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Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

A man wearing 19th century clothes stands on a stage decorated as a living room from the same time period.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

TheatreWorks Expands the New Works Festival and Performance Spaces in New Season

TheatreWorks and Cal Performances announce their 2025/26 seasons, an August Wilson classic takes the stage at A.C.T., and take your chance to win tickets to a San Francisco Opera performance.

A man wearing a white suit sings with a book in his hand.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

From August Wilson to Shakespeare: The Acting Company lands at A.C.T.

The Acting Company comes to A.C.T. with two powerhouse productions, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater takes the stage at Cal Performances, and tickets go on sale for a celebration of pride this June.

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Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Engage with experts in Berkeley Rep’s talkback series on “Here There Are Blueberries”

Theatre brings more than just entertainment with an in-depth series for Berkeley Rep’s upcoming performance, a classic film with a beloved score is presented at SF Symphony, and SF Ballet announces casting for a new show.

Six women stand on stage wearing rock n roll versions of Tudor clothing as they sing.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Open captioned Broadway musicals, ASL interpreted plays, and more inclusivity this month

April’s inclusive performances calendar is here. Plus, this week A.C.T. closes “Nobody Loves You” and SF Opera breaks out of the box.

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Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

San Francisco Symphony’s 2025/26 Season Strikes a Powerful Chord

Explore SF Symphony’s newly announced season, catch the last weekend of “Uncle Vanya,” and see what to expect from the 2025 West Edge Opera Festival.

A press photo of Elim Chan. She holds a conductor's baton with her head down.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Sweeping Romance and Fiery Drama as Tchaikovsky Takes Center Stage

Get ready for the musical genius of Tchaikovsky with a look into his life, A.C.T. takes on the wild world of modern dating, and SF Opera offers audiences a chance to view the next big opera stars on stage.

Two men and a woman talk to each other in rehearsal.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

From Reality TV to the Stage: The Making of “Nobody Loves You”

An interview with the creators of a new comedy at A.C.T., Tchaikovsky sweeps audiences off their feet at SF Symphony, and SF Opera celebrates influential women throughout their history.