"Takes All Kinds"
Jan 10 – Feb 21, 2026
Nationally touring and widely acclaimed, Dan Hoyle’s journalistic-theater triumph Takes All Kinds kicks off its next leg of performances with a strictly limited engagement at...
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre?...
Review: M. BUTTERFLY at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of M. BUTTERFLY at SF Playhouse?...
Review: IMPROBABLE FICTION at Masquers Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - February 11, 2026
IMPROBABLE FICTION at Masquers Playhouse is a tale of two parts. Don’t let the easy-going first half lull you into complacency. When the action hits, it comes in quick succession with quippy lines, funny costumes, over the top dramatics, and plenty of belly laughs....
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Marin Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 04, 2026
Change is hard, we all know that. We get stuck in patterns and the comfortable, even if that inertia is destructive. Watching Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard, brilliantly directed by American Conservatory Theatre Artistic Director emerita Carey Perloff and starring an all-star cast of local legends, will...
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Hillbarn Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 02, 2026
Heidi Schreck’s award-winning 2019 homage to the US Constitution couldn’t be timelier than at this moment of political crisis in America. Written as a remembrance of her 15-year-old self as a debater in love with the constitution, the present-day Heidi narrates the play which links her family’...
Review: THE WIZ Lights Up Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - January 28, 2026
Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant a...
Review: EUGENE ONEGIN at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - January 26, 2026
San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2026 repertory season with the massively ambitious world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin. It’s a tall order to create a full-length contemporary classical ballet to compete with the warhorses we’ve seen a zillion times, but SFB has given it th...
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - January 16, 2026
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are on a high recently, with their long- running animated series South Park skewering the present administration in their inimitable profane and darkly surreal style. 2011’s The Book of Mormon brought their irreverent humor to Broadway in what at the time seemed shocking...
Review: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at The Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Arts
by Linda Hodges - January 05, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical fetches laughs, heart, and legit Broadway-level craft in a show that never talks down to its audience. Read our review here!...
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose?...
Past Shows
"Night Driver"
Jul 19 – Aug 23, 2025
Writer/performer Pearl Ong is back in the fast lane by popular demand at The Marsh San Francisco, with her solo show, Night Driver. What's a...
“Grandma’s Million-Dollar Scheme”
Jul 12 – Aug 23, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco presents a new work from Koorosh Ostowari, Grandma’s Million-Dollar Scheme. This fast-paced performance follows a young, eager real estate agent who...
"DOODLER"
May 31 – Jul 6, 2025
The Marsh San Francisco will present John Fisher’s true crime thriller DOODLER after a sold-out first run at Theatre Rhinoceros. Set in 1970s San Francisco,...
Night Driver
Mar 1 – Apr 5, 2025
Writer/performer Pearl Ong returns to The Marsh San Francisco with her solo show, Night Driver. What's a Hong Kong princess doing behind the wheel of a...
The Marsh San Francisco presents "Takes All Kinds"
Jan 31 – Feb 22, 2025
Due to overwhelming popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco will bring back Dan Hoyle’s latest work, Takes All Kinds, with an extension run in the...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Hick: A Love Story”
Jun 9 – Jul 14, 2024
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, The Marsh San Francisco will present "Hick: A Love Story," a play based on Eleanor Roosevelt’s letters to Lorena...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Not a Genuine Black Man”
May 18 – Jun 22, 2024
The Marsh San Francisco will add four additional performances of the limited return engagement of Brian Copeland’s stunning work, “Not a Genuine Black Man,” which...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Swimming With Lesbians”
Jun 7 – Jun 22, 2024
After setting sail in New York City for its East Coast premiere and then embarking into international waters in Toronto, Marga Gomez’ latest riotous solo...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “The Mushroom Cure”
May 18 – Jun 15, 2024
Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his renowned show, “The Mushroom Cure,” inspired by a scientific study showing...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “The Waiting Period”
Jun 9
Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss”
Jun 8
Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his newest show Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss, a sequel to...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Extreme Acts”
May 11 – Jun 2, 2024
The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of the thought-provoking and newest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, “Extreme Acts.” Highlighting Kaufman’s signature...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Takes All Kinds”
May 10 – May 31, 2024
The public is invited to participate in the shaping of award-winning actor and critically acclaimed playwright Dan Hoyle’s latest work, “Takes All Kinds” as it...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss”
Mar 16 – May 18, 2024
Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his newest show “Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss,” a sequel to...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Not A Genuine Black Man”
Apr 6 – May 4, 2024
The Marsh San Francisco marks the 20th anniversary of "Not A Genuine Black Man," with a special limited engagement that will include the 1000th performance...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Axis”
Apr 7 – Apr 28, 2024
The Marsh San Francisco will present “Axis,” a vivid new production directed and written by Dirk Alphin. It’s July 4, 1976, and while everyone is...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “The Waiting Period”
Mar 17
Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances...
The Marsh San Francisco presents “Border People”
Mar 16
Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle’s critically acclaimed hit "Border People" returns to The Marsh San Francisco for a special performance before the production heads...
The Marsh presents “The Waiting Period”
Feb 11
The Marsh has added a free performance of “The Waiting Period,” marking the 10th anniversary of its suicide prevention effort, offering no cost public performances...
"Border People"
Sep 29 – Oct 28, 2023
Due to popular demand, award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his critically acclaimed hit, Border People. This work, last seen at The Marsh...
"The Never Too Late Show"
Aug 6 – Sep 3, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco announces an extension of The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational, multi-character comic tale about never giving...
"Reciprocating Pumps"
Aug 12 – Aug 27, 2023
The Marsh San Francisco transports audiences back to late ‘90s San Francisco in Reciprocating Pumps, a bold and fearless work by Dirk Alphin. At the center of the story...
"Aren't You...?"
Jul 21 – Aug 18, 2023
After a successful East Bay run, Fred Pitts’ Aren’t You...? comes to The Marsh San Francisco. In this lauded solo work, Pitts recounts his hilarious journey to visit all...
"The Waiting Period"
May 21 – Jul 23, 2023
The Marsh San Francisco has announced additional free performances of award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period on select dates in May and July 2023. This deeply...
"Swimming With Lesbians"
Jun 11 – Jun 25, 2023
Fan favorite Marga Gomez returns to The Marsh San Francisco for workshop performances of her latest work, Swimming With Lesbians. Taking place on The Celesbian cruise ship, this solo sapphic...
"GRANDMA & ME"
Mar 4 – Apr 29, 2023
Award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) will continue his extremely successful run of GRANDMA & ME at The Marsh San...
"GRANDMA & ME"
Jan 21 – Feb 25, 2023
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the return of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents by award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not...
"The Jewelry Box"
Dec 16 – Dec 17, 2022
This December, award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, GRANDMA & ME) returns to The Marsh San Francisco for a...
"GRANDMA & ME"
Nov 26 – Dec 10, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the second extension of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents, which has been performed to sold...
"Overlooked Latinas"
Nov 17 – Nov 19, 2022
Originally scheduled to run through October 29, Tina D’Elia’s Overlooked Latinas has been extended due to popular demand at The Marsh San Francisco, adding two final performances November 17 &...
"Talk To Your People"
Jul 30 – Aug 27, 2022
Since debuting his newest work in March 2022, acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle has used the stage of The Marsh to shed light on social inequality...
"Going Out"
Jul 9 – Jul 30, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced a second extension of fan favorite Don Reeds "Going Out," presenting Bay Area theatre lovers...
"Going Out"
Jun 5 – Jun 26, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has extended fan favorite Don Reeds "Going Out," with new material added. While waiting in line to...
"Talk To Your People"
Jun 3 – Jun 24, 2022
The Marsh San Francisco offers local theatre lovers a final chance to catch Dan Hoyles "Talk To Your People," adding three final performances on June...
"Talk To Your People"
Jun 17
The Marsh San Francisco offers local theatre lovers a final chance to catch Dan Hoyles "Talk To Your People," adding four final performances on June...
"Going Out"
May 7 – Jun 4, 2022
After re-opening the doors of The Marsh Berkeley in August 2021, performing to sold out crowds and standing ovations, fan favorite Don Reed returns to...
"Radical"
Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2020
John Fishers new satirical drama about San Francisco politics, "Radical," transfers to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited engagement following its successful run at...
"East 14th"
Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2020
The Marsh San Francisco announces a very limited run of comedian Don Reeds "East 14th." Winner of the 2016 Theatre Bay Area (TBA) Award for...
"East 14th"
Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2020
The Marsh San Francisco announces a very limited run of comedian Don Reeds "East 14th." Winner of the 2016 Theatre Bay Area (TBA) Award for...
"Border People"
May 2 – Jun 22, 2019
With its extension run virtually sold out, The Marsh San Francisco announces an additional extension of "Border People," the newest solo show by award-winning actor...
'Border People"
Feb 28 – Apr 27, 2019
With its initial run virtually sold out just days after opening, The Marsh San Francisco announces that it has extended "Border People," the newest solo...
"Not a Genuine Black Man"
Apr 4 – Apr 25, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco announces the return of "Not a Genuine Black Man," the longest running solo show in San Francisco theater history by award-winning...
"Uncertainty Principle"
Mar 13 – Mar 29, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco presents work in progress performances of "Uncertainty Principle," the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Adam Strauss. In this...
The Marsh San Francisco Extends "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?"
Dec 22 – Jan 26, 2019
The Marsh San Francisco announces the extension of "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?," Irma Herrera’s hit solo show weaving history and comedic insights...
The Marsh Presents "A History of World War II: The D-Day Invasion to the Fall of Berlin"
Nov 8 – Dec 15, 2018
Multi award-winning actor/playwright and Theatre Rhinoceros Artistic Director John Fisher will take audiences on a whirlwind tour of the past with his acclaimed solo show...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Jewelry Box"
Nov 30 – Dec 15, 2018
This November, the family-friendly Bay Area holiday favorite "The Jewelry Box" returns to The Marsh San Francisco. Performed by Brian Copeland, who has been hailed...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Oakland Raiders, True Crime & Coming of Age in SF"
Nov 16 – Dec 15, 2018
This November, The Marsh San Francisco presents C.W. Nevius’ "The Oakland Raiders, True Crime & Coming of Age in SF." Thirty-eight years ago, Nevius came...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?"
Oct 25 – Dec 8, 2018
WHEN: October 25 – December 8, 2018 No show on Thursday, November 22 SHOWS: 8:00pm Thursdays & 5:00pm Saturdays Irma Herrera’s solo show "Why Would...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Acid Test: The Many Incarnations of Ram Dass"
Sep 21 – Nov 4, 2018
"Acid Test" is the true story of Ram Dass, renowned spiritual teacher and LSD pioneer. Presented by The Marsh San Francisco, the show explores Ram...
The Marsh Presents "Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness"
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco presents "Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness" by political comedian Will Durst, with newly added material. The show will perform Tuesdays September...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Keeping Up with the Jorgensons"
Aug 2 – Aug 25, 2018
The Marsh Discovery Series brings Jeremy Juliana Greco’s "Keeping Up with the Jorgensons" to San Francisco for eight performances only. Set in 1982, 10-year-old Greco...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "What They Said About Love" Talkbacks
Aug 9
Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "What They Said About Love" Talkbacks
Aug 4
Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Stop Stopping the Unstoppable"
Jun 22 – Jul 28, 2018
Everyone wants to be as successful as Hollywood stars, don't they? "Transformation Artist to the Stars" Dale Thornhammer, played by comedian and YouTube star Ross...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "What They Said About Love" Talkbacks
Jul 28
Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show...
The Marsh Presents "What They Said About Love" Talkbacks
Jul 26
Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "What They Said About Love"
Jul 21
Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show...
The Marsh San Francisco Extends "Can You Dig It?: The '60s"
May 12 – Jun 16, 2018
WHEN: Now through June 16, 2018 SHOWS: 8:30pm, Saturdays & 5:30pm, Sundays Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco extends Don Reed’s wonderfully wild...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Two Minds"
May 4 – Jun 9, 2018
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky changed the way people think. Their groundbreaking research on how people make decisions won the pair of brilliant Israeli psychologists...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Durst Case Scenario"
Apr 3 – May 29, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due to popular demand. Specializing in political humor...
The Marsh San Francisco Extends "A Fatal Step"
Mar 24 – Apr 28, 2018
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco announces Jill Vice’s, "A Fatal Step" will extend. Turning the tables on film noir tropes, Vice’s 60-minute...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Daughter of a Garbageman"
Apr 6 – Apr 28, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco announces a special limited run of radio host/standup comic Maureen Langan’s comedic and moving tale, "Daughter of a Garbageman." This one-woman...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Return to the Scene of the Crime"
Mar 16 – Apr 21, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco announces a new solo show by David Kleinberg, "Return to the Scene of the Crime" sharing his return for the first...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Josh's Brain Improvs"
Mar 28
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco will extend Josh Kornbluth’s insightful "Josh’s Brain Improvs." The statistics are daunting when it comes to dementia...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Durst Case Scenario"
Jan 30 – Mar 27, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due to popular demand now running through March...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Marsh Madness"
Mar 9 – Mar 11, 2018
While college basketball teams are competing to see who is the best team in the nation in March Madness, local performers will play for glory...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Waiting Period"
Jan 21 – Mar 4, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco announces award-winning performer Brian Copeland will continue his free performances in 2018 of his acclaimed "The Waiting Period," a deeply moving...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "A Fatal Step"
Jan 18 – Mar 3, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco announces a new solo show by Jill Vice, "A Fatal Step." Flipping the tables on film noir tropes, Vice’s 60-minute dramedy...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "My Stroke of Luck"
Jan 4 – Feb 3, 2018
The Marsh San Francisco kicks off the New Year with an extension of 2017 United Solo Theatre Festival winner "My Stroke of Luck." Not everyone...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Josh's Brain Improvs"
Jan 31
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco will extend Josh Kornbluth’s insightful "Josh’s Brain Improvs." The statistics are daunting when it comes to dementia...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Kipling Hotel"
Jan 6 – Jan 27, 2018
Due to popular demand, the 2017 Theatre Bay Area nominee for “Outstanding Solo Performance” and Don Reed’s acclaimed autobiographical hit, "The Kipling Hotel: The 80s"...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Jewelry Box"
Dec 8 – Dec 23, 2017
WHEN: December 8-23, 2017 8pm Fridays, 5pm Saturdays No show on Saturday, December 16 The Marsh San Francisco presents the return of the family-friendly Bay...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Durst Case Scenario"
Dec 5 – Dec 19, 2017
WHEN: 8pm, Tuesdays from December 5-19 The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s new solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "My Stroke of Luck"
Nov 2 – Dec 9, 2017
Not everyone knows that the average person loses 1.9 million brain cells every minute a stroke goes untreated, but Diane Barnes did. As a radiologist...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Ain't That Rich"
Oct 20 – Dec 2, 2017
The Marsh San Francisco welcomes a new solo show to the Studio stage, "Ain’t That Rich" by Kate Robards. A favorite of the 2016 Capital...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Waiting Period"
Nov 19
When: 5:30pm, Sunday, November 19 The Marsh San Francisco announces award-winning performer Brian Copeland is performing his final free show for this year of his...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "Not a Genuine Black Man"
Nov 4 – Nov 18, 2017
The Marsh San Francisco announces "Not a Genuine Black Man," the longest running solo show in San Francisco theater history by award-winning actor, playwright, and...
The Marsh San Francisco Presents "The Real Americans"
Nov 3
The Marsh San Francisco presents Dan Hoyle’s wildly popular "The Real Americans" with newly-added post-election material. In this acclaimed production, award-winning actor/playwright Hoyle gives a...
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