Tabard Theatre

01/24/2025

Hi all! PLEASE NOTE: There is NO KARAOKE at San Jose Stage Company on Thursdays in Feb/Mar. The Eventbrite listing for Tabard karaoke events at Stage seems to be a result of a technical glitch duplicating our 1-off event from December of 2023. We are working to get it taken down.

Sorry to disappoint, but we would hate for anyone to show up downtown and be even more disappointed.

10/04/2024

Don't miss Tabard's former Executive Artistic Director in this tour-do-force one-man performance now playing at San Jose Stage Company! Check out the review and get tickets at thestage.org

In “The Smuggler,” now playing at San Jose Stage, an out-of-work bartender goes to uncomfortable lengths to find work and revive his take on the American Dream.

02/03/2024

Friends! Exciting update! The livestream for today's Black History Month Concert is available to watch for free! Show starts at 6pm!

01/27/2024

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Chester Thompson

Earthy, energetic, exciting are all terms that have been used to describe the musical style of organist and keyboard player, Chester Thompson. In whichever musical setting he finds himself, he brings an impressive blend of talent, versatility and skill that ultimately drives those around him to their highest level of expression. After 25 years with Santana and 10 years prior to that with Tower of Power, Chester Thompson now finds himself returning to band leadership with his own powerful quartet.

Chester started playing the piano at his home in Oklahoma City at the age of five; picking out the notes he would hear from popular songs on the radio. By the time he was 13, he discovered jazz music and it soon became the major force in his musical development. At 16 years of age he decided to switch to the Hammond organ exclusively and pursue the musical revolution of the 60s.

In 1973, a member of Tower of Power heard Chester playing at a club and asked him to join the band. For the next ten years, Chester Thompson fueled TOP with the highest and most energized R&B funk sound imaginable. He also wrote many of the band’s hits which now comprise their legendary playlist.

The next giant step in Chester’s career would come with the Santana band which he joined in 1983. He began with his debut on Beyond Appearances and forged ahead to inject the band’s music with his own powerful and creative musical energy. His writing skills would also continue to develop as he co-wrote, with Carlos Santana, the songs on their album Blues for Salvador, which benefited from Chester’s added spark in its Grammy Award-winning title track.

Today, Chester Thompson finds himself in a much less vigorous schedule but one which still demands his utmost devotion to performing and improvising in the moment.

Don't miss Chester and four other incredible bands including the Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Ron E. Beck Soul R***e, Andre Thierry, Noah & the Arkiteks, as part of our Dynamic Concert in Celebration of Black History Month, at Mexican Heritage Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 3, hosted by Tshaka Campbell.

Tickets are on sale now at tabardtheatre.org, link in bio

01/23/2024

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

GRAMMY-Nominated accordionist Andre Thierry (Andre Thierry) is an international icon of Accordion Soul, rooted in his French Kreole heritage while integrating funk and R&B elements.

Masterful on all accordion types, playing with a force few can match, the award-winning musician and his band effortlessly deliver energetic performances, blending his electrifying sounds with stirring dance beats, exhibiting elite accordion style.

Surrounded by Zydeco dance music as a child, Thierry developed a love for the French Kreole musical traditions at a young age. By the time he was twelve, he had formed his band Zydeco Magic. Thierry honed his craft by playing with the Zydeco musicians Louisianna offered to visit the East Bay in Northern California.

New singles, “Only Live Once” and “My Way,” are Accordion Soul music inspirations, raising the frequency. The artist’s rhythmic new mixes showcase his significant gift in creating music, reflecting in the music he composes. Stay tuned as this influential Kreole Accordion virtuoso, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist releases more new music in 2023.

Don't miss Andre and four other phenomenal musical acts at Tabard's Dynamic Concert in Celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, 6-10pm

Tix available now at tabardtheatre.org

01/20/2024

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol

Faye Carol's professional career began touring nationally with the gospel music group The Angelaires in the 1960s. It was on tour & in church that she honed her skills in traditional gospel, singing the styles made famous by such artists as Clara Ward, The Davis Sisters, The Caravans, Mahalia Jackson, and Aretha Franklin.

Now, with a celebrated career spanning decades, her unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. Arranging jazz standards and other popular songs in her own way, is nothing new to Miss Carol. She began this decades ago, well before mixing genres such as hip-hop & jazz were so widely embraced.

Known for her outwardly loving embrace and support of all, Faye Carol remains a conduit for bringing together many communities through music. Her programs MITC & School of the Getdown have triumphantly supported hundreds of youth & adults in becoming more confident & skilled musicians.

Join us at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José for Tabard's Dynamic Concert in Celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 3 where Miss Faye Carol will be featured along with four other incredible bands.

Get your tickets at tabardtheatre.org

01/16/2024

Join us for an evening of Black excellence with jazz, blues, Kreole, soul and spoken word performances from some of the best artists in the Bay! A Dynamic Concert in Celebration of Black History Month featuring the Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Chester Thompson, Ron E. Beck Soul R***e, Andre Thierry, Noah & the Arkiteks, and Tshaka Campbell will be at Mexican Heritage Plaza on February 3, from 6 to 10pm. This is an all ages show, and will also be livestreamed.

Get your tickets now at tabardtheatre.org or hit the link in our bio.

This event is made possible by support from the California Arts Council and Mexican Heritage Plaza School of Arts & Culture.

01/16/2024

Hello COSTUMERS and WARDROBE departments, or maybe some folks who just love clothes! Tabard is selling the last of our Z-Racks. Asking $85 each (these are the heavy duty ones that retail for $125) and already taken apart (69” long x 22” wide x about 8” high). Fits easily into a SUV or car with the back seat down. Must pick up in Downtown San Jose.

If you are interested TEXT Marilyn Watts at 408-679-2330 with the number of racks you want. We still have 7-8 racks. Priority will be given to folks who can pick up TUES 2/16 between Noon-2pm.

12/30/2023

We must regretfully announce that due to circumstances beyond our control, Jessica Johnson's show on Saturday Dec. 30 must be canceled. Ticket holders, please look for an email from our box office with your options for getting a refund, seeing another show or donating your ticket.

Thank you for your continued support of live performance in San Jose.

12/16/2023

Tuesday and Wednesday of next week! Join us for a delightful evening of all your holiday favorites with that "larger than life" big band sound! Both of these shows will be at San Jose Stage. Get your tickets now at tabardtheatre.org

12/15/2023

We have two great holiday big band shows next week! Nineteen Jazz Orchestra on Tuesday 12/19 and A Touch of Brass Big Band on Wednesday 12/20. Check out A Touch of Brass here featuring Irene Trapp and Jason Kneebone performing The Lady Is A Tramp, then get your tix at Tabardtheatre.org