The 1940s Radio Hour

Subscribe now for our 2026-27 season to get the best savings and best seats! Single tickets go on sale June 1.

Why you should see The 1940s Radio Hour

Because this festive musical comedy is perfect for a holiday outing with relatives. Or a date night. Or girls’ night. It’s truly a crowd-pleaser.
Because the glorious array of music runs the gamut from “(I Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo” to “Blue Moon” to “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.”
Because the only thing more fun than listening to the music is watching the vintage radio sound effects come to life.

Synopsis

It’s December 21, 1942, and The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade is broadcasting live from the Hotel Astor. Join the studio audience for a delightful, musical trip back in time, featuring “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I’ll Be Seeing You” and other ‘40s favorites. All the while, a harassed producer copes with a panoply of lovable characters, including a drunk lead singer, a fame-hungry delivery boy, and a trumpet-playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller.

Details and special events

The 1940s Radio Hour previews Nov. 19 and 20, 2026, and runs through Dec. 20. (No shows on Nov. 22 or Thanksgiving.) Subscribe now to get the best savings and best seats! Single tickets go on sale June 1.

Don’t be scared off by the seats labeled “Slightly obstructed.” They have a narrow wooden post partially in view from the seat. Most folks say the experience in our intimate theater is just fine! Bring a group of 10 or more and get 25% off the face value of each ticket. Contact the box office to discuss details. If you are an employee of a fellow theater company seeking industry comps, please email us at least 48 hours in advance. Subject to availability.

Health & safety:
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home, and don’t worry about your tickets. We’ll be happy to exchange them for another performance, free of charge. Learn more about our health & safety protocols.

Special events:
“What’s a preview performance?”
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.: Pay What You Can Preview Night. (Call the box office at 408-295-4200 to name your own price.)
Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.: Preview Night.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.: Opening Night performance and post-show party.

Parking and other info

Should you require accessible parking, email us or add a note to your order to reserve a spot in front of the glass doors. We will accommodate as many as possible. The theater is wheelchair-accessible; book the accessible & companion seats when buying tickets.

For everyone else, there are many lots downtown (street parking can be hard to find). Most ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of free parking, and the website ParkSJ.org is a great resource providing real-time parking availability, maps and more.

The closest city lot is the First Street and I-280 Lot, under the freeway. Parking there is limited, but free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Learn more about accessibility and public transit in the area.

Due to the intimate size of our theater, we unfortunately are not able to seat late patrons. Thank you for your understanding.