San Francisco / Bay Area Theatre Newsroom

Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.

Get the latest scoop on the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at San Jose Stage Co.

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Broadway World checks in with Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Mengjun Chen and Tess Lane.

Berkeley Shakespeare Company has announced its latest theatrical endeavor: William Shakespeare's challenging and timely, Cymbeline.

The Marsh San Francisco will add four additional performances of the limited return engagement of Brian Copeland’s Not a Genuine Black Man. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, under the direction of Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos—original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club—will be coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theater in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical, performing at Berkeley Rep.

Drunk Drag Productions is set to return to SF Oasis for 10 performances of Drunk Drag Dizney on Broadway, a Musical Parody with a refreshed spirit, an updated script, and a stellar new cast.

Discover the exciting line-up for DIABLO BALLET's 31st season. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for the latest news and updates about the upcoming performances.

Catch the Theatre Rhinoceros' presentation of ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL from May 23 to June 2. Don't miss this exciting rendition of the classic play.

Discover the newly announced cast of SUMMERTIME! by Transcendence Theatre Company. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Galileo, Evita and more!

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season will continue June 15 with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production.

Carnaval San Francisco, themed 'Honor Indigenous Roots,' proudly unveils its lineup of musical acts for the 2024 season: Noel Torres, Pirulo Y La Tribu, Banda Blanca, and Franco. These headlining performers serve as the musical icing on the cake for the 400,000 attendees of Carnaval San Francisco, contributing an impactful $10 million to the local economy. 

Go inside the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley spring fundraiser Blue Sky Bacchanalia at Hiller Aviation Museum Sunday, May 5. See photos from the event.

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

Experience the musical sensation EVITA this summer in San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the captivating story and unforgettable score from June 27 to September 7.

Tom Wingfield opens Tennessee William’s haunting memory play with this admonition: “Yes, I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve. But I am the opposite of a stage magician. He gives you the illusion that has the appearance of truth. I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.” What follows in this stunning production is a sometimes surreal, always emotionally devastating remembrance of a broken family teetering on the edges of disillusion and the hope of salvation.

 The world premiere of Extreme Acts by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, which was originally announced as a two-play production at The Marsh San Francisco has now been updated to a 60-minute standalone performance.

New Ballet has announced its production of Cinderella, May 18 and 19 at the Hammer Theatre Center.

The Great Star Theater, a nearly 100-year-old theater in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is getting a second chance to shine. Find out how in a new video segment from NBC Bay Area.

Opera Parallèle and Presidio Theatre will salute the upcoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the West Coast premiere of Fellow Travelers, the highly acclaimed musical drama by composer Gregory Spears and librettist Greg Pierce for three performances June 21 – 23 at the intimate Presidio Theatre.

On June 7–9, Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony partner with two creative visionaries—director Peter Sellars and choreographer Alonzo King—for a multidisciplinary program highlighting opera and dance.  

Marin Theatre reveals its 24/25 season featuring two U.S. premieres and more.

BroadwayWorld talks to director Jeffrey Lo about his poetic and visually striking production of the Tennessee Williams classic 'The Glass Menagerie' running at San Francisco Playhouse through June 15th.