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Beyond the Stage

A Mormon missionary stands in the middle of the stage with a smile as a large group of people pose behind.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

What’s in a name?

The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 30 to February 5, 2026

In front of a silver wall, Stacy D. Flood stands looking at the camera.

Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area

A small rebellion against the routine

The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 23 to 29, 2026

A woman is passed out on the ground, another woman leans over her looking concerned. The audience looks on in the background.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Inside a stripped-down “Streetcar”

The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 23 to 29, 2026

Two women stand together holding each others hands looking thoughtful.

Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area

“The Heart Sellers” offers a pause we all need

The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 16 to 22, 2026

Four new operas take shape before your eyes

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

Four new operas take shape before your eyes

The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 16 to 22, 2026

On stage a colorful light up set shows a skyline and on a screen are sing a long words. On stage are the sailor guardia

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

A SF arts newsletter for you, directly from me

The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 9 to 15, 2026

A stage is set to look like a pub, the curtains are open, and the backs of the audiences heads are visible.

Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area

This week, and every week: arts news by humans, for humans

The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | January 9 to 15, 2026