San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · Theater · 19 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Matilda the Musical · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
calendar.google.com · details All About Theatre presents the hit musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about an extraordinary young girl with a vivid imagination and telekinetic powers.
time TBA · COVENANT · Berkeley Rep (Berkeley) · theater · rating 7
berkeleyrep.org · details In a small Georgia town, a blues star’s suspicious rise to fame and a desperate woman’s dream of escape unleash a series of secrets in a haunting Southern Gothic thriller. Peet’s Theatre, Berkeley.
time TBA · JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN · ACT Theater (Union Square) · theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details "After having productions of John Proctor is the Villain in Washington, D.C., Boston, in colleges across the country, and on Broadway, I am over the moon to now bring my play to the West Coast,” said Belflower. “Having three of this country’s biggest and best theatres team up for this brand new production is already a dream come true.
time TBA · LIBERATION · Berkeley Rep (Berkeley) · theater · rating 7
berkeleyrep.org · details Written by Bess Wohl, this bitingly funny and poignant play follows a daughter delving into her mother's 1970s feminist consciousness-raising group to explore the legacy of the women's movement. It examines what freedom truly means across generations through messy, impassioned personal histories.
time TBA · PETER PAN GOES WRONG · San Francisco Playhouse (Union Square) · On Stage Now · theater, comedy · rating 7
sfplayhouse.org · details A theater troupe takes on Peter Pan, and everything goes spectacularly wrong in this brilliantly chaotic comedy.
time TBA · Silent Assassin: My Addictive Mind · Brava Theater (Mission) · theater · rating 7
brava.org · details SAN FRANCISCO, CA — September 2026 — What if addiction is not only about the substance itself—but about where we direct our attention, our energy, and ultimately, our consciousness?
That question lies at the heart of Algiin Ford’s Silent Assassin: My Addictive Mind, a deeply personal and provocative solo performance that examines addiction, identity, consciousness, incarceration, resilience, and transformation.
7:30 PM · Dear San Francisco · Club Fugazi (North Beach) · theater · rating 6 · unconfirmed boxoffice.clubfugazisf.com · details Created by the renowned contemporary circus collective The 7 Fingers, this resident production is an acrobatic love letter to the City by the Bay. The intimate, high-energy show brings San Francisco's history and spirit to life through breathtaking circus arts, spoken word, and original live music.
time TBA · A Case for the Existence of God · New Conservatory (NCTC) (Civic Center) · theater · rating 6
nctcsf.org · details By Samuel D. Hunter; Directed by Will Detlefsen
time TBA · Cognitive Divine · The Marsh SF (Mission) · theater · rating 6
themarsh.org · details Janet Thornburg’s Cognitive Divine San Francisco Studio Nov 6 – Dec 11, 2026 Fridays at 7:30 pm Written & Performed by Janet Thornburg Directed & Developed by David Ford Coached by Tina D’Elia Ticket Information Tickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating 60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 14+ (Please do not bring infants to the show) Online ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance. Additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.
time TBA · Matilda The Musical · Montgomery Theater (San Jose) · theater · rating 6
sanjose.org · details Children’s Musical Theater San Jose (CMT San Jose) presents Matilda the Musical, based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, telling the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, Matilda dares to take a stand against her cruel parents and the tyrannical headmistress of her school, Miss Trunchbull, all while inspiring her classmates to rebel in unexpected ways.
time TBA · Sweeney Todd · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · Order Now! · theater · rating 6
plugin.vbotickets.com · details SWEENEY TODDThe Demon Barber of Fleet StreetA Musical ThrillerMusic and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIMBook by HUGH WHEELERFrom an Adaptation byCHRISTOPHER BONDDirected by Luis OrozcoMusic Director: Fred CohenWelcome to Fleet Street, where revenge is served razor-sharp. Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a towering achievement of musical theater—a deliciously dark fusion of soaring music, wicked humor, gothic suspense, and devastating tragedy.
time TBA · The Head & the Load · Henry J Kaiser Center (Oakland) · theater · rating 6
thehenryj.org · details Conceived by South African artist William Kentridge, this expansive theatrical production combines music, dance, shadow play, and film projections to illuminate the untold history of African porters and soldiers in World War I.
time TBA · Underdog: The Other Other Brontë · The Pear Theatre (Mountain View) · $46.00 - $48.00 · theater · rating 6
thepear.org · details Sarah Gordon's irreverent play shines a light on Anne Brontë, exploring the fierce sibling rivalries and literary ambition that shaped the legendary Brontë sisters.
time TBA · Waitress · Orpheum Theatre (Mid-Market) · Coming soon · theater · rating 6
us.atgtickets.com · details Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it.
7:00 PM · THE FALL SHOW · Ashby Stage (Berkeley) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed shotgunplayers.org · details Long-lasting love is marked by both comfort and conflict. In The Fall Show, an elderly couple’s unexpected romance unfolds against a maelstrom of memory and movement. Lovers collide, chaos erupts, and tenderness persists in an intimate examination of love ‘til the very end.
7:30 PM · The Head & the Load · Cal Performances (Berkeley) · theater, dance, live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed secure.calperformances.org · details
time TBA · Joyful Raven: Tactical Frivolity · The Marsh Berk (Berkeley) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed themarsh.org · details Joyful Raven’s Tactical Frivolity – How to Save the World in a Unitard Berkeley Theater Nov 6 – Dec 5, 2026 Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 8pm Written & Performed by Joyful Raven Directed and Developed by Jael Weisma n Ticket Information Tickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating 60 min | No Intermission | Ages 13+ (Please do not bring infants to the show) Online ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.
time TBA · Paul Sussman's Did She Really Say "Tantrum Yoga?" · The Marsh SF (Mission) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed sflive.art · details Paul Sussman's latest creation tosses us into the center of the swirl, and offers us lifelines to laugh, to cry, to hope, and to act. Written & Performed by Paul Sussman, Directed by David Ford.