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Beloved Amphitheater Announces Star-Studded Tribute Concert Lineup

From Dolly Parton to The Beatles, the summer concert series has something for every music fan.

Ghost Road Company Presents Work-in-Progress of "A Working Title of Disparate Parts"

The ensemble-devised piece will be shown at the Wende Museum in Culver City on April 10.

3Below Theaters in San Jose to Close Later This Month

Owners Shannon and Scott Guggenheim announce the closure of the downtown theater venue after nearly a decade of operations.

San Francisco's PlayGround Celebrates 30 Years of New Works

Lineup announced for annual Festival of New Works featuring premieres, readings, and more

Timothée Chalamet Gives Standing Ovation for Misty Copeland After Her Rousing Sinners Performance at 2026 Oscars

Misty Copeland and Shaboozey performed 'I Lied To You' from Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards, along with Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq

New Play Celebrates Legacy of Berkeley Music Camp

Eisa Davis' '||: Girls: || ||: Chance: || ||: Music: ||' draws from her own formative summers at the Young Musicians Program.

Cyberpunk Action Dramedy "ROBO WAITRESS ASSASSINS" Premieres at LA Theater Festival

Writers Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges present a live reading of their new play exploring themes of bodily autonomy and systems of control.

Brassettes Perform at Assist International Women's Day Event

The all-female Brassettes Scratch Band made their debut at the Stockton celebration.

Peaches Christ explores 'Should billionaires exist?' in new SF series

Bay Area author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti join the drag performer for the LGBTQ+ event.

Westport Country Playhouse Celebrates Laurel Canyon Folk Rock

The show features a seven-piece band performing songs and sharing stories from the influential music scene.

40th ASC Awards Celebrate Cinematography's Evolution

Kerri Kenney-Silver Hosts Milestone Ceremony Honoring Visual Storytelling

Arthur Miller's Masterpiece Shines in Antaeus Theatre Production

ALL MY SONS, Miller's Tony award-winning play, explores moral responsibility and personal loyalty in post-war America.

Karla Sofia Gascón Weighs In on Timothée Chalamet's Opera and Ballet Controversy

Gascón offers advice to Chalamet amid backlash over his comments about the performing arts.

Katie Holmes Shines in New Selfie as She Begins San Diego Stage Role

The actress is starring in 'Hedda Gabler' at The Old Globe, marking a new chapter away from her longtime New York home.

ACT Entertainment Reinforces Commitment to Theatrical Education and Innovation at USITT 2026

Company sponsors annual conference and stage expo to support the future of live entertainment

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.

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