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Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS at Cabrillo Stage Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024

Voting continues 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!...

Dan Hoyle's TAKES ALL KINDS to Return to The Marsh This Winter


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2024

The Marsh San Francisco will bring back Dan Hoyle’s latest work, Takes All Kinds, with an extension run in the new year. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW San Francisco / Bay Area Awards


by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024

Don't miss your 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!...

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW San Francisco / Bay Area Awards


by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024

Check out the first stats 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!...

Brian Copeland's THE JEWELRY BOX Opens At The Marsh In December


by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2024

Brian Copeland's holiday show THE JEWELRY BOX returns to The March for performances on December 8 and 21....

TAKES ALL KINDS Extends at the Marsh


by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2024

Due to overwhelmingly popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has extended Dan Hoyle’s latest work, Takes All Kinds, now running through December 13, 2024. ...

SCAT-TER BRAIN Comes to the Marsh This Month


by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2024

 Following performances at The Marsh's 'In Front of Your Eyes' Performance Festival, audiences are invited to engage in the preview of Scat-ter Brain: The Music of ADHD, Candace Johnson’s newest work...

Don Reed's THE DMV is Coming to The Marsh SF


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 07, 2024

Don Reed will bring his comedic take on the DMV experience to The Marsh SF this fall, offering audiences a humorous look at the trials and tribulations of waiting in line. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

The Marsh to Present Brian Copeland's GREAT AMERICAN SH*T SHOW


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 19, 2024

The Marsh will present the return of Brian Copeland’s The Great American Sh*t Show. This collection of monologues on life in the Age of Trump explores a range of topics. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Brian Copeland Adds No-Cost Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD  at The Marsh


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 21, 2024

Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has extended free performances of The Waiting Period. Learn how to attend performances....

Past Shows

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Hick: A Love Story”


In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, The Marsh San Francisco will present "Hick: A Love Story," a play based on Eleanor Roosevelt’s letters to Lorena ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Not a Genuine Black Man”


The Marsh San Francisco will add four additional performances of the limited return engagement of Brian Copeland’s stunning work, “Not a Genuine Black Man,” which ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Swimming With Lesbians”


After setting sail in New York City for its East Coast premiere and then embarking into international waters in Toronto, Marga Gomez’ latest riotous solo ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “The Mushroom Cure”


Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his renowned show, “The Mushroom Cure,” inspired by a scientific study showing ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “The Waiting Period”


Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss”


Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his newest show Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss, a sequel to ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Extreme Acts”


The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of the thought-provoking and newest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, “Extreme Acts.” Highlighting Kaufman’s signature ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Takes All Kinds”


The public is invited to participate in the shaping of award-winning actor and critically acclaimed playwright Dan Hoyle’s latest work, “Takes All Kinds” as it ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss”


Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his newest show “Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss,” a sequel to ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Not A Genuine Black Man”


The Marsh San Francisco marks the 20th anniversary of "Not A Genuine Black Man," with a special limited engagement that will include the 1000th performance ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Axis”


The Marsh San Francisco will present “Axis,” a vivid new production directed and written by Dirk Alphin. It’s July 4, 1976, and while everyone is ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “The Waiting Period”


Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances ...

The Marsh San Francisco presents “Border People”


Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle’s critically acclaimed hit "Border People" returns to The Marsh San Francisco for a special performance before the production heads ...

The Marsh presents “The Waiting Period”


The Marsh has added a free performance of “ The Waiting Period ,” marking the 10th anniversary of its suicide prevention effort, offering no cost ...

Border People
"Border People"
9/29 - 10/28/2023


Due to popular demand, award-winning actor and playwright  Dan Hoyle  returns to  The Marsh San Francisco  with his critically acclaimed hit,  Border People . This ...

The Never Too Late Show
"The Never Too Late Show"
8/6 - 9/3/2023


Due to popular demand,  The Marsh San Francisco  announces an extension of  The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed , an inspirational, multi-character comic ...

Reciprocating Pumps
"Reciprocating Pumps"
8/12 - 8/27/2023


The Marsh San Francisco  transports audiences back to late ‘90s San Francisco in  Reciprocating Pumps , a bold and fearless work by  Dirk Alphin . At ...

Aren't You...?
"Aren't You...?"
7/21 - 8/18/2023


After a successful East Bay run,  Fred Pitts ’  Aren’t You...?  comes to  The Marsh San Francisco . In this lauded solo work, Pitts recounts ...

The Waiting Period
"The Waiting Period"
5/21 - 7/23/2023


The Marsh San Francisco  has announced additional free performances of award-winning playwright and actor  Brian Copeland ’s  The Waiting Period  on select dates in May ...

Swimming With Lesbians
"Swimming With Lesbians"
6/11 - 6/25/2023


Fan favorite  Marga Gomez  returns to  The Marsh San Francisco  for workshop performances of her latest work,  Swimming With Lesbians . Taking place on The ...

GRANDMA & ME
"GRANDMA & ME"
3/4 - 4/29/2023


Award-winning playwright and actor  Brian Copeland  ( Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box ) will continue his extremely successful run of  ...

GRANDMA & ME
"GRANDMA & ME"
1/21 - 2/25/2023


Due to popular demand,  The Marsh San Francisco  has announced the return of  GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents  by award-winning playwright and ...

The Jewelry Box
"The Jewelry Box"
12/16 - 12/17/2022


This December, award-winning playwright and actor  Brian Copeland  ( Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, GRANDMA & ME ) returns to The ...

GRANDMA & ME
"GRANDMA & ME"
11/26 - 12/10/2022


Due to popular demand,  The Marsh San Francisco  has announced the second extension of  GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents , which has ...

Overlooked Latinas
"Overlooked Latinas"
11/17 - 11/19/2022


Originally scheduled to run through October 29, Tina D’Elia ’s  Overlooked Latinas  has been extended due to popular demand at  The Marsh San Francisco , adding ...

Talk To Your People
"Talk To Your People"
7/30 - 8/27/2022


Since debuting his newest work in March 2022, acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle has used the stage of The Marsh to shed light on social inequality ...

Going Out
"Going Out"
7/9 - 7/30/2022


Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced a second extension of fan favorite Don Reeds "Going Out," presenting Bay Area theatre lovers ...

Going Out
"Going Out"
6/5 - 6/26/2022


Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has extended fan favorite Don Reeds "Going Out," with new material added. While waiting in line to ...

Talk To Your People
"Talk To Your People"
6/3 - 6/24/2022


The Marsh San Francisco offers local theatre lovers a final chance to catch Dan Hoyles "Talk To Your People," adding three final performances on June ...

Talk To Your People


The Marsh San Francisco offers local theatre lovers a final chance to catch Dan Hoyles "Talk To Your People," adding four final performances on June ...

Going Out
"Going Out"
5/7 - 6/4/2022


After re-opening the doors of The Marsh Berkeley in August 2021, performing to sold out crowds and standing ovations, fan favorite Don Reed returns to ...

Radical
"Radical"
3/12 - 4/4/2020


John Fishers new satirical drama about San Francisco politics, "Radical," transfers to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited engagement following its successful run at ...

East 14th
"East 14th"
2/21 - 2/22/2020


The Marsh San Francisco announces a very limited run of comedian Don Reeds "East 14th." Winner of the 2016 Theatre Bay Area (TBA) Award for ...

East 14th
"East 14th"
2/21 - 2/22/2020


The Marsh San Francisco announces a very limited run of comedian Don Reeds "East 14th." Winner of the 2016 Theatre Bay Area (TBA) Award for ...

Border People
"Border People"
5/2 - 6/22/2019


With its extension run virtually sold out, The Marsh San Francisco announces an additional extension of "Border People," the newest solo show by award-winning actor ...

'Border People
'Border People"
2/28 - 4/27/2019


With its initial run virtually sold out just days after opening, The Marsh San Francisco announces that it has extended "Border People," the newest solo ...

Not a Genuine Black Man
"Not a Genuine Black Man"
4/4 - 4/25/2019


The Marsh San Francisco announces the return of "Not a Genuine Black Man," the longest running solo show in San Francisco theater history by award-winning ...

Uncertainty Principle
"Uncertainty Principle"
3/13 - 3/29/2019


The Marsh San Francisco presents work in progress performances of "Uncertainty Principle," the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Adam Strauss. In this ...

The Marsh San Francisco Extends Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?


The Marsh San Francisco announces the extension of "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?," Irma Herrera’s hit solo show weaving history and comedic insights ...

The Marsh Presents A History of World War II: The D-Day Invasion to the Fall of Berlin


Multi award-winning actor/playwright and Theatre Rhinoceros Artistic Director John Fisher will take audiences on a whirlwind tour of the past with his acclaimed solo show ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Jewelry Box


This November, the family-friendly Bay Area holiday favorite "The Jewelry Box" returns to The Marsh San Francisco. Performed by Brian Copeland, who has been hailed ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Oakland Raiders, True Crime & Coming of Age in SF


This November, The Marsh San Francisco presents C.W. Nevius’ "The Oakland Raiders, True Crime & Coming of Age in SF." Thirty-eight years ago, Nevius came ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?


WHEN: October 25 – December 8, 2018 No show on Thursday, November 22 SHOWS: 8:00pm Thursdays & 5:00pm Saturdays Irma Herrera’s solo show "Why Would ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Acid Test: The Many Incarnations of Ram Dass


"Acid Test" is the true story of Ram Dass, renowned spiritual teacher and LSD pioneer. Presented by The Marsh San Francisco, the show explores Ram ...

The Marsh Presents Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness


The Marsh San Francisco presents "Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness" by political comedian Will Durst, with newly added material. The show will perform Tuesdays September ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Keeping Up with the Jorgensons


The Marsh Discovery Series brings Jeremy Juliana Greco’s "Keeping Up with the Jorgensons" to San Francisco for eight performances only. Set in 1982, 10-year-old Greco ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents What They Said About Love Talkbacks


Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents What They Said About Love Talkbacks


Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Stop Stopping the Unstoppable


Everyone wants to be as successful as Hollywood stars, don't they? "Transformation Artist to the Stars" Dale Thornhammer, played by comedian and YouTube star Ross ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents What They Said About Love Talkbacks


Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show ...

The Marsh Presents What They Said About Love Talkbacks


Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents What They Said About Love


Steve Budd, who is set to perform Thursdays and Saturdays July 19 - August 18, will have a special one-afternoon-only performance of his hit show ...

The Marsh San Francisco Extends Can You Dig It?: The '60s


WHEN: Now through June 16, 2018 SHOWS: 8:30pm, Saturdays & 5:30pm, Sundays Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco extends Don Reed’s wonderfully wild ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Two Minds


Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky changed the way people think. Their groundbreaking research on how people make decisions won the pair of brilliant Israeli psychologists ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Durst Case Scenario


The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due to popular demand. Specializing in political humor ...

The Marsh San Francisco Extends A Fatal Step


Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco announces Jill Vice’s, "A Fatal Step" will extend. Turning the tables on film noir tropes, Vice’s 60-minute ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Daughter of a Garbageman


The Marsh San Francisco announces a special limited run of radio host/standup comic Maureen Langan’s comedic and moving tale, "Daughter of a Garbageman." This one-woman ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Return to the Scene of the Crime


The Marsh San Francisco announces a new solo show by David Kleinberg, "Return to the Scene of the Crime" sharing his return for the first ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Josh's Brain Improvs


Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco will extend Josh Kornbluth’s insightful "Josh’s Brain Improvs." The statistics are daunting when it comes to dementia ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Durst Case Scenario


The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due to popular demand now running through March ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Marsh Madness


While college basketball teams are competing to see who is the best team in the nation in March Madness, local performers will play for glory ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Waiting Period


The Marsh San Francisco announces award-winning performer Brian Copeland will continue his free performances in 2018 of his acclaimed "The Waiting Period," a deeply moving ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents A Fatal Step


The Marsh San Francisco announces a new solo show by Jill Vice, "A Fatal Step." Flipping the tables on film noir tropes, Vice’s 60-minute dramedy ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents My Stroke of Luck


The Marsh San Francisco kicks off the New Year with an extension of 2017 United Solo Theatre Festival winner "My Stroke of Luck." Not everyone ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Josh's Brain Improvs


Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco will extend Josh Kornbluth’s insightful "Josh’s Brain Improvs." The statistics are daunting when it comes to dementia ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Kipling Hotel


Due to popular demand, the 2017 Theatre Bay Area nominee for “Outstanding Solo Performance” and Don Reed’s acclaimed autobiographical hit, "The Kipling Hotel: The 80s" ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Jewelry Box


WHEN: December 8-23, 2017 8pm Fridays, 5pm Saturdays No show on Saturday, December 16 The Marsh San Francisco presents the return of the family-friendly Bay ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Durst Case Scenario


WHEN: 8pm, Tuesdays from December 5-19 The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s new solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents My Stroke of Luck


Not everyone knows that the average person loses 1.9 million brain cells every minute a stroke goes untreated, but Diane Barnes did. As a radiologist ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Ain't That Rich


The Marsh San Francisco welcomes a new solo show to the Studio stage, "Ain’t That Rich" by Kate Robards. A favorite of the 2016 Capital ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Waiting Period


When: 5:30pm, Sunday, November 19 The Marsh San Francisco announces award-winning performer Brian Copeland is performing his final free show for this year of his ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents Not a Genuine Black Man


The Marsh San Francisco announces "Not a Genuine Black Man," the longest running solo show in San Francisco theater history by award-winning actor, playwright, and ...

The Marsh San Francisco Presents The Real Americans


The Marsh San Francisco presents Dan Hoyle’s wildly popular "The Real Americans" with newly-added post-election material. In this acclaimed production, award-winning actor/playwright Hoyle gives a ...

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