Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Shakespeare’s Fantasy Thrives in Orinda’s Forest of Arden by Barry David Horwitz A visit to the Forest of Arden brings a bracing breath of fresh air. Scenic Designer Nina Ball has outdon…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:20PMTuesday, July 30, 2024
Jen Silverman Evokes Laughter, Exposes Gender & Class Roles by Barry David Horwitz “Collective Rage” conjures five women across the gender spectrum and follows their struggles to l…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:26PMFriday, June 28, 2024
D’Agata Writes ‘Masterpiece’ Essay, Fingal Checks Every Fact by Barry David Horwitz Once upon a time, early in the century, a famous writer writes an essay about a teenager who jumped …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:05PMSunday, June 23, 2024
Don Reed’s Signature Stand-Up Reveals How We Live by Barry David Horwitz Don Reed, Oakland’s Clown Prince, has taken on a familiar enemy. This time, he transforms our perceptions of the …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:06PMSaturday, June 22, 2024
Jake Brunger Brings PRIDE & Sharp Eyes to Gay Couples by Barry David Horwitz There’s more than one way to love, says Jake Brunger in his witty, British comedy “Four Play.” His bril…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:16PMTuesday, June 11, 2024
Mozart Meets Chaplin in Jazz Age Animation & Flapper Fashion by Barry David Horwitz What’s not to love about an evening with Mozart at SF Opera in silent movie style, intriguing animat…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:10PMThursday, June 6, 2024
Rotimi Agbabiaka Triumphs as Electric, Elegant Emcee by Barry David Horwitz If you see one musical this year, Center REP’s “Cabaret” would be the one. There’s no bigger thrill than s…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:13PMSunday, June 2, 2024
Carroll & Snider’s Affectionate Acrobats Thrill & Inspire by Barry David Horwitz You can only see “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi in North Beach. Born out of Cirque du So…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:28PMFriday, May 31, 2024
Stefano Massini’s World-Wide Hit Unmasks Capitalist Bravado by Barry David Horwitz With a magnificent rafter-reaching glass and steel revolving cube, “The Lehman Trilogy” depicts Ameri…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:02PMMonday, May 27, 2024
Jonathan Larson’s Musical Blossoms with Youthful, 90s Passions by Barry David Horwitz “tick…. tick…. Boom!” is more than the origin story of “Rent.” It’s a witty and brillian…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:46PMMonday, May 20, 2024
Harvey Fierstein’s Classic Gay Comedy Touches Our Hearts by Barry David Horwitz Lend an ear and you will hear an authentic argument between a gay, New York drag queen son and his disappoin…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:17PMFriday, May 3, 2024
Brian Copeland Returns in 20th Anniversary Triumph! by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland’s “Not A Genuine Black Man” reminds us of our nation’s history through his own personal hist…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:50PMThursday, March 21, 2024
Dominique Morisseau Passionately Targets School-to-Prison Pipeline by Barry David Horwitz “Pipeline” opens to public view the concept of the “school-to street-to-prison pipeline” for…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:40PMMonday, March 18, 2024
Lloyd Suh Pits Business Values vs. Ancient Human Caring by Erin Weitzman & Barry David Horwitz Like a mirage, the ideal country constantly eludes us. “The Far Country” shows the true…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:54AMWednesday, March 13, 2024
Jewelle Gomez Brings Gay, Black, & Women’s Lib to Life by Barry David Horwitz Where else but in San Francisco can you travel through time, back to Cape Cod in the summer of 1959, and c…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:39PMMonday, February 26, 2024
Kate Attwell Queries: “Can Love Can Survive Artificial Intelligence? by Barry David Horwitz If you want to follow a hilarious comedy that pits tech life against the old-fashioned ways, Kat…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:29PMSunday, February 25, 2024
Guadalís Del Carmen’s Bachata Beat Inspires Dominican Duo by Sarah Jackson Marin Theatre Company’s “Bees & Honey” moves quickly, dancing to a Dominican beat. Don’t miss your c…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:49PMThursday, February 15, 2024
John Fisher [aka Tom Cruise] Spoofs Action Heroes Onstage by Barry David Horwitz The Rhino has its own Mission Impossible action hero—it’s John Fisher of course. John Fisher, The Rhino…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:39PMSunday, February 4, 2024
Leslye Headland’s Satire of Confused Christian Family Rings True by Barry David Horwitz “Cult of Love” begins and ends with the Dahl family singing together at Christmas. But a War of …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:41PMTuesday, January 30, 2024
Cirque du Soleil Brings Thrills & Fellowship to S.F. by Barry David Horwitz The brilliant and beautiful tumblers, dancers, lovers, and high-flying balancers are nearly close enough to to…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:32PMTuesday, January 16, 2024
Giddens & Abels’ Resonant Rhythms Celebrate Fortitude & Faith by Barry David Horwitz We all know that Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” to wake …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:46AMTuesday, January 2, 2024
Josh Kornbluth Proves We’re All in This Together! by Barry David Horwitz What a show! What a Genius! “Citizen Brain” is a one man show by the extraordinary solo truthteller Josh Kornb…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:32PMSaturday, December 16, 2023
Dickens’ Magical World Is Touching & Terrific! by Barry David Horwitz A Christmas Carol is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story of trans…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:00PMFriday, December 15, 2023
Brian Copeland: A Genuine Christmas Gem! by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland, famed for his “Not a Genuine Black Man” solo show, is our master story-teller. His gift to audiences durin…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:05AMTuesday, December 5, 2023
Julie Taymor’s Playful Parade of Animals, Ancestors Still Thrills by Barry David Horwitz The colors, the lights, the beautiful animals walking with acrobatic grace, the moving grasslands�…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:38PMSaturday, December 2, 2023
Sara Porkalob Exquisitely Embodies Her Feisty Filipina Grandma by Barry David Horwitz What if you had a grandma who worked long and hard for her family, worked as a lounge singer in Manila, …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:39PMSunday, November 26, 2023
Billy Crudup Gives Master Class in Acting, Rebellion, Seduction by Barry David Horwitz Never have I seen one actor evoke so many separate moods, twitches, and traumas—at breakneck speed. B…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:51PMSaturday, November 25, 2023
Kheven LaGrone Breaks Age Barrier in New Comedy by Barry David Horwitz Kheven LaGrone’s down to earth and funny San Francisco play about being gay in the Bay makes “Group Therapy” a be…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:11AMSaturday, November 11, 2023
Greg Sarris Explores Gentle Native American Point of View by Barry David Horwitz Masterful short story writer Greg Sarris has crafted a subtle and striking story of a naïve Native American …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:08PMWednesday, November 8, 2023
Harrison David Rivers’ Words Inspire Three Superb Performances by Barry David Horwitz If you want to see a touching, true-to-life drama don’t miss “we are continuous.” This memory pl…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:29PMSunday, November 5, 2023
Eisa Davis’ NorCal Tale Explores Isolation & Liberation by Barry David Horwitz A winding stream meanders along the stage where a dreaming girl communes with the Navarro River. Behind h…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:56AM 
