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SAN JOSE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

255 Almaden Blvd
San Jose, CA 95113

Upcoming Shows

Back to the Future The Musical
Back to the Future The Musical
Jun 2 – Jun 7, 2026

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Houston in 2026. When Marty McFly finds...

Back to the Future: The Musical
Jun 2 – Jun 7, 2026

Back to the Future: The Musical brings the beloved film to life on stage, with a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics...

The Sound of Music
Jul 21 – Jul 26, 2026

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers &...

Disney''s Beauty and the Beast
Disney''s Beauty and the Beast
Sep 8 – Sep 13, 2026

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Review: HAMNET at American Conservatory Theatre


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....

Review: COME FROM AWAY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley


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....

Review: THE SONGS + STORIES OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ at Chan National Queer Arts Center


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....

Review: ANYTHING GOES at Altarena Playhouse


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...

Review: LOST IN YONKERS at Center Rep


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...

Review: THE MONSTERS at Berkeley Rep


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 ...

Review: FLEX at SF Playhouse


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....

Review: BEETLEJUICE Tour Is a Living Nightmare (in a Good Way!) at Broadway San Jose


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. ...

Review: OUR CLASS at Z Space


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...

Review: ASSASSINS at Oakland Theatre Project


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

Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Apr 29 – May 3, 2026

Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to...

Beetlejuice
Mar 31 – Apr 5, 2026

After a thrilling Broadway three-peat, BEETLEJUICE rises again to hit the road! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story...

The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Mar 6 – Mar 8, 2026

From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
Dec 6 – Dec 15, 2024

Step into a world where dreams come to life and holiday magic fills the air! Prepare to be whisked away by the original San Jose Nutcracker,...

American Masters
American Masters
Apr 2 – Apr 3, 2022

Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and "Duke" Ellington: Jazz, Blues and Broadway meet Classical Concert Hall.Coplands expansive, optimistic Appalachian Spring became known as the quintessential American sound....

Aladdin
Aladdin
Apr 10 – Apr 21, 2019

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking...

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