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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

“Paper Dreams of Harry Chin” Reveals Chinese American Fears—at SF Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Jessica Huang’s Poetic Play Exposes Asian Immigrant Abuse by Barry David Horwitz Jomar Tagatac plays Harry Chin with subtle and moving emotion, turning simple moments into stage gems. Harr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:42PM
Saturday, April 30, 2022

“Octet” Invites Musical Escape from Internet Tyranny—at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Dave Malloy Melds Music, Madness in Brilliant Chorus by Barry David Horwitz Dave Malloy has gathered us at Berkeley Rep with his musical show from Signature Theatre in New York. We find ours…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:39AM
Friday, April 29, 2022

“PrEP Play, or Blue Parachute”: Packed with Plots and Passions—at NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Yilong Liu’s Queer-Sci-Fi Whisks Us Back to the Future by Barry David Horwitz Lots of people are taking the anti-HIV pill to protect themselves from getting the virus. Taking the little bl…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:48PM
Sunday, April 24, 2022

“Drowning in Cairo” Plumbs Depths of Homophobia—at Golden Thread by Bdhorwitz

Adam Ashraf Elsayigh Spotlights Three Gay Egyptians in Peril by Barry David Horwitz “Drowning in Cairo” dramatically reenacts an actual event in 2001, when Egyptian police stormed a gay …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:15PM
Sunday, April 17, 2022

“Gem of the Ocean”: A Mighty Cruise to African Epiphany—at TheatreWorks    by Bdhorwitz

August Wilson’s Masterpiece Blesses African Ancestors by Barry David Horwitz In “Gem of the Ocean,” Aunt Ester (superb Greta Oglesby), a 285-year-old seer and healer, connects us to ou…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:34PM
Monday, April 11, 2022

“Hotter Than Egypt” Forges Comedy from Marital & Political Revolt—at MTC by Bdhorwitz

Yussef El Guindi Unveils Rampant Imperialism behind Tourism by Barry David Horwitz In a swank hotel in Cairo, a wealthy, anxious older couple from Wisconsin has hired a young Egyptian couple…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:34PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

“Water by the Spoonful” Portrays Addicts’ Anguish Fearlessly—at SF Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Quiara Alegría Hudes Links Addiction to U.S. Anxieties by Barry David Horwitz The title “Water by the Spoonful” comes from a doctor’s advice on how to give a dehydrated child water—…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:10AM
Friday, March 25, 2022

“How Black Mothers Say I Love You” Exposes Immigrant Family Crisis—at Rhino by Bdhorwitz

Trey Anthony Unfolds Tale of Absent Mom, Angry Sisters by Barry David Horwitz How can a Black mother say, “I love you” to two daughters who believed she abandoned them in her native Jama…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:37AM
Saturday, March 12, 2022

“Talk to Your People”: Brilliant Confessions by Choice White Dudes—at The Marsh by Bdhorwitz

Dan Hoyle Transforms Himself Into Brace of Doubting Bros by Barry David Horwitz Dan Hoyle, master of a million disguises, brings his unique, multifaceted talent to face a serious problem. He…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:01PM
Saturday, January 29, 2022

“Freestyle Love Supreme”: Hip-Hop Genius Musical Triumphs—at ACT by Bdhorwitz

Anthony Veneziale Leads Improv Riffs, Revives Our Lives by Barry David Horwitz “Freestyle Love Supreme” is a wonderful new kind of theater. After all, they have become a movement, a scho…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:49PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021

“Gently Down the Stream”: Delightful Donald Currie Evokes Gay History—at NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Martin Sherman Melds Comedy, Romance, Rebirth by Barry David Horwitz The central character of “Gently Down the Stream,” Beau, a 62-year-old gay man from New Orleans, played by the astoun…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:11PM
Monday, December 13, 2021

“Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story” Triumphs! —at Club Fugazi by Bdhorwitz

Carroll & Snider’s Affectionate Acrobats Thrill & Inspire  by Barry David Horwitz You can only see “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi. Born out of Cirque du Soleil with a das…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:44PM
Thursday, December 9, 2021

“A Christmas Carol” Reaches for the Stars—at BroadwaySF by Bdhorwitz

Jack Thorne Spreads Dickens’ Words of Warmth & Equality by Tyler Jeffreys & Barry David Horwitz London’s Old Vic has created a new Scrooge and he’s in San Francisco, right now.…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:43PM
Monday, November 29, 2021

“Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” Captures Desire & Hope—at NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Miranda Rose Hall Reveals Longings for Love & Transition by Barry David Horwitz “Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” recalls the risks that young people take as they explore sexua…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:54PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

“Wintertime” Transforms Infidelity into Trust—at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Charles L. Mee’s Comedy Opens Big Red Door to Joy by Barry David Horwitz In Charles L. Mee’s absurd comedy romp, non-stop crisis and hilarious self-revelation rule the day. After a first…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:30PM
Friday, November 19, 2021

“sAiNt jOaN (burn/burn/burn)” Roars with Girl Power—at Oakland by Bdhorwitz

Lisa Ramirez’s Teen Girls Deliver an Urgent Message by Barry David Horwitz “On the night Joan was born—all the animals in all the barns and stables in the village gave voice. And I quo…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:47PM
Monday, November 8, 2021

“My Fair Lady”: Magnificent Musical Celebrates Shaw’s Ideals—at BroadwaySF by Bdhorwitz

Bartlett Sher Restores Eliza Doolittle’s Rebellious Voice by Barry David Horwitz With his award-winning revival of 50s masterpiece “My Fair Lady,” Bartlett Sher has reasserted the secr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:45AM
Friday, November 5, 2021

“At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen” Revives Gay Rebellion—at The Rhino by Bdhorwitz

Terry Guest Fashions a Fabulous Foray into Drag  by Barry David Horwitz Terry Guest’s play about two drag queens in Albany, Georgia proves yet again that these gals have always been the …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:10PM
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

“The Great Khan” Unearths Hidden History of Africa & Asia, at S.F. Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Michael Gene Sullivan’s Comedy Enlightens with Laughter by Barry David Horwitz There’s a very big character in “The Great Khan” and it’s the Khan, himself, played by a wonderfully …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:28PM
Thursday, October 14, 2021

“Every Brilliant Thing”: William Hodgson Steals Our Hearts—at OTP by Bdhorwitz

Duncan Macmillan’s Boy Next Door Finds Hope in Lists by Barry David Horwitz We all hope we can be as resilient and warmhearted as the Narrator that William Hodgson ardently brings to life …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:27PM
Friday, October 8, 2021

“Our Town” Amazes with Terrific Third Act—at CCCT by Bdhorwitz

Thornton Wilder’s Time Travelers Turn into Glorious Ghosts by Barry David Horwitz When I moved to Berkeley in 1960 for school, I thought I’d landed in Thornton Wilder’s ideal small tow…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:47AM
Sunday, October 3, 2021

“Spanking Machine”: A Brilliant Comedy of Queer Girlhood—at The Marsh by Bdhorwitz

Marga Gomez Tells Touching Tale of Growing Up Lesbian by Barry David Horwitz Marga Gomez charms with her wry smile as she regales us with the story of her Catholic school girlhood in Washing…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:19PM
Monday, September 20, 2021

“Going Out”—A Brilliant Comic Trip to Pan-Pan Liberation—at The Marsh by Bdhorwitz

Don Reed Says What We’ve All Been Thinking by Barry David Horwitz Don Reed does it all—he stars in TV, movies, stand-up, and just plain showing up—always with a great presence, a lilti…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:06AM
Friday, September 17, 2021

“Stoop Stories”: Jeunée Simon Energizes N.Y. Tales —Streaming Aurora by Bdhorwitz

Dael Orlandersmith Weaves an Epic on Jazz, Harlem, Hope by Barry David Horwitz “Stoop Stories” could be called “The New York Odyssey” because playwright/poet Dael Orlandersmith has c…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:26AM
Friday, June 25, 2021

“A Marriage”: Gay Comedy Celebrates Radical Honesty—Streaming TheatreFirst by Bdhorwitz

Tom Swift Soars with Awesome Actors, Rapid Repartee by Barry David Horwitz Tom Swift’s striking new play at TheatreFirst, “A Marriage,” leaps off the screen and into our hearts—with …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:05AM
Monday, June 14, 2021

“Hold These Truths” Touches Our Hearts—at SF Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Jeanne Sakata Celebrates an American Hero by Barry David Horwitz In Jeanne Sakata’s moving “Hold These Truths,” the incomparable Jomar Tagatac takes us into Gordon Hirabayashi’s mind…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:11PM
Friday, May 28, 2021

“Psychopomp”—Top Actors Guide Us to Celestial Heights—Visiting We Players by Bdhorwitz

Ava Roy’s Spiritual Tour Refreshes Souls, Outdoors by Barry David Horwitz We Players has provided the perfect cure to Pandemic Blues: Take a hike in San Francisco’s McLaren Park; enjoy t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:06PM
Friday, April 16, 2021

“The Waste Land” Refreshed at Oakland’s Drive-in Stage—Visiting OTP by Bdhorwitz

Lisa Ramirez Thrills with a Hundred Years of Disasters by Barry David Horwitz April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull root…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:03PM
Friday, April 2, 2021

“Trouble in Mind” Liberates Black Lives on Broadway—Streaming ACT by Bdhorwitz

Alice Childress Spotlights African American Stereotypes by Barry David Horwitz In Alice Childress’s 1957 play, “Trouble in Mind,” two titanic figures confront each other at a rehearsal…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:20PM
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

“The Art of Sacrifice”: A Venomous Mother-Daughter Match—Streaming Remote by Bdhorwitz

Anthony Clarvoe Unveils A Chess Mom’s Competitive Urges by Barry David Horwitz Sharp, biting dialogue between a desperate mom and her Chess champion daughter reminds me of corporate skulld…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:22PM
Sunday, February 21, 2021

“Binding Ties” Shines Migrant Stories on Rail Station—Streaming Oakland by Bdhorwitz

Stephanie Anne Johnson Recreates 1991 Drive-In Show by Barry David Horwitz Thirty years ago, Stephanie Anne Johnson and Michael Copeland Sydnor created an outdoor docudrama that tells the hi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:27AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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