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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. …
Review: GOAT BLOOD at Theatre Rhinoceros
Two co-workers are shooting the bull at an overlook on a starry night – pot gummies about to kick in, beers in hand. We hear crickets chirping and owls hooting along with an ominous growling.…
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals
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
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
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
What did our critic think of BECOMING A MAN at Z Space?…
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose
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
What did our critic think of THE LUNCHBOX at Berkeley Rep?…
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros
What did our critic think of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Theatre Rhinoceros?…
Review: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at SF Playhouse
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.…
Past Shows
Urinetown: The Musical
Urinetown: The MusicalMusic by Mark Hollmann, Lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis Book by Greg Kotis February 14 - March 1, 2020In response to...
FeaturedMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley By Lauren Gunderson and Margot MelconNovember 22 - December 15, 2019 Inspired by Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, this sequel...
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Gallows humor at its best, A Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder opens on the big stage at Spreckels Performing Arts Center on Oct. 11....
FeaturedEureka Day
At Eureka Day School, a progressive charter school in Berkeley, all points of view are respected, all voices heard. After all, these parents only want...
FeaturedBarbecue Apocalypse
Barbecue Apocalypse By Matt Lyle Three couples gather on the back deck of a modest suburban home for a midsummer barbecue where the hosts, Mike...
Spreckels 30th Season Announcement Party
Spreckels Performing Arts Center is throwing a 30th Anniversary party, celebrating its 30th season of theatrical excellence. Happening March 9, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., this...
Peter and the Starcatcher
A little swash, a little buckle...you'll love it more than bread. "Peter and the Starcatcher" is an imaginative, witty and musical fantasy that serves as...
TITANIC THE MUSICAL
The sinking of the TITANIC in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the twentieth century. A total of 1,517...
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Award winning Spreckels Theatre Company Disney's The Little Mermaid In a magical kingdom fathoms below the waves, we meet Ariel, the little mermaid who's tired...
Wait Until Dark
Spreckels Theatre Company presents "Wait Until Dark," a thrilling theater experience taking audiences on a gripping, white-knuckle ride. Multiple award-winning North Bay actress, Denise Elia-Yen...
Kismet
Spreckels Theatre Company presents a staged concert of "Kismet." A fanciful and romantic Arabian Night tale, "Kismet" follows the escapades of Hajj, a beggar poet...
Next to Normal
Hailed by critics, audiences and nominated for nine Theatre Bay Area Awards - the 2014 Theatre at Large Marin County production of the indie-rock musical...
My Favorite Barbra - A Tribute to the Songs of Barbra Streisand
In this main stage, one-woman show, actress and vocalist Kelly Brandeburg pays tribute to Barbra Streisand through stories and songs. This gala fundraising concert event...
Oliver!
Spreckels Theatre Company presents "Oliver!" WHO: Spreckels Theatre Company presents WHAT: “Oliver!” Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart Lionel Bart's "Oliver!" musical version of Charles...
The Book of Matthew
Spreckels Theatre Company presents"The Book of Matthew," written and directed by Gene Abravaya. A struggling, hapless, unpublished novelist gets the chance to rewrite his future...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slamming doors, mistaken identity, characters disguising themselves as one another - all the classic elements of farce, burlesque and modern musical comedy can be found...
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The Still Point: An Immersive Experience SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) |
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark SPARC (7/03-7/26) |
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Dear San Francisco Club Fugazi (9/16-9/30) |
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The Death of Meyerhold Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (11/28-1/01) |
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Voices of Rock LIVE in Laguna Beach | July 30 - August 2, 2026 The Laguna Playhouse (7/30-8/02) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Curran Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu July 23 8pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/23-7/23) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri Aug 21 7:30pm Elbo Room Jack London (8/21-8/21) |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live On 24 Jul to 26 Jul 2026 San Francisco Magic Theater @ the Marrakech (7/24-7/26) |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (7/17-7/19) |