time TBA · John Proctor Is the Villain · ACT REMBE (Union Square) · theater · rating 7
act-sf.org · details In a Georgia high school AP English class studying Arthur Miller's The Crucible, students begin questioning the classic hero narrative and recognizing unsettling parallels to their own lives. Kimberly Belflower's sharp coming-of-age drama explores power dynamics, empowerment, and contemporary youth culture.
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 · Janet Thornburg - showcard · 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 · 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.
time TBA · JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN · ACT Theater (Union Square) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed 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 · 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.