Since launching in the Bay Area last year, TodayTix has become an essential app for taking advantage of the world-class theater and comedy the Bay Area has to offer.

From award-winning Broadway musicals to indie comedy shows and classic plays under the stars, the free TodayTix app lets you discover shows and easily book last-minute tickets at the best prices. Here's just a preview of the must-see shows you'll find in our area this month. To see more and book tickets, download TodayTix and then get yourself to the theater.

(Courtesy of Beach Blanket Babylon)

Pop culture junkies flock to Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco's longest running musical revue, for the latest ripped-from-the-headlines characters wearing colorful costumes and sky-high hats while belting out popular music and classic tunes.

(Courtesy of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical)

The Broadway hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical plays at the SHN Orpheum Theatre August 9th through September 18th. As the official mobile Rush partner to SHN, TodayTix users can purchase $40 day-of tickets to every performance through the app—an exclusive price that was once only available to those who could trek to the box office each night.

(Courtesy of Foodies! The Musical)

Now in its fourth year, the popular Foodies! The Musicalparodies SF's much-obsessed-over food and restaurant culture.

(Courtesy of Comedy Oakland)

Fans of comedy and improv can get their fill several nights a week at Comedy Oakland, BATS Improv, and Best of SF Stand-up.

(Courtesy of San Francisco Playhouse)

Musical theater meets film noir in City of Angels, the Tony Award–winning musical currently playing at San Francisco Playhouse.

(Courtesy of Cal Shakes)

Bring a blanket and cozy up to the classics at a performance of George Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell at Cal Shakes—and don't forget to BYO wine for a pre-show picnic!

Check out TodayTix and download the free app in the App Store or Google Play to book your next night out in just a few taps.