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Show Round Up: Memorial Day Fun

May 21, 2026

Looking to let loose? After a couple of busy weeks, we are definitely due for a long weekend out at the theatre! This Memorial Day weekend, you have plenty of chances to let loose with friends at a local production. Whether you are in the mood for a new take on an old classic, a…

Show Round Up: New Works On Stage

May 12, 2026

See the latest plays hot off the presses. Three theatres are putting new plays center stage this weekend with PlayGround’s Festival of New Works kicking off, the next installment in the 3Girls Theatre reading series, and the workshop performance of SistahFriend at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Get in on the ground floor of the next great…

Show Round Up: The Perfect Treat for Mom

May 7, 2026

Treat the mothers in your life to a night out! Still haven’t found the right way to celebrate the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day weekend? How about an unforgettable night out soaking in Bay Area talent! There are a number of incredible shows taking a final bow and some can’t-miss opening nights to…

Show Round Up: Only This Weekend

April 30, 2026

Don’t miss out on great shows, get to the theatre! Some of the best things in life are over in a flash and that’s certainly true this weekend! Although there is a wonderful array of performances to choose from, don’t blink or they’ll be over before you know it. Get your tickets to these special…

Show Round Up: Something to Sing About

April 17, 2026

It certainly is a weekend for celebrating! This weekend, Theatre Bay Area is celebrating our 50th anniversary at our golden Spring Soirée. The Spring Soirée is our annual tradition that brings together theatre makers and theatre lovers alike in joyous celebration of everything we’ve accomplished as a community over the past year. This year, we’re…

Show Round Up: Make Yourself at Home

April 9, 2026

Consider yourself part of our theatre family. Three fantastic pieces of homegrown theatre are taking the stage this weekend and we couldn’t be happier to be highlighting these productions through our TBA Highlights program! The TBA Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our…

Show Round Up: Homegrown Original

April 2, 2026

CA$H Theatre grant recipient opens this weekend. We are excited to share that CA$H Theatre grant recipient Are You There, Luigi? It’s Me, Margaret has its first performance this weekend! The CA$H Theatre Grant Program — short for Creative Assistance for the Small (Organization) and Hungry (Artist) — provides vital financial support to individual theatre artists and…

Show Round Up: World Theatre Day

March 24, 2026

Celebrate world class Bay Area theatre this weekend! March has been a fantastic month for theatre culminating in World Theatre Day this Friday. There are a slew of fabulous shows closing this weekend and you won’t want to miss seeing them take their final bows. Already seen all these great productions? Not to worry, there…

Show Round Up: Hide From the Heat

March 19, 2026

Survive the Bay Area heatwave with some cool theatre. A month ago we were braving winter storms on our way to the theatre and now the Bay Area has turned up the heat! Lucky for us, a night out at the theatre is an activity for all seasons. This weekend, cool off with some fantastic…

Show Round Up: Sing in Spring

March 11, 2026

Local theatre is music to our ears. A tip from us at TBA: as the spring theatre season kicks off, there are going to be a ton of amazing productions that you won’t want to miss, so mark your calendars and get your tickets before it is too late. Music lovers are in for a…