Tuesday, February 11, 2025

“Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play”: Seasoned with Skaters & Comedy—at SF Playhouse by Hamilton Nguyen

Millennial Notes Keiko Green Delivers Intoxicating Japanese-U.S. Delight by Hamilton Nguyen At SF Playhouse, Keiko Green’s “Deadly Exotic: Or the MSG Play” blends 90s teenage spices in…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:04AM
Saturday, February 8, 2025

“The Thing About Jellyfish”: Gorgeous Glimpse into a Girl’s Mind—at Berkeley Rep by Jennifer Charron

Bunin & Rafaeli Translate Tween Suffering to Spectacular Staging by Jennifer Charron Showcasing the complexities of adolescence is an impossible feat. Yet playwright Keith Bunin and dire…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:13PM
Friday, February 7, 2025

“The Thing About Jellyfish” Explores Tween’s Crisis & Quest—at Berkeley Rep by Emily Mendel

Keith Bunin Adapts Ali Benjamin’s Tantalizing Tale of Life & Jellyfish by Emily S. Mendel What do jellyfish possibly have to do with 12-year-old Suzy’s sudden inability to speak? Th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:11PM
Wednesday, February 5, 2025

“Fairview”: Comedy Turns the Tables on White Gaze—at CCCT by Lynne Stevens

Jackie Sibblies Drury Challenges Our Racial Stereotypes by Lynne Stevens In “Fairview,” actors ask: “If you could choose your race, what would you be? No one gets to choose, but charac…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:05PM
Monday, February 3, 2025

“Daisy” Exposes Fear & Manipulation in U.S. Elections—at Hillbarn by Barry David Horwitz

Sean Devine Reveals the Genius Behind Attack Ads by Barry David Horwitz “Daisy” takes us back to the LBJ vs. Goldwater election in 1964—Johnson is running for his first term after Kenn…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:51AM
Friday, January 31, 2025

“Living the Shuffle”: Visionary Actor Tells Truths—at The Marsh, Berkeley by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Robert Townsend Reveals Unique Hollywood Success  by Jordan Freed —originally reviewed in Theatrius on November 21, 2019 Throughout his solo show “Living the Shuffle,�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:22PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

“The Spitfire Grill” Serves Up Helpings of Hope—at Ross Valley by Mary Lou Herlihy

Valcq & Alley Shine Bright, Musical Light on Small Town USA by Mary Lou Herlihy Hope is the thing with feathers. —Emily Dickinson “The Spitfire Grill,” set in the fictional town of…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:47PM
Sunday, January 26, 2025

“Grand Horizons” Exposes A Family’s Generation Gap—at Altarena by Zack Rogow

Bess Wohl’s Comedy Questions 50-Year Marriage by Zack Rogow From the opening lines of Altarena Playhouse’s production of the Tony Award-nominated play “Grand Horizons,” we know we’…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:11PM
Thursday, January 16, 2025

“Rachmaninoff & the Tsar”: Russian Genius Conjures Cruel King—at TheatreWorks by Barry David Horwitz

Hershey Felder Plays Melancholy Maestro, Passionate Piano by Barry David Horwitz After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Sergei Rachmaninoff fled Russia, abandoned his aristocratic life, and m…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:04AM
Saturday, January 11, 2025

“Takes All Kinds” Celebrates US with Wit & Wisdom–at The Marsh by Corey Finnegan

Dan Hoyle Amazes, Embodying Citizens Across America by Corey Finnegan & Barry David Horwitz Well, it’s time to enjoy a new gaggle of folks that Dan Hoyle has met, interviewed, and recr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:07AM
Monday, December 30, 2024

“Living the Shuffle”: A Visionary Tells All—at The Marsh, Berkeley by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Robert Townsend Reveals Unique Hollywood Success  by Jordan Freed – reviewed in 2019. Throughout his solo show “Living the Shuffle,” Robert Townsend recounts a touchi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:56PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024

“A Red Carol” Unveils Workers’ Lives in Dickens’ Tale—at Z Space by Barry David Horwitz

S.F. Mime Troupe Puts Bob Cratchit & Songs Center Stage by Barry David Horwitz In “A Red Carol,” the SF Mime Troupe has revealed the true focus of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:10PM
Friday, December 20, 2024

“The Jewelry Box” Brings Joy & Love on Saturday—at The Marsh, SF by Barry David Horwitz

Brian Copeland: A Genuine Christmas Gem, One Time Only by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland, famed for his “Not a Genuine Black Man” solo show, is our master story-teller. His gift to a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:03AM
Thursday, December 19, 2024

“A Thousand Ships” Enshrines Black Women’s Memories & Music—at OTP by Robert M. Gardner

Marcus Gardley Celebrates Her-Story from Africa to Oakland    by Robert M. Gardner Marcus Gardley has written a great play celebrating Black community and sisterhood from Africa to Louisia…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:34PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024

“Miss Bennet” Celebrates Women’s Talents in Romantic Comedy—at TheatreWorks by Rachel Norby

Gunderson & Melcon Craft Delightful Sequel to Jane Austen by Rachel Norby “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” a clever comedy, exposes how social class limits women’s rights. Th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:52AM
Thursday, December 12, 2024

“A Whynot Christmas Carol” Offers Challenge & Change—at ACT by Jenyth Jo

Craig Lucas Deconstructs Dickens with Spectacle & Spirits  by Jenyth Jo & Barry David Horwitz We know the story: Dickens contrasts Scrooge, a miserly, old, rich man with Tiny Tim, a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:13AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

“Miss Bennet” Exudes Christmas Charm, Warm Laughter—at TheatreWorks by Lynne Stevens

Gunderson & Melcon Elevate Jane Austen’s “Modern” Woman! by Lynne Stevens Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon have imagined the lives of Jane Austen’s delightfully comic Bennet fa…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:23AM
Monday, December 2, 2024

“Waitress”: A Slice of Love, Life, & Pie—at SF Playhouse by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Sara Bareilles’ Songs Capture Beauty in Life’s Messiness by Isa S. Chu San Francisco Playhouse’s “Waitress” is the perfect pie, with a buttery crust made of friend…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:59PM
Sunday, December 1, 2024

“Thirty-Six” Gets Great Laughs for Worst Date Ever—at Shotgun by Robert M. Gardner

Leah Nanako Winkler’s Muse Speaks Out Frankly on Sex by Robert M. Gardner “Thirty-Six” recalls our own experiences with awkward first dates, right down to the moment a partner farts wi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:23PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024

“Cabaret” Roars A Magnificent, Prophetic Growl—at Rhino by Barry David Horwitz

John Fisher’s Spectacular Staging Puts Fascism in Our Faces by Barry David Horwitz Dramatic genius John Fisher has assembled a heavenly cast to explore the Hell of 1930s Germany—to live …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:24AM
Saturday, November 23, 2024

“Blithe Spirit’s” Séance Antics Delight—at Ross Valley by Lynne Stevens

Noel Coward’s Spirited British Comedy Conjures Wartime Specters by Lynne Stevens “Blithe Spirit” premiered in 1941, during the World War II Blitz, when the Nazis dropped bombs on Londo…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:39PM
Friday, November 22, 2024

“The 39 Steps” Climbs Higher, Faster with Energy & Fun—at Masquers by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Patrick Barlow Blends Hitchcock Thriller & Slapstick Comedy by Isa S. Chu “The 39 Steps,” a madcap comedy with breakneck pacing, tells a story as wild as its charact…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:00PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

“Lettere D’Amore”: A Tribute to Glorious Follies of Love—at The Marsh  by Corey Finnegan

Millennial Notes Dacia Maraini Seduces with Longings for Romantic Rapture by Corey Finnegan There’s a reason we call it “falling” in love. Not “rising” or “expanding” or “res…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:21PM

“The Strange Library” Beckons with Masterful Sleight of Hand—at Word4Word by Mary Lou Herlihy

Haruki Murakami Explores the Dark Side of Curiosity by Mary Lou Herlihy “YOUR TIME IN THE READING ROOM HAS BEGUN” announces a cross-dressing maid/librarian (Chuck Lacson) with authority …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:18PM
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

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime