BroadwayStars | Updated Broadway News, Every 5 Minutes.

All stories by Mary Lou Herlihy on BroadwayStars

OLDER >>

Saturday, August 17, 2024

“Shipping & Handling” Challenges with Wise ‘Black Robots’”—at Crowded Fire by Mary Lou Herlihy

Star Finch Explores AI, Channeling the Genius of Black Women by Mary Lou Herlihy “Shipping and Handling” is voluble and experimental, bursting with humor and intrigue. Dr. Mother Mercy o…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:24PM

Sunday, July 21, 2024

“Best of Second City” Displays Chicago Comedy Empire—at Berkeley Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Six Young Stars Shine in Surprising New Style Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Over decades, the famed comedy club and theater, “Second City” (Chicago) has been the s…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:53AM

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

“Who’s-Dead McCarthy”: Delivers Poetic Irish Wit at Its Finest—at Word4Word by Mary Lou Herlihy

Kevin Barry’s Stories, Brilliantly Staged—A Must See! by Mary Lou Herlihy Hilarious Irish characters mine a deep well of humor and humanity in all three of Kevin Barry’s short stories.…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:48AM

Monday, June 24, 2024

“Mother Road”: Epic Tale of Mexican & American Quest—at Berkeley Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Octavio Solis Reveals Mother Lode of Mexico-US Family by Mary Lou Herlihy and Barry David Horwitz From a CraigsList ad reading: “All Joads come home. Riches beyond your wildest dreams,” …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:27AM

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

“Innocence” Grabs Hold & Refuses to Let Go—at SF Opera by Mary Lou Herlihy

Kaija Saariaho’s Masterpiece Exposes Infection of School Massacre by Mary Lou Herlihy Students’ heads jerk backward in unison—a most horrifying moment, brilliantly staged. A sickening …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:20AM

Thursday, June 13, 2024

“Garuda’s Wing” Celebrates Nature, Travels Time—at Magic by Mary Lou Herlihy

Naomi Iizuka Sounds the Alarm in Beautiful New Poetic Drama by Mary Lou Herlihy Naomi Iizuka’s “Garuda’s Wing” takes us to Borneo, teaming with ghosts, orchids, and orangutans. She b…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:06PM

Friday, June 7, 2024

“Doubt, a Parable” Shines Spotlight on Acting—at Altarena by Mary Lou Herlihy

John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Play Remains Relevant by Mary Lou Herlihy Before the play begins, I chat with the woman next to me. She shares a painful story about her local church whe…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:24PM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

“Galileo” Unveils A Universe of Superb Spectacle—at Berkeley Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Strong, Weiner, Sarnak’s New Musical Faces Mighty Challenges by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz “Galileo” bursts onto the stage like a grand gold-wrapped gift with a big exp…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:10PM

Friday, May 17, 2024

“The Book Club Play” Delivers Laughs & Opens Minds—at Ross Valley by Mary Lou Herlihy

Karen Zacarías Explores How Books Expand Our Lives by Mary Lou Herlihy Fill your glass, take a seat, open to Chapter 13, and enjoy a juicy discussion about this week’s book selection. Ros…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:38PM

Saturday, April 13, 2024

“Tiger Style!” Raises the Stakes on Asian American Hilarity—at TheatreWorks by Mary Lou Herlihy

Mike Lew’s Rollicking Comedy Hits Home by Mary Lou Herlihy I succeed in life, and I fail. Occasionally I look for people and things to blame, including my gender. One thing I never blame i…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:34PM

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

“Sign My Name to Freedom”: Betty’s Songs Highlight a Legendary Life—at SFBATCO by Mary Lou Herlihy

Michael Gene Sullivan Thrills with Betty Reid Soskin at 102 by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz You will find much to enjoy in the richly conceived, cleverly staged, deftly written…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:14AM

OLDER >>