Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Repertory Theatre The season consists of seven productions of the finest classic, contemporary, and new plays. See you at the Theatre!
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"Theatergoers in the Bay Area are well aware of the treasure they have in the Berkeley Rep...Still, gratifying to see the rest of the cultural world take notice in the form of Tony Award nominations for two plays that premiered at the Rep." -SF Chron Founded in 1968, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has established itself as one of this country’s top-ranking professional resident theatre companies, know

n for its consistently high-quality productions. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, its national reputation draws theatre artists from around the country to work on a variety of productions from September through July.

06/19/2026

From opening La La Land and touring the world with Madonna to a homecoming at Berkeley Rep! Meet Fremont native Reshma Gajjar, the visionary choreographer behind our world premiere musical, THE LUNCHBOX. Reshma blends a Western contemporary dance background with her South Asian roots to create a movement language completely her own. See how she brings a cinematic, modern heartbeat to the stage!

THE LUNCHBOX must close July 12! Get your tickets before it’s gone.

Choose Your Own subscription packages are officially live! Build the custom 4, 5, or 6-play season that fits your schedu...
06/17/2026

Choose Your Own subscription packages are officially live! Build the custom 4, 5, or 6-play season that fits your schedule to lock in your savings and secure your seats for the most anticipated shows of the year before they go on sale to the general public. Visit berkeleyrep.org/sub to get started!

WEEK ONE ARTISTS HAVE ARRIVED!Five projects. Stories of hidden rooms, buried grief, and hard-won freedom. This is how we...
06/16/2026

WEEK ONE ARTISTS HAVE ARRIVED!

Five projects. Stories of hidden rooms, buried grief, and hard-won freedom. This is how we begin the summer at The Ground Floor:

BELLY DANCING LESSONS | Borna Barzin, directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
High schoolers form a secret belly dancing studio in a bakery basement in 1980s Iran.

DANDELION | Becca Blackwell, in collaboration with Madeleine George
A comedy about what we need to let blow away in a world obsessed with freedom but terrified of how to get there.

I HAD A BROTHER ONCE | Adam Mansbach, directed by Kevin Coval, in collaboration with Josh Begley, DJ Frane, Vivien Mansbach, Nino Moschella, and Martín Perna
In the shadow of his brother's su***de, a man is forced to reimagine the person he thought he knew.

IT COMES WITH THE BUILDING | Harrison David Rivers, Jacob Yandura & Rebekah Greer Melocik
Theo and Henry chase a fresh start in NYC — until their dream home turns out to be a nightmare. (A two-week residency through June 28.)

SOLITARY (working title) | Cat Brooks
Three Black women forge sisterhood, humanity, and resilience inside the walls of solitary confinement.

These artists are spending the week developing, collaborating, and building work that will shape the future of American theatre. Follow along as they transform our West Berkeley campus into a laboratory for bold new stories.

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06/16/2026

Bay Area audiences can't stop talking about THE LUNCHBOX! Step into the vibrant streets of Mumbai, where one misdelivered lunchbox draws two strangers together in this captivating world-premiere musical.
Due to demand, a final 8 performances have been added through July 12! Don't miss your chance to experience this tender love story. Watch the official trailer and grab your seats today — but hurry, this show must close July 12! Link in Bio!

The Lunchbox
Book and Co-Lyrics by Ritesh Batra
Music and Co-Lyrics by the Lazours
Directed by Rachel Chavkin
Choreography by Reshma Gajjar
Music Supervision by Nathan Koci

We're thrilled to announce the artists and change-makers joining The Ground Floor's 2026 Summer Residency Lab — Berkeley...
06/15/2026

We're thrilled to announce the artists and change-makers joining The Ground Floor's 2026 Summer Residency Lab — Berkeley Rep's incubator for the creation and development of trailblazing new theatre.

Now in its 14th year, the Lab brings together over 100 local and national artists to develop 20 new works over an intensive four weeks (June 15–July 12) — exchanging ideas, taking creative risks, and building artistic community. Selected from a record-breaking 1,300 applications, this summer's cohort centers California voices, communal joy, and powerful new narratives.

Head to the link in our bio to meet this year's artists and sign up for The Ground Floor newsletter — your alert for public sharings and updates.

Audiences have spoken: they want more servings of THE LUNCHBOX! We heard you and added 8 more performances from July 7–1...
06/11/2026

Audiences have spoken: they want more servings of THE LUNCHBOX! We heard you and added 8 more performances from July 7–12. This is your last chance to experience this celebrated new musical before it must close on Sunday, July 12! Head to berkeleyrep.org to claim your seat.

06/10/2026

We got a lunchbox… steeped with love from Elaichi Co.!
THE LUNCHBOX has been celebrating the Berkeley community by highlighting local South Asian businesses and the people behind the food that makes us feel at home.

Our dabbawallahs stopped by Elaichi Co. to pick up a chai on their route. Because every busy dabbawallah deserves a perfect cup of chai on the go.

Elaichi Co. reminds us why chai is more than a drink; it’s a ritual, a source of comfort, and a little piece of home in every cup. The cast and crew of THE LUNCHBOX have been loving every sip!

The critics have weighed in, and is delivering the must-see performance of the season as Ila in THE LUNCHBOX. Come see ...
06/10/2026

The critics have weighed in, and is delivering the must-see performance of the season as Ila in THE LUNCHBOX. Come see her and the entire company as they bring this soaring, powerful production to the stage night after night.

See it for yourself in the Roda Theatre — link in bio

The third installment of our music series with RootStock Arts this special evening features Songs for Many Lives by accl...
06/08/2026

The third installment of our music series with RootStock Arts this special evening features Songs for Many Lives by acclaimed artists Sruti Sarathy and Roopa Mahadevan. The multimedia performance draws inspiration from the diverse histories of South Asians in North America and the Bay Area, blending original Carnatic music compositions with live improvisation, documentary footage, and movement. Centering stories of community, resilience, and reinvention, Songs for Many Lives celebrates the many ways immigrant communities build home and shape the world around them. Join us at Michael's Second Act for this intimate preshow experience before The Lunchbox with light bites from Vik's Chaat
When: 6:45pm (before the 8pm performance)
Where: Michael's Second Act
Cost: Free with RSVP
Note: A separate ticket is required for the 8pm performance of The Lunchbox.
[RSVP link in bio)

Congratulations to Bess Wohl and the entire LIBERATION team on winning the 2026 Tony Award for Best Play! We’re thrilled...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to Bess Wohl and the entire LIBERATION team on winning the 2026 Tony Award for Best Play! We’re thrilled to celebrate this extraordinary achievement and can’t wait for you to see this acclaimed production at Berkeley Rep this October.

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