A Round of Applause for San Francisco Live Theaters
San Francisco Live Theaters & Current Shows
If you’re looking for a night out on the town, consider one of the many San Francisco live theaters. From big-name productions to smaller independent companies, there’s something for everyone. And if you need help deciding which show to see, we’ve got you covered there, too.
So, check out some of our favorite San Francisco live theater venues and the current shows playing in each one. We promise you won’t be disappointed! Oh, and don’t leave before you get to the end, as we wrap with a free tickets surprise.
Three of Our Favorite San Francisco Live Theaters
Check out a few of the best theaters San Francisco has to offer. But three is just the beginning, as we’ve also got a list of more than 150 San Francisco live theaters and theater troupes.
San Francisco Playhouse
One of the best theatres in Bay Area resides on the second floor of the Kensington Park Hotel in the Union Square Theater District. The beautiful 199-seat San Francisco Playhouse gives audiences the best of both worlds.
It’s an intimate venue hosting productions on par with the most prestigious theatres in the US. This is a theater where no seat is more than 14 rows from the stage. And, with nine productions and 400+ performances annually, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest.
Alcazar Theatre
Pretty much anything goes at the Alcazar Theatre from plays and musicals to comedy and cabaret. The current 500-seat theatre in the Bay area also has an extensive history. Its Geary Street location started as a Shriner’s Temple back in 1917 and remained until 1970.
Although the first Alcazar Theatre resided on O’Farrell Street, the Temple was converted to a theater in 1976 to accommodate the move. In 1989, the theatre received San Francisco Historical Landmark status. So, when you catch a show at the Alcazar be sure to arrive early and take a look around.
Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre is one of the most historic and best theaters in San Francisco. Built as the Pantages movie house back when it first opened in 1926, this beautifully restored venue has seen many transformations over time and still crafts an unforgettable show every night!
The Orpheum seats just under 2,200 for some of the most in-demand shows in the US, like its two-year run of Wicked in 2009 and 2010. Like the Alcazar, the Orpheum is also a San Francisco Historical Landmark.
Theatres in Bay Area (& Performers, Too!)
| San Francisco Live Theaters and Companies | Address | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42Nd Street Moon | 250 Van Ness Avenue | San Francisco | (415) 255-8207 | https://42ndstmoon.org |
| Academy Of Arts And Sciences | 555 Portola Dr | San Francisco | (415) 695-5700 | https://www.sfusd.edu/school/ruth-asawa-san-francisco-school-arts |
| Afrosolo Theatre Company | 762 Fulton St Ste 303 | San Francisco | (415) 771-2376 | http://events.afrosolo.org |
| Alcazar Theatre | 650 Geary St | San Francisco | (415) 441-6655 | https://www.alcazarsf.com |
| Alhambra Theatre | 2330 Polk St | San Francisco | http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2247 | |
| American Conservatory Theater | 1117 Market St | San Francisco | (415) 439-2379 | https://www.act-sf.org |
| Audium | 1616 Bush St | San Francisco | (415) 771-1616 | https://www.audium.org |
| Bal Theatre | 14808 E 14Th St | San Leandro | (510) 614-1224 | https://www.baltheatre.com |
| Balboa Theater | 3630 Balboa St | San Francisco | (415) 221-8184 | https://www.cinemasf.com |
| Bats Improv Theatre | Fort Mason Ctr | San Francisco | (415) 474-8935 | https://www.improv.org |
| Bay Area Childrens Theatre | 221 4th St | San Francisco | (510) 296-4433 | https://bactheatre.org |
| Bay Area Dinner Show | 2140 Clement St | San Francisco | (415) 244-2700 | https://bayareadinnershow.com |
| Bay Area Rainbow Symphony | 2261 Market St # 178a | San Francisco | (415) 578-4652 | https://bars-sf.org |
| Bayfront Theater | 16 Marina Blvd | San Francisco | (415) 474-6776 | http://www.improv.org |
| Beach Blanket Babylon | 678 Green St | San Francisco | (415) 421-4222 | http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com |
| Benicia Old Town Theatre Group | 347 Golden Slopes Ct | Benicia | (707) 746-1269 | https://beniciatheatregroup.org |
| Beverly Hills Playhouse | 414 Mason St #502 | San Francisco | (415) 449-1919 | https://www.bhplayhouse.com |
| Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St | San Francisco | (415) 624-8900 | https://billgrahamcivic.com |
| Bing Concert Hall | 327 Lasuen Mall | Stanford | (650) 724-2464 | https://live.stanford.edu |
| Blue Shield Of California Theater At Ybca | 700 Howard St | San Francisco | https://ybca.org/blue-shield-of-california-theater | |
| Boxcar Theatre | 644 Broadway | San Francisco | (415) 967-2227 | https://www.thespeakeasysf.com |
| Brava Theater Center | 2781 24th St | San Francisco | (415) 641-7657 | https://www.brava.org |
| Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St | San Francisco | (323) 651-1582 | https://www.brickandmortarmusic.com |
| Broadway By The Bay | 851 Burlway Rd | Burlingame | (650) 579-5565 | https://bbbay.org |
| Broadway Studios | 435 Broadway St | San Francisco | (415) 272-2743 | https://www.broadwaystudios.com/contact |
| Buriel Clay Memorial Theater | 762 Fulton St | San Francisco | (415) 762-2071 | https://www.african-americanshakes.org |
| California Conservatory Theatre | 999 E 14Th St | San Leandro | (510) 632-8850 | http://www.cct-sl.org |
| Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall | 50 Oak St | San Francisco | (415) 503-6275 | https://sfcm.edu |
| Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose | 180 Woz Way | San Jose | (408) 298-5437 | https://www.cdm.org |
| Children's Theatre Association Of San Francisco | 3450 Sacramento St PMB 442 | San Francisco | (415) 248-2677 | http://www.ctasf.org |
| Climate Theater | 470 Florida St | San Francisco | (415) 704-3260 | http://climatetheater.org |
| Coastal Repertory Theatre | 1167 Main St | Half Moon Bay | (650) 726-0998 | http://www.coastalrep.com |
| Comedy On The Square | San Francisco | (415) 646-0776 | http://comedyonthesquare.com | |
| Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | (510) 214-8600 | https://cornerstoneberkeley.com |
| Cowell Theater | 2 Marina Blvd | San Francisco | https://fortmason.org/venue/cowell-theater | |
| Creativity Theater | 221 4th St | San Francisco | (415) 820-3341 | http://creativitytheater.org |
| Crowded Fire Theater Company | 1695 18th St C101 Anx | San Francisco | (415) 523-0034 | http://www.crowdedfire.org/about |
| Cultural Odyssey | 762 Fulton St | San Francisco | (415) 292-1850 | http://www.culturalodyssey.org |
| Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St | San Francisco | (415) 358-1220 | https://sfcurran.com |
| Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave | San Francisco | (415) 864-6000 | https://www.sfsymphony.org |
| Delancey Street Theatre | 600 The Embarcadero | San Francisco | http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org | |
| Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion | 66 Page St | San Francisco | (415) 558-2000 | https://www.internationalsf.org |
| Diego Rivera Theater At City College Of San Francisco Ocean Campus | 50 Phelan Ave | San Francisco | (415) 239-3000 | https://www.ccsf.edu |
| Dolby Theater | 1275 Market St | San Francisco | (415) 558-0200 | https://www.dolby.com/us/en/create/art.html |
| Dragon Productions Theatre Co. | 2120 Broadway St | Redwood City | (650) 298-9165 | https://dragonproductions.net |
| Drunk Theatre | 144 Taylor St | San Francisco | (318) 598-9509 | https://www.drunktheatrecompany.com |
| Empress Events | Pier 39 Suite Hm14 | San Francisco | (415) 332-3291 | https://www.empressevents.com |
| Empress Theatre | 330 Virginia St | Vallejo | (707) 552-2400 | https://empresstheatre.org |
| Endgames Training Center | 2989 Mission St | San Francisco | (415) 854-2262 | https://endgamesimprov.com |
| Exitheatre | 156 Eddy St | San Francisco | (415) 931-1094 | https://www.theexit.org/contact |
| Feinstein's At The Nikko | 222 Mason St | San Francisco | (415) 394-1188 | https://www.feinsteinssf.com |
| Fogg Theatre | 582 Grove St | San Francisco | (415) 241-0205 | http://www.foggtheatre.org |
| Four Star Theatre | 2340 Chestnut St | San Francisco | (415) 666-3488 | https://www.lntsf.com/contact |
| Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave | Oakland | (510) 302-2250 | https://thefoxoakland.com |
| Gabriel Navia | 1630 Powell St | San Francisco | (415) 530-1636 | https://www.gabrielnavia.com |
| Generation Theatre | Fort Mason Ctr Bldg C | San Francisco | (415) 800-4464 | https://www.generationtheatre.com |
| Golden Gate Performing Arts | 170 Valencia St | San Francisco | (800) 984-2653 | https://www.sfgmc.org |
| Golden Gate Theater | 1182 Market St Ste 200 | San Francisco | (415) 551-2050 | https://www.broadwaysf.com/online/default.asp |
| Golden Thread Productions | 1695 18th St Ste C101 | San Francisco | (415) 626-4061 | https://goldenthread.org |
| Great American Music Hall | 859 Ofarrell St | San Francisco | (415) 885-0750 | https://gamh.com/contact |
| Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Avenue | San Francisco | (415) 621-6600 | http://www.cardpostage.com |
| Hillbarn Theatre | 1285 E Hillsdale Blvd | Foster City | (650) 349-6411 | https://www.hillbarntheatre.org |
| Jarvis Conservatory | 1711 Main St | Napa | (707) 255-5445 | http://jarvisconservatory.com |
| Jump Theatre Company | 1125 Stanyan St Ste 2 | San Francisco | (415) 246-3224 | http://www.jumptheatre.net |
| Lamplighters Music Theatre | 469 Bryant St | San Francisco | (415) 227-4797 | https://lamplighters.org/about |
| Left Coast Theatre Company | 930 Sutter St Apt 301 | San Francisco | https://lctc-sf.org | |
| Life Theatre Service | 658 Green St | San Francisco | (415) 433-3755 | https://www.lifetheatre.com |
| Linda Bulgo's Musical Productions | 236 West Portal Ave # 134 | San Francisco | (415) 632-1667 | https://lindabulgosmusicalproductions.com |
| Little Boxes Theater | 1661 Tennessee St | San Francisco | (415) 603-0061 | https://little-boxes-theater.business.site |
| Longshoreman s Hall | 400 N Point St | San Francisco | (415) 776-8100 | https://ilaunion.org |
| Lorraine Hansberry Theatre | 762 Fulton Street | San Francisco | (415) 474-8800 | https://www.lhtsf.org |
| Lucie Stern Community Theatre | 1305 Middlefield Rd Ste 1 | Palo Alto | (650) 463-4900 | https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/home |
| Magic Theatre | 2 Marina Blvd Fort Mason Center Building D | San Francisco | (415) 441-8001 | http://magictheatre.org |
| Marin Theatre | 397 Miller Ave | Mill Valley | (415) 388-5208 | http://www.marintheatre.org |
| Marina Theatre | 2149 Chestnut St | San Francisco | (415) 345-1323 | https://www.lntsf.com |
| Marrakech Magic Theater | 419 Ofarrell St | San Francisco | (415) 794-6893 | https://www.sanfranciscomagictheater.com |
| Masquers Playhouse Inc | 105 Park Pl | Richmond | (510) 232-3888 | https://www.masquers.org |
| Metro Llc | 2055 Union St | San Francisco | (415) 921-5610 | https://www.metrotheatres.com |
| Midsummer Mozart Festival | 760 Market Street | San Francisco | (415) 627-9141 | http://www.cardpostage.com |
| Mildred Owen Concert Hall | 1220 Linda Mar Blvd | Pacifica | (650) 355-1882 | https://pacificaperformances.org |
| Moment Improv Theatre | 533 Sutter St | San Francisco | (415) 697-1361 | https://momentimprov.com |
| Music At Kohl Mansion | 2750 Adeline Dr | Burlingame | (650) 762-1130 | https://musicatkohl.org |
| Musical Theatre Works | 58 W Portal Ave | San Francisco | (415) 689-4413 | https://musicaltheatreworks.org |
| Napa Valley Opera House | 1030 Main St | Napa | (707) 226-7372 | http://www.nvoh.org |
| New Conservatory Theatre Center | New Conservatory Theatre Cente | San Francisco | (415) 861-8972 | https://www.nctcsf.org |
| Northside Theatre Co. | 848 E William St | San Jose | (408) 288-7820 | https://www.northsidetheatre.com |
| Notorious | 1655 Polk St | San Francisco | (415) 447-4730 | https://www.notorioussf.com |
| Nourse Theater | 275 Hayes St | San Francisco | (415) 392-4400 | https://www.cityarts.net |
| Novato Theater Company | 5420 Nave Dr | Novato | (415) 883-4498 | http://www.novatotheatercompany.org |
| O'farrell Theatre | 895 Ofarrell St | San Francisco | (415) 776-6686 | http://www.ofarrell.com |
| Odc Theater | 3153 17th St | San Francisco | (415) 863-6606 | https://www.odc.dance |
| Off Broadway West Theatre Company | 414 Mason St Ste FL6 | San Francisco | (415) 407-3214 | http://www.offbroadwaywest.org |
| Old First Concerts | 1751 Sacramento St | Sf | (415) 474-1608 | https://www.oldfirstconcerts.org |
| Omni Foundation For The Performing Arts | 236 West Portal Ave Ste 1 | San Francisco | (415) 242-4500 | https://omniconcerts.com |
| Oriki Theatre | 2496 Wyandotte St | Mountain View | (650) 968-1598 | http://oriki.org |
| Orpheum Theater | 1192 Market St | San Francisco | http://orpheum-theater.com | |
| Palace Of Fine Arts Theatre | 3301 Lyon St | San Francisco | (415) 563-6504 | https://palaceoffinearts.com |
| Palo Alto Players | 1305 Middlefield Rd | Palo Alto | (650) 329-0891 | https://paplayers.org |
| Parallele Ensemble Corporation | 44 Page St | San Francisco | (415) 626-6279 | https://operaparallele.org |
| Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway | Oakland | (510) 465-6400 | https://www.paramountoakland.org |
| Paul Dresher Ensemble | 333 Valencia St | San Francisco | (415) 558-9540 | http://www.dresherensemble.org |
| Performing Arts Center Tours | 401 Van Ness Ave Ste 102 | San Francisco | (415) 552-8338 | https://sfwarmemorial.org |
| Playhouse In San Anselmo | 27 Kensington Rd | San Anselmo | (415) 456-8555 | https://www.playhousesananselmo.org |
| Playwrights Foundation | 1616 16th St Ste 350 | San Francisco | (415) 626-2176 | https://playwrightsfoundation.org/contact |
| Pocket Opera | 469 Bryant St | San Francisco | (415) 972-8934 | https://pocketopera.org |
| Post Street Theatre | 609 Sutter St | San Francisco | (415) 321-2910 | https://marinesmemorial.org |
| Prescott Circus Theatre | 800 Pine St | Oakland | (510) 967-0355 | http://www.prescottcircus.org/blog |
| Presidio Theatre | 99 Moraga Ave | San Francisco | (415) 960-3949 | https://www.presidiotheatre.org/visit-us |
| Project Artaud | 499 Alabama St | San Francisco | (415) 621-4240 | https://projectartaud.org |
| Ray Of Light Theatre | 2961 16th St | San Francisco | (415) 690-7658 | http://rayoflighttheatre.com |
| San Francisco Ballet | 455 Franklin St | San Francisco | (415) 865-2000 | https://www.sfballet.org |
| San Francisco Bay Area Theater | 147 Judson Ave | San Francisco | (415) 586-9289 | http://www.sfbatco.org |
| San Francisco Children's Musical Theater | 1420 Harrison St | San Francisco | (415) 580-1811 | https://www.sfcmt.com |
| San Francisco Contemporary Music Players | 2443 Fillmore St # 380-8738 | San Francisco | (650) 525-6288 | https://sfcmp.org |
| San Francisco Heritage | 2007 Franklin St | San Francisco | (415) 441-3000 | https://www.sfheritage.org |
| San Francisco Lyric | 218 Randall St | Sf | (415) 550-7000 | http://sflyric.org |
| San Francisco Lyric Chorus | 700 Rolph St | San Francisco | (415) 721-4077 | http://sflc.org/contact/contactus.htm |
| San Francisco Magic Parlor | 433 Powell St | San Francisco | (925) 852-8655 | http://www.sanfranciscomagicparlor.com |
| San Francisco Mime Troupe | 855 Treat Ave | San Francisco | (415) 285-1717 | https://www.sfmt.org/mural-restoration |
| San Francisco Opera | 301 Van Ness Ave | San Francisco | (415) 864-3330 | https://sfwmpac.org |
| San Francisco Performances | 500 Sutter St Ste 710 | San Francisco | (415) 398-6449 | https://sfperformances.org |
| San Francisco Playhouse | 588 Sutter St Ste 318 | San Francisco | (415) 677-9596 | http://www.sfplayhouse.org |
| San Francisco Shakespeare Festival | PO Box 460937 | San Francisco | (415) 558-0888 | http://www.sfshakes.org |
| San Francisco Sound Wave Chorus | 850 Judah St | San Francisco | (415) 292-4794 | https://www.sfsoundwave.com |
| San Francisco War Memorial | 260 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco | (415) 558-3669 | https://sfwarmemorial.org |
| San Francisco Youth Theatre | 1446 Market St | San Francisco | (415) 571-1234 | https://sfyouththeatre.org/en/home |
| San Francisco: Kularts | 1010 Mission St | San Francisco | (415) 239-0249 | https://www.kularts-sf.org |
| San Jose Childrens Musical | 528 Race St | San Jose | (408) 938-3537 | https://www.cmtsj.org |
| Sfjazz Center | 201 Franklin St | San Francisco | (866) 920-5299 | https://www.sfjazz.org/visit/sfjazz-center |
| Shadowlight Productions | 22 Chattanooga St | San Francisco | (415) 648-4461 | https://www.shadowlight.org/aboutus |
| Shelton Theater | 533 Sutter St | San Francisco | (415) 882-9100 | http://sheltontheater.org |
| Shn Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St | San Francisco | (888) 746-1799 | http://www.goldengatetheatresf.com |
| Sister Caroline Collins Theater | 1100 Ellis St | San Francisco | (415) 775-6626 | https://www.sfcv.org |
| Slim's Presents | 859 O’Farrell St | San Francisco | (415) 255-0333 | http://musichallsf.com |
| Southside Theater - Ft Mason Ctr | 2 Marina Blvd | San Francisco | (415) 345-7500 | https://fortmason.org |
| Stage Werx | 446 Valencia St | San Francisco | (415) 517-3581 | https://www.stagewerx.org |
| Stagebridge | 2501 Harrison St | Oakland | (510) 444-4755 | http://www.stagebridge.org |
| Steve Silver Productions | 470 Columbus Ave Ste 204 | San Francisco | (415) 421-4284 | http://beachblanketbabylon.com |
| Studio Theatre | Holloway Ave | San Francisco | (415) 405-2849 | https://theatredance.sfsu.edu |
| Style Bay Area Ktwo | 536 Lake Park Ave | Oakland | (510) 250-9434 | http://www.bayareaproductions.com |
| Sunset Music & Arts | 1750 29th Ave | San Francisco | (415) 564-2324 | http://sunsetarts.wordpress.com |
| Supporters | 3Girls Theatre | 1034 Kearny St | San Francisco | (415) 891-7941 | https://www.3girlstheatre.org/sponsors |
| Sweetwater Music Hall | 19 Corte Madera Ave | Mill Valley | (415) 388-3850 | http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com |
| Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes St | San Francisco | (415) 563-2463 | https://www.cityarts.net/theater |
| Teatro Zinzanni | On The Embarcadero Pier 29 | San Francisco | (415) 438-2668 | http://zinzanni.com |
| Terra Nova Theater | 1450 Terra Nova Blvd | Pacifica | (650) 550-7600 | http://www.terranova-highschool.com |
| The Actors Theatre | 533 Sutter St | San Francisco | (415) 296-9182 | https://www.campyatc.com |
| The Castro Theatre | 429 Castro St | San Francisco | (415) 621-6120 | https://www.castrotheatre.com |
| The Cutting Ball Theater | 277 Taylor St | San Francisco | (415) 292-4700 | https://cuttingball.com |
| The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show | 333 Battery St | San Francisco | (866) 496-0535 | https://www.thedinnerdetective.com |
| The Gateway Theatre | 215 Jackson St | San Francisco | (415) 255-8207 | https://42ndstmoon.org/gateway |
| The Independent | 628 Divisadero St | San Francisco | (415) 771-1421 | http://theindependentsf.com/contact |
| The Kanbar Performing Arts Center | 44 Page St | San Francisco | (415) 863-1752 | https://www.sfgirlschorus.org |
| The Marsh | 1062 Valencia St | San Francisco | (415) 641-0235 | https://themarsh.org |
| The Midway Sf | 900 Marin St | San Francisco | (408) 316-4641 | https://themidwaysf.com |
| The New Parish | 579 18Th St | Oakland | (510) 444-7474 | https://thenewparish.com |
| The Pear Avenue Theatre | 1110 La Avenida St | Mountain View | (650) 254-1148 | https://www.thepear.org |
| The Rabbit Hole Theater | 800 Diamond St | San Francisco | (415) 525-4085 | https://therabbitholetheater.com |
| The Warfield Theatre | 982 Market St | San Francisco | (415) 345-0900 | https://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com |
| Theater4life | 222 Plymouth Ave | San Francisco | http://www.theater4life.org | |
| Theatre Flamenco Of San Francisco | 670 S Van Ness Ave | San Francisco | (415) 872-9122 | https://www.theatreflamenco.org |
| Theatre Of Yugen | 2840 Mariposa St | San Francisco | (415) 621-0507 | http://www.theatreofyugen.org |
| Theatre Rhinoceros | 1360 Mission St | San Francisco | (415) 552-4100 | http://therhino.org |
| Thrillpeddlers | 575 10th St | San Francisco | (415) 377-4202 | http://thrillpeddlers.com |
| Tides Theatre | 533 Sutter St | San Francisco | (415) 399-1322 | http://www.tidestheatre.org |
| Un-Scripted Theater Company | 533 Sutter St | San Francisco | (415) 322-8738 | https://www.un-scripted.com |
| Voices Of Music | 127 Downey St | San Francisco | (415) 260-4687 | http://voicesofmusic.org/index.html |
| We Players | 54 Pier | San Francisco | (415) 547-0189 | http://www.weplayers.org |
| Weigand Theater | 2001 37th Ave | San Francisco | (415) 731-7500 | https://www.siprep.org |
| Young Performers Theatre | 2 Marina Blvd | San Francisco | (415) 346-5550 | https://www.ypt.org |
| Z Space | 450 Florida St | San Francisco | (415) 626-0453 | http://www.zspace.org |
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