Widely considered one of the top three ballet companies in America, San Francisco Ballet invites you to attend three performances from its 2019 season in the beautiful War Memorial Opera House. Your S... [more+]

Widely considered one of the top three ballet companies in America, San Francisco Ballet invites you to attend three performances from its 2019 season in the beautiful War Memorial Opera House. Your SF Ballet experience begins with "Lyric Voices", a triple bill with Trey McIntyre's "Your Flesh Shall be a Great Poem". Set to music by Chris Garneau, the quirky and imaginative piece explores powerful ties across generations. Christopher Wheeldon's tech-influenced ballet "Bound To" and a world premiere from Yuri Possokhov round out the evening. In "The Little Mermaid", choreographer John Neumeier and composer Lera Auerbach put a contemporary, adult spin on the classic fairy tale for a heart-wrenching tale of sacrifice and unrequited love. Declared "a masterpiece" by "SF Chronicle", Alexei Ratmansky's "Shostakovich Trilogy" ends the season on an ultimate high note with three “fascinating, poetic, and enigmatic” ("The New York Times") ballets: Symphony No. 9, Chamber Symphony, and Piano Concerto No. 1. Experience the best in contemporary ballet with this three-show package from San Francisco Ballet. [less-]

The ‘80s had aerobics. The ‘90s had Tae Bo. We have yoga. It’s exercise, it’s enlightenment … it’s big business. And in the world of Dipika Guha’s "Yoga Play", apparel giant Jojomon is k... [more+]

The ‘80s had aerobics. The ‘90s had Tae Bo. We have yoga. It’s exercise, it’s enlightenment … it’s big business. And in the world of Dipika Guha’s "Yoga Play", apparel giant Jojomon is king – until a scandal sends the company into a freefall that no amount of comfortable, breathable fabric will get them out of. Desperate to recover their earnings and reputation, newly hired CEO Joan stakes everything on a plan so crazy, it just might work. Come along on a journey to enlightenment in a world determined to sell it in this production from San Francisco Playhouse. [less-]

The San Francisco Symphony takes on the intoxicating romanticism of Schumann and the joyful spirit of the Viennese “King of the Waltz” Johann Strauss Jr. for their latest concert at Davies Symphon... [more+]

The San Francisco Symphony takes on the intoxicating romanticism of Schumann and the joyful spirit of the Viennese “King of the Waltz” Johann Strauss Jr. for their latest concert at Davies Symphony Hall. Manfred Honeck is set to wield the baton for this special collection of Strauss favorites, which includes several delightful polkas, plus the famed Overture to "Die Fledermaus". Also on tap is Schumann's enchanting fantasia-like Piano Concerto in A minor, performed by acclaimed German pianist Lars Vogt. [less-]

Who thinks a brass quintet should feature a percussionist? The Dallas Brass, that’s who! SJWS is thrilled to welcome the upbeat and irreverent Dallas Brass for an afternoon of great music and good f... [more+]

Who thinks a brass quintet should feature a percussionist? The Dallas Brass, that’s who! SJWS is thrilled to welcome the upbeat and irreverent Dallas Brass for an afternoon of great music and good fun. Enjoy the unique and exciting sound of one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. [less-]

Carlos Mencia, best known for his Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia", headlines the Improv. Born in Honduras and raised in Los Angeles, Mencia made appearances on "In Living Color", "The Arsenio Hal... [more+]

Carlos Mencia, best known for his Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia", headlines the Improv. Born in Honduras and raised in Los Angeles, Mencia made appearances on "In Living Color", "The Arsenio Hall Show", HBO and Galavision, showcasing his edgy brand of humor. A series of successful specials on Comedy Central led to his own sketch show, "Mind of Mencia", which ran for four seasons. He never quit stand-up, though, and when the show ended he went back to touring full-time. December 2013 marked the debut of his latest hour-long Comedy Central special, "New Territory". [less-]

A Nigerian woman traveling from Lagos to visit her mother and American-born sister for the first time in two decades arrives to a snowy landscape and even chillier truths inside a small Manhattan apar... [more+]

A Nigerian woman traveling from Lagos to visit her mother and American-born sister for the first time in two decades arrives to a snowy landscape and even chillier truths inside a small Manhattan apartment as African traditions clash with American realities in "Her Portmanteau". This is just one chapter in playwright Mfoniso Udofia’s sweeping nine-part saga that offers a tender and hopeful window into an evolving family. "The New York Times" calls it "powerful" and "moving," while the "Los Angeles Times" says it's "masterfully written ... defies preconceptions and expectations.” Catch this humorous and heartfelt story at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater in San Francisco. [less-]

Passion, politics and romance collide as William Shakespeare’s "Antony & Cleopatra", staged at London's Barbican Theatre, comes to the big screen courtesy of National Theatre Live. Ralph Fiennes and... [more+]

Passion, politics and romance collide as William Shakespeare’s "Antony & Cleopatra", staged at London's Barbican Theatre, comes to the big screen courtesy of National Theatre Live. Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo star as two of the greatest (and most doomed) lovers to ever walk the earth. This tragic historical drama of infatuation, power and betrayal are provocatively realized in this enticing interpretation which features a huge revolving set (including a swimming pool on stage), a big supporting cast and gorgeous costumes -- not to mention real snakes slithering on stage. Catch this National Theatre Live screening at the Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose and witness the fatal romance that destroyed a dynasty and transformed a republic into an empire. [less-]

When comedian Clayton English stepped into the ring of "Last Comic Standing" in 2015, he was a rising star best known for playing Peanut on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne". But thanks to his unceasing ... [more+]

When comedian Clayton English stepped into the ring of "Last Comic Standing" in 2015, he was a rising star best known for playing Peanut on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne". But thanks to his unceasing onslaught of killer material, English came out on top as the winner of the hit comedy reality show. Whether he's riffing on "extreme sports," the effects of smoking too much or mating rituals in the club, Clayton English is guaranteed to ease the pressures of your everyday life with a night full of laughs at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club in Sunnyvale. [less-]

Ah, long walks on the beach. The crash of the waves. The feel of the sand between your toes. The giant talking lizards -- wait, that one’s not normal … unless you exist in the world of Edward Albe... [more+]

Ah, long walks on the beach. The crash of the waves. The feel of the sand between your toes. The giant talking lizards -- wait, that one’s not normal … unless you exist in the world of Edward Albee's Pulitzer-winning play "Seascape". Leave it to the writer of "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf" to come up with such a bold premise, and then use it as a springboard for an insightful, funny look at the times of big change in life, and the fear that can come along with them. In her A.C.T. debut, artistic director Pam MacKinnon continues her career-long exploration of this icon of American theater, bringing Albee back to the Geary Theater for the first time in a decade. Don’t miss it. [less-]

The centerpiece of The Stage’s “explosively charged” season 36 is the revered American classic by one of the country’s most celebrated playwrights, Tennessee Williams. Coming to San Jose, "Cat... [more+]

The centerpiece of The Stage’s “explosively charged” season 36 is the revered American classic by one of the country’s most celebrated playwrights, Tennessee Williams. Coming to San Jose, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is a fiery collision of generations, mendacity, sexuality and the ties that bind. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes us on a steamy jaunt -- filled with rich Southern humor -- through bourbon-soaked lies on a search for the truth. Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece sizzles in this hot tale of the ties that bind. On a steamy night on the Mississippi Delta, the Pollitt Plantation swarms with angst as the family gathers to celebrate the 65th birthday of their hot-tempered patriarch, Big Daddy. The heat begins to rise as the Southern family is thrust into crisis when Big Daddy announces he must choose one of his sons to inherit his estate. As Brick, his favorite son, and his wife Maggie struggle to guard their demons, the rest of the family claws at any opportunity to topple their dynasty. With the future of the family in peril, accusations swirl, ulterior motives are exposed and mendacity reigns. [less-]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play ... [more+]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play on the spot, based on a title from the audience. That's right. It's an actor's nightmare, but it's an improvisor's delight! Plus, you'll witness a unique and hilarious format to kick off the show. [less-]

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred, Los Angeles-based comedian and writer. As a comedian he has appeared on "Conan", "The Late Late Show with James Corden", Netflix’s "The Fix", Comedy Central’s "... [more+]

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred, Los Angeles-based comedian and writer. As a comedian he has appeared on "Conan", "The Late Late Show with James Corden", Netflix’s "The Fix", Comedy Central’s "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail", "This Is Not Happening" and "@midnight", Logo’s "Comedy Cabaret" and truTV’s "Comedy Knockout". In 2017, Joel recorded a stand-up special for Comedy Central’s "The Half-Hour", a full-length stand-up album called "Model Minority" and was listed as one of "Esquire"’s 10 Comedians to Watch. Joel recently had the honor of making the "Wall Street Journal"’s Young Hollywood Portfolio highlighting rising stars in Hollywood, "Forbes"’ 2018 30 Under 30 list in their Hollywood and Entertainment category spotlighting the next generation of talent, "Variety"’s 2018 10 Comics to Watch, "Vulture"’s 20 Comedians You Should and Will Know, and "TimeOut’s" L.A. Comedians to Watch in 2018 TV and Film credits include "Shrill" (Hulu), "Search Party" (TBS) and more. See him live at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club. [less-]

In 1982, on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has resoundingly rejected ever... [more+]

In 1982, on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the wealthy, articulate pot-smoking teenagers who were small children in the '60s have emerged as young adults in a country that has resoundingly rejected everything they were brought up to believe in. The very last wave of New York City's '60s-style liberalism has come of age — and there's nowhere left to go. In meticulous, hilarious and agonizing detail, "This is Our Youth" follows 48 hours of three very lost young souls in the big city at the dawn of the Reagan Era. Enjoy this Northside Theatre Company production at San Jose’s Olinder Theatre. [less-]

Come feel the energy of American Improv Theater's newest team, Card Sharks.... [more+]

Come feel the energy of American Improv Theater's newest team, Card Sharks. [less-]

With her stunning vocal approach, Catherine Russell is among the greatest interpreters and performers of the Great American Songbook. Featured on the HBO-TV series "Boardwalk Empire" soundtrack, the t... [more+]

With her stunning vocal approach, Catherine Russell is among the greatest interpreters and performers of the Great American Songbook. Featured on the HBO-TV series "Boardwalk Empire" soundtrack, the two-time Grammy-winning vocalist was also nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for 2017's "Harlem On My Mind". She'll be accompanied at the Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose by the SJSU Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Aaron Lington, who is director of SJSU’s Jazz Studies Program. An in-demand performer, composer and educator, Lington also directs the concert’s opening ensemble, the San Jose Jazz High School All-Stars big band. [less-]

Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of "King Lear" received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this "nuanced and ... [more+]

Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of "King Lear" received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this "nuanced and powerful" ("The Times") contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play. Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, "King Lear" sees two aging fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends. NTLive brings the production from London to the big screen at the SJSU Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose. [less-]

Nikolay Khozyainov has a musicality that's thrilled audiences around the world. Still in his early 20s, he's already sold out some of the world’s foremost stages including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Cen... [more+]

Nikolay Khozyainov has a musicality that's thrilled audiences around the world. Still in his early 20s, he's already sold out some of the world’s foremost stages including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Wigmore Hall, and earlier this year the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended Nikolay’s concert in Tokyo’s Suntory Hall. Born in Blagoveshchensk, Khozyainov made his public debut at age seven with the Handel Piano Concerto at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Khozyainov’s growing list of awards includes being the youngest finalist of the XVI International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Poland, where he was hailed as "an amazing artist of an incredibly large scale." Catch this piano phenom when he takes the stage at Trianon Theatre in San Jose. [less-]

Even those lucky fans who got to see the Beatles perform live never got to see anything like this. "Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience" is like a whole career's worth of Beatles' concerts a... [more+]

Even those lucky fans who got to see the Beatles perform live never got to see anything like this. "Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience" is like a whole career's worth of Beatles' concerts all in one night at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. From the Beatles' early days at the forefront of the British Invasion through the psychedelic era and on into each of the Fab Four's solo careers, "Come Together" chronicles John, Paul, George and Ringo's rise, reign and eventual breakup complete with authentic costumes, superbly intricate live performances and soaring vocal harmonies. Each performance contains some 35 Beatles classics -- such as "She Loves You," "I Want to Hold Your Hand," "I Saw Her Standing There" and more -- in a pitch-perfect tribute to one of rock's greatest groups. [less-]

Jordan Rock recently appeared in season 2 of the Netflix series "Love" and is also set to star as the titular "High Guy" in the Comedy Central ½ hour comedy, "Drunk Girl, High Guy", which will be pro... [more+]

Jordan Rock recently appeared in season 2 of the Netflix series "Love" and is also set to star as the titular "High Guy" in the Comedy Central ½ hour comedy, "Drunk Girl, High Guy", which will be produced by A24. Jordan has also appeared on FX's "Totally Biased", "Gotham Comedy Live" and NBC's "Last Comic Standing". Jordan recently wrapped the Netflix feature film "San Bernardino Bound", starring opposite Josh Peck and Tony Revolori. Catch him live on the stage at the Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club in Sunnyvale. [less-]

When a college basketball team from San Francisco is invited to China for an exhibition game in 1989, a smack-talking American coach prepares to take on his protégé (played by Tony Award-winner BD W... [more+]

When a college basketball team from San Francisco is invited to China for an exhibition game in 1989, a smack-talking American coach prepares to take on his protégé (played by Tony Award-winner BD Wong) — now grown and bent on crushing the Westerners. But after a public high school star from Chinatown joins the American team, his actions in Beijing become the accidental focus of attention, escalating the fractured history between the coaches. Funny, urgent and contemporary, this slam-dunk of a sports drama from award-winning Bay Area playwright Lauren Yee explores identity, global politics and the collision of cultures and generations. Soaring through time and leaping across continents from the hardball courts of San Francisco’s Chinatown to a Beijing on the brink of revolution, "The Great Leap" builds tension right up to the buzzer. See it at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, [less-]