Events

Light the Lights!

Be one of the first to hear about the shows we’ll produce in 2022-23. It’s our 40th-anniversary season, and we’re showcasing the amazing versatility of our artists in so many ways.

5:00PM, Thursday, June 30, 2022

Waiting For Next: Video On Demand

Frank is in a school parking lot waiting for his parents (like he always is) when he meets Marcus, who is also waiting (like he always is). What comes next is a friendship that defines both of their lives. This world-premiere play follows the boys from ages 12 to 40 as they grow up and apart and together again. Now you can enjoy it on your home screen.

8:00PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022

2:00PM, Monday, July 4, 2022

City Lights Cinema

Theater designed for the screen … on the big screen! Join us at the theater to watch two new digital plays, “61 Unused Pages” by Vincent Terrell Durham and “Lola Cooked Our Food” by Jeffrey Lo.

7:00PM, Sunday, June 19, 2022

Making a world premiere

One day, actor Max Tachis was serving coffee to playwright and director Jeffrey Lo. “You and Wes Gabrillo need to work together,” Jeffrey said. “I’m going to write something so we can hang out.” Now Jeffrey’s new play “Waiting for Next” is finally getting its world premiere.

7:00PM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The Solo Projects: 61 Unused Pages

We’re excited to continue our series of one-act solo plays by writers in the BIPOC community, commissioned by City Lights and released on video so that all will be able to experience them. The second play is “61 Unused Pages” by Vincent Terrell Durham, available to watch on demand in June.

12:00AM, Thursday, June 2, 2022

12:00AM, Thursday, June 30, 2022

The music behind the musical

When Katie Coleman took a bow after “Cabaret” in 2019, it was a beautiful thing. Usually music directors don’t get a curtain call. But they should. Come learn about life as a music director, reminisce about City Lights and Broadway shows, and hear original music from Katie’s new project.

7:00PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The Square Root of a Sonnet

We’re honored to host Bay Area Drama Company on our stage for their production of “The Square Root of a Sonnet” by Nilanjan P. Choudhury.

8:00PM, Friday, April 29, 2022

2:00PM, Saturday, April 30, 2022

8:00PM, Saturday, April 30, 2022

2:00PM, Sunday, May 1, 2022