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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
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

“warplay” on the Edge of Fear and Love—Streaming NCTC by Bdhorwitz

JC Lee’s A & P Represent A Brave, New World by Barry David Horwitz Meet two young Greek warriors: One named A for Achilles and the other P for Patroclus. Looming behind them we hear Ho…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:04PM
Sunday, January 31, 2021

“The Catastrophist” Puts Prophecy under Microscope—Streaming Marin by Bdhorwitz

Lauren Gunderson Illuminates Her Husband’s Life & Love by Barry David Horwitz Halfway into her new one-man show, beamed from Marin Theatre Company, wonderful playwright Lauren Gunderso…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:08PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

>> Streaming Theater >> Update: January 20 by Bdhorwitz

Play List – Many FREE – Online For Updates, See Theatrius.com ♦♦♦ Coming Soon “‘Fairfield” – Eric Coble #BLM #BlackHistory/Comedy – ThePear – Jan 21 “The Salamander�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:55AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Casts Jazz Age Spell—Streaming Netflix by Bdhorwitz

August Wilson’s Black Artists Demand Fair Play  by Barry David Horwitz Surrounded by men who look down on her, Viola Davis’ Ma Rainey is sharp-edged and bossy. She knows that the white …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:42AM
Thursday, December 17, 2020

“Fully Committed” Exposes Elite Abuse of Essential Workers—Streaming Los Altos Stage by Bdhorwitz

Max Tachis Grovels to Many Masters, Mining Comedy Gold by Barry David Horwitz Becky Mode’s original 1999 play has been updated with the names of current stars and notorious one-percenters;…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:49PM
Thursday, December 3, 2020

“Still at Risk”: A Stylish, Savvy Comedy Combats Virus—Streaming NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Tim Pinckney’s Sparkling Script & Cast Conjure Hope by Barry David Horwitz In honor of World Aids Day on December 1st, “Still at Risk” melds the 80s with today, showing how the int…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:59PM
Monday, November 30, 2020

“The Jewelry Box” Overflows with Joy & Love—Streaming SF Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

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 07:12PM
Sunday, November 29, 2020

> > Streaming Theater > > Update: December 1 by Bdhorwitz

Play List – Mostly FREE – Online For Updates: See Theatrius.com Coming Soon “Heroes of the Fourth Turning”  Will Arberry #CatholicCollege – WilmaTheater – Dec 1 “The Steadfas…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:11AM
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

“What the Constitution Means to Me” Triumphs—Streaming Prime by Bdhorwitz

Heidi Schreck Artfully Makes Her Story Our Story by Barry David Horwitz Heidi Schreck plays the Constitution like a Stradivarius, lyrically deploying Amendments in defense of women’s right…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:40PM
Saturday, October 31, 2020

“Citizen Brain” Blazes New Path to Empathy—Streaming Shotgun by Bdhorwitz

Josh Kornbluth, Genius Comic, Uses Science for Revolution by Barry David Horwitz Josh Kornbluth has found a way to link self-discovery to political regeneration. He has blazed a trail from t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:43AM
Monday, October 5, 2020

“Gloria: A Life” Depicts an Inspiring, Honest HER-story—Streaming PBS by Bdhorwitz

Emily Mann Highlights Steinem’s Fabulous Feminism by Barry David Horwitz Emily Mann’s Off-Broadway play “Gloria: A Life” offers a shocking timeline of how professional women were tre…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:16AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards