Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What murmur is (and isn’t)
What is murmur and who is it for?
murmur is a guide to Bay Area theatre - a place to see what’s playing across dozens of stages, all in one spot. It’s for anyone who loves theatre, is curious about it, or just wants to find something worth seeing on a Friday night. You don’t need to be a theatre insider to use it. In fact, it’s built specifically for the people in the seats.
Is murmur affiliated with any theatre or company?
No. murmur is independent - we’re not attached to any theatre, company, or venue. There are incredible artists across the Bay Area putting enormous care and hard work into creating theatre, and our goal is to support them by making their work more visible. That means covering the whole scene, not just part of it.
Does murmur sell tickets?
No - we’ll link you to where you can buy them, but the transaction happens directly with the theatre. We like it that way. It keeps the relationship between you and them.
Does murmur review or rate shows?
No, and intentionally so. We’re here to help every theatre find its audience - not to rank them against each other. Our goal is to provide you with enough structured information to decide if a show is right for you, but the opinion is yours to form.
Coverage and Accuracy
Which theatres are included? Is the list complete?
All of them - or that’s the goal. murmur is a comprehensive listing of Bay Area theatre, covering plays and musicals across professional, community, and independent stages from San Francisco to the South Bay and beyond. If you notice something missing, we’d genuinely love to know so we can add it.
How current is the information? How often is it updated?
We do our best to keep things accurate and up to date, but we’re a small team and theatre schedules move fast. If something looks off, please tell us - that feedback genuinely helps.
I notice a show is missing or has wrong dates - how do I let you know?
Use the feedback form at the bottom right of the page. We read everything and we’re grateful for every correction. You’re helping make murmur better for everyone.
Miscellaneous
Is murmur free?
Yes, completely. No account, no subscription, no catch.
How can I support murmur?
Use it. Tell a friend. If you found a show through murmur, that’s everything. We’re also always open to hearing what would make it more useful - the feedback form is right there.