My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

SAN MATEO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

600 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA 94401



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?...

Review: DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre


by Steve Murray - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of DAVID MARINO LIVE AT THE ORINDA at Orinda Theatre?...

Past Shows

Mateo Motion XXII
Mateo Motion XXII
May 1 – May 2, 2026

Join us at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center on May 1 and May 2 at 7:30 PM for a dynamic showcase featuring exciting choreography...

Darling, I'm Home! -- A Devised Theater Project
"Darling, I'm Home!" -- A Devised Theater Project
Apr 16 – Apr 19, 2026

You're invited to the 24th century to join the LIVE studio audience for "Darling, I’m Home!," the New World’s favorite national sitcom!Step into the studio for...

Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Feb 13 – Feb 22, 2026

Les Misérables is based on Victor Hugo's landmark five-part novel about social change and political revolution in 19th century France. Boublil and Schonbers' musical is...

Once Upon A One More Time
Once Upon A One More Time
Nov 6 – Nov 9, 2025

Once upon a time, the magical kingdom of Storyland was created for one purpose: to reenact beloved fairy tales for anyone around the world who says the...

Mateo Motion XXI
Mateo Motion XXI
May 2 – May 3, 2025

Join us at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center May 2nd and 3rd at 7:30pm for a show full of exciting choreography in the styles...

Noises Off
Noises Off
Jan 30 – Feb 2, 2025

The hilarious "Noises Off”  follows theatre troupe touring England in 2025 with the farcical period-comedy, "Nothing On." On the eve of their opening performance, everything...

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Oct 24 – Oct 27, 2024

Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" follows a wrongfully imprisoned barber who returns to London seeking revenge under the alias...

R.L. Stine's Goosebumps The Musical
R.L. Stine's Goosebumps The Musical
Mar 1 – Mar 3, 2024

Brooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that...

Videos


RENT in San Francisco / Bay Area RENT
One Stage Theatre (6/12-6/14)
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 (6/19-6/21)
Tutti Frutti: The Musical - A Tribute to Little Richard (Concert Show) in San Francisco / Bay Area Tutti Frutti: The Musical - A Tribute to Little Richard (Concert Show)
The California Theatre of Santa Rosa (6/19-6/19)
PRESENT LAUGHTER in San Francisco / Bay Area PRESENT LAUGHTER
ORINDA STARLIGHT VILLAGE PLAYERS (7/24-8/15)
Hamilton (Angelica Company) in San Francisco / Bay Area Hamilton (Angelica Company)
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (7/07-7/18)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Sat June 20 7pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Sat June 20 7pm
Elbo Room Jack London (6/20-6/20)
Madison Beer in San Francisco / Bay Area Madison Beer
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (6/23-6/23)
Arsenic and Old Lace in San Francisco / Bay Area Arsenic and Old Lace
City Lights Theater Company (3/11-4/11)
Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons in San Francisco / Bay Area Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
Dance Fridays (6/26-6/26)
Based on a Totally True Story in San Francisco / Bay Area Based on a Totally True Story
City Lights Theater Company (1/21-2/14)