Betty Schafer

Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE

Mary Zimmerman will return to Berkeley Rep this fall with The Matchbox Magic Flute. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Berkeley Rep to Kick Off 24/25 Season with MEXODUS

Kicking off its 2024/25 season, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of the hip-hop remix, Mexodus.

GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep

Due to popular ticket demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended the world premiere musical, Galileo: A Rock Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Raúl Esparza, John Gallagher, Jr. & More to Perform at Berkeley Rep 2024 Ovation Gala

Berkeley Rep’s 2024 Ovation Gala will be held on Saturday, April 13 at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch A Stripped Down Performance From The Cast Of Berkeley Rep's CULT OF LOVE

Watch a stripped-down musical moment featuring the cast of Berkeley Rep's Cult of Love. In the all-new video, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Dan Hiatt, Chris Lowell, Luisa Sermol, and Kerstin Anderson perform 'A'Soalin' (Hey, Ho Nobody Home).'

Video: Go Behind The Scenes of CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep

Go behind the scenes of Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in an all-new video looking at the show's scenic design.

Video: Audiences React to CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep

See what audiences are saying about Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep in the video here!

Video: Watch a Trailer for Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Rep

Watch a trailer featuring production footage from Berkley Rep's Cult of Love, currently running through March 3rd, here!

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE FAR COUNTRY at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Pulitzer Prize finalist Lloyd Suh’s The Far Country, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre beginning in March.

Video: Leslye Headland and Trip Cullman talk Cult of Love!

Dive deep into the creative minds behind Cult of Love with an exclusive video interview featuring writer Leslye Headland and director Trip Cullman! Cult of Love begins previews this Friday, January 26th!

Emmy Award Winner W. Kamau Bell to Bring W. KAMAU BELL GETS HIS ACT TOGETHER to Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Rep to present Emmy Award winner W. Kamau Bell in an upcoming event. Get all the details here.

Cast And Creative Team Set for For Leslye Headland's CULT OF LOVE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Rep announces cast and creative team for Leslye Headland's 'Cult of Love'

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Releases Additional Tickets For David Cale's HARRY CLARKE

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the availability of additional tickets for David Cale's Harry Clarke for performances from Tuesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 23, 2023.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals Creative Team For HARRY CLARKE

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the creative team for David Cale’s Harry Clarke, starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup and directed by Leigh Silverman. Learn more about who is involved with the show here!

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals Cast & Creative Team for Eisa Davis' BULRUSHER

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Berkeley native Eisa Davis’ lyrical coming-of-age story, Bulrusher.

Kim Blanck, Stephanie Styles, Deirdre Lovejoy & More to Star in POTUS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Get the scoop on the newly announced cast for POTUS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Find out who will be taking the stage in this eagerly awaited production.

Billy Crudup to Reprise His Role in HARRY CLARKE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will reprise his award–winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St., Berkeley) November 15–December 23, 2023. 

Ari'el Stachel to Present New Solo Show OUT OF CHARACTER at Berkeley Rep This Summer

Closing out the 2022/23 season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel’s new solo show, Out of Character, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre (2025 Addison St., Berkeley) June 23–July 30, 2023. 

Michael Mayer-Helmed GALILEO World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 2023/24 Season

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the seven productions that will make up the company’s 2023/24 season. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!