Can you hear the bells? That's the sound of this musical juggernaut making its way to the San Francisco Playhouse! A fantastically buoyant and joyful celebration of positivity, inclusivity, and majestic hair-do set in 1962, Hairspray is a spirit-lifting hit the whole family will love! Originally finding life in celluloid with John Waters's unforgettable 1988 cult-hit, Hairspray finally made it to the stage in 2002 and has never looked back. The winner of eight Tony Awards, its full-hearted story, plucky heroine, and delicious soundtrack make this one an unmissable instant classic.

Directed by Linsay Schulz and Matt Mattei, don't miss this spirited adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, which features a festive score by Alan Menken as it comes to The Coastal Repertory Theatre for another year!

The hit musical based on true events is coming to you! The Broadway production of Come From Away was not only nominated for eight Tony Awards, but also nine Drama Desk awards! This is a musical that celebrates human endurance, compassion, and bravery under dreadful circumstances, don't miss your chance to see it!

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

The classic 1976 Paramount Pictures film The Bad News Bears steps off the screen and onto the stage in this world premiere in San Francisco! Originally penned by Bill Lancaster, this new adaptation features music by Brian Feinstein with book and lyrics by Eric Garcia, choreography by Steph Paul, and all brought together under the direction of Sherri Eden Barber. With the original source material celebrated as a cult classic for its irreverent take on the American underdog story, this production infuses the Bay Area's spirit of rooting for the outsider into its DNA.

Playwright Kimberly Belflower's seven-time Tony-winning show, John Proctor is the Villain, comes to San Francisco as part of A.C.T's 2026/27 season, directed by Jess McLeod in its West Coast Premiere. Known for her relatable themes of growing up in the modern age, Belflower brings the same concept to John Proctor. A stunning work depicting the youth of the modern age that's enjoyed runs on Broadway, and across the country, discover The Crucible in a whole new light as this much-talked about new play comes to town this fall.