The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre opened in Berkeley in September 1903. Sarah Bernhardt performed here in 1906 in a production of Jean Racine's "Phaedre" as a benefit for victims of the San Francisco earthquake and fire.

Many great acts have played here over the years including The Grateful Dead, Sarah McLachlan, Oingo Boingo, Depeche Mode, Bob Dylan, Siouxie and the Banshees, Tracy Chapman and so many more.