Arts & Culture :: Theater
SF Gay Men's Chorus celebrates show tunes
Broadway musicals have always resonated with gay men. So it comes as no surprise that the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus would put together a concert that...
Going Out, March 13-22, 2025 arts & nightlife events
We are full-tilt DEI here, just so you know. Not only do we support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, but Drag, Entertainment and Informative events. Defy...
'Wild With Happy' and 'Fat Ham' - onstage and in audiobooks
Major productions of two contemporary comedies with gay Black lead characters are being mounted in San Francisco this month. And in an unusual coincidence,...
Resistance Comedy: stand-up with a political edge
Lisa Geduldig hosts and performs in a new monthly show called "Resistance Comedy." The series will kick off on March 23 at the Eclectic Box, a small theater in...
'Happy Pleasant Valley' - Playwright Min Kahng's whodunnit musical at TheatreWorks
How often do horny septuagenarians have truly satisfying sex? "Once in a blue pill moon," croon three ladies of a certain age in "Happy Pleasant Valley," the...
Choreographer Nol Simonse guests at Robert Moses KIN's 30th
For one weekend this month, local dance maker Nol Simonse takes on a different role: choreographer for Robert Moses' KIN's 30th Anniversary Season.
Going Out, February 27-March 8, 2025 arts & nightlife events
Take a chance on stimulating arts events, nightlife revels, or quiet outdoor journeys as well even though it's midwinter you know it is a bit brisk, so wear...
'Cuckoo Edible Magic' - High time for comedy with SFBATCO at Magic Theatre
"Cuckoo Edible Magic" is the most playful play in town. Now in a premiere production at the Magic Theatre, local writer Reed Flores' show has a bubbling-over...
Future schlock - 'Back to the Future: The Musical' at the Orpheum Theatre
"Back to the Future: The Musical" redefines the concept of a star vehicle. The production's primary draw seems to be the DeLorean sports car-turned-time machine...
'Crushing' - Monologue show includes queer Bay Area writers on love and break-ups
We've all had crushes and transformative moments of love. Now nine diverse writers will share their stories and bare their souls in "Crushing," a live monologue...
Going Out, Feb. 13-21, 2025 arts & nightlife events
For all those lonely hearts who don't find a valentine this weekend (or next, or ever), take heart with arts and nightlife entertainment to cheer you up this...
Cheyenne Jackson's Valentine cabaret: Broadway & TV singer-actor at the Chan Center
On Valentine's Day, Broadway, film & TV actor Cheyenne Jackson will embrace his vulnerability. Set to appear in two intimate cabaret performances at the Chan...
'The Thing About Jellyfish' - Tween angst & high-tech FX at Berkeley Rep
"The Thing About Jellyfish" is a Tiffany gift box with a beaded Swiftie friendship bracelet inside. While fundamentally well-intentioned, it often seems at odds...
Boldly inventive 'Froggy' premieres at Center Rep
After more than 10 years of development, "Froggy" is leaping to life. The narratively ambitious, technically complex theater piece premieres in a Center Rep...