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Laguna Beach Celebrates Performing Arts Season

Local groups to showcase music, theater, and dance in the coming weeks

Kafka’s “Amerika” Returns to Atwater Village Theatre

Acclaimed adaptation of Kafka’s surreal coming-of-age tale to run for six weeks.

Christian St. Croix named first artist ambassador for San Diego Theatre Month

Theatre Month offers discounted tickets starting at $15 for a range of plays, musicals and performances across San Diego in March.

Write Out Loud Kicks off American Literary Heroes in Old Town

Four iconic American writers come to life in a touring performance series launching in San Diego

Pacific Coast Harmony to Host 'Special Guest Night'

Cappella chorus invites public to join rehearsal and sing-along event.

Quinta Brunson to Keynote AFI's Showcase for Women Directors

The 'Abbott Elementary' creator and star will address the 2026 graduating cohort of the Directing Workshop for Women.

The Best and Worst Performances of the National Anthem Ever

From Whitney Houston's iconic rendition to Fergie's much-maligned take, these are the most memorable 'Star-Spangled Banner' performances.

Elton John Tribute Show 'Electric Elton' Coming to Folsom

Acclaimed production celebrates the music and legacy of the legendary singer-songwriter.

Tiny Utility Box Transformed into Unexpected LA Theater

The Electrical Box Theatre offers a miniature stage for street performances in downtown LA.

ACT's 'Paranormal Activity' Breaks Weekly Box Office Record

The horror play inspired by the hit movie franchise grossed $362,000 last week, surpassing the previous record.

Berkeley Playhouse Stages Immersive 'Once' Production

The East Bay theater brings the world of music to life through March 15th.

Diverse Sonorities and Experimental Quartets Headline SF Arts Events

Upcoming performances at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Medicine for Nightmares feature unique instruments and improvisational music.

Old Globe's 'Bartleby' Offers Timely Workplace Critique

Fiasco Theater's adaptation of Herman Melville's classic tale explores the dehumanizing aspects of office jobs, both past and present.

Undocumented Poet Laureate Explores Immigrant Experiences in Teatro Vision Show

Yosimar Reyes, Santa Clara County's first undocumented poet laureate, brings his personal story to the stage.

Long Beach Shakespeare Company Presents Reimagined 'Antony And Cleopatra'

A new adaptation of the classic tragedy comes to the Helen Borgers Theater in March.

Left Edge Theatre Tackles Complex Play 'We Are Proud to Present...'

Pulitzer Prize-winning drama confronts audience, asks them to confront themselves

Revolution Stage Company Delivers Acclaimed Pippin Revival

Exuberant production balances high-energy dance with haunting, dark themes

Audium to Present a Month of Pamela Z

Composer and performer Pamela Z concludes her residency at the unique Audium listening space in San Francisco.

Princeton Event 'Echoes from the Borderlands' Canceled Due to Winter Storm

Organizers working to reschedule the developmental performance that explores histories of violence and resilience along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Cygnet Theatre's 'Somewhere' Blends Fairy Tale and Darkness

The musical about an immigrant's journey from El Salvador to the U.S. resonates deeply with audiences amid the current immigration climate.

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