Campbell Theatre

Covering The San Francisco Bay Area & Sacramento Valley Since 2001

Campbell Theatre • 636 Ward St, Martinez, CA 94553

Plays • Musicals • Opera • Dance

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Playing This Month

• MAR 6-22, 2026 •

Arms and the Man / Play

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Arms and the Man is a witty, thought-provoking stage play by George Bernard Shaw that blends sharp comedy with clever social satire, often classified as a comedy of manners or romantic comedy set against the unlikely backdrop of the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War. In this live theatre production, you meet Raina Petkoff, a young Bulgarian woman full of romantic ideas about heroism and love, who is engaged to the dashing but somewhat pompous Major Sergius. When a weary Swiss mercenary named Captain Bluntschli literally climbs into her life seeking refuge, his down-to-earth views on war (and his habit of carrying chocolates instead of bullets) start to crack Raina’s idealism wide open. The play’s clever dialogue and absurd twists pull the audience into a world where the characters juggle their notions of courage, class, and genuine affection, leading to unexpected self-discoveries and lively interactions between lovers, servants, and soldiers alike. With its sharp critique of romantic myths and its energetic blend of humor and heart, this production invites you into a spirited exploration of what real bravery and real love might actually look like on and off the battlefield.

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Coming Soon

• OPENS MAY 1, 2026 • - Four Old Broads / Play - Four Old Broads by Leslie Kimbell is a full-length stage comedy that sparkles with sass, heart, and sharp-tongued humor. Set in Magnolia Place Assisted Living during the 1990s, the play follows four spirited senior women who refuse to fade quietly into bingo nights and bland routines. Beatrice is a former burlesque performer with a flair for drama, Eaddy Mae clings tightly to her faith, Imogene delivers chaos with a grin, and Maude pours her energy into beauty pageants and soap operas. When strange events begin unfolding around the retirement home, including residents acting oddly and rumors swirling about questionable medication, the women sense something is not right. Determined to break free from boredom and chase their dream of a Sassy Seniors Caribbean cruise, they begin poking around where they may not be welcome. With the help of a retired Elvis impersonator and plenty of fast-paced dialogue, the play blends physical comedy, playful mystery, and genuine friendship. Beneath the laughs, it celebrates independence, loyalty, and the bold idea that growing older does not mean giving up on adventure.
• OPENS JUL 10, 2026 • - You Can't Take it with You / Play - You Can’t Take It With You is a classic stage play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, and it remains one of the most beloved American comedies ever written. First performed in 1936, this fast-moving ensemble comedy centers on the delightfully unconventional Sycamore family, whose home operates on pure whim and unapologetic joy. In their world, hobbies become careers, rules are optional, and happiness is measured by how fully you embrace your passions. The family’s free-spirited rhythm is tested when Alice Sycamore falls in love with Tony Kirby, the son of a wealthy and rigidly traditional family. What follows is a sparkling culture clash between two households that could not be more different. As dinner plans unravel and personalities collide, humor bubbles up from awkward encounters, philosophical debates, and the simple question of what really matters in life. Beneath the laughter lies a warm reminder that money and status fade, but love, individuality, and shared humanity endure. It is a comedy with heart, celebrating the courage to live authentically.
• OPENS SEP 11, 2026 • - Strange Ladies / Play - Strange Ladies by Susan Sobeloff is a historical dramatic musical theatre piece rooted in real events, blending incisive storytelling with period songs to bring early 20th-century America to life. Set in 1917 as the United States teeters on the edge of entering World War I, it follows a fierce and diverse group of women suffragists who band together to demand the right to vote, knowing that standing outside the White House with protest signs could land them in prison. These “strange ladies,” as their critics sneer, grapple with the tug-of-war between personal loyalties and political conviction, wrestling with questions of race, class, love, and duty while their picket lines, friendships, and voices echo with rhythm from the era’s protest music. As they face arrests, hunger strikes, and harsh treatment at an infamous workhouse, their unity becomes both a beacon of courage and a crucible of conflict, illustrating the emotional cost of change and how ordinary women stepped into extraordinary roles to reshape American democracy. The piece is at once powerful drama and evocative musical experience, inviting audiences to feel the heartbeat of a movement that forever altered the course of history.