Theatre in San Francisco
San Francisco is well known for many of its cultural attractions. Even some of the streets and neighborhoods in this city are famous in their own right. It is only fitting that it is also one of the major theatre towns in the country and it draws some of the top theatre professionals from across the world. In addition to the number of major theatres that host Broadway touring productions there are a great deal of others that produce original works as well as some of the greats from the popular canon. Whatever you happen to be looking for, you will be able to find some great theatre during your stay in a hotel San Francisco . In addition to that which is available in the city, the East Bay has numerous other companies that produce quality shows every year.
Some of the current and upcoming Broadway productions that are enjoying runs in San Francisco include Wicked, which is being performed at the Orpheum, West Side Story which will also be hosted by the Orpheum and The Color Purple which will run for four days in November at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. These are just a few of the popular tours that will be coming through or are in town or across the Bay.
In addition, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the world premiere of Girlfriend with music and lyrics by Mathew Sweet and book by Todd Almond. This show was directed by Les Waters. Upcoming on the theatre’s schedule is in the wake, by Lisa Kron and is directed by Leigh Silverman. Other Bay Area productions include Round and Round the Garden at the American Conservatory Theatre on Geary Street in San Francisco. The play was written by Alan Ayckbourn and this production was directed by John Rando.
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