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Newly announced shows and exciting casting across the Bay Area

Cal Performances adds two new performances to their season, casting announcements across the Bay, and a great lineup of upcoming shows.

Newly announced shows and exciting casting across the Bay Area
The Takács Quartet | Photo by Ian Malkin, Transversales Verdun
In this edition of Beyond the Stage, we blend thoughtful discussions with captivating performances. As the election approaches, Cal Performances invites you to reflect on our current moment while also celebrating the beauty of live artistry.

Cal Performances expands 2024/25 season with exclusive election event and an encore concert

Cal Performances has announced the addition of two exciting events to its season lineup. The first is a special engagement in partnership with the Goldman School of Public Policy, focused on the 2024 election. Featuring insights from experts who have served in former presidential administrations, this event will provide a deep dive into the political landscape, offering valuable perspectives on the upcoming election.

The Future of American Democracy on October 29

The second addition is a newly scheduled Saturday evening performance of the Takács Quartet with pianist Jeremy Denk. After the Sunday matinee became the season’s first sellout, this extra performance gives audiences another opportunity to experience the renowned quartet’s collaboration with Denk. Both the Takács Quartet and Denk are longtime favorites of Berkeley audiences, making this a highly anticipated event.

Takács Quartet with Jeremy Denk on January 25

On the Stage

Immerse yourself in performances that celebrate humanity through genre-bending stories in music, opera, and theatre, reminding us that every story resonates with our shared human experience.

Salonen Conducts Nico Muhly

Classical | San Francisco Symphony
September 27–28 | Tickets

The world premiere of Nico Muhly’s new Baroque-inspired Piano Concerto is surrounded by three other unmissable and underrated works of time-hopping, genre-swapping proto-postmodernism.

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Next Line

Get the inside scoop on the latest casting reveals for Broadway touring productions and the San Francisco Ballet’s international tour—because every great performance begins with the right cast.

  • It’s time to book your plane tickets. San Francisco Ballet has announced their principal casting for their performances of Swan Lake at Teatro Real. SF Ballet will perform in Madrid in their first international tour since 2019, and the first with Artistic Director Tamara Rojo.
  • The full cast for Kimberly Akimbo has been announced. The Tony Award-winning musical will play at BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre on November 6 to December 1. Hitting the rink with the three-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello, are Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, and a host of acclaimed performers.
  • Hey now you all-stars, the beloved ogre is back. Tony Award winners Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire are revisiting the score and book ahead of a North American tour of Shrek the Musical. The intimate and engaging experience will stop in San Francisco and San Jose this December.
That’s a wrap for this week. We hope you snag those tickets for that show you’ve had your eye on. Remember, the magic of live performance comes alive with your presence.

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