SF Symphony launches the next generation of its education resource SFSKids
A brand new educational resource from SF Symphony, winter classes open at Berkeley Rep, and Carmina burana takes the stage.
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Art and innovation inspiring Seattle’s next era
This week C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien take to Taproot’s stage, Village Theatre shares an interview with sound designer Steve Younkins, and Seattle looks to the future in arts and community.
Lewis and Tolkien
January 22 – February 22, 2025 | Isaac Studio Theatre
Les Troyens in Concert
January 17 & 19 | McCaw Hall
Fueling Seattle’s future: the story of art, money, and community revival
The resilience of Seattle’s artistic community shines through with new government initiatives and cultural spaces.
Blomstedt Conducts Schubert & Brahms
January 30 – February 1, 2025
Chamber Music
January 26, 2025
Also sprach Zarathustra
January 24–25, 2025
Become one with Orff’s ‘spiritual exposition’
Dive into Carl Orff’s Carmina burana, get a jump on Cal Performances’ Winter Sale, and more.
Experience live theatre at home with “The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus”
There’s lots to do this post-holiday season with virtual performances, seminars at Seattle Opera, and plenty of events.
Kick Off the New Year with Inclusive Bay Area Arts in January
Accessible shows in the Bay Area this January, SF Symphony’s performance of James Gaffigan and Ray Chen, and a sneak peak into SF Opera’s next season.
New Year, New Experiences: Accessible Performances in Seattle This January
Start the new year with accessible performances, a workshop on dyeing techniques, and the opening of “Kimberly Akimbo.”
Kimberly Akimbo
January 7–12, 2025 | A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order).
The Bay Area’s January Lineup of Accessible and Inclusive Performances
Kicking off the new year, ASL-interpreted, open-captioned, sensory-sensitive, and audio-described performances are lighting up stages across the Bay Area, welcoming audiences of all abilities to enjoy the magic of 2025’s first shows.
Seattle’s January Lineup of Accessible and Inclusive Performances
As the new year begins, ASL-interpreted, open-captioned, sensory-sensitive, and audio-described performances are setting the stage across the Puget Sound, ensuring that 2025 starts with inclusive and inspiring experiences for all.
January 2025
January concerts and features
Why Sci-Fi?
January 18, 2025
Carmina burana & Adams
January 16–19, 2025
James Gaffigan & Ray Chen
January 9–11, 2025
Home for the Holidays 2024
December 24, 2024 | Davies Symphony Hall
Meet Radu Paponiu, SF Symphony Youth Orchestra’s new music director
Step away from the hustle of last-minute shopping and enjoy a show that captures the warmth and wonder of the season.
Bringing P.G. Wodehouse to life on stage
Take a break from last minute shopping this week and take in a show that celebrates the joy and love of the season.
Holiday Spectacular 2024
December 15, 2024 | Green Music Center
A dark comedy for the holidays
This week we share an interview with Allison Narver, Marty McFly blasts to the past, and acting classes open at Taproot Theatre.
Creating the visual world of “A Whynot Christmas Carol“
This week we look at the adaption of a classic tale for a modern audience, holiday shows abound, and new events are announced.
Holiday Spectacular 2024
December 6–7, 2024 | Sydney Goldstein Theater
Back to the Future
December 10–22, 2024 | Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical.
Boyz II Men
December 17–18, 2024
Making the Season Bright with Accessible Holiday Shows for All
The holiday season is well underway and we have a show for everyone, including accessible performances across the Bay Area.
Unwrap the Season with Accessible Holiday Performances for All
The holiday season is well underway and we have a show for everyone, including accessible performances.
Elf
December 19–21, 2024
Peter and the Wolf
December 15, 2024
Holiday Gaiety
December 13, 2024
The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 12 & 14, 2024
KIDSTAGE: Mean Girls High School Version
December 6–22, 2024 | Hunt Family Theatre, Issaquah
The Bay Area’s December Lineup of Accessible and Inclusive Performances
ASL interpreted, open captioned, sensory sensitive, and audio described performances are dazzling audiences in the Bay Area this holiday season.
Seattle’s December Lineup of Accessible and Inclusive Performances
ASL interpreted, open captioned, sensory sensitive, and audio described performances are dazzling audiences in the Puget Sound this holiday season.
Make every moment of the holiday weekend count with performances in the Bay Area
Spend your holiday weekend at a show worth giving thanks for.
Savor every moment of the holiday weekend with performances in Seattle
Spend your holiday weekend at a show worth giving thanks for.
Blithe Spirit
November 29 – December 22, 2024 | Bagley Wright Theater
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater
December 3–15, 2024 | Leo K. Theater
Happy Christmas, Jeeves
November 27 – December 28, 2024 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre
A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 5–28, 2024 | Isaac Studio Theatre
The Snow Queen
November 27, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Enter to win $10 “Hamilton” Tickets
We’ve got news on the best lottery in town as well as ticket deals for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Visual Poetry: Insight on the Approach to the Costume World
Costumes are more than just clothes at Seattle Shakespeare, Mary Poppins descends on 5th Avenue, and Seattle Rep celebrates the bounty of the season.
December 2024
December concerts and features
Holiday Brass
December 11, 2024
Handel’s Messiah
December 6–7, 2024
The Colors of Christmas
December 3–4, 2024
Holiday Cirque
December 2, 2024
A Merry-Achi Christmas
December 1, 2024
Chamber Music at the Legion of Honor
December 1, 2024
Kidstage: Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert
November 22 – December 1, 2024 | Cope Gillette Theatre, Everett
Mary Poppins
November 22 – December 29, 2024
A Whynot Christmas Carol
November 26 – December 24, 2024 | Toni Rembe Theater
Enter the Lottery for $10 “Hamilton” Tickets
“Hamilton” is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. Now’s your chance to get $10 tickets to this acclaimed musical.
Explore a world of sound with Rob Witmer
A feature on a Seattle-based sound designer, love is lost (or not) at Seattle Shakespeare, and a Seattle native takes the stage at The Paramount in a national tour.
Making theatre with artisans of Berkeley Rep
It’s a hair story at Berkeley Rep with designer Nikiya Mathis, SF Opera comes to the small screen, and ice cream and theatre melt together to create a new flavor.
A World of Sound
Exploring sound design possibilities with musician and composer Rob Witmer | By Todd Matthews
Love’s Labor’s Lost
October 30 – November 17, 2024 | Center Theatre, Seattle Armory
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
November 8 – December 15, 2024 | Peet's Theatre
An exclusive interview with director Kaytlin McIntyre
Learn more about a comedy of loneliness at Seattle Rep, get ready for GivingTuesday, and see what’s on stage this week.
The making of a reputation: Mozart as a mirror
A feature on a figure that everyone knows, without truly understanding; Itzhak Perlman and his friends takeover SF Symphony; and a global day of giving is coming.
Legally Blonde The Musical
• November 12 – December 22, 2024 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre • January 4–26, 2025 | Everett Performing Arts Center
Amadeus
November 29–30, 2024
Top Gun: Maverick
November 26, 2024
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra
November 24, 2024
Labadie Conducts Mozart
November 21–23, 2024
Fauré’s Requiem
November 15–17, 2024
Wicked
November 6 – December 1, 2024 | The untold true story of the Witches of Oz.
Fall back into a season of vibrant performances this November
We welcome the new month with accessible performances, a magical show at Berkeley Rep, and new ticket sales.
Fall back into a season of vibrant performances this November
We welcome the new month with accessible performances, hip-hop for the children of Seattle, and a grant opportunity for artists.
November’s Accessible and Inclusive Performances in the Bay Area
Check out ASL, captioned, haptic tours, and audio described performances in the Bay Area in November.
November’s Accessible and Inclusive Performances in Seattle
Check out ASL, captioned, sensory sensitive, and audio described performances in the Puget Sound in November.
Brooding, screaming: music makes a classic Halloween film
The music creates the ambiance for “Psycho” at SF Symphony, Halloween events abound across the Bay Area, and “Tristan and Isolde” streams directly to your living room.
Tricks, treats, and laughs: We have Halloween performances and comedies to balance out the spooky week
We’ve got a lineup of Halloween performances, an interview from “Primary Trust” director, and videos to dive deeper into this week’s theatre.
November 2024
November concerts and features
Itzhak Perlman & Friends
November 10, 2024
Chamber Music
November 10, 2024
Enigma Variations
November 7–9, 2024
Día de Los Muertos
Sábado, 2 de noviembre, 2024
Coco
November 1, 2024
Primary Trust
October 24 – November 24, 2024 | Leo K. Theater
A video of illuminating proportions from Cal Performances
Check out Cal Performances’ video sharing this season’s Illuminations theme, tickets go on sale today for outstanding performances, and Berkeley Rep presents a West Coast premiere.
Strategic collaboration is sweeping across Seattle’s performing arts
Theatres continue on their mission to combine resources, fun is the name of the game at Seattle Children’s Theatre and Seattle Rep, and Seattle Opera commemorates Freedom Day.
The Matchbox Magic Flute
October 18 – December 8, 2024 | Roda Theatre
Seattle Theatres Leverage Collaboration to Grow Stronger
A feature on emerging partnerships between Seattle theatres. | By David Drury
Havana Hop
October 16 – November 16, 2024
Psycho
October 31, 2024
Emanuel Ax
October 27, 2024
Chamber Music at the Legion of Honor
October 27, 2024 | Gunn Theater, California Palace of the Legion of Honor
Music for Families
October 26, 2024
Wilkins Conducts Rhapsody in Blue
October 25 & 26, 2024
An interview with “Mexodus” creators and big news from Cal Shakes
The Bay Area is full of new creations while we say goodbye to a beloved institution.
A new opera unveiled and two theatres unite
Peek behind the curtain of Seattle Opera’s “Jubilee,” ACT and Seattle Shakespeare announce a joint production, and Seattle Rep is time traveling with “The Skin of Our Teeth.”
Jubilee
October 12–26, 2024 | World Premiere
Explore new arts and accessibility initiatives across the city
October is officially the month for the arts, an accessibility guide for the city, and "Cat Kid Comic Club" entertains the whole family.
Explore new forms of art and accessibility initiatives from the city to the East Bay
October is officially the month for the arts, an accessibility guide for the city, and Salonen conducts Brahms 4.
October’s Accessible and Inclusive Performances in the Bay Area
Check out ASL, captioned, haptic tours, and audio described performances in the Bay Area this month.
October 2024
October concerts and features
Salonen Conducts Beethoven’s Pastoral
October 18–20, 2024
Salonen Conducts Brahms 4
October 4–6, 2024
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.
Book-It is back and the money is rolling in for Seattle arts and culture
“Funny Girl” makes its way to Seattle, arts organizations across the city gain funding, and Book-It makes an appearance in Vashon.
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
September 26 - October 27, 2024
Book-It Repertory Theatre Set for a Remarkable Return with New Vision
Book-It is making a comeback by partnering with Vashon Repertory Theatre on a world premiere.
The Skin of Our Teeth
September 26 – October 20, 2024 | Bagley Wright Theater
Opening Gala with Lang Lang
September 25, 2024
Chamber Music
September 29, 2024
Accessibility and fellowships shape the future of Seattle’s arts
Check out upcoming accessible performances, Taproot brings “My Lord, What a Night” to the stage, and a familiar face comes to Red Rover Theatre.
Bay Area stages enter a new era of transformation and accessibility
Audio Description services are coming to Berkeley Rep, private lives are on display at A.C.T., and Cal Shakes returns.
Salonen Conducts Nico Muhly
September 27–28, 2024
October’s Accessible and Inclusive Performances in Seattle
Check out ASL, captioned, sensory sensitive, and audio described performances in the Puget Sound next month.
My Lord, What a Night
September 18 – October 19, 2024 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre
Berkeley Rep Launches New Accessibility Options for Theatregoers
Audio Description services will be available starting this October.
Funny Girl
September 24–29, 2024 | Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened.
Seattle theatre showcases innovation through daring stage sets and bold collaborations
Enjoy a feature on scenic designer Parmida Ziaei and catch “Camelot” on stage. Plus, see how Seattle theatres are coming together in times of difficulty.
Salonen Conducts Verdi’s Requiem
September 19–21, 2024
Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot
September 10 – October 13, 2024 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre • October 19 – November 10, 2024 | Everett Performing Arts Center
Cynthia Erivo
September 14, 2024
All San Francisco
September 12, 2024
Mexodus
September 13 – October 20, 2024 | Peet's Theatre
Private Lives
September 12 – October 6, 2024 | Toni Rembe Theater
September 2024
September concerts and features
Music from Studio Ghibli
September 5–8, 2024
Peter Pan
August 21–25, 2024 | Come witness the new definitive version of a story that never grows old.
Taproot Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season
The 2025 season includes four plays connecting the past and present, plus an add-on production in the Isaac Studio Theatre.
Pagliacci
August 3–17, 2024 | McCaw Hall
La La Land in Concert
August 3 & 4, 2024
Help Bring “As You Like It” to Life at Cal Shakes
Donate today to make the production of “As You Like It” possible!
Kidstage: Legally Blonde
August 9–18, 2024 | Everett Performing Arts Center
The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, & Carly Simon
August 1, 2024
Scenic Designer Parmida Ziaei Creates Visual Poetry for Theatregoers
A profile on scenic designer Parmida Ziaei | By Todd Matthews
Company
July 23–28, 2024 | Phone rings, door chimes. In comes company.
The Fantasticks
March 12–April 21, 2024 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre • April 27–May 19, 2024 | Everett Performing Arts Center
Wooden O: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
June 27 – August 4, 2024
Sister Act
July 10 – August 10, 2024 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre
Kidstage: Fiddler on the Roof
July 19 – August 4, 2024 | Hunt Family Theatre, Issaquah
The Movie Music of John Williams
July 19, 2024
July/August 2024
July/August 2024 Events at San Francisco Symphony
Clue
July 9 – 21, 2024
Welcome to an Exciting New Chapter in Seattle Theatre
ACT and Seattle Shakespeare announce location merger.
Salonen Conducts Mahler 3
June 28–30, 2024 | Mahler’s Third Symphony contains multitudes.
Girl From the North Country
June 25–30, 2024 | A new musical that reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan.
Seattle Rep and Seattle Children’s Theatre to Share Resources
Seattle Rep and Seattle Children’s Theatre announce they will share box office and administrative services.
Partenope
June 15–28, 2024
Mother Road
June 14 – July 21, 2024
Spring Awakening
June 7–30, 2024
June 2024
June 2024 Events at San Francisco Symphony
Innocence
June 1–21, 2024
April/May 2024
April/May 2024 Events at Meany Center
Carnival of the Animals
Crossroad Series April 6 | 8 p.m.
Chris Thile
Crossroad Series April 13 | 8 p.m.
Israeli Chamber Project with Karim Sulayman
Chamber Music Series April 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Yefim Bronfman
Piano Series April 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Rhiannon Giddens with Opening Act Charly Lowry
Crossroads Series April 19 | 8 p.m.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi
Dance Series May 9–11 | 8 p.m.
Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!
May 31 – June 23, 2024 | Join “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Winner Jinkx Monsoon and musical virtuoso Major Scales for one last extravaganza at the end of the world.
The Magic Flute
May 30–June 30, 2024
The Lehman Trilogy
May 25 – June 23, 2024 | Toni Rembe Theater
Once On This Island
May 14 – June 16, 2024 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre • June 22 – July 14, 2024 | Everett Performing Arts Center
Sherlock Holmes and the Precarious Position
May 15 – June 15, 2024 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
May 31 – June 1, 2024
Chamber Music at the Legion of Honor
June 2, 2024 | Gunn Theater, California Palace Legion of Honor
The Barber of Seville
May 4–19, 2024 | McCaw Hall
The Lion Tells His Tale
May 1–5, 2024
The Lehman Trilogy
April 27 – May 19, 2024
Romeo and Juliet
April 24 – May 12, 2024
Disney’s Aladdin
April 24–28, 2024 | The beloved Disney story is brought to thrilling theatrical life.
A Tale Of Peter Rabbit
April 24 – May 19, 2024
“Beetlejuice” at The Paramount Brings a Fresh Spin on a Cult Classic
Beetlejuice, playing now through April 7 at Broadway at The Paramount, is a rollercoaster of laughter, surprise, and visual splendor that offers a fresh take on the beloved cult classic.
A Strange Loop
Apr 18–May 12, 2024 | Toni Rembe Theater
Kidstage: Finding Nemo Jr.
April 12-28, 2024 | Hunt Family Theatre, Issaquah
Seattle Opera Announces 2024/25 Season
NEWS: Seattle Opera announces 2024/25 season.
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2023 Holiday Spectacular
December 8–9 | Sydney Goldstein Theater