13 upcoming theater events
Newsies the Musical by CMTSJ
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Children's Musical Theatre San Jose (CMTSJ)
CMTSJ presents Newsies the Musical in San Jose — a family-friendly, high-energy stage show from Children's Musical Theatre San Jose in July, ideal for kids and adults who enjoy dance, songs and classic musical theatre.
Into the Woods by Youth Stage
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Bay Area / Berkeley Playhouse (ticketed via Berkeley Playhouse)
Youth Stage presents Into the Woods, a family-friendly musical production in the Bay Area (Berkeley) on July 20, 2026 featuring a youth cast in Sondheim's beloved fairy-tale mashup.
A Year with Frog and Toad by PYT
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
PYT presents A Year with Frog and Toad — a family-friendly children's musical in the Bay Area on July 20, 2026, offering a warm, kid-focused story about friendship and seasonal adventures.
Once Upon a Mattress
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
A classic family-friendly musical, Once Upon a Mattress, performed in the Bay Area on July 20, 2026, delivering catchy tunes and witty humor on stage for theater lovers.
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Presidio Theatre
Tony n' Tina's Wedding lands at Presidio Theatre for a laugh-filled, wedding-themed stage comedy. Expect improvisation, chaotic family dynamics, and audience-friendly hijinks in a lively, intimate San Francisco venue.
Iphigenia in Splott
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at 1:00 PM
Shotgun Players (Ashby Stage)
An electrifying, contemporary take on Euripides’ Iphigenia, set in Splott, Cardiff, brought to life by a compelling performer at Shotgun Players’ Ashby Stage. Sharp, darkly funny, socially charged theatre that lingers long after the curtain.
House of Jules
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 at 12:00 PM
Shotgun Players (Ashby Stage)
House of Jules screens at Shotgun Players' Ashby Stage in Berkeley for an intimate evening of contemporary drama. A character-driven exploration of identity and belonging, brought to life by a dynamic ensemble in a stylish, immersive setting.
The MOTION
Sun, 13 Sept 2026 at 7:00 AM
Shotgun Players (Ashby Stage)
The MOTION, a contemporary drama from Shotgun Players at Ashby Stage in Berkeley, ushers in a 2:00 PM matinee. Through movement-driven storytelling, it explores memory, identity and connection in an intimate indoor theatre setting.
THE FALL SHOW
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 1:00 PM
Shotgun Players (Ashby Stage)
The Shotgun Players stage THE FALL SHOW at Ashby Stage in Berkeley, delivering an evening of innovative live theatre from the acclaimed company, featuring bold performances and inventive staging.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Curran Theatre
World Ballet Company's Swan Lake returns to the Curran Theatre, offering lush sets, exquisite pointework, and Tchaikovsky's timeless score for an immersive, elegant evening of classical ballet in San Francisco.
Alice in Wonderland — Panto in the Presidio (2026)
Fri, 27 Nov 2026
Presidio Theatre
A rollicking, family-friendly pantomime musical of Alice in Wonderland at the Presidio Theatre featuring pop-song parodies, eye-popping costumes and flying candy — runs Nov 28–Dec 27, 2026.
Oh, Mary!
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Curran Theatre
Oh, Mary! at the Curran Theatre is a gripping stage drama in a historic San Francisco venue, delivering intimate storytelling, strong performances, and a striking design that lingers after the final bow.
A Christmas Carol
Sat, 19 Dec 2026
Coastal Repertory Theatre (Coastal Rep)
Coastal Repertory Theatre presents A Christmas Carol in Half Moon Bay, running December 4–20. A family-friendly, live-stage adaptation of Dickens’s classic in an intimate indoor venue, blending warmth and holiday magic.