B Street Theatre

Gulfshore Playhouse to Present the Inaugural NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL: A Celebration of New Voices in American Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Gulfshore Playhouse will launch of the Next Wave Festival, a dynamic new play festival showcasing cutting-edge theatrical voices from across the country. Taking place January 31 - February 1, 2026.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Sofia Presents THE MEHER FUND CABARET Benefit; Hosted by Dave Pierini
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

The Sofia will present The Meher Fund Cabaret, benefitting The Meher Free Dispensary, a medical center providing free healthcare to over 100 villages in rural western India, on December 4 at 7 p.m.

B Street Theatre Launches National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of DOG MOM
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

B Street Theatre continues its 2025–26 Mainstage season with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of DOG MOM, a new comedy-drama written by and starring Tate Hanyok. The production runs November 5–30 at the theatre’s Midtown Sacramento venue.

B Street Theatre to Present 'TIS THE SEASON: HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS Beginning November 26
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

B Street Theatre will present ’Tis the Season: Hometown Holidays, an original Sacramento-inspired holiday variety show, running November 26–December 20, 2025.

Review: NEVER FEAR, SHAKESPEARE! Makes Its World Premiere at B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - Oct 17, 2025

Never fear, theatregoers! The B St. Theatre’s newest Family Series offering is now on stage. Never Fear, Shakespeare!, written by Sean Patrick Nill and Elyse Sharp, introduces kids and grown-ups to the Bard in a fun and engaging way. There are guaranteed laughs, gasps, and even some learning in this wonderfully entertaining world premiere.

THE ART OF WAR By Sun Tzu, Adapted By Dave Pierini is Coming to B Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

The world premiere of THE ART OF WAR, a laugh-out-loud comedy adapted by Dave Pierini, runs on the Mainstage at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The People's Theatre Reveals 2025 Playwrights Unit Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

The People's Theatre has seleced three exceptional playwrights for its 2025 Playwrights Unit: Rudy Bamenga, Alyssa Haddad-Chin, and Victoria Lino. Learn more!

A DISTINCT SOCIETY to be Presented at Weston Theater in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2025

Weston Theater Company is taking audiences on a moving journey about love, migration, and finding home in A Distinct Society. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Comes to B Street Theatre This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

B Street Theatre will present Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, running August 6–31 on the Mainstage at The Sofia. Directed by Tara Sissom.

Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks Will Star in SHAKE RAG HOLLOW
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2025

The Journey Company, New Light Theater Project and Fringe Management will soon present SHAKE RAG HOLLOW- A new play by Arlene Hutton, directed by Eric Nightengale, and performed by Sofia Ayral-Hutton, Dana Brooke and Beth Lincks.

New Light Theater Project Awards Literary Prize to Nina Kissinger's THIS IS GOVERNMENT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

A new comedy with heart, THIS IS GOVERNMENT grapples with the real-time consequences of political disarray. Learn more about the show and the award here!

ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN Extended Through July At Mosaic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company is extending the DC premiere of Andy Warhol in Iran to July 6, 2025. Written by Brent Askari and directed by Serge Seiden, this provocative, humorous portrait is a fictionalized account of the artist's infamous visit to Iran in 1976.

Premiere Stages Celebrates 20 Years of New Plays with 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced its 20th anniversary season, celebrating 20 years of new plays and New Jersey premieres. Learn more about the season here!

Review: NOSOTROS LA GENTE (WE THE PEOPLE) Celebrates Family at B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - May 4, 2025

The B Street Theatre and Jerry Montoya have done it again. Another masterful blend of emotion and humor hits the stage with Montoya’s original story based on true events. Nosotros La Gente (We the People) is just as enthralling as Montoya’s previous works, which is no small feat. My first introduction to his writing was Love and Baseball, which was made into a film in 2021. This secured my admiration of Montoya’s talents and now invites eager anticipation for his new projects.

I AND YOU By Lauren Gunderson Begins At Capital Stage In December
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Capital Stage has announced its final piece to the 2025/26 Season to be performed during the holiday season. Charming, mysterious, and poetic in the truest sense of the word, Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU is a study of the beauty, the agony, and the mystery of human connection. 

Double-Bill of Plays Come to Meanwhile Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Meanwhile Park has announced this year's summer shows, set to be a live-theater double feature. Audiences will enjoy two shorter, world-premiere plays in one night.

FST Reveals Lineup For 2025 Burdick Play Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.

American Blues Reveals Winner of 2025 Blue Ink Award for Playwriting
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

American Blues Theater has revealed the recipient of the 2025 Blue Ink Award is Alyssa Haddad-Chin for her play You Should Be So Lucky. Learn more about Haddad-Chin and about the award.

THIS IS GOVERNMENT by Nina Kissinger Wins the 2025 Stanley Drama Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2025

Wagner College Theatre has announced that Nina Kissinger is the winner of the 2025 Stanley Drama Award for her dark comedy, THIS IS GOVERNMENT. The play follows three interns trapped in a lockdown as they navigate the chaos of political disarray-and confront the question of what power, if any, they truly possess.