Montgomery Theatre

Covering The San Francisco Bay Area & Sacramento Valley Since 2001

Montgomery Theatre • 271 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Plays • Musicals • Opera • Dance

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Next Production

• FEB 27 - MAR 8, 2026 •

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee / Musical

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical that turns a small town spelling competition into a lively, heartfelt, and sharply funny snapshot of growing up. Set inside a middle school gym, the story follows a handful of quirky young contestants who each carry big personalities, private worries, and dreams much larger than their backpacks. The Bee becomes a stage where friendships form, confidence wavers, and unexpected truths bubble up as the students compete for the coveted trophy. The musical blends quick wit with warm emotion, using clever songs and character moments to show how these kids navigate pressure from parents, school, and themselves. The adults running the event add their own flavor to the chaos, creating an atmosphere that is both unpredictable and charming. What unfolds is a playful exploration of identity, ambition, and the universal desire to be seen. With its mix of comedy, music, and heart, the show invites the audience into a world where every word counts and every contestant has something worth rooting for.

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Coming Soon

• OPENS APR 10, 2026 • Dear Evan Hansen / Musical Dear Evan Hansen is a stage musical in the coming-of-age genre. It follows high-school senior Evan Hansen, who is shy, anxious, and desperate to connect in a world where he feels invisible. When a letter he wrote to himself is found under tragic circumstances, Evan is unexpectedly thrust into the center of a grieving community and given a chance to finally belong. As events spiral, he becomes entangled in a story far bigger than he ever intended, forced to navigate friendships, family, identity, and the risks of saying something finally meaningful. The musical blends modern pop-rock influences with heartfelt lyrics to explore how one small act can ripple outward through social media, loneliness, hope, and the yearning to be seen. With vibrant songs and emotional weight, it invites audiences into the messy middle of teenage life, where the pressure to fit in collides with the need to tell your truth.
• OPENS MAY 8, 2026 • Chess / Musical Chess is a musical that plunges you into the tension-filled world of a Cold War–era chess championship where more than just kings and pawns are in play. On one side stands Freddie Trumper, a brash American grandmaster hungry for fame; on the other sits Anatoly Sergievsky, a reserved Soviet contender with more on his mind than simply winning the match. Into this fierce rivalry steps Florence Vassy, a brilliant strategist who begins working for Freddie, yet finds her heart and conscience tangled in unexpected ways by Anatoly’s quiet strength and the political undercurrents swirling around them. Set amid international intrigue, media storms, and shifting alliances, the show blends pop-rock anthems, personal betrayals, and subtle reflections on identity and power as the game moves beyond the board. With its clever interplay of romance, ambition and geopolitics, Chess invites the audience into a world where every move counts and the stakes are far higher than the final checkmate.
• OPENS JUL 24, 2026 • Legally Blonde / Musical Legally Blonde bursts onto the stage as a bubbly pop musical that follows Elle Woods, a confident and fashion loving sorority star who refuses to be underestimated when life suddenly pushes her far outside her comfort zone. Determined to prove her worth, she swaps her sunny California world for the serious halls of an elite law school, where she discovers that brains and style can absolutely coexist if she trusts her instincts. Along the way, Elle faces challenges that test her determination, her identity, and her ability to rise above the expectations others place on her. The story blends humor, heart, and catchy music into a whirlwind journey filled with friendship, ambition, and a spark of unexpected self discovery. Instead of relying on the path others think she should follow, Elle learns to build a new one that reflects who she truly is. The musical keeps the energy high with quick wit, colorful characters, and a rhythm that never slows, inviting the audience to root for a heroine who refuses to dim her light. Legally Blonde offers a fun and inspiring reminder that confidence can be its own kind of power, especially when backed with genuine determination and heart.