2926 16th St.
San Francisco, CA
SEATING CAPACITY: 117
Shows at the Theatre Rhinoceros
DATES PRODUCTION - Dirty Dreams of a Clean-Cut Kid (1990)
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HAIRSPRAY Cast Unveiled At San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will close its 2025-26 season with HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Artistic Director Bill English with a reimagined production emphasizing racial politics and cultural satire.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will close its 2025-26 season with HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Artistic Director Bill English with a reimagined production emphasizing racial politics and cultural satire.
Cast Set for HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hairspray, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical featuring songs including “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.”
BULGE! A TALE OF WAR AND SEX To Be Performed At The Center NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2026
Theatre Rhinoceros and Sassymouth will present BULGE! A TALE OF WAR AND SEX, conceived and performed by John Fisher, on April 11, 2026 at The Center NYC. The free, one-night-only show tells the story of WWII veteran and queer activist Twink Starr.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2026
Theatre Rhinoceros and Sassymouth will present BULGE! A TALE OF WAR AND SEX, conceived and performed by John Fisher, on April 11, 2026 at The Center NYC. The free, one-night-only show tells the story of WWII veteran and queer activist Twink Starr.
Theatre Rhino's LEFT FIELD Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Theatre Rhino will present the new production LEFT FIELD starting February 19, 2026, at their San Francisco venue, offering a fresh theatrical experience. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026
Theatre Rhino will present the new production LEFT FIELD starting February 19, 2026, at their San Francisco venue, offering a fresh theatrical experience. Learn more here!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
BATTLE OF THE RUHR POCKET Comes to the Tank in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros and The Tank NYC will present a live, in-person, presentation of BATTLE OF THE RUHR POCKET, conceived and performed by John Fisher, with live musical accompaniment by Daniel Tobias.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros and The Tank NYC will present a live, in-person, presentation of BATTLE OF THE RUHR POCKET, conceived and performed by John Fisher, with live musical accompaniment by Daniel Tobias.
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area 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!
PIRATES! To Make Its World Premiere At Theatre Rhinoceros In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros will present the world premiere of Pirates! by John Fisher, running December 4–13, 2025 at its 18th Street venue in San Francisco. The new drama follows two husbands abducted by East African pirates.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros will present the world premiere of Pirates! by John Fisher, running December 4–13, 2025 at its 18th Street venue in San Francisco. The new drama follows two husbands abducted by East African pirates.
Theatre Rhinoceros to Celebrate Halloween With GHOULS, ZOMBIES, & PSYCHOS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros, the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ theatre company, will celebrate Halloween night with Ghouls, Zombies, & Psychos! A Halloween Shocker.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros, the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ theatre company, will celebrate Halloween night with Ghouls, Zombies, & Psychos! A Halloween Shocker.
A DRIVING BEAT World Premiere to Open at TheatreWorks This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will debut Jordan Ramirez Puckett’s A Driving Beat in a rolling World Premiere with Flint Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will debut Jordan Ramirez Puckett’s A Driving Beat in a rolling World Premiere with Flint Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
The Rhino's OTHELLO Comes to Salesforce Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros' free-roaming Shakespeare-in-the-park tradition continues this fall with the tragedy OTHELLO, performed at TJPA's Salesforce Park in the heart of San Francisco.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros' free-roaming Shakespeare-in-the-park tradition continues this fall with the tragedy OTHELLO, performed at TJPA's Salesforce Park in the heart of San Francisco.
Cast Set For Theatre Rhinocero's OTHELLO At TJPA'S Salesforce Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros in collaboration with TransBay Joint Powers Authority and The East Cut has revealed the cast for OTHELLO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros in collaboration with TransBay Joint Powers Authority and The East Cut has revealed the cast for OTHELLO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
OTHELLO, GOAT BLOOD, & More Included in 25-26 Season at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre anywhere, will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025
Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre anywhere, will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics.
Review: DOODLER at The Marsh
by Steve Murray - Jun 15, 2025
Developed during the COVID pandemic lockdown, this one-man show has Fisher playing about a dozen characters and running the technical aspects of the show as well.
by Steve Murray - Jun 15, 2025
Developed during the COVID pandemic lockdown, this one-man show has Fisher playing about a dozen characters and running the technical aspects of the show as well.
John Fisher's DOODLER Begins At The Marsh This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 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, DOODLER follows a young gay man on a relentless investigation to solve the mystery of the “Doodler,” a serial killer who targeted the queer community and left behind drawn portraits of each of his victims.
by A.A. Cristi - May 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, DOODLER follows a young gay man on a relentless investigation to solve the mystery of the “Doodler,” a serial killer who targeted the queer community and left behind drawn portraits of each of his victims.
DOODLER Extends at SAFEHouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
DOODLER has extended with new dates and a new venue. DOODLER tells the tale of the “Doodler,” who terrorized San Francisco in the 1970s. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025
DOODLER has extended with new dates and a new venue. DOODLER tells the tale of the “Doodler,” who terrorized San Francisco in the 1970s. Learn more here!
FAT HAM Comes to the San Francisco Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Playwright James Ijames turns William Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its head in this piping hot play that transports the drama to a modern-day barbecue in the American South.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Playwright James Ijames turns William Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its head in this piping hot play that transports the drama to a modern-day barbecue in the American South.
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