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Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

The first violin of SF symphony sits with his violin on his lap as he smiles and laughs.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Next Season Is a Symphony of Sound—Here’s What Not to Miss

A preview of the best performances in San Francisco Symphony’s upcoming season. Plus, “& Juliet” comes to town and subscriptions for SF Ballet are now on sale.

A press shot of Matthew Griffith holding his clarinet in front of stairs.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Meet the SF Symphony Musician Matthew Griffith

An interview with clarinet player Matthew Griffith, David Bowie’s “Blackstar” album gets a symphonic transformation, and Jennifer Bielstein steps down at A.C.T.

In a run down 19th century apartment, a woman lays sick in bed with a man kneeling over her.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Accessible Performances Bloom This Summer

June explodes with inclusive and outdoor performances that offer something for everyone. Plus, a world premiere musical takes the stage at A.C.T. and Stanford Live announces their 2025/26 season.

Innovating the Stage: “Co-Founders” Fuses Tech, Hip-Hop, and Bay Area Stories

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Innovating the Stage: “Co-Founders” Fuses Tech, Hip-Hop, and Bay Area Stories

Go behind the scenes of the world premiere of “Co-Founders” at American Conservatory Theater. Plus, catch Hilary Hahn at SF Symphony, and get your tickets for West Edge Opera’s Summer Festival.

A sepia photo of composer Stravinsky overlayed a feather on flame.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

A Feather, a Flame, and a First Masterpiece: “The Firebird” at SF Symphony

This week Stravinksy’s most famous work will be conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen at San Francisco Symphony. Plus, catch an ASL performance of “Yellow Face” and support the Bay Area arts through a performance of Kamau Bell’s solo show.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Giving “the aves” its Voice: A Berkeley Rep Conversation with Jiehae Park

An interview with playwright Jiehae Park on the world premiere at Berkeley Rep. Plus, a new experience at SF Symphony and accessible options in theatre.

A man and woman kneel in front of a table. The man holds the woman's hand.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Win Your Seats to “La Bohème” for a Night of Music and Romance

It's your last chance to enter to win two tickets to the last production of SF Opera's 2024/25 season…