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Set in 1863 New York, "Paradise Square" is the true-life tale of Manhattan's Five Points neighborhood, home to both Black and Irish Americans, living side-by-side in racial harmony -- before the Civil... [more+]

Set in 1863 New York, "Paradise Square" is the true-life tale of Manhattan's Five Points neighborhood, home to both Black and Irish Americans, living side-by-side in racial harmony -- before the Civil War and the first-ever federal draft stoke tensions and threaten the hard-won bonds of community. Inspired by powerful real-life stories and the music of legendary composer Stephen Foster, this world-premiere production finds Irish step-dancing and traditional African movement coming together to create an all-American fusion -- tap dancing -- while sharing an emotional affecting and ever-timely story built around the immigrant experience. Obie Award-winning director Moisés Kaufman ("The Laramie Project, Master Class"), award-winning playwrights Marcus Gardley ("The House that will not Stand") and Craig Lucas ("Amélie"), and lyricist Nathan Tysen ("Amélie") return to Berkeley Rep, along with Tony Award-winning choreographer Bill T. Jones and composers Jason Howland ("Beautiful: The Carole King Musical") and Larry Kirwan, with this exciting new musical that's set to hit the stage at the Roda Theatre before heading off to Broadway. [less-]

For nearly 20 years, playwright Lauren Yee’s father Larry has been a driving force in the Yee Family Association, a seemingly obsolescent Chinese American men’s club formed 150 years ago in the wa... [more+]

For nearly 20 years, playwright Lauren Yee’s father Larry has been a driving force in the Yee Family Association, a seemingly obsolescent Chinese American men’s club formed 150 years ago in the wake of the Gold Rush. But when her father goes missing, Lauren must plunge into the rabbit hole of San Francisco Chinatown and confront a world both foreign and familiar. At once bitingly hilarious and heartbreakingly honest, "King of the Yees" is an epic joyride across cultural, national and familial borders that explores what it truly means to be a Yee. Don’t miss the Bay Area premiere of this cultural comedy at the San Francisco Playhouse. [less-]

Utopia Theatre Project presents the world premiere of "Every Day Alice" by Anne Yumi Kobori. The play reimagines familiar characters from "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan" into present-day reality... [more+]

Utopia Theatre Project presents the world premiere of "Every Day Alice" by Anne Yumi Kobori. The play reimagines familiar characters from "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan" into present-day reality. Alice, a brilliant young writer, has been placed in a mental hospital due to nervous breakdowns from her overactive imagination. Her boyfriend, Peter, longs for adventure and a release from the responsibilities of adulthood. Their publisher/pianist friend James struggles to connect with his wife, Isabel, a mute professional dancer. The epic foursome is joined by Freudian doctor Avshalom, mad retired actress Hattie, drunk window-cleaner Smythe, and card sharp judge Queenie. Together, they navigate the blurred lines between mental health and artistic expression, as they discover what it truly means to grow up. Directed by Utopia Theatre Project's artistic director, Maryssa Wanlass, "Every Day Alice" comes to the stage at PianoFight in San Francisco. [less-]

Ah, long walks on the beach. The crash of the waves. The feel of the sand between your toes. The giant talking lizards -- wait, that one’s not normal … unless you exist in the world of Edward Albe... [more+]

Ah, long walks on the beach. The crash of the waves. The feel of the sand between your toes. The giant talking lizards -- wait, that one’s not normal … unless you exist in the world of Edward Albee's Pulitzer-winning play "Seascape". Leave it to the writer of "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf" to come up with such a bold premise, and then use it as a springboard for an insightful, funny look at the times of big change in life, and the fear that can come along with them. In her A.C.T. debut, artistic director Pam MacKinnon continues her career-long exploration of this icon of American theater, bringing Albee back to the Geary Theater for the first time in a decade. Don’t miss it. [less-]

A recent winner of the San Francisco Stage Magic Competition and a finalist at the Rooster T. Feather's and Wharf Room Comedy competitions, Ryan Kane will astound and amuse in his show, "Please Enjoy ... [more+]

A recent winner of the San Francisco Stage Magic Competition and a finalist at the Rooster T. Feather's and Wharf Room Comedy competitions, Ryan Kane will astound and amuse in his show, "Please Enjoy Responsibly". Kane began honing his craft as a teenager on the streets of Old Sacramento where he attracted audiences with his deft magic and charming personality. In his show, minds are read, whiskey bottles appear out of nowhere and a paintball gun is fired at the man responsible for it all. Don't miss his San Francisco appearance at the EXIT Theatre. [less-]

"Beach Blanket Babylon", San Francisco's hilarious pop culture musical revue, is the perfect night out with friends. Celebrating more than 16,000 performances and seen by more than six million people ... [more+]

"Beach Blanket Babylon", San Francisco's hilarious pop culture musical revue, is the perfect night out with friends. Celebrating more than 16,000 performances and seen by more than six million people from around the world, this internationally acclaimed production continues to delight audiences at Club Fugazi in San Francisco's North Beach district with its spectacular costumes and outrageously gigantic hats. Entering their 45th year, "Beach Blanket Babylon" follows Snow White as she takes a fast-paced journey around the world in search of her "Prince Charming." Along the way she encounters a star-studded, ever-changing lineup of hilarious political and pop culture characters, including Donald and Melania Trump, Kim Jong-un, Taylor Swift, Colin Kaepernick, Wonder Woman, Sarah Huckabee, Vladimir Putin, Ivanka Trump and Jared, Lady Gaga, Prince, Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Harvey Weinstein, Bernie Sanders, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Oprah, Prince Harry and Meghan, and the Golden State Warriors. [less-]

When Seth Rogen is murdered, two classicists are given a message in Ancient Greek, which sets them on the trail of a lost, incredibly powerful knowledge which they must find before it's too late. Enjo... [more+]

When Seth Rogen is murdered, two classicists are given a message in Ancient Greek, which sets them on the trail of a lost, incredibly powerful knowledge which they must find before it's too late. Enjoy "Poetics 2", a play about the secret history of comedy, at PianoFight in San Francisco. [less-]

Get ready for a high-energy Cinderella, with a not-so-familiar story line. Filled with dance, song, and a storyline a cut above, "Sincerella (Black Cinderella)" is making its debut at the Black Repert... [more+]

Get ready for a high-energy Cinderella, with a not-so-familiar story line. Filled with dance, song, and a storyline a cut above, "Sincerella (Black Cinderella)" is making its debut at the Black Repertory Group in Berkeley. This original piece is a transformative journey of a timeless classic. If you want a production with fabulous sets, fabulous costumes, dynamic singing and a host of spectacular actors, you've got it with "Sincerella (Black Cinderella)". [less-]

A Nigerian woman traveling from Lagos to visit her mother and American-born sister for the first time in two decades arrives to a snowy landscape and even chillier truths inside a small Manhattan apar... [more+]

A Nigerian woman traveling from Lagos to visit her mother and American-born sister for the first time in two decades arrives to a snowy landscape and even chillier truths inside a small Manhattan apartment as African traditions clash with American realities in "Her Portmanteau". This is just one chapter in playwright Mfoniso Udofia’s sweeping nine-part saga that offers a tender and hopeful window into an evolving family. "The New York Times" calls it "powerful" and "moving," while the "Los Angeles Times" says it's "masterfully written ... defies preconceptions and expectations.” Catch this humorous and heartfelt story at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater in San Francisco. [less-]

Comedic in tone, dramatic in action and containing sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons, "The Lion in Winter" tells the story of the English Royal Family of 1183 who are locked in a free-for-all of... [more+]

Comedic in tone, dramatic in action and containing sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons, "The Lion in Winter" tells the story of the English Royal Family of 1183 who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. [less-]

Combining great Japanese cuisine and live music, Yoshi's Oakland has quickly become one of the world's most respected venues for jazz, rock, blues and more. What started as a small sushi bar has bloss... [more+]

Combining great Japanese cuisine and live music, Yoshi's Oakland has quickly become one of the world's most respected venues for jazz, rock, blues and more. What started as a small sushi bar has blossomed into an award-winning live performance venue with a state-of-the-art sound system and design, occupying 17,000 square feet in the heart of Oakland's Jack London Square. Yoshi's Oakland has hosted such legendary jazz greats as Betty Carter, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Diana Krall, Branford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Harry Connick Jr., Oscar Peterson and hundreds of others, and has also expanded its focus to present a variety of musical genres -- and even popular comedians. [less-]

Master magician and mentalist Jay Alexander is the new headliner at the Marrakech Magic Theater with his "Mind Tricks" show, a triple entertainment experience of comedy, magic and mentalism. Alexander... [more+]

Master magician and mentalist Jay Alexander is the new headliner at the Marrakech Magic Theater with his "Mind Tricks" show, a triple entertainment experience of comedy, magic and mentalism. Alexander's shows have been praised by everyone from Robin Williams and U2's Bono to Monty Python's John Cleese and the Rolling Stones' Ron Wood. Your evening begins in the Oasis Lounge where you will see world class sleight-of-hand, and a wonderful assortment of drinks and Moroccan appetizers are available for purchase prior to the show. You will then be escorted into an intimate showroom for Jay Alexander's unforgettable performance of magic, psychology and human lie detection that will lift your spirits and have you gasping in amazement. [less-]

BATS Improv -- named the Bay Area's Best Theater Company by the "San Francisco Chronicle", Best Comedy Troupe by "SF Weekly" and Best First Date Spot by the "San Francisco Bay Guardian" -- presents a ... [more+]

BATS Improv -- named the Bay Area's Best Theater Company by the "San Francisco Chronicle", Best Comedy Troupe by "SF Weekly" and Best First Date Spot by the "San Francisco Bay Guardian" -- presents a variety show full of comedy fun, including head-to-head improv battles, long-form murder mysteries, musicals and more. Located at Bayfront Theater in the Marina District, every BATS show is one of a kind, using audience suggestions for a unique mix of improv comedy and theater that's never the same show twice. [less-]

One of the most groundbreaking and romantic musicals ever written, "West Side Story" sets Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet" in the turbulent and passionate streets of New York’s West Side during th... [more+]

One of the most groundbreaking and romantic musicals ever written, "West Side Story" sets Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet" in the turbulent and passionate streets of New York’s West Side during the 1950s. Tony is a dreamer, ready to leave his street gang behind and face the future head-on; Maria is idealistic and looking to explore womanhood and the world beyond her family’s dress shop. When the two meet, their worlds stop -- and cultural divides and societal expectations give way to star-crossed love. Featuring one of the most exciting scores ever written for the stage, and a story that tackles topics of prejudice, street violence, and the need for compassion between communities, this Berkeley Playhouse premiere will rumble in your heart long after the final note is sung. [less-]

The East Bay's newest craft beer garden and live music venue, Cornerstone is a stylish new place to hear awesome bands and have a unique dining and entertainment experience. With more than 13,000 squa... [more+]

The East Bay's newest craft beer garden and live music venue, Cornerstone is a stylish new place to hear awesome bands and have a unique dining and entertainment experience. With more than 13,000 square feet and 40 beer taps, and an acoustically mastered concert area to provide one of the best experiences in the Bay, Cornerstone has everything you need for a great night out on the town. [less-]

Craft beer and comedy merge harmoniously in the Beer Basement at Ales Unlimited, where "The Setup" draws some of the funniest local and nationally touring stand-ups in the business. The space is small... [more+]

Craft beer and comedy merge harmoniously in the Beer Basement at Ales Unlimited, where "The Setup" draws some of the funniest local and nationally touring stand-ups in the business. The space is small and cozy but the hops and the laughs are big, with performers hailing from such comedic institutions as Comedy Bang Bang, San Francisco Sketchfest and The Comedy Store. So order a drink from Ales Unlimited's world-class selection of microbrews, wines and specialty cocktails, then head downstairs for a truly underground experience in the heart of the Tenderloin. [less-]

Catch the world premiere of "A White Girl's Guide to International Terrorism" in San Francisco Playhouse's award-winning Sandbox Series, at The Creativity Theater. Misinformation is a powerful -- and ... [more+]

Catch the world premiere of "A White Girl's Guide to International Terrorism" in San Francisco Playhouse's award-winning Sandbox Series, at The Creativity Theater. Misinformation is a powerful -- and dangerous -- weapon in Chelsea Marcantel's piercing drama about post-9/11 America. When Blaze gets kicked out of her mom's trailer park in her drug-addled Louisiana hometown, it seems like her part-time job at the Dairy Freeze is the only thing she has going for herself. But when she gets a mysterious YouTube comment that promises a brighter alternative, Blaze finds herself falling into a deep, internet rabbit hole, one that leads to some very dark consequences. [less-]

Count the murders in this comic thriller…and you’ll be wrong. "Deathtrap" twists and turns with devilish cleverness, thrills and plenty of laughter along the way. Nominated for four Tony Awards, "... [more+]

Count the murders in this comic thriller…and you’ll be wrong. "Deathtrap" twists and turns with devilish cleverness, thrills and plenty of laughter along the way. Nominated for four Tony Awards, "Deathtrap" ran on Broadway for a record four years. Written by Ira Levin. Directed by Chloe Bronzan [less-]

"Lost In Z Space!" is a lightspeed adventure through time and the cosmos with the Darling Misfits! Join Kat Robichaud and the Darling Misfits as they take on your favorite science fiction movies and T... [more+]

"Lost In Z Space!" is a lightspeed adventure through time and the cosmos with the Darling Misfits! Join Kat Robichaud and the Darling Misfits as they take on your favorite science fiction movies and TV shows. An intimate musical variety show for all of you space cadets. This Valentines, watch out for facehuggers and keep your heart in your chest, as the Misfits battle monsters and hook up with aliens, while boldly going where no man, woman or little furry creature from Alpha Centauri has gone before. Step out on the star deck and witness Barbarella soaring through the aether. She'll make you so hot and bothered you will want to call The Doctor! And when all else fails, Major Tom saves the day in this non-stop adventure at Z Space in San Francisco. [less-]

Welcome to a dinner party from hell. In an attempt to find closure after a family tragedy, Debora and Michael invite their son’s bully and his family over for dinner in the drama "Late Company". As ... [more+]

Welcome to a dinner party from hell. In an attempt to find closure after a family tragedy, Debora and Michael invite their son’s bully and his family over for dinner in the drama "Late Company". As the night progresses, pain, loss and rage all come to a head, and there’s enough blame for everybody to have a heaping share. At turns both beautiful and brutal, "Late Company" is a hotbed of visceral tension as questions are raised that no one is prepared to answer. New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco is proud to stage this important work by Jordan Tannahill, a fast-rising playwright in Canada. Directed by Evren Odcikin, named one of “6 Theatre Workers You Should Know” by "American Theatre" Magazine, you won’t want to miss this play that London’s "Telegraph" called “Utterly transfixing.” [less-]