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Show Round Up: Festivals and First Looks
Summer festivities continue with festivals of new work! One of the best perks of being a Bay Area theatre goer is getting to be on the cutting edge of new theatre. This weekend there are not one, but TWO festivals of new work where you can see new performances take the stage. It is the…
Show Round Up: Not Here for a Long Time
But Bay Area Theatre is Always a Good Time! We have an absolute waterfall of shows playing only this weekend (read our list to get the joke!) If you’re a solo performance lover, this really is the perfect weekend for you to get out and take in some great shows. Both The Marsh and Playground…
Show Round Up: CA$H Theatre Onstage
CA$H Theatre grantee show takes the stage this weekend. This weekend, you won’t want to miss out on the one night only queer extravaganza The Making of a Diva at Five Finger Disco, a unique theatrical experience funded by TBA’s CA$H Theatre grant. We love to see our grantees shine! Check out this and other…
Show Round Up: August is Here
Summer festivals and shows continue to shine! The summer theatre season is flying by, I mean, can you believe it is already August? Although some of our summer favorites are coming to a close this weekend, we can’t get too sad because August means it is time for the Playground SF Free-Play Festival, and who…
Show Round Up: Theatre For Us
There aren’t enough hours in the day to see all this great theatre! Get your calendars ready, because once again we have a massive weekend of Bay Area theatre! The theatrical FOMO is very real, we often wish we could find a time machine to help us see all these great productions. Among the can’t…
Show Round Up: Lights Up!
The stage is set and all we need is you. We have a banner weekend of Bay Area theatre headed our way! Last week, July kicked off with a bang and now the fun continues with nine fantastic shows opening over the next few days. Special shout out to TBA’s former features curator, Rotimi Agbabiaka,…
Show Round Up: Who Needs Fireworks?
4th of July at the theatre! While some folks are out celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with hot dogs and explosions, we know the best way to celebrate is with some Bay Area theatre. Why look back on been-there-done-that traditions when we can look forward to a great weekend of local art…
Show Round Up: Last Call for June
June shows take a final bow! June is going out with a bang, with a number of great shows taking the stage one last time this weekend. If you were waiting for the perfect day to see local theatre, now is your moment! Check out the fantastic selection and pick a show (or two) to…
Show Round Up: Try Something New!
Ready to expand your cultural palate? One of our favorite things about Bay Area theatre is the wide variety of productions; there’s always a chance to try something new. Do you find yourself always gravitating toward the same, safe, plays you already know? Are you looking to see something that pushes your expectations? On your…