The Best Theater in Bay Area

Lunatique Fantastique

Since 2000, Wetzel and Lunatique Fantastique created and performed in several acclaimed productions, including"Snake in the Basement: The Prosecution of Rev. Bill Pruitt,""The Wrapping Paper Caper,"a holiday-themed show for children and adults,"Brace... more

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

A non-profit community Arts Center, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary sculpture, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sono... more

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Made Up Theatre

Made Up Theatre specializes in sketch and improv comedy in the Bay Area. Audience suggestions are used to create fully improvised scenes, games, musicals and stories. Perfect for that unforgettable night out, special event, or corporate function that... more

Magic Patio

After moving to San Francisco's Mission/Bernal neighborhood in 2013, Andrew had an idea for his back patio. He began building an elaborate, 45-person theater complete with a secret entrance, a bar, and a box office that doubled as his bedroom. Five y... more

Magic Theatre

Magic Theatre is one of the most prominent theatres in the nation dedicated to development and production of new plays. The mission of Magic Theatre is to give voice to playwrights, both emerging and established, and to develop and promote the work o... more

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Make It So Productions

'Make It So' Productions is dedicated to developing, nurturing, and presenting gay art in all its forms through event production and sponsorship. MISP works with new up-and-coming artists as well as established performers to allow their works to be s... more

Marin Shakespeare Company

Marin Shakespeare is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation*. We stage Shakespeare and classical theatre each summer at Dominican University's Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. We also offer education programs, outreach programs and special events year-round. more

Marin Theatre

Founded in 1966, Marin Theatre is a home for brave and thoughtfully curated professional theater, art and events in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a dynamic hub that creates theater and unique artistic experiences to entertain and educate the pe... more

Marina Theatre

The Marina Theatre is more than movies! It's the home of Poppin' Comedy, a monthly show that delivers 90 minutes of live stand-up comedy from comedians from the Bay Area and beyond! Frank Lee helped save this classic Marina movie house and help k... more

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Marines' Memorial Theatre

The Marines' Memorial Theatre is an intimate 650-seat jewel box theatre located in the heart of San Francisco's theatre district between Union Square and Nob Hill. The Marines' Memorial Theatre is an historical landmark, built in 1926. Dedicated to... more

Marrakech Magic Theater

Marrakech Magic Theater: In a different era this venue was an enchanting San Francisco speakeasy. It later became the first Moroccan restaurant in the United States. On January 1, 2017, Jay bought the theater, striving to combine the old world charm... more

Martinez Campbell Theater

Martinez Campbell Community Theater. We are providing live entertainments at very affordable pricing for the benefit of theater lovers everywhere. Featuring new works by local writers, actors, dancers, as well as internationally known performers, our... more

Martinez Campbell Theatre

The "Campbell" is a Community Theater providing live entertainment at very affordable pricing for the benefit of theater lovers everywhere. Featuring new works by local writers, actors, dancers, as well as internationally known performers, our all... more

Martinez Waterfront Amphitheater

The City of Martinez welcomes you to the Martinez Waterfront Amphitheater, home of family-friendly events, art and entertainment. more

Maybeck Studio for the Performing Arts

The Maybeck Studio for the Performing Arts is a small performance space located in a private home in the Berkeley Hills, built in 1914 by Bernard Maybeck. The studio has a rich tradition of musical performances dating back over 100 years. more

McAfee Center for Performing Arts at Saratoga High School

The McAfee Center seats a maximum of 569, with up to 17 wheelchair spaces. For information on renting McAfee Center, please contact us. more

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Media Meltdown

MEDIA MELTDOWN is a queer art and event production collective that celebrates cult media, weird pop culture, and childhood nostalgia. Hosted by San Francisco-based drag performers and "roommates" (in the Biblical sense) Kafka X & Piranha Psychotronic... more

Medical Clown Project

Medical Clown Project provides therapeutic medical clowning as an integrated component of care for adult and pediatric patients and their families. The clowns also benefit the community milieu by lightening the mood of healthcare providers and staff. more

Memorial Auditorium - Stanford

Memorial Auditorium is the largest indoor facility on campus designed for regular performance use. It is located on Serra Mall, across from Hoover Tower. Memorial Auditorium's main stage features a large proscenium stage, and orchestra and balcony se... more

Menlo Atherton Center for the Performing Arts

The Menlo Atherton Center for the Performing Arts is a performance space / theater at Menlo-Atherton High School. more

Michaan's Theater

Michaan's Auctions offers its beautiful, luxurious facility as the perfect location for events such as corporate meetings, seminars, sales presentations, weddings and private film screenings on a private rental basis. The theater was recently created... more

Midpen Media Center

The Midpeninsula Community Media Center (Midpen Media) is a nonprofit agency with digital media resources and training available to the public. more

Mildred Owen Concert Hall

You will find a comfortable, welcoming hall, with a beautiful hand-crafted stage, fantastic sound system and walls filled with local art. Almost every week, you can experience world class artists in an intimate, casual environment that enhances and e... more

Mills College - Lisser Hall

Named for Louis Lisser, long-time head of the Music Department, Lisser Hall is a 250-seat proscenium theatre. Lisser is an intimate performing venue for concerts and interdisciplinary works. more

Mojo Theatre San Francisco

Mojo Theatre is bold, modern, socio-political theatre with an urgency to entertain. Plays, music, sketch comedy, dance, improv, film. Acting classes & more. more

Moment Improv Theatre LLC.

San Francisco Improv Theatre & Training Center Hilarious, organic, narrative, improv theatre in the heart of downtown San Francisco! Welcome to San Francisco improv! Moment Improv Theatre teaches adults how to play again, how to be better commu... more

Montalvo Arts Center

Montalvo Arts Center encompasses a historic Mediterranean-style Villa in the Saratoga hills, as well as the 175-acre property it resides on. Formerly called Villa Montalvo, the property also includes the Sally and Don Lucas Residency Program and show... more

Monte Rio Amphitheater

The Monte Rio Amphitheater is the Lower River's showcase for outdoor events. The stage area is surrounded by tall redwoods, creating a perfect natural theater under the stars. more

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Montgomery Theater

Built in 1936, the Montgomery Theater is an intimate "Old California"-style theater. The downtown San Jose theater offers theater, musical and cultural entertainment throughout the year. Located on the corner of San Carlos and Market Streets, the... more

Morgan Hill Community Playhouse

Over 5,000 theater goers paid to attend 20 drama/comedies and 30 musical performances during SVCT's 40th season. On behalf of the SVCT Board of Directors I want pass on many thank you's to everyone who made SVCT successful last season. First I want t... more

Mountain Community Theater

MCT is the oldest continually operating community theater in Santa Cruz County, now in its 31st year and going strong.  We produce 4-5 fully staged productions each year, mostly at our home at Park Hall in Ben Lomond, but also at venues such as... more

Mountain Community Theatre

Mountain Community Theater is Santa Cruz County’s longest continuously running community theater company. MCT is a member-run non-profit organization that derives its support primarily from performance proceeds and charitable donations. The com... more

Mountain Play Association

The Mountain Play is a unique community event, a San Francisco Bay Area cultural tradition for nearly a century. One of the oldest non-profit theater companies in the area, the Mountain Play staged its first theatrical performances in the natural amp... more

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

The city of Mountain View did a smart thing soon after opening this gorgeous high-tech performing arts center on Castro Street in 1991: It lured away the critically acclaimed TheatreWorks, which had been producing plays in Palo Alto for 20 years. In... more

Music Box Theatre Co.

Music Box Theatre Co. of Walnut Creek is geared towards Musical Theatre Education for kids ages 12-17. Founded by Tielle Baker in 2009, our mission is to enrich the lives of children through song and dance. Encouraging them to explore, engage, and en... more

Musical Theater Works

Musical Theatre Works (MTW) is a Theatre Academy and Performance Company. Our mission is to offer young people an opportunity to: * learn about and experience all aspects of musical theatre * participate in Academy training classes * produce two fu... more

Mystic Theatre

McNear’s Mystic Theatre is located in historic downtown Petaluma, California and is described by many as the North Bay’s Premier Music Venue. Built in 1911, The Mystic Theatre originally was host to live Vaudeville entertainment and in 19... more

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Napa Valley District Auditorium

Napa Valley Opera House

NVOH is a wonderful venue to catch a show.   The theater was restored, coming back to life in June 2002 with the opening of the Cafe Theatre; its historic main hall is expected to reopen in late summer, 2003, in all of its original splendor.... more

Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater

The Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater is a comprehensive performing arts center dedicated to the cultural and artistic wellbeing of the Napa Valley.  From presenting world-renowned artists and producing Symphony Napa Valley,... more

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