Posts by hilary@theatrebayarea.org
Show Round Up: Halloweekend
A spooky weekend at the theatre… One dark and spooky night, when the Bay Area weather was stifling instead of crisp, a weekend of Halloween theatre productions came and went. All weekend long, theatres turned on their stage lights, actors got into costume, and box offices opened their doors. Some did this for the first…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Autumn Highlights
Celebrating shows with TBA Highlights As always, there is a plethora of fantastic theatre opening and closing this weekend. We are thrilled to see that several of these shows have achieved TBA Highlights. The Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our four achievements: Homegrown,…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Curtains Closing
Parting is such sweet sorrow. There are seven must see theatre productions closing this weekend! We have to say that there is something bittersweet about the end of a fantastic run. But it is not over yet, there are still a few chances to see these great shows. Get your tickets before they close! Learn…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Grantees Shine
CA$H Theatre Grant supported shows, and more! There are two productions performing this weekend that are supported by TBA’s CA$H Theatre Grants! 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 small theatre companies in the San Francisco Bay…
Read MoreIntroducing the 2025 RHE Charitable Foundation Artistic Fellow
Theatre Bay Area and the RHE Charitable Foundation announce Jamella Cross as the 2025 RHE Charitable Foundation Artistic Fellow. Cross will be introduced as the awardee on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Theatre Bay Area’s 2025 conference, TBAConnect: Undeniable Creativity. Cross, a self-described born-and-raised Oakland, California Audience Alchemist, has been seen on stage across the…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Fall Theatre is Here
Autumn theatre is falling into place. As the seasons change and cool fall rolls in, our local theatre scene is still heating up! Whether you are interested in something spooky, nostalgic, experimental, or something entirely new, there is definitely a show for you this week. Take advantage of the early sunsets and plan your autumnal…
Read MoreShow Round Up: The Show Goes On
Last few days of Bay Area Theatre Week! What a month to be an audience member in the Bay! The Bay Area Theatre Week celebrations continue with discounts still available through the 30th, including opportunities to buy tickets to shows later this season. But beyond that there are a ton of must see shows opening…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Theatre Week Continues
Bay Area Theatre Week Celebrations Continue! Bay Area Theatre Week is going strong! With so much great energy and such fantastic audiences at shows all around the Bay. We’ve been enjoying seeing you at the shows, mixers, and theatre events this week. There is one more weekend of with fantastic shows and events available now…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Bay Area Theatre Week
Bay Area Theatre Week is finally here! Bay Area Theatre Week kicks off this Friday and we are thrilled to share it with all of you. Join us in a 10-day celebration of Bay Area theatre artistry. We have over 40 free and discounted events participating this year. So check out the full set of…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Theatre Week Preview
Bay Area Theatre Week shows are starting early! Things are heating up in preparation for the biggest theatregoing event of the year! All nine of the shows opening this week are Participating in Bay Area Theatre Week! They are kicking off this festival of free and discounted theatre events in style. You can check out…
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