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Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for t... [more+]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for the cast and audience alike to have a fun and hilarious time at Made Up Theatre. [less-]

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted,... [more+]

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds no more than 28 passengers, so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to the pier. [less-]

She’s a former regular on "@midnight" on Comedy Central, "Chelsea Lately" and a writer for "The Burn With Jeff Ross". These are the things you know about Sarah Tiana. But what you don't know is that... [more+]

She’s a former regular on "@midnight" on Comedy Central, "Chelsea Lately" and a writer for "The Burn With Jeff Ross". These are the things you know about Sarah Tiana. But what you don't know is that Tiana has been a working comedian/sometimes-waitress in Los Angeles since 2003. The Georgia native’s stand-up act emphasizes the thrills of growing up after "The War Of Northern Aggression" and trying to survive in the current battle of the sexes. She doesn’t call herself “single” (she’s too old for that); instead she prefers to be called “sexually active.” Catch her live when she hits the stage at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater. [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-]

In 1982, on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has resoundingly rejected ever... [more+]

In 1982, on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has resoundingly rejected everything they were brought up to believe in. The very last wave of New York City's '60s-style liberalism has come of age — and there's nowhere left to go. In meticulous, hilarious and agonizing detail, "This is Our Youth" follows 48 hours of three very lost young souls in the big city at the dawn of the Reagan Era. Enjoy this Northside Theatre Company production at San Jose’s Olinder 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-]

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-]

The centerpiece of The Stage’s “explosively charged” season 36 is the revered American classic by one of the country’s most celebrated playwrights, Tennessee Williams. Coming to San Jose, "Cat... [more+]

The centerpiece of The Stage’s “explosively charged” season 36 is the revered American classic by one of the country’s most celebrated playwrights, Tennessee Williams. Coming to San Jose, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is a fiery collision of generations, mendacity, sexuality and the ties that bind. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes us on a steamy jaunt -- filled with rich Southern humor -- through bourbon-soaked lies on a search for the truth. Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece sizzles in this hot tale of the ties that bind. On a steamy night on the Mississippi Delta, the Pollitt Plantation swarms with angst as the family gathers to celebrate the 65th birthday of their hot-tempered patriarch, Big Daddy. The heat begins to rise as the Southern family is thrust into crisis when Big Daddy announces he must choose one of his sons to inherit his estate. As Brick, his favorite son, and his wife Maggie struggle to guard their demons, the rest of the family claws at any opportunity to topple their dynasty. With the future of the family in peril, accusations swirl, ulterior motives are exposed and mendacity reigns. [less-]

Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” "Godspell" was the first major musical by Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm. "Godspell" features a parade of beloved songs, including “... [more+]

Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” "Godspell" was the first major musical by Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm. "Godspell" features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” This eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. See this South Valley Civic Theatre teen production perfect for all ages at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. [less-]

This multi-award-winning musical follows a scarred woman who embarks on a cross-country bus trip to be healed by a minister ... discovering the true meaning of beauty along the way. Winner of the Dram... [more+]

This multi-award-winning musical follows a scarred woman who embarks on a cross-country bus trip to be healed by a minister ... discovering the true meaning of beauty along the way. Winner of the Drama Critics' Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered Off-Broadway in 1997, and then on to a Tony-nominated Broadway debut in 2014 with a revised version, "Violet" is a moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. With a score from Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori ("Caroline, or Change; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Shrek; Fun Home") and book and lyrics by the acclaimed Brian Crawley ("A Little Princess"), "Violet" is inspired by the short story, "The Ugliest Pilgrim" by Doris Betts, astounding critics and audiences alike in two separate decades. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved, she's traveling across the Deep South in 1964 towards a miracle – the healing touch of a TV evangelist who will make her beautiful. Although she may not succeed in having the scar on her face healed, Violet is able to repair those scars that are lying deeper than her skin. This will be an intimate rendition on a show rarely done. A "not to be missed" theatrical event for Bay Area theater scene. [less-]

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-]

One of the Bay Area's true cultural jewels, Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues to shine brightly at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, where you'll no doubt be dazzled by their latest ... [more+]

One of the Bay Area's true cultural jewels, Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues to shine brightly at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, where you'll no doubt be dazzled by their latest cutting-edge works. "Dance Series 01" kicks off Smuin's 25th anniversary with "Blue Until June". A hit when it made its world premiere last spring, Trey McIntyre's stirring piece is set to the music of Etta James. The program also features Michael Smuin's "Schubert Scherzo" and "The Eternal Idol", a romantic pas de deux inspired by Rodin's iconic sculptures. The evening comes to a close with Nicole Haskins' "Merely Players", Ben Needham-Wood's "Reflections" and Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta". [less-]

Giuseppe Verdi's opera tells the story of Francesco Foscari, the Doge of Venice, desperate to protect son Jacopo who has been accused of treason and faces exile. "I due Foscari" ("The Two Foscari") is... [more+]

Giuseppe Verdi's opera tells the story of Francesco Foscari, the Doge of Venice, desperate to protect son Jacopo who has been accused of treason and faces exile. "I due Foscari" ("The Two Foscari") is one of Verdi's important early successes, a gritty and compelling story of secret plots and merciless rivalries based Lord Byron's historical play of the same name. Foscari is desperate to protect his son -- and himself -- from the ruthless enemies that surround them. The powerful score features beautiful arias, ensembles and choral music and requires virtuosic singing and orchestral playing. West Bay Opera's production at the Lucie Stern Theatre is unabridged and fully staged, set in the splendor of early renaissance Venice. [less-]

The New York City-based Jessica Lang Dance company defies definition with their diverse repertoire, engaging audiences with the beauty of movement and music. Famed for creating visionary visuals from ... [more+]

The New York City-based Jessica Lang Dance company defies definition with their diverse repertoire, engaging audiences with the beauty of movement and music. Famed for creating visionary visuals from distinct dancing, compelling costumes and a seamless set, this performance by the award-winning dancers will no doubt produce plenty of goose bumps. Beyond Lang's on-point design and energetic mash-up of modern dance elements with classical ballet, this Picasso of contemporary choreography "has a gift for conveying emotion with exquisite simplicity" ("The Washington Post"). Enjoy this mesmerizing performance at San Jose’s Hammer Theatre Center. [less-]

The San Francisco Symphony takes on the intoxicating romanticism of Schumann and the joyful spirit of the Viennese “King of the Waltz” Johann Strauss Jr. for their latest concert at Davies Symphon... [more+]

The San Francisco Symphony takes on the intoxicating romanticism of Schumann and the joyful spirit of the Viennese “King of the Waltz” Johann Strauss Jr. for their latest concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Manfred Honeck is set to wield the baton for this special collection of Strauss favorites, which includes several delightful polkas, plus the famed Overture to "Die Fledermaus". Also on tap is Schumann's enchanting fantasia-like Piano Concerto in A minor, performed by acclaimed German pianist Lars Vogt. [less-]

If you love cats, or are just curious about them, this two-day cat show at the Monterey County Fairgrounds is a must-see. There'll be litters of lovable purebreds and non-pedigreed felines on display ... [more+]

If you love cats, or are just curious about them, this two-day cat show at the Monterey County Fairgrounds is a must-see. There'll be litters of lovable purebreds and non-pedigreed felines on display to be admired and adored. [less-]

Join for a night of dance and drag - everyone is welcome! A troupe of LGBTQ+ Artist & drag divas from all around have gathered at Planet Gemini Taqueria & Club to give you an evening you won't soon fo... [more+]

Join for a night of dance and drag - everyone is welcome! A troupe of LGBTQ+ Artist & drag divas from all around have gathered at Planet Gemini Taqueria & Club to give you an evening you won't soon forget! Live singing queens, comedy queens, fierce lip sync presentations, performance art queens. This all-inclusive troupe boasts talent from every gender, size, cultural background and performance style, and with a rotating roster of performers, you're guaranteed to see an all-new show each and every time. This show features burlesque's signature striptease numbers, along with comedy, drag, live music, tasty apps, all served up with a side of sass! Come in for dinner and stay for the show. [less-]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play ... [more+]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play on the spot, based on a title from the audience. That's right. It's an actor's nightmare, but it's an improvisor's delight! Plus, you'll witness a unique and hilarious format to kick off the show. [less-]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history ... [more+]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history on city landmarks and plenty of opportunities for taking pictures of the unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, so you can experience the sights and sounds from out on deck or take it all in from the warmth and comfort of an interior seat -- either experience makes for a truly great San Francisco adventure. [less-]

Who thinks a brass quintet should feature a percussionist? The Dallas Brass, that’s who! SJWS is thrilled to welcome the upbeat and irreverent Dallas Brass for an afternoon of great music and good f... [more+]

Who thinks a brass quintet should feature a percussionist? The Dallas Brass, that’s who! SJWS is thrilled to welcome the upbeat and irreverent Dallas Brass for an afternoon of great music and good fun. Enjoy the unique and exciting sound of one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. [less-]