Tiny Beautiful Things

Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed 
Adapted for the Stage by Nia Vardalos
Co-Conceived Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kali, and Nia Vardalos
Directed by Morgan Dayley
Previews June 4th & 5th, performances June 6th-27th, 2026
Our lobby is open 1 hour prior to showtime. 

About the Show

When struggling writer Cheryl Strayed (Wild) unexpectedly takes on the role of an anonymous advice columnist, she never expects the journey that follows. Through humor, compassion, and raw honesty, she connects with letter-writers facing life’s biggest questions—offering wisdom, empathy, and sometimes, just the right words at the right time. Adapted by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) from Strayed’s bestselling book, Tiny Beautiful Things is a deeply moving and unexpectedly uplifting play about resilience, hope, and the beautiful mess of being human.

Check out the Town Hall happy hour from 6:00-6:30pm and 1:00-1:30pm, and enjoy a $1 off all beer, wine, and cocktails! Relax in the lobby 1 hour before each performance, and delight in live music provided by local Bay Area musicians.

Content Advisory: contains discussions of grief and loss, infertility, miscarriage, cancer, sexual content, infidelity, substance abuse, and strong language.

Runtime: 90 minutes, no intermission

Pricing: $25

Cast:  Alicia Rydman,  Rahul Gupta, Sylvia Abrams-Wolffsohn, and Charles Kramasz.

Understudies: Heather Cousins and Melody Ng.

Director: Morgan Dayley

Stage Manager: Courtney Sutherland

Costume Designer: Zoe Custer

Sound Designer: Brian Foley

Scenic Designer: Justin Cesarin

Lighting Designer: Knox Witt

Poster Designer: James Woods Marshall