Wednesday, November 20, 2024

“Ghost Quartet”: Thrilling Musical Trip to Mysterious Afterlife —at OTP by Corey Finnegan

Millennial Notes Dave Malloy Entices, Lures Us into Looming Fantasies by Corey Finnegan Ever wonder what it’s like to be a ghost? Composer Dave Malloy’s hallucinatory “Ghost Quartet”…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:42PM

“180 Days. To Die. To Live.” Swift, Surprising Journey to the End—at The Marsh by Corey Finnegan

Stephanie Weisman Unveils Bittersweet Secrets, Life-Changing Insights by Corey Finnegan & Barry David Horwitz What would you do in the face of a fatal diagnosis? Try to live every moment…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:21AM
Monday, November 18, 2024

“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”: Wild Comedy Hides Immigrant Perils—at Berkeley Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Jocelyn Bioh Celebrates Harlem’s African Women, Brilliantly by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Playwright Jocelyn Bioh dazzles us with intimate insights, fabulous hair, and a st…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:53PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

“Seussical” Celebrates Whimsy & Warmth in Tough Times—at BPH by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Ahrens/Flaherty’s Magical Musical Uses FUN to Banish Bullies by Isa S. Chu In a time that calls for big thinking, “Seussical” reminds us that art doesn’t just lift u…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:35PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

“You Can’t Take It with You” Sports Fine Cast & Hearty Laughs—at Foothill College by Joanne Engelhardt

Kaufman & Hart’s 30s Comedy Shows that Love Conquers All by Joanne Engelhardt Who knew that a 1936 comedy could feel so fresh and fun?  Director Tom Gough brings joy to Foothill Coll…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:56PM
Friday, November 8, 2024

“Dragon Lady” Casts a Spell with Story & Song–at Center Rep by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Sara Porkalob Transforms Generations of Trauma to Healing by Isa S. Chu With her magnetic stage presence and meticulous storytelling, Sara Porkalob’s one-woman show invite…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:59PM
Thursday, November 7, 2024

“Ghost Quartet”: Gifted Musicians Play DREAM Gig—at OTP  by Mary Lou Herlihy

Dave Malloy’s Haunting Song Cycle Shimmers by Mary Lou Herlihy “Ghost Quartet” is so haunting and curious, I want to share it with my musical friends. In a cozy living room setting, an…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:16PM

“Dragon Lady” Exquisitely Embodies Feisty Filipina Grandma—at Center REP by Barry David Horwitz

Sara Porkalob Triumphs with Comedy, Stories, Songs 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, tried to tak…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:44PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

“Matchbox Magic Flute” Mesmerizes with Intimacy & Whimsy—at Berkeley Rep by Barry David Horwitz

Mary Zimmerman Celebrates Mozart in Earthy, Erotic Fantasy by Barry David Horwitz Extraordinary designer/director Mary Zimmerman triumphs at Berkeley Rep with her ethereal, funny Magic Flute…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:11PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

“The Gulf” Hooks Us with Humor & Fearless Acting—at NCTC by Mary Lou Herlihy

Audrey Cefaly Digs Deep in the Bayou for Love by Mary Lou Herlihy On a small fishing boat, stuck in the dark waters of the bayou, two women wallow together, forever. Could these ill-suited l…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:39PM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

“Fallen Angels” Skewers Privileged Class with British Wit—at Aurora by Joseph Mutti

Noel Coward Elevates Savvy Maid in Devilish Comedy by Joseph Mutti & Barry David Horwitz Noel Coward’s “Fallen Angels” presents us with two self-involved, flamboyantly dressed flap…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:07PM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

“Freud’s Last Session” Pits Science vs. Faith, Brilliantly—at City Club by Barry David Horwitz

Mark St. Germain Brings C.S. Lewis & Sigmund Freud Together by Barry David Horwitz When we enter the luscious, high-ceilinged, Victorian salon at the Berkeley City Club, we are plunged i…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:43PM

“Breed or Bust”: Joyful’s Bold, Funny Journey to Freedom—at The Marsh-SF by Kim Waldron

Joyful Raven’s High-Spirited Solo Celebrates Women’s Rights by Kim Waldron First posted September 4, 2022, for Joyful Raven’s performance at Playground, S.F. = NOW PLAYING at THE MARSH…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:50PM
Friday, October 25, 2024

“The DMV”: Humor & Humanity Blossom—at The Marsh by Barry David Horwitz

Don Reed’s Brilliant Comic Solo Reveals the Ways We Live by Barry David Horwitz Don Reed, Oakland’s Clown Prince, has taken on a familiar enemy. This time, he transforms our perception o…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:21AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

“The Contest” Breathes Life into Italian Power Struggle—at Central Works by Mary Lou Herlihy

Gary Graves & Three Superb Actors Reimagine Renaissance Power by Mary Lou Herlihy Playwright and director Gary Graves brings us reimagined perspectives on Leonardo da Vinci and Michelang…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:39PM

“The Moors” Flips Gothic Tale into Mysterious Comedy—at Lunatico by Lynne Stevens

Jen Silverman Creates a Dark & Thrilling Brontë Mashup by Lynne Stevens Tell your friends about this standout twisted tale “from Behind the Basement Door.” I am always blown away by…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:16AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

“Deep History” Delivers Stark Climate Reality—at The Public by David Moore

David Finnegan Offers Lessons for Survival in a Stormy World by David Moore Watching “Deep History” at the Public Theater, with Hurricane Milton poised to become the largest storm since …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:36PM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

“Angels in America-II” Evokes Heaven to Heal US—by OTP @Marin Shakes by Corey Finnegan

Tony Kushner’s Masterpiece Is Magical, Mystical, Magnificent! by Corey Finnegan & Barry David Horwitz It’s not every day you get a chance to see a live performance of one of the grea…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:42AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

“Great American Sh*t Show” Exposes Maga Lies & Fakes—at The Marsh by Barry David Horwitz

Brian Copeland’s Visionary Joy Proves “Kamala Gives US Hope!” by Barry David Horwitz Once again, Brian Copeland, our super-hero storyteller and political wise man, is standing up at Th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:29PM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

“King James” Turns up the Heat at the Final Buzzer—at TheatreWorks by Mary Lou Herlihy

Rajiv Joseph Reveals “What’s Wrong with America” by Mary Lou Herlihy Rajiv Joseph’s “King James,” a brilliantly crafted two-hander, continually reveals “What’s wrong with Ame…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:27PM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

“Angels in America” Opens Our Eyes Again—OTP @Marin Shakes by Barry David Horwitz

Michael Socrates Moran Touches Tony Kushner’s Epic with Genius by Barry David Horwitz When I saw the very first production of Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:27PM
Friday, October 11, 2024

“The Play That Goes Wrong” Gets It All Right—at SF Playhouse by Kim Waldron

Lewis, Sayer, Shields Deliver Campy Non-Stop Laughs by Kim Waldron I thought I didn’t like farce, but it turns out I just needed to see one done right—like San Francisco Playhouse’s �…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:49PM

“Good Bones”: A Gripping Battle of Haves vs. Have-Nots—at The Public  by David Moore

Millennial Notes James Ijames Plumbs the Depths & Despair of Gentrification by David Moore James Ijames’ “Good Bones” delves into gentrification, class struggle, and the malicious …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:07AM
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

“Takes All Kinds”: Genius Celebration of America on the Brink—at The Marsh by Corey Finnegan

Dan Hoyle Brilliantly Brings the People Home for US to Meet! by Corey Finnegan & Barry David Horwitz Well, it’s time to enjoy a new gaggle of folks that Dan Hoyle has met, interviewed,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:02PM
Sunday, October 6, 2024

“Black Men Everywhere!” Takes No Prisoners—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Jinho “Piper” Ferreira Chronicles Black “Justice” in 2024 by Robert M. Gardner “Love is stronger than Hate, Justice is stronger than Fear.” Jinho “Piper” Ferreira repeats the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:53PM
Thursday, October 3, 2024

“Choir Boy”: A Black, Gay Hero Disses Prep School Hypocrisy—at Shotgun by Joseph Mutti

Tarell Alvin McCraney Battles “High-Class” Homophobia with Music by Joseph Mutti “Choir Boy” illustrates how homophobia persists in the supposedly Christian world of the Charles R. D…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:22PM
Monday, September 30, 2024

“Ride the Cyclone”: A Death-Defying, Wild, Roller Coaster—at NCTC by Kim Waldron

Richmond/Maxwell’s Witty, Whimsical Musical Spotlights Stellar Ensemble by Kim Waldron The standard musical does not start with a death, let alone half a dozen, but there’s not much stan…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:35PM

“Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body”: It’s for Every BODY!—at LHT by Lynne Stevens

Lisa B. Thompson’s Choreopoem Honors Black Women’s Stories by Lynne Stevens Balancing between the reality and the joy of Black women’s lives, Lisa B. Thompson’s choreopoem “The Bla…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:45PM
Thursday, September 26, 2024

“Paradise”: Superb Portrait of Puerto Ricans Under Pressure—at BRAVA by Yano Rivera

Millennial Notes Tere Martínez Exposes US Profiteering after Hurricane Maria by Yano Rivera Tere Martínez’s “Paradise” provides crucial facts about life in Puerto Rico. She introduce…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:45PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

“Counting & Cracking”: EPIC Tale of Sri Lankans in Australia—at The Public by David Moore

S. Shakthidharan’s Multi-Generation Spectacle Dazzles World by David Moore “Counting and Cracking,” a powerful, multi-generational epic, explores identity, migration, and the refugee e…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:55PM
Monday, September 23, 2024

“Mourning Becomes Electra’ Brings the Civil War Home—at Tao House     by Mary Lou Herlihy

Eugene O’Neill’s Late Tragedy Shows Women Taking Revenge  by Mary Lou Herlihy I will never see Eugene O’Neill’s Tao House in Danville in quite the same light. The gorgeous setting w…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:22PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic