A Season Opener Filled with Inclusive Arts Experiences

September ushers in a vibrant new season of Bay Area arts, and this year’s lineup has something for everyone. From the heartfelt drama of The Reservoir at Berkeley Rep to BroadwaySF’s lively Shucked and timeless Les Misérables, audiences can enjoy performances enhanced with ASL interpretation, captioning, and audio description.

Palo Alto Players bring Gypsy to life with added inclusivity, while San Francisco Opera ensures every note of Rigoletto and Dead Man Walking is accessible with open captioning. With such a rich variety of offerings, Bay Area stages are setting the tone for an inclusive season where everyone can experience the magic of live performance.

On the Stage

Opening Night Gala with Yuja Wang

Classical | San Francisco Symphony
September 12 | Tickets

Superstar pianist Yuja Wang takes the stage with conductor Jaap van Zweden and the San Francisco Symphony in a special program.

View the Program

More Events

• Hamlet | Oakland Theater Project | Now – September 21
• The Reservoir | Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Now – October 12 | View the Program
  • Closed Captioned: September 12, 14, 16 and 17
• Così fan tutte | Opera San José | September 14–28
• Dead Man Walking | San Francisco Opera | September 14–28 | View the Print Program
  • Open Captioned: All performances

Next Line

• Celebrate five decades of music and community in Golden Gate Park with the story of Bob Meyer and Dianne Boate, whose love and traditions—from cake to champagne—have become part of San Francisco’s most beloved free concert.
• American Conservatory Theater has announced its annual gala, Ignite the Night, taking place on October 24 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society. Inspired by A.C.T.’s Broadway-bound Hippest Trip—The Soul Train Musical, the evening will raise funds to support A.C.T.’s artistic, training, and education programs. Tickets are now available.