Award-winning theater in Berkeley, crafting bold productions that resonate long after the curtain falls.
For over five decades, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has been staging work that challenges, moves, and occasionally astonishes audiences from across the Bay Area and beyond. Rated 4.8 stars across nearly 900 reviews, this is the kind of theater where a production like The Lunchbox leaves audiences raving about every detail, from the singing and dancing to the set design and costumes. This is not background entertainment. This is theater that demands your full attention and rewards every bit of it.
Situated on Addison Street in downtown Berkeley, the Rep sits just minutes from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, making it genuinely easy to get here from San Francisco, Oakland, or anywhere on the East Bay. The staff are consistently praised for their warmth, and the two-theater campus, anchored by the Roda Theatre and the Peet's Theatre, gives the company room to stage everything from intimate character studies to full-scale spectacles.
Recognized as one of the finest regional theaters in the country, Berkeley Rep has launched productions that went on to Broadway and earned Tony Awards. But the real measure of this theater is the audience member who walks in for the first time, catches a play like All My Sons, and walks out already planning their next visit.
Berkeley Rep presents a full season of mainstage productions each year, typically running six to eight shows across its two stages. The range is deliberately broad: world premieres sit alongside reimagined classics, musical theater shares a calendar with sharp political drama, and intimate two-handers alternate with large-ensemble works that fill the stage from wing to wing.
Beyond the productions themselves, the theater offers pre-show talks, post-show discussions with cast and creative teams, and educational programming through its School of Theatre, which serves students from middle school through adult learners. Group sales and subscription packages make it straightforward to build a season around your schedule, and the Rep's membership program unlocks priority access, discounts, and invitations to special events.
Tickets are available online at berkeleyrep.org or at the box office. The venue is fully accessible, and the block surrounding the theater on Addison Street offers dining options perfect for an evening out before the show.
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Berkeley Rep is at 2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704. The theater is about a five-minute walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, making it easy to reach from San Francisco and the broader East Bay without worrying about parking.
Tickets can be purchased online at berkeleyrep.org or through the box office. The website lists the full season schedule, pricing by performance, and any available discounts. Subscriptions and group packages are also available for those planning multiple visits.
The Rep programs six to eight shows per season across its two stages. The lineup spans world premieres, reimagined classics, musicals, and contemporary drama. Recent productions have included original works like The Lunchbox and Arthur Miller's All My Sons, reflecting the theater's range.
Yes, Berkeley Rep's facilities are fully accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, it's worth contacting the box office in advance so the staff can assist with seating and any accommodations.
Yes. The School of Theatre offers classes and programs for students ranging from middle school age through adult learners. The theater also hosts post-show discussions and pre-show talks throughout the season, open to ticket holders.
Downtown Berkeley has a strong restaurant scene, and Addison Street itself has several options within easy walking distance. Arriving 30 to 45 minutes before showtime gives you enough flexibility for a pre-show meal.
Berkeley Rep operates two stages on its campus. The Roda Theatre is the larger of the two, suited for bigger ensemble productions and musicals. The Peet's Theatre is a smaller, more intimate space often used for new works and plays that benefit from a closer audience-actor relationship.
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