HELD OVER THROUGH FEB. 18! On a distant island a woman waits. Robbed of her position, power, and wealth her enemies have left her in isolation. But this is no ordinary woman, nor an ordinary island. She is a magician, able to control the very elements and bend nature to her will. When the vessel carrying those who wronged her appears in the distance, she creates a vast magical storm to bring them to her – then they awake finding…

In the tradition of radio programs like THE MOTH RADIO HOUR and SNAP JUDGMENT, artists and storytellers from all over the Bay Area come together to share their tales through powerful song, moving poetry, and relatable comedy. Take a unique journey that is alternately funny, touching, and incendiary — giving us different perspectives on life in America.

Welcome back Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy® and five-time Grammy Award®-nominated entertainer! His 200-plus shows a year have included performances at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, the White House and Buckingham Palace and, of course, here at the Van Wezel! Enjoy an evening filled with classics by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others of the era as he Celebrates the Crooners.

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…

Direct from Broadway, Adam Trent, the breakout star of the world’s best-selling magic show The Illusionists, brings his signature brand of magic and illusion to this 90-minute spectacle. Produced by the same creative team behind The Illusionists brand, Adam Trent’s production is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy and music perfect for the entire family. Don’t miss the next generation of magic!

Forever Plaid runs Jan 12 - Mar 11, 2018 in the Jaeb Theater. When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy, 1950’s nostalgia trip. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the Plaids are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs that…