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The latest news on live theatre in San Francisco / Bay Area from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Review: BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis
by Steve Murray - December 30, 2024


What did our critic think of BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis?

Plethos Presents 8th Annual Season Announcement Soiree And Fammy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2024


Plethos Productions is hosting its 8th Annual Season Announcement Soiree and Fammy Awards ceremony Saturday, January 18 at 7pm at JP's Restaurant and Bar. 

Review: CABARET At Theatre Rhinoceros
by Steve Murray - December 30, 2024


What did our critic think of CABARET at Theatre Rhinoceros?

Los Altos Stage Company Presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by A.A. Cristi - December 27, 2024


Los Altos Stage Company has announced its upcoming presentation of a classic of American theater, the unforgettable and haunting memory play, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.

DRAGULA Parody to be Presented at OASIS in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 27, 2024


Poltergeist Theatre Project will present DRAGCULA - a parody in living greyscale, a world premiere comedy adaptation of Stoker’s classic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS at Cabrillo Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

EXIT Theatre to Reopen Taylor Street Theatre Following Renovations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 26, 2024


After renovations this fall returned the venue to its black box origins, EXIT Theatre is re-opening the 49-seat Taylor Street Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of shows!

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival Announces AS YOU LIKE IT And More For 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - December 23, 2024


San Francisco Shakespeare Festival has announced Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will perform in schools, libraries, and community centers this February through May, and Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona will perform outdoors this summer for Free Shakespeare in the Park.

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival Announces Annual Gala This April
by A.A. Cristi - December 23, 2024


San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's annual Gala and Auction will return on Saturday April 26, 2025 to the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club in the vibrant North Beach neighborhood. 

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Cabrillo Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

San Francisco Symphony Celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas At 80th Birthday Concert
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2024


On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the San Francisco Symphony celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday with a one-night-only performance featuring MTT alongside the Orchestra.

Club Fugazi to Ring in the New Year With Two Performances of DEAR SAN FRANCISCO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2024


Club Fugazi to ring in the New Year with two special performances of Dear San Francisco in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production!

A TASTE OF IRELAND to be Presented at Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2024


St. Patrick's Day arrives early with one of the world's top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation comes to Louisiana. Learn more!

Smuin's Choreography Showcase Unveils Ten World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2024


Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more here!

NOISES OFF Opens At Palo Alto Players In January
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2024


Directed by Linda Piccone and featuring a cast of 9 Bay Area actors, NOISES OFF runs for 10 in-person performances January 17-February 2, 2025 at the Lucie Stern Theater, located at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.

John Benjamin Hickey & More Complete the Cast of UNCLE VANYA at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024


The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece, Uncle Vanya at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is Coming To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024


BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Dazzles at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - December 18, 2024


The national tour of Shrek the Musical, in all its gassy, green glory, opened at Broadway San Jose and captivated the audience from start to finish. Hilariously funny, heartwarming, and—strangely enough—healing, Shrek the Musical is theater magic at its finest and is a must-see for audiences of all ages, especially kids.

New Documentary On San Francisco Symphony's PROMETHEUS: THE POEM OF FIRE Premieres This Week
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2024


Mezzo TV, in association with Cartier, will present the world premiere of a documentary and performance film of the San Francisco Symphony and Cartier's 2024 multisensory presentation of Alexander Scriabin's Prometheus: The Poem of Fire.

Steinway Society Presents Alexander Malofeev In Concert This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2024


Russian concert pianist Alexander Malofeev will perform live in concert for Steinway Society - The Bay Area on Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose, CA.

FAT HAM Northern California Premiere to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2024


San Francisco Playhouse will present the Northern California Premiere of 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning Fat Ham.

Matilda Lawler & More to Star in THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2024


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Thing About Jellyfish, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sunset Solos Celebrates Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2024


Sunset Solos, the acclaimed San Francisco series dedicated to solo performance, will celebrate its one-year anniversary in January 2025 at Sealevel gallery in the Outer Sunset district.

Cast Set For National Tour of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2024


The cast has been announced for the national tour of Tectonic Theater Project’s new play, Here There Are Blueberries. Learn more about the cast and find out where to catch the show here!

South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For URINETOWN
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2024


South Bay Musical Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical URINETOWN, running from Jan. 25 to Feb. 15, 2025.


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