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.

Northwest by Northwest hurtles onto the Toni Rembe stage, opening A.C.T's 2026/27 season in this dynamic production from Emma Rice (Brief Encounter). Adapted from Alfred Hitchcock's classic film, this comic caper is just the right mix of thrilling action set pieces, snappy one-liners, and sparky romance. The story follows an advertising executive (portrayed by Cary Grant in the movie) who becomes embroiled in a murder plot that sees him chased across the country by thugs, Feds, and spies.

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.

Equally amusing as it is thought-provoking, The Comeuppance is a cutting satire from the Pulitzer Prize-winning mind of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Purpose). It asks the age-old question: how do we break free from our past selves, and is liberation from our former identities even possible? After premiering off-Broadway in 2023 and receiving recognition at the Obie Awards, catch the play when it comes to the Toni Rembe Theatre next spring, as part of A.C.T's 2026/27 season.

Making its West Coast premiere, Iraq, But Funny is a witty exploration of Iraqi heritage and survival, penned by Atra Asdou. Directed by Dalia Ashurina, this production challenges traditional Middle Eastern narratives as told in the West, by centering the often-overlooked humor and resilience of the Assyrian community. A glimpse into a culture frequently defined by conflict rather than its vibrancy, Asdou reclaims the stage to hilariously interrogate history.