ORPHEUS DESCENDING remains painfully relevant. Tennessee Williams’ southern gothic play intertwines wisps of Greek myth with the racist Mississippi of the Jim Crow era. The lines are drawn, the expectations are set, but some people will choose their own lot rather than what’s handed to them. Des…
What happens when water becomes a privilege—and rebellion comes with a price?…
THE FULL MONTY at Woodminster Summer Musicals is full of laughs, groves and moves, and even poignant moments. When an everyday Joe faces his challenges with a crazy idea, friends by his side, and a whole lot of courage, audiences respond. Show up for the laughs, stay for the joy. This show is one yo…
What happens when six ordinary men decide they'll do just about anything to reclaim their confidence?…
What did our critic think of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL at The Barbary Stage?…
Set during a Broadway audition, A Chorus Line strips away elaborate scenery and spectacle, allowing the performers—and their stories—to take center stage.…
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. …
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…
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?…
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…
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We Will Rock You is a musical production presented by San Jose Stage Company. Previews begin June 3rd with an official opening on Saturday, June 6th, and the production runs through Sunday, June 28th.
Theatrical staged readings of five new commissioned 10-minute plays by emerging and established AAPI playwrights celebrating the power, depth, and diversity of AAPI storytelling.
San Jose Stage Company presents the Tony Award-winning musical SWEET CHARITY, directed by Allison F. Rich and featuring choreography by Leslie Waggoner. The story follows Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hall hostess in New York City, as she navigates the ups and downs of her...
The Underpants is a hilarious farce adapted by Steve Martin from Carl Sternheim's classic German play. The story follows Louise and Theo Markes, whose mundane lives are turned upside down when Louise's bloomers fall in public, leading to unexpected romantic pursuits from two men...
An Enemy of the People is a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, directed by Kenneth Kelleher. The story follows Dr. Thomas Stockmann, who discovers that the water in his town's therapeutic spa is contaminated, threatening the community's health and economic...
A Sherlock Carol weaves together the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens in a festive narrative. When the deceased Moriarty haunts Sherlock Holmes, the detective is asked by a grown-up Tiny Tim to investigate Ebenezer Scrooge's death. This heartwarming production...
The Smuggler, a gripping play by Ronán Noone, makes its West Coast premiere at the San Jose Stage Company. Set in 2023, the story follows Tim Finnegan, an Irish immigrant and aspiring writer, as he navigates the challenges of life on a wealthy Massachusetts island amid rising...
WINNER! 2008 TONY AWARD FOR BEST PLAYWINNER! 2008 PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMAThe Stages long-awaited postponed production due to COVID-19.This Pulitzer Prize-winning play erupts with biting wit. After the disappearance of their alcoholic patriarch, three sisters along with their...
When an American basketball team travels to Beijing for a “friendship game” in 1989, this comedic drama goes deeper than the strain between countries. Through the game of basketball, laughter ensues as cultures meet head on and tensions rise right up to the final buzzer as a...
Citizens of South Africa are confronting a painful past of the apartheid era through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. STRANGE COURTESIES explores the potential restorative power of truth telling, the significance of sympathetic witnesses, and the tasks of both...
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