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Monday, May 1, 2023

“Cyrano”: A Beautiful Romance for the Ages—at Aurora by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Edmond Rostand’s Classic Still Touches Hearts    by Rachel Norby Director Josh Costello’s distilled version of “Cyrano de Bergerac” carefully unfolds surprising tr…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

“Ruthless! The Musical”: An Oddly Enjoyable Delight—at Altarena by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Dana Anderson Imbues Psychopathy with Chilling Charm by Rachel Norby “Ruthless! The Musical” tells the story of eight-year-old Tina Denmark, a disturbed little girl who …

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

“Fannie”: Sixties Spirituals Pave Path to Freedom—at TheatreWorks by Rachel Norby

Cheryl L. West Tells Fannie Lou Hamer’s Mississippi Story by Rachel Norby & Barry David Horwitz Fannie Lou Hamer started out as a sharecropper in Mississippi and stayed true to her ori…

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

“Anything Goes”: It’s Delightful, It’s Delicious, It’s De-lovely—at 42nd Street Moon by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Director Nick Ishimaru’s Classic Musical Hits the High Notes! by Rachel Norby First performed in 1934, “Anything Goes” is an excellent reminder of the lovely things th…

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

“A Christmas Carol”: A Charming, Timely Classic Shines—at Center REP by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Scott Denison Crafts a Delightful Dickensian World by Rachel Norby “A Christmas Carol” is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas t…

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

“Christmas in Oz” Delights & Dazzles, at East Bay Children’s, Hayward by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Ron Lytle Scores with Winter Fantasy, Joyful Music by Rachel Norby “Christmas in Oz” by East Bay Children’s Theatre offers a delightful adventure through Oz during Chr…

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

“Charlie & the Chocolate Factory”—Delicious & Magical, at SHN, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Roald Dahl Imagines a Rich, Grotesque Dreamworld by Rachel Norby This stage rendition of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is pure magic. It’s a delec…

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Saturday, April 20, 2019

“All the Way”—A Fascinating Look at LBJ, at CCCT, El Cerrito by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Robert Schenkkan Offers Startling Insights into 1964 by Rachel Norby “All the Way” by Robert Schenkkan focuses like a laser on Lyndon Baines Johnson’s first year as Pr…

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

“Helen” Delves into Illusions of Beauty & War, at Yugen, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Ellen McLaughlin Mixes Intriguing Ideas & Stately Soliloquies   by Rachel Norby Ellen McLaughlin’s modern adaptation of Euripides’ “Helen” boasts poignant messa…

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Monday, December 17, 2018

“Dear Evan Hansen” Challenges Millennial Myths, at The Curran, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Make Music for Harsh Times by Rachel Norby and Barry David Horwitz The plot of “Dear Evan Hansen” could be a teenie bopper movie: boy makes up story, the lie…

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

“A Christmas Carol”: Miraculous & Meaningful, at ACT, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Charles Dickens’ Magical World Soars to Spectacular Success by Rachel Norby A Christmas Carol is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens’ classic Christ…

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Friday, December 7, 2018

“Ripcord”: Hilarious Odd Couple Takes a Leap, at CCCT, El Cerrito by Rachel Norby

Lindsay-Abaire Infuses Senior Living with New Life  by Rachel Norby & Barry David Horwitz “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abaire tells the story of two women sharing a room in a senior l…

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Monday, November 19, 2018

“Everything Is Illuminated” Sheds Light on WWII Ukraine, at Aurora, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Foer & Block Show Why History Matters      by Rachel Norby Simon Block’s adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel Everything is Illuminated exposes the unfortu…

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

“Wizard of Oz”—Charming Stage Pictures, at Berkeley Playhouse by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Lexie Lazear Orchestrates Lovely Performance by Rachel Norby At Berkeley Playhouse, Director Lexie Lazear’s version of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” includes a …

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

“Twelfth Night”—A Delightful Whirlwind, at Arabian Shakes, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Audrey Rumsby Rejuvenates Shakespeare Comedy  by Rachel Norby “Twelfth Night” has all the convoluted plot lines and fanciful, farcical characters we expect in a Shakesp…

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

“Dracula”—A Haunting Masterpiece, at Theatre Lunatico, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Steven Dietz Entices Us with Suspense and Mystery by Rachel Norby I thoroughly enjoyed Theatre Lunatico’s masterful presentation of “Dracula.” Performed in La Val’s …

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

“Hedda Gabler” Surprises and Charms, at Pear Theatre, Mountain View by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Ibsen Reveals Dark Side of Marriage by Rachel Norby “Hedda Gabler,” the story of a woman trapped in the strict confines of a patriarchal society, comes to life at the Pe…

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Saturday, October 20, 2018

Rachel Norby by Rachel Norby

Rachel Norby is a recent law school graduate who has always had an appreciation for the performing arts. When she’s not attending plays or working she enjoys photography and learning about…

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

“Chekhov’s Ward 6″—Still Critical & Passionate, at Central Works, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Gary Graves Exposes Madness & Moral Responsibility by Rachel Norby In his adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s story, “Ward 6,” director Gary Graves demonstrates the ruin…

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

“Clybourne Park”—Captivating Comedy of Class & Race, at Altarena, Alameda by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Bruce Norris Crafts Masterpiece on Houses & Hypocrisy    by Rachel Norby Bruce Norris’s comedy on race and rejection rises to delight and perfection in the hands of…

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Saturday, September 29, 2018

“The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence”—Actors Shine, at Dragon, Redwood City by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Madeleine George Provokes Thoughts on Progress by Rachel Norby In “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence,” playwright Madeleine George weaves together four diffe…

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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