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American Conservatory Theater

San Francisco, CA
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About the Theatre

A.C.T. is a constituent of Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for the nonprofit professional theater.A.C.T. operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theaters and Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. A.C.T. is a member of the League of Resident Theaters, Theatre Bay Area, Union Square Association, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau. The directors employed by A.C.T. at the American Conservatory Theater are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Woodminster Summer Musicals

by Kelly Rogers Flynt · June 14, 2026

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…

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at Broadway San Jose

by Linda Hodges · June 3, 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: DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY at SF Playhouse

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

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.…

Past Shows

FeaturedHamnet

Apr 22 – May 24, 2026

Hamnet explores the life of Agnes Hathaway and her relationship with William Shakespeare, highlighting their love and the profound loss they experience after the death...

Paranormal Activity

FeaturedParanormal Activity

Feb 19 – Mar 15, 2026

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape the past… but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are. An original story...

A Strange Loop

FeaturedA Strange Loop

Apr 18 – May 12, 2024

The Tony Award–winning musical comes direct from Broadway to San Francisco! Meet Usher: a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer...

Fall Theater Classes—starting at $20!

Fall Theater Classes—starting at $20!

Sep 14 – Nov 8, 2020

STUDIO A.C.T. | FALL SESSION 2020 | SEPTEMBER 14-NOVEMBER 8. Real theater classes for real people. During these uncertain times in our world and industry,...

Summer Theater Classes Online! (Ages 8–19)

Summer Theater Classes Online! (Ages 8–19)

Jul 6 – Aug 14, 2020

A.C.T.'s Young ConservatoryONLINE! | Summer Intensives: July 6August 14. A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory is the after-school professional theater training program at the Tony Award-winning American Conservatory...

Summer Theater Classes Online

Summer Theater Classes Online

Jun 8 – Aug 9, 2020

STUDIO A.C.T. | SUMMER SESSION 2020ONLINE! | JUNE 8–AUGUST 9. Real theater classes for real people. Through these uncertain times of shelter-in-place policies and COVID-19,...

Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone Part 2

Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone Part 2

Jun 4 – Jun 28, 2020

After the rollicking success of Vietgone (2018) at The Strand, playwright Qui Nguyen returns to A.C.T. with Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone Part 2, the second...

Gloria

Gloria

Feb 13 – Apr 12, 2020

In the editorial office of a Manhattan magazine, competing twentysomethings Ani, Dean, and Kendra are only interested in scoring a book deal to kick-start a...

Toni Stone

Toni Stone

Mar 5 – Mar 29, 2020

Toni Stone dreams of nothing but baseball. But to become the first woman to play professionally as a member of the Negro Leagues Indianapolis Clowns,...

Wakey, Wakey

Wakey, Wakey

Jan 23 – Feb 16, 2020

The curtain rises. You have just a few minutes. What do you say? Eno (The Realistic Joneses) crafts an intimate comedy drama that takes audiences...

Testmatch

Oct 24 – Dec 8, 2019

Kate Atwell; dir: Pam MacKinnon....

Spring Awakening: The Play

Spring Awakening: The Play

Nov 14 – Nov 23, 2019

A.C.T.'s Master of Fine Arts Program presents Spring Awakening: The Play by Frank Wedekind. Adapted by Joel G. Fink. Directed by Christine Adaire. NOV 14-23...

Broadway's Golden Age

Broadway's Golden Age

Nov 7 – Nov 16, 2019

A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory presents Broadway's Golden Age. Directed by Kimberly Braun, Jill MacLean and Ken Savage. High School Cabaret Vocal Direction by Krista Wigle. Accompanied...

Making Physical Theater

Making Physical Theater

Nov 16

A.C.T.s Young Conservatory presents Making Physical Theater. Devised and performed by YC Fall '19 Actors Ensemble. Directed by Josh Matthews. November 16 The Garret at...

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

Aug 8 – Aug 17, 2019

A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory presents 'Into the Woods' Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Ken Savage When you're young, stories...

Louie Anderson: Dear Dad

Louie Anderson: Dear Dad

Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2018

American Conservatory Theater Associate Artistic Director Andy Donald announced today that three-time Emmy Award–winning comedian Louie Anderson will bring his New York Times–best-selling memoir Dear...

Arcadia

May 16 – Jun 9, 2013

- Tom Stoppard; dir: Carey Perloff....

Black Watch

May 3 – Jun 9, 2013

- Gregory Burke; dir: John Tiffany....

Dead Metaphor

Feb 28 – Mar 24, 2013

- George F. Walker; dir: Irene Lewis....

Scorched

Feb 16 – Mar 11, 2012

To fulfill their mother's dying wish, Janine and Simon embark on a journey to the Middle East to find the father and brother they never...

Higher

Feb 1 – Feb 18, 2012

In this smart and sexy new play, two American architects dive into a high-stakes competition to design a memorial in Israel. They're also in love—but...

Race

Oct 21 – Nov 13, 2011

No Exit

No Exit

Apr 7 – May 1, 2011

Fresh from sold-out performances across Canada, Jean-Paul Sartre's redefined classic makes its U.S. debut at A.C.T. A mysterious valet ushers three people into a shabby...

The Homecoming

The Homecoming

Mar 3 – Mar 27, 2011

A.C.T. celebrates Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter's legacy with his most sexually provocative play. A long-absent son and his attractive wife, Ruth, return to his...

Clybourne Park

Clybourne Park

Jan 20 – Feb 20, 2011

Home is where the heart—and history—is in Clybourne Park, a "buzz-saw sharp new comedy" (The Washington Post) that cleverly spins the events of A Raisin...

Archangels Don't Play Pinball

Archangels Don't Play Pinball

Feb 9 – Feb 19, 2011

During a night of mischief with his gang of friends, Lanky, the lovable fool and secret ringleader, finds himself married to a streetwalker named Blondie....

The Vagina Monolougues

The Vagina Monolougues

Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2011

The women of A.C.T. are proud to present Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. All proceeds will benefit La Casa de las Madres women's shelter in...

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The Secret Garden in San Francisco / Bay Area The Secret Garden
Warren Theater at Sonoma State University (6/12-6/28)
West Side Story—Film with Live Orchestra in San Francisco / Bay Area West Side Story—Film with Live Orchestra
Davies Symphony Hall (7/09-7/10)
The Still Point: An Immersive Experience in San Francisco / Bay Area The Still Point: An Immersive Experience
SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) VIDEOS
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark in San Francisco / Bay Area The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
SPARC (7/03-7/26)
Iolanthe in San Francisco / Bay Area Iolanthe
ODC Theater (7/10-7/19)
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 10 7:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri July 10 7:30pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (7/10-7/10)
Beauty And The Beast in San Francisco / Bay Area Beauty And The Beast
Orpheum Theatre (7/24-7/24)
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 (7/10-7/12)
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 24 7:30pm in San Francisco / Bay Area Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri July 24 7:30pm
Elbo Room Jack London (7/24-7/24)
Los Angeles Children's Chorus and San Francisco Boys Chorus in San Francisco / Bay Area Los Angeles Children's Chorus and San Francisco Boys Chorus
Calvary Presbyterian Church (7/03-7/03)