with Focus Features to present a cinematic exploration of love and loss in HAMNET, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloé...

Free Shakespeare in the Park

Jul 11

Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, kicking off on July 11, 2025. This beloved annual event offers the community...

Romeo and Juliet

Apr 26

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents a one-hour performance of Romeo and Juliet on April 26, 2025, as part of its annual Gala. This classic tale...

The Tempest

Aug 31 – Sep 8, 2024

The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents a free production of The Tempest at McLaren Park, running from August 31 to September 8. Directed by Rotimi...

Shakespeare's Heartbeat

Jul 11

Shakespeare's Heartbeat is a program by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival designed to engage students on the autism spectrum through the rhythmic structure of Shakespeare's...

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Aug 27 – Sep 11, 2022

August 27 - August 28 / Saturdays & Sundays at 4:00 pm at Red Morton Park: Valota Rd & Vera Ave (near Picnic Area #2)...

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 Elbo Room Fri June 26 7:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri June 26 7:30pm
Elbo Room Jack London (6/26-6/26)
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)
Ride the Cyclone in San Francisco / Bay Area Ride the Cyclone
City Lights Theater Company (7/16-8/23)
THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD in San Francisco / Bay Area THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD
ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (6/05-7/03)
Secret Improv Vice, San Francisco Noir in San Francisco / Bay Area Secret Improv Vice, San Francisco Noir
Shelton Theater (6/21-6/21)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu June 25 8pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu June 25 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (6/25-6/25)
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 (8/07-8/09)
Dan Hoyle’s Takes All Kinds in San Francisco / Bay Area Dan Hoyle’s Takes All Kinds
The Marsh San Francisco (6/26-6/26)