As August begins, we look back over the past month to see the shows that San Francisco has been snapping up tickets for! From the return of Broadway classics to new tours for Lorde, Dua Lipa, and more, here's what you've been loving!

Broadway classics

Les Miserables
Do You Hear The People Sing? Les Mis is back this fall, bringing this new staging of Alain and Claude's perennial favorite to the Orpheum. A tale of rebellion and romance that brings the reality of 19th-century France to life, the iconic epic is top of our charts this month. It might not be the White House's most beloved musical anymore, but it's certainly ours!
At the Orpheum from September 24 - October 5
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Phantom of The Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber's (theatre) world domination continues apace as the Phantom of the Opera returns in this sumptuous production. It might not haunt the Orpheum until next May, but that hasn't stopped it from being a hot ticket!  With a new movie possibly in the works, and a new immersive staging over in New York, it looks like Phan-fever never dies! 
At the Orpheum from May 28, 2026 - June 21, 2026
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New horizons

Stereophonic

The enduring appeal of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours is the inspiration for this next record breaker. A play with songs (not a musical),  David Adjmi's dramatization became the most Tony-nominated play of all time when it garnered 13 nods, of which it took home four. With music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, get ready for relationship fireworks as a fictional British American band heads into the studio this fall.
At the Curran Theatre from October 28 - November 23
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Suffs
Another big hit with the 2024 Tony judges, Suff's tale of the courageous women who fought for the right to vote is set to be a highlight of the 2025/26 Broadway Season. With the meaning of protest more relevant than ever, Shania Taub's inspiring musical crystallizes the Suffragettes' fight with energy, humor, and a reminder of the work left to do.
At the Orpheum Theatre from October 21 - November 9 
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Best of San Francisco

Kim's Convenience
This Sell-out show is headed to San Francisco this fall, courtesy of ACT. Ins Choi's play, which has previously sold out runs in under three hours, is being staged at the Toni Rembe Theater, with Choi himself starring as Mr. Kim. The work, a dedication to Choi's Korean immigrant parents, was also adapted into a successful television sitcom starring Marvel powerhouse Simu Liu. 
At the ACT's Toni Rembe Theatre from September 18 - October 19
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My Fair Lady
The musical that launched both the careers of Dame Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn, this uplifting comedy of upward mobility, snobbery, and love is a firm favorite in the theatre canon. Directed by Bill English and with music direction from Dave Dobrusky, don't miss this loverly production as it closes the San Francisco Playhouse's 2024/25 season
Now showing at the San Francisco Playhouse through September 13
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San Francisco Ballet - The Nutcracker
It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays - especially when they include this jewel in the crown production of the festive favorite. The first Nutcracker production to debut in the country back in 1944, don't miss the San Francisco Ballet's beloved rendition. 
At the War Memorial Opera House from December 13 - 21
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Stand up and comedy hijinks

Hasan Minaj and Ronny Chieng
In our increasingly polarized age, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng are hitting the road together not out of friendship, but because mutual disdain sells tickets! This year, the two comedy titans head out on the Ronny Hates Hasan / Hasan Hates Ronny tour, sparring onstage in a hilarious war of words! If you've ever dreamed of watching two frenemies weaponize their wit in real time, don't miss Hasan and Ronny's gloriously dysfunctional dynamic when they hit town this December.
At the SF Masonic Auditorium from December 19 - 20
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John Mulaney

With the face of a teenager and a deep, rich voice that belies his 40+ years of age, the Emmy-winning John Mulaney has taken the comedy scene by storm. His acerbic wit and intelligent observational humour made him a perfect fit for Saturday Night Live, while his versatility as a performer helped him secure a spot in the Broadway Hall of Fame with his production, The Oh, Hello Show. Mulaney resonates with his generation as he weathers the climes of adulthood and uncertainty, all the while coming across as an adorable geek.
At the SF Masonic Auditorium from November 20 - 22
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Jazz Emu
Join the louche 70s style lounge singer Jazz Emu as he takes North America on The Pleasure Is All Your Tour following his sold-out UK shows. The Guardian's Breakout Comedy Act of 2023, Jazz Emu is the creation of comedian Archie Henderson. A purveyor of novelty songs that chart the Emu's epic life of stardom, Henderson expertly weaves whimsy and silliness into his synth-laden tunes for his alter ego. Part Javis Cocker, part Flight of the Conchords, don't miss Jazz Emu in this glorious musical fever dream!
At the Swedish American Hall on September 25
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Pop girls on the road

Lorde
Lorde is back! The Grammy Award-winning pop sensation from New Zealand returns with her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour! Marking her first tour since Solar Power in 2022, fans have been eagerly awaiting her comeback. With a fresh sound and renewed energy, Lorde is ready to light up the stage and you won't want to miss it!
At the Greek Theatre Berkeley on October 19
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Dua Lipa

What a year it's been for Dua Lipa! Headlining the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage, releasing a string of hot new hits, and dropping an album that'll Blow Your Mind (Mwah)! After taking the world by storm with her quintessential lockdown album, Future Nostalgia, which earned her two record-breaking worldwide Top 5 hits ("Don't Start Now," "Levitating"), the Princess of pop-disco is getting all Physical on stage with The Radical Optimism World Tour, performing the hits alongside tracks from her breezy and confident , chart-topping third album, Radical Optimism. Dua Lipa knows that one song is all it takes to make a crowd go wild!
At the Chase Center from October 11 - 12
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Marina
Indie-pop songstress Marina Diamandis, formerly known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds, is set to tour the US off the back of her new album of the same name. Exploring what it means to be a woman in the industry and marking a revitalised beginning for Marina, her new electro-Euro pop record is as powerful as the female peers it draws inspiration from, such as ABBA and Kylie.
At the Fox Theatre Oakland on October 17
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