Discount Tickets to San Jose area Theaters, Tours & Attractions

"Head Over Heels" is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go's and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Normal, Amer... [more+]

"Head Over Heels" is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go's and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Normal, American Idiot, Spring Awakening" and "Avenue Q". An inspired mash-up of posh and punk, "Head Over Heels" is an unpredictable Elizabethan romp about a royal family that must race to keep an oracle's prophecy of doom from coming to fruition. In order to save their beloved kingdom, the family embarks on an extravagant journey full of mistaken identities, love triangles, sexual awakening and self-discovery. Set to the iconic pop music of The Go-Go's -- including the hit songs "We Got The Beat," "Our Lips Are Sealed," "Vacation" and many more -- "Head Over Heels" delivers an experience unlike anything you've ever seen. Get your tickets now so you can be in the audience for this pre-Broadway engagement at the Curran in San Francisco. [less-]

A series of stunning pieces make their way to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to challenge and enlighten the Bay Area. With Smuin, ballet choreographer extraordinaire Helen Pickett's sensual and p... [more+]

A series of stunning pieces make their way to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to challenge and enlighten the Bay Area. With Smuin, ballet choreographer extraordinaire Helen Pickett's sensual and powerful "Oasis" is set to an original score by Emmy award-winning "House of Cards" composer Jeff Beal. Inspired by the simplicity of nature, Pickett offers challenge and exploration to both dancers and audiences alike, igniting the stage with passionate energy. Choreographer-in-Residence Amy Seiwert's visually stunning "Falling Up" offers an in-depth look at strength and trust between partners. Set to a lush piano score by Johannes Brahms, Seiwert's signature sculptural movement and intimate partnering enhance the energy of contemporary ballet, resulting in a delicate creation. Last but not least, master dance maker Val Caniparoli returns to Smuin to create a world premiere to conclude the 24th season. [less-]

Long known as the wildest man in rock 'n' roll, Keith Moon catapulted to super-stardom as the drummer for the iconic English rock band The Who. In this two-hour show, which includes 10 The Who songs p... [more+]

Long known as the wildest man in rock 'n' roll, Keith Moon catapulted to super-stardom as the drummer for the iconic English rock band The Who. In this two-hour show, which includes 10 The Who songs played with a live band, actor-musician Mick Berry tells Moon's life story, from his early days, successes and excesses to his tragic downfall. Experience this rockin' spectacle at the Dragon Theatre in Redwood City. [less-]

A down-to-earth yet elevating musical, that features songs that are based on real interviews. In the musical, 26 workers, including a delivery truck driver, corporate executive, schoolteacher, stone m... [more+]

A down-to-earth yet elevating musical, that features songs that are based on real interviews. In the musical, 26 workers, including a delivery truck driver, corporate executive, schoolteacher, stone mason, housewife, fireman, waitress, millworker, sailor and more, sing and talk about their jobs, defining not only their daily routine, but their hopes and aspirations as well. Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book, with music by James Taylor, Stephen Swartz, Susan Birkenhead, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers and Micki Grant, "Working: The Musical" comes to Valenzuela Theater at Presentation High School. [less-]

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned ... [more+]

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, this youth production of "Annie Jr." features everyone's favorite little redhead in her very first adventure at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. [less-]

Steve Treviño was a writer and cast member on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia" and has completed several national tours with the show's star Carlos Mencia. His hilarious jokes, many of which are sto... [more+]

Steve Treviño was a writer and cast member on Comedy Central's "Mind of Mencia" and has completed several national tours with the show's star Carlos Mencia. His hilarious jokes, many of which are stories about his childhood in Texas, have also been seen on BET's "ComicView", SiTV's "Latino Laugh Festival", "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and many more TV shows. His Showtime debut "Grandpa Joe's Son" was a hit and his second special "Relatable" is available on Netflix. Catch him headline in Sunnyvale at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club. [less-]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for t... [more+]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for the cast and audience alike to have a fun and hilarious time at Made Up Theatre. [less-]

With a drop-dead funny book, shamefully silly lyrics and lethally catchy music, this fast-paced musical, set in 1952 Macao, China, lovingly parodies the Hollywood film noir classics of the 1940s and '... [more+]

With a drop-dead funny book, shamefully silly lyrics and lethally catchy music, this fast-paced musical, set in 1952 Macao, China, lovingly parodies the Hollywood film noir classics of the 1940s and '50s. Follow Loreena and Mitch, Corinna, Tempura and Rick too, as they meander the mysterious streets, docks and nightclubs of Macao, seeking choices to escape harm's way and fall into the arms of love. Along the way they sing tunes with iconic flair -- songs like "In a Foreign City," "Mister McGuffin," "Pretty Moon Over Macao" and "Mambo Malaysian." The mystery of Macao unfolds street by street, song by song in this film noir musical adventure. Find yourself "Adrift in Macao" at San Jose's Theatre on San Pedro Square. [less-]

This International Cat Show at the San Mateo County Event Center, proudly sponsored by Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Litter, is expected to bring fabulous felines from all around the world to compete for t... [more+]

This International Cat Show at the San Mateo County Event Center, proudly sponsored by Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat Litter, is expected to bring fabulous felines from all around the world to compete for titles and points for prestigious International and Regional Awards, a distinction granted only to the top 25 cats worldwide in TICA's five competitive classes: Kittens, Championship Cats, Championship Alters, Household Pet Kittens and Household Pet Cats. Up to 250 cats in competition with many exciting breeds in attendance. [less-]

Vanya and Sonia have never left their Bucks County childhood home, while their sister Masha has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress. But in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike"... [more+]

Vanya and Sonia have never left their Bucks County childhood home, while their sister Masha has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress. But in "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike", a surprise visit from Masha and her latest boy toy Spike throws the normally quiet household into utter and hilarious upheaval. Its residents and visitors get swept up in an intoxicating stew of lust, rivalry, regret and the sudden possibility of escape. Christopher Durang's side-splitting satire pokes fun at Chekhov's classic dramas, but you don't need to know anything about Russian lit to appreciate the wackiness of this farce now onstage at Half Moon Bay's Coastal Repertory Theatre. [less-]

This new adaptation of the 1934 James M. Cain crime novel that became a famous film noir loses none of its gritty passion and power in this world-premiere production at The Stage in San Jose. A sadoma... [more+]

This new adaptation of the 1934 James M. Cain crime novel that became a famous film noir loses none of its gritty passion and power in this world-premiere production at The Stage in San Jose. A sadomasochistic affair between a drifter and a sultry waitress at a lonely roadside diner morphs into a plot to kill her unsuspecting husband, but then betrayal, fate -- and the law -- intervene, leading to some devastating twists and turns for the doomed couple. [less-]

Young socialite Catherine Holly is traumatized and committed after witnessing her cousin Sebastian's violent death on a trip to Europe. Meanwhile, Sebastian's mother, trying to conceal her son's homos... [more+]

Young socialite Catherine Holly is traumatized and committed after witnessing her cousin Sebastian's violent death on a trip to Europe. Meanwhile, Sebastian's mother, trying to conceal her son's homosexuality and the events of her son's death, tries to have Catherine lobotomized so she can't tell the truth about Sebastian's demise. Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn and Montgomery Clift famously starred in the 1959 adaptation of Tennessee Williams' poetic Southern gothic play. Now you can witness Northside Theatre Company's production of Williams' powerful "Suddenly, Last Summer", rife with mid-century denial and poignant sexual code, at Olinder Theatre in San Jose. [less-]

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach ... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. In this ... [more+]

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach ... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. In this delightfully offbeat youth adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure featuring student actors age 5-18 as well as adults, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach with human-sized insects, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. "James and the Giant Peach" features a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-winning team of Pasek and Paul ("Dear Evan Hansen", "A Christmas Story the Musical") that will wriggle its way into the whole family's ears. Enjoy all the quirky fun of "James and the Giant Peach" at Woodside High Performing Arts Center. [less-]

Raisel Rabinowitz -- also known as Bubbie -- recalls her life in the Yiddish theater during the time of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In "The People in the Picture", she relives tales of "The Warsaw Gan... [more+]

Raisel Rabinowitz -- also known as Bubbie -- recalls her life in the Yiddish theater during the time of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In "The People in the Picture", she relives tales of "The Warsaw Gang," a ragtag troupe of actors barely surviving, but finding solace in making life a little less unbearable for their fellow Jews amidst the pogroms and poverty of Poland in the 1930s. By telling her stories to her granddaughter Jenny, she rips you from the present and throws you back into a time when being who you truly were could mean mortal peril. Prepare to experience heartbreak and hope in equal measures when this musical makes its West Coast premiere at San Jose's 3 Below. [less-]

Marquee productions feature emerging artists from New York to the Bay Area and beyond. This spring, don't miss what many consider to be the perfect musical comedy when Children's Musical Theater's Mar... [more+]

Marquee productions feature emerging artists from New York to the Bay Area and beyond. This spring, don't miss what many consider to be the perfect musical comedy when Children's Musical Theater's Marquee Productions presents the Tony Award-winning classic "Guys and Dolls"! Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his floating crap game afloat. And when he makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems seem to be solved. But now these gentlemen have to decide if they're ready to gamble on love! Based on Damon Runyon's short stories written in the 1920s and 1930s, the timeless humor of "Guys and Dolls" is as relatable today as it was then. The flawed characters of Runyon's beloved Broadway will remind you how much fun it is to see a top-notch revival of a consummate American musical! Featuring some of Frank Loesser's most seminal work, including the hilarious "Adelaide's Lament," the smooth "Luck Be a Lady" and the irrepressible "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat," check out "Guys and Dolls" at San Jose's Montgomery Theater. [less-]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of the Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquari... [more+]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of the Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum, all under one living roof. Your general admission pass lets you get up close and personal with hundreds of free-flying tropical birds and butterflies inside the four-story living rainforest and gives you access to the award-winning, galaxy-spanning digital shows in the Morrison Planetarium. Animal-lovers can feast their eyes on an albino alligator, a colony of feisty African penguins, and more than 38,000 other live animals in the Steinhart Aquarium. Plus, you can learn about everything from meteors to minerals to mankind's evolution ... and that's all "before" you make your way up to the rolling hills and fields on the rooftop. [less-]

This is your chance to, quite literally, hang out with the coolest cats in town. San Jose's The Dancing Cat is a creative space for people, and sometimes adoptable cats are able to get in on the human... [more+]

This is your chance to, quite literally, hang out with the coolest cats in town. San Jose's The Dancing Cat is a creative space for people, and sometimes adoptable cats are able to get in on the human interaction. The space provides a living room-like ambiance where anywhere between seven and 11 lucky cats can wander and play in a cage-free environment. Visitors go there to meet friends, read, study or simply lounge with adoptable cats under a ceiling of colorful paper lanterns. Whether you're looking to adopt or just like to soak up the cool cat vibe and maybe scratch behind a few furry ears, this is one hour of your time that won't be wasted. [less-]

Are Connie and Tristan really in love, or is it just the antidepressants talking? As volunteers in a clinical trial for a new super-drug, their sudden and illicit romance forces the supervising doctor... [more+]

Are Connie and Tristan really in love, or is it just the antidepressants talking? As volunteers in a clinical trial for a new super-drug, their sudden and illicit romance forces the supervising doctors to intervene and confront the ethics of what they're doing. Winner of the UK Critics' Circle Award for Best New Play, "The Effect" tackles our pill-popping culture with humor and scintillating drama. See what "The New York Times" called "a knockout, a ravishment of the senses," at San Francisco Playhouse. [less-]

Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito returns to the historic Carmel Mission Basilica for an intimate and stirring performance. Known for the raw power and beauty of his voice, Esposito's become famous for ... [more+]

Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito returns to the historic Carmel Mission Basilica for an intimate and stirring performance. Known for the raw power and beauty of his voice, Esposito's become famous for his pop-opera style and poignant tributes to legendary opera singer and fellow tenor Enrico Caruso on PBS and elsewhere. This stripped-down, acoustic concert will feature guest soprano Victoria McDowell, who performs in Esposito's forthcoming TV special, as well as acclaimed concert pianist Russell Norman. As a trio representing the best of contemporary opera, they'll perform classic arias, Neapolitan standards and even some original compositions. A portion of the evening's proceeds will help provide underserved students with voice lessons. [less-]

The great Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts the San Francisco Symphony in a show-stopping performance comprised of French interpretations of classic texts at Davies Symphony Hall. In this concert, you'll ... [more+]

The great Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts the San Francisco Symphony in a show-stopping performance comprised of French interpretations of classic texts at Davies Symphony Hall. In this concert, you'll be treated to works by two of France's greatest composers, Debussy and Ravel. Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, dubbed "America's favorite mezzo" by "Gramophone" magazine, will perform Ravel's mesmerizing "Shéhérazade". Graham captivates audiences with her expressive voice, unusually tall and graceful stature and engaging acting ability. You'll also hear stirring renditions of Debussy's "Sarabande" from "Pour le Piano", Debussy's "Danse" and Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé". [less-]