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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

“As You Like It”: Weaves Past & Future in Magical Forest—at SF Playhouse by Patricia L. Morin

Taub & Woolery’s Musical Updates Shakespeare’s Rom-Com by Patricia L. Morin & Barry David Horwitz In Director Bill English’s Tiffany-bejeweled Forest of Arden, trees glow with …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:02PM
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

“Little Shop of Horrors”: Killer Plant Blooms in Chinatown—at TheatreWorks by Patricia L. Morin

Ashton & Menken’s Musical Confronts Capitalist Greed by Patricia L. Morin “Little Shop of Horrors” has moved to a new neighborhood. From New York’s mainly white Skid Row district…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:45AM
Friday, December 9, 2022

“Ham for the Holidays” Lightens the Heart—at Main Stage West  by Patricia L. Morin

Shad Willingham Delivers Joyous Christmas Comedy by Patricia L. Morin Did you ever feel as though you were having one of those days, where nothing seems to be going your way? And the outcome…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:15AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

“Shoshana in December”: A Holiday Musical for Jews & Polyamors—at Custom Made by Patricia L. Morin

Rose Oser Unfolds Struggles with Sexual Identity & Religion by Patricia L. Morin “Shoshana in December,” a musical potpourri, follows a young Jewish woman questioning life, love, and…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:19AM
Friday, November 25, 2022

“Mark of the Minotaur” Merges Mystery and Misogyny—at The Marsh by Patricia L. Morin

Sharon Eberhardt Links Anthropologist Alice Kober & Mythical Ariadne by Patricia L. Morin Through the lives of two trailblazing women, the “Mark of the Minotaur” manifests the ageles…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:02AM
Friday, November 18, 2022

“Book of Sand” Spotlights One Man’s Obsession with Books—at OTP  by Patricia L. Morin

Lisa Ramirez Transforms Borges Story into Modern Exposé  by Patricia L. Morin “Book of Sand (a fairytale)” is Lisa Ramirez’s creative adaptation of Jorge Louis Borges’ fantasy shor…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:39PM
Thursday, November 10, 2022

“A Slice of Life” Fuses Fragments of Father/Daughter Memories—at The Rhino  by Patricia L. Morin

John Fisher Portrays a Gay Man’s Struggles with Parenthood by Patricia L. Morin John Fisher’s “A Slice of Life” features Jordy (dynamic Fisher), a Gay actor and director, who is  st…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:35PM

“The River Bride” Asks, “What Price Love?”—at 6th Street Playhouse by Patricia L. Morin

Marisela Treviño Orta’s Exotic Fairytale Unites Romance & Myth by Patricia L. Morin “The River Bride” enchants us with talented actors, intriguing lighting, and subtle music, set …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:21AM
Friday, October 21, 2022

“On Beckett” Celebrates Samuel Beckett’s Works in Motion—at ACT by Patricia L. Morin

Bill Irwin’s Comic Genius Sweeps Us into Beckett World by Patricia L. Morin Dynamic actor and writer Bill Irwin warmly greets us on a near empty stage, with only a lectern,  a bench, unde…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:31AM
Thursday, October 20, 2022

“The Museum Annex” Showcases Black Women’s HerStory—at Central Works by Patricia L. Morin

Mildred Inez Lewis Celebrates African American Sheroes by Patricia L. Morin & K. Marguerite Caronna Inspired by George C. Wolfe’s 1986 play “The Colored Museum,” Mildred Inez Lewis…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:49PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

“Jagged Little Pill”: Pop Musical Showcases Teenage Angst—at BroadwaySF by Patricia L. Morin

Diablo Cody Wraps Morissette Songs Around Family Dysfunction by Patricia L. Morin Alanis Morissette’s world famous 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill,” coupled with Diablo Cody’s book, u…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:40AM
Saturday, October 15, 2022

“Grandma & Me” Touches Our Hearts with Single Parent Tales—at The Marsh by Patricia L. Morin

Brian Copeland Brilliantly Embodies Family Generations   by Patricia L. Morin Brian Copeland greets us as though we were friends whom he invited into his living room to hear a personal sto…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:12PM
Monday, October 10, 2022

“Overlooked Latinas” Celebrates Legendary Latin Women—at The Marsh, S.F. by Patricia L. Morin

Banner photo: Tina D’Elia as Lupe Vélez Tina D’Elia Weaves Latina Activism into Comedy  by Patricia L. Morin The premise of “Overlooked Latinas” is brilliant. Tina D’Elia spotlig…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:45AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

“Zac & Siah or, Jesus in a Body Bag” Probes Power of Prophets—at Custom Made by Patricia L. Morin

Jeffrey Lo Explores Alternate Gospels about Christ   by Patricia L. Morin “Zac & Siah or, Jesus in a Body Bag” is a satirical, sometimes slap-stick study of the power of prophets o…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:37AM
Sunday, September 25, 2022

“Passengers” Mingles Circus Thrills with Compassion—at ACT by Patricia L. Morin

Shana Carroll Invites Us to Join a Theater Revolution by Patricia L. Morin “Passengers,” written, directed, and choreographed by Shana Carroll, entices us to care about the performance a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:30PM
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

“This Much I Know” Dramatically Dissects Decision Making—at Aurora by Patricia L. Morin

Jonathan Spector Probes the Power of Reason by Patricia L. Morin & Barry David Horwitz “This Much I Know” by Jonathan Spector is a powerful play that explores the mental processes be…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:17PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

“Fun Home” Shines Musical Light on Family Secrets—at Left Edge by Patricia L. Morin

Lisa Kron Spotlights Alison Bechdel’s Unfolding Sexual Identity by Patricia L. Morin Lisa Kron’s “Fun Home” is a beautiful, heart-rending portrayal of the hidden anguish of a dysfunc…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:02PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

“Pride & Prejudice” Mixes Roles to Delight & Enlighten—at 6th St. by Patricia L. Morin

Kate Hamill Turns Jane Austen into Hilarious Social Satire  by Patricia L. Morin Kate Hamill’s “Pride and Prejudice” breaks free the chains of 1800s social conventions and snobbery. I…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:56AM
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

“Atlas, the Lonely Gibbon” Wrestles with Cyber/Human Conflict—at Spreckels by Patricia L. Morin

Deborah Yarchun Explores Threats & Benefits of AI by Patricia L. Morin “Atlas, the Lonely Gibbon” delivers a blend of tense and comedic moments in an AI world gone rogue. A young tec…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:43AM
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

“House of Desires”: A Fun-Filled Rom-Com in Colonial Mexico—Those Women by Patricia L. Morin

Sor (Sister) Juana Inés de la Cruz Spotlights Women’s Issues    by Patricia L. Morin “House of Desires” offers a delightful bounty of surprises as it explores forms of love and the …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:48AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2022

“Wives” Weaves & Wavers on Women’s Identities—at Aurora by Patricia L. Morin

Jacklyn Backhaus Spins Herstory from Medieval to Modern by Patricia L. Morin Jaclyn Backhaus’ “Wives,” a comic satire spanning five centuries in four acts, mixes exaggerated caricature…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:40PM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

“The Mojo and the Sayso” Reveals Tragedy of a Lost Child—at Oakland by Patricia L. Morin

Aishah Rahman Unfolds Grief Inflicted on Black Families by Patricia L. Morin Aishah Rahman’s 1987 play “The Mojo and the Sayso” tells the story of a 1973 murder of a 10-year-old-boy in…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:18AM
Friday, June 3, 2022

“Balikbayan Box” Delivers the Steps to Love—at TheatreFirst by Patricia L. Morin

Jeffrey Lo Highlights Struggles of Filipino Immigrants in America  by Patricia L. Morin Playwright Jeffrey Lo takes us on the touching journey of a young couple who clash over traditional F…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:47AM
Sunday, May 29, 2022

“A Doll’s House, Part 2” Questions Family Loyalties—at Novato by Patricia L. Morin

Lucas Hnath Explores What We Owe to Ourselves & What We Owe to Others by Patricia L. Morin In 1879, Ibsen’s Nora Helmer escaped the suffocating “doll’s house” with all its restri…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:26AM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

“Monument, or Four Sisters” Explores Loss of Love & Coral Reefs—at Magic Theatre by Patricia L. Morin

Sam Chanse Illuminates Need for Perseverance & Preservation by Patricia L. Morin On a small stage with four ottomans, used as seats and storage, Playwright Sam Chanse reminds us of our n…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:46PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

“The Government Inspector”: Classic Comedy Mocks Corrupt Officials—at Ross Valley by Patricia L. Morin

Gogol’s Satire Highlights How Self-Deception Fuels Greed by Patricia L. Morin Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s 1836 comedy delights us with satire of small-town tyranny.…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:21PM
Tuesday, April 26, 2022

“Crowns” Spotlights African American Perseverance—at CCCT by Patricia L. Morin

Regina Taylor’s Songs Unveil the Glory of Hats by Patricia L. Morin “Crowns” illuminates the resilience of the African American spirit though the magic of hats. Devon LaBelle creates a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:48AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

“Fefu and Her Friends” Introduces Us to Eight Extraordinary Women—at ACT  by Patricia L. Morin

María Irene Fornés‘ Absurd Comedy Probes Women’s Fears  by Patricia L. Morin “Fefu and Her Friends” delicately weaves individual women’s stories into themes to spotlight women�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:58PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022

“Intimate Apparel” Probes Conflict Between Love & Marriage—at LHT by Patricia L. Morin

Lynn Nottage Extols Sisterhood for Independent Women by Patricia L. Morin In 1905 New York, Esther (dynamic Jeunée Simon), an independent businesswoman and talented seamstress, creates love…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:15PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022

“Packrat Gene” Unfolds Our Need to Cling to Clutter—Ross Valley Players by Patricia L. Morin

Margy Kahn Touches Three Generations of Jewish History      by Patricia L. Morin Playwright Margy Kahn entices us to ask what price we place for collecting treasures from the past. What …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:51PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022

“Escape from the Asylum” Highlights Women’s Cunning—at Central Works by Patricia L. Morin

Patricia Milton Wraps Women’s Rights in Clever Mystery by Patricia L. Morin   Central Works’ “Escape from the Asylum” returns us to the male-dominated Victorian era, to shine a pow…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:31AM

All that Chat

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