DIDO AND AENEASNovember 13 – 28Opera San José returns to LIVE performances at the historic California Theatre with one of opera’s most brilliant works. Join our fully vaccinated audience for this long-awaited celebration of resplendent voices and glorious orchestral music, in a thrilling new production full of drama, passion and magic. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Continue reading Opera San José returns to LIVE performances at the historic California Theatre with DIDO AND AENEAS – November 13 – 28, 2021

IL VOLO SINGS MORRICONE TO PLAY SAN FRANCISCO’S ORPHEUM THEATRE APRIL 24, 2022 VIP Tickets on Sale Tuesday, November 9 General Sale Tickets on Sale November 12 (San Francisco, CA, November 5, 2021)— Today, coinciding with the release of their highly anticipated new album, “IL VOLO SINGS MORRICONE” (Sony Masterworks) superstar Italian trio IL VOLO, announce a 25-city North American tour with an engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, April 24, … Continue reading Superstar Italian trio IL VOLO are coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, April 24th, 2022!

Can Allison Vernon-Williams, a clean cut All-American girl find happiness with Wade Walker, a rock and roll singer who is the leader of a group of juvenile delinquents from the poorest neighborhoods in postwar Baltimore? The answer is an outrageous “Yes!” in Cry Baby The Musical by John Waters (“Hairspray”) playing live onstage, weekends at The Western Stage from November 5th through the 21st. Cry … Continue reading CRY BABY THE MUSICAL by John Waters will be playing live onstage, weekends at The Western Stage from November 5th through the 21st!

Be entertained by Smuin’s fiercely festive The Christmas Ballet! This year’s program is a confection for everyone with two world premieres and our signature showcase of classical and contemporary dances set to songs of the season. The San Francisco Chronicle declared Smuin’s holiday on-stage gift, “sheer joy . . . the finest toast to the season.” The Christmas Ballet features the best of both worlds in two acts: sublime … Continue reading Smuin’s THE CHRISTMAS BALLET returns this holiday season!

THE ART OF THE BRICKTICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THEWORLD’S MOST POPULAR DISPLAY OF LEGO® ARTOPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4  The Exhibition Features Incredible Works of Art Made from Millions of LEGO Bricks byContemporary Artist Nathan Sawaya SAN FRANCISCO (NOVEMBER 4, 2021) – Tickets are on sale now for THE ART OF THE BRICK—a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya. Opening Saturday, December 4, THE … Continue reading Tickets on-sale now for “The Art of the Brick” – opening in San Francisco on December 4, 2021

LOS ANGELES (November 2, 2021) – Geffen Playhouse added three new productions to complete its 25th Anniversary Season lineup, it was announced today. Playwright Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will make its Geffen Playhouse premiere in April 2022, featuring Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal, Neil LaBute’s bash) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek franchise, The Boys in the Band); A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill, a new original musical from playwright … Continue reading Playwright Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will make its Geffen Playhouse premiere in April 2022, featuring Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto and adds new productions to their 25th Anniversary Season lineup

Other Festival Events Young Artists’ Showcase – Saturday, October 30, 2:30 pm, Sunset Cultural CenterHear nine outstanding young musicians performing on the Sunset Center Main Stage.Tickets Bach Festival Chorus Prelude – Monday, November 1, 6:50, Sunset Center TerraceEnjoy a free pre-concert performance by the Bach Festival Chorus conducted by Assistant Chorus Conductor Brendan Barker. Pre-concert talks take place before most concerts, beginning 75 minutes before the concert … Continue reading Carmel Bach Festival Closing Week Sale

HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED THE ART OF BANKSY EXHIBITTO DEBUT AT SAN FRANCISCO’S ICONICPALACE OF FINE ARTS 80 original works by Banksy, including “Flower Thrower,”“Rude Copper” and “Girl with Balloon,” to be on view  Exhibition opening date set for November 22 SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2021)—Today, The Art of Banksy—the largest touring exhibition of authentic Banksy artworks sourced from private collectors around the world—announced the San Francisco exhibition will be held at San … Continue reading THE ART OF BANKSY announced the San Francisco exhibition will be held at San Francisco’s iconic Palace of Fine Arts!

THE ART OF THE BRICKTHE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR DISPLAY OF LEGO® ARTWILL MAKE ITS SAN FRANCISCO DEBUTBEGINNING DECEMBER 2021 The Exhibition Features Incredible Works of Art Made from Millions of LEGO Bricks byContemporary Artist Nathan Sawaya SAN FRANCISCO (OCTOBER 26, 2021) – THE ART OF THE BRICK—a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya—is set to make its San Francisco debut in December … Continue reading THE ART OF THE BRICK—a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya—is set to make its San Francisco debut in December 2021

THE ORIGINAL LONDON PRODUCTION OFTHE WOMAN IN BLACKTO MAKE ITS SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA PREMIERE The West End smash-hit play to perform a limited engagementthis holiday season at San Francisco’s Strand Theater December 15, 2021–January 16, 2022Tickets on sale now! SAN FRANCISCO (October 26, 2021)—Over 8 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful—and terrifying—theatre events ever staged, and now it’s … Continue reading The Woman in Black, the West End smash-hit play, will perform at San Francisco’s Strand Theater for a limited engagement 12/15/2021 – 1/16/2022