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Exploring Theatre Bay Area: A Journey Through Dance, Drama, and Delight

Theatre Bay Area presents an exhilarating lineup of events that span across dance, drama, and creative storytelling. From the vibrant beats of hip-hop to the introspective undertones of playwriting, the season's offerings promise a diverse array of experiences. With performances like 'New Jeans!', 'The Magnolia Ballet', and 'Dear San Francisco', audiences can expect a blend of high-energy shows and thought-provoking narratives. Join us as we dive into the details of these captivating events, uncover the creativity behind each performance, and explore the vibrant atmosphere they bring to life.

Jun 26, 2025
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1. New Jeans!
A compelling story told through lively song and dance!
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Jul 22, 2024 - Jul 15, 2025
Theatre Bay Area

2. The Evolution of Hip Hop Dance
Fun and funky Black Social dances that led to the emergence of Hip Hop!
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Jul 25, 2024 - Jul 15, 2025
Theatre Bay Area

3. The Writers' Room at Z Space
Writing is done better near others! Join a weekly, structured playwriting room, intended to create a focused and accountable space for writers to do their craft, without distraction. The format is simple: We’ll gather around a table, quickly share what we’re working on, perhaps do a little warm-up, and then dive into writing together, in silence, for two 75-minute periods (with a little bathroom break in the middle).
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Jul 26, 2024 - Jun 27, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · Z Space

4. Dear San Francisco
Bursting with heart-pounding excitement and death-defying acrobatics, DEAR SAN FRANCISCO will leave you awestruck and amazed! Take a 90-minute joy ride through our City by the Bay’s busts and booms in a breathtaking aerial extravaganza perfect for your next great night out. Powered by mind-blowing circus acts, live original music, and more, the historic Club Fugazi—former home of "Beach Blanket Babylon"—is delighting audiences ages 5 to 105. Come with a date, family, friends, co-workers, and enjoy a curated menu of cicchetti (small bites) and beverages to imbibe during this new resident production, right in the heart of North Beach!
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Mar 13 - Sep 28, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · Club Fugazi

5. Killing My Lobster Presents: Sketch on Speed
In today's fast-paced world, immediate gratification is all the rage--and sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster is here to provide! Over the course of twelve hours, we are forcing our writers to create an entire show and the actors to rehearse it backstage...and before that timer is up, it will be performed for a live audience. Join Killing My Lobster as we race toward the finish line and bring you raw, uncut, boundary-pushing sketch comedy that asks the question: "Did you even read to the end of this blurb?"
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Mar 22 - Nov 22, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · Eclectic Box SF

6. The Magnolia Ballet
The Magnolia Ballet is a tale of four men: a son, a lover, an ancestor, and a father. They dance in the sticky heat of a rural, Southern Gothic landscape fraught with secrets and possibilities. With expansive poetry and whispered prose, this piece births resilience underneath the bloom of fresh magnolias.
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Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025
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Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage

7. Head Over Heels
This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the infectious music of the iconic ’80s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, featuring hit songs including “Vacation” and “Our Lips Are Sealed.” Led by the free-spirited Princess Pamela, the royal family journeys to save their beloved kingdom of Arcadia from extinction. Throughout a wild adventure filled with mistaken identities, forbidden romances and unexpected twists, the family learns that the key to their realm’s survival lies within their own hearts. Adorned with vibrant vibes and eccentric energy, Head Over Heels is a rollercoaster ride of fun that reminds us to embrace love in all its forms. You know what they say…we got the beat!
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Jul 17 - Aug 24, 2025
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San Jose, CA · City Lights Theater Company of San Jose

8. The Motion
Morality is a tricky thing – especially when interpreted through the prism of science and our thrilling and often disoriented understanding of its powers. A heated debate on animal testing slips down a kaleidoscopic rabbit hole where the audience is not only voyeur but accomplice.
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Sep 13 - Oct 12, 2025
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Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage

9. Kim's Convenience
This hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit is a feel-good ode to generations of immigrants who have made Canada the country that it is today. Mr. Kim works hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience store. As he evaluates his future, he faces both a changing neighborhood landscape and the gap between his values and those of his Canada-born children. Playwright Ins Choi, who will also star in the production as the title character, calls "Kim’s Convenience" his “love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who call Canada their home.”
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Sep 18 - Oct 19, 2025
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San Francisco, CA · Toni Rembe Theater

10. Sunday in the Park with George
Epic in scale – daring, abstract and grounded in the pursuit of love and art, this Sondheim classic is an unconventional love story that imagines the interior life of French painter Georges Seurat. Helmed by Susannah Martin and David Möschler, the architects of our wildly successful Assassins, this artistic dream team will create an experience where the show’s immersive and unbridled passions awaken a kinship in our own spirits.
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Nov 15 - Dec 30, 2025
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Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage

Conclusion
Theatre Bay Area's season is a celebration of creativity and cultural diversity, showcasing performances that challenge, entertain, and inspire. With events like 'New Jeans!', 'Dear San Francisco', and 'Kim's Convenience', there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of dance, drama, or music, these productions offer a chance to explore new perspectives and experience the transformative power of the arts. Join us as we embark on this vibrant journey through dance, drama, and delight, and discover the stories that connect us all.
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