Saturday, March 29, 2025

“Fat Ham” Lights Up “Hamlet” for Potent Contact High—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

James Ijames Delights with Riotous Black Family Comedy by Jenyth Jo After twenty minutes of “Fat Ham,” a comical version of “Hamlet” set at a North Carolina backyard BBQ, it’s clea…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:31PM

“Fat Ham: Sexy Family Comedy Pits Older vs. Younger Generations—at SF Playhouse by Mary Lou Herlihy

James Ijames Finds Funny Bone in Black BBQ-Wedding by Mary Lou Herlihy “Fat Ham,” a raucous, rapid-fire romp about a southern Black family, tackles sexual secrets and gender roles with r…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:24PM

“Fat Ham” Turns Tragedy to Comedy—at SF Playhouse by Emily Mendel

James Ijames Gives “Hamlet” Brand-New Black American Look by Emily S. Mendel “Fat Ham” is a rollicking comedy that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2022. Acclaimed playwright James Ijames …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:56PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

“Angry Black Woman 101”: A Modern Sojourner Truth Speaks Out—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Kathryn Seabron Reveals the Rise of MYSOGYNOIR by Robert M. Gardner Kathryn Seabron’s unique solo show is rooted in an incident she had with the Human Resources Officer at the non-profit w…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:46PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

“I Am My Own Wife”: Notorious Gay Life under Hitler, Stalin, US—at OTP by Barry David Horwitz

Doug Wright’s Masterpiece Spotlights Superb Trans SHERO by Barry David Horwitz “I Am My Own Wife” startles with beauty and grace. The solo show has lost none of its charm since burstin…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:10PM
Saturday, March 22, 2025

“Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” Delights with Laughter & Love—at Marin by Mary Lou Herlihy

Lewis & Rajan Elevate Daily Life into Pure Joy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Using an Indian celebration in New Zealand and a shared meal, “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:53PM
Friday, March 21, 2025

“Push/Pull” Exposes the Price of ‘Perfection’—at Central Works by Lynne Stevens

Harry Davis Lifts Heavy Weight of Young Male Experience by Lynne Stevens Picture a gym in your garage. A bench press and a barrage of rock music to fuel the heavy lifting. Two young men, old…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:59PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

“Sumo”: A Tale of Power, Leadership, Redemption—at The Public, N.Y. by David Moore

Lisa Sanaye Dring Envisions a New Kind of Leader by David Moore Lisa Sanaye Dring’s “Sumo” invites us into the ritualistic world of sumo wrestling. Beneath the physical discipline, “…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:20AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

“Wild with Happy”: A Comedy Road Trip to The Enchanted Kingdom—at NCTC by Lynne Stevens

Colman Domingo’s Wild & Bumpy Journey Lifts Us Up by Lynne Stevens Hop into an Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme for a crazy trip south to Disney World, where all your dreams come true. That�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:58PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

“Night Driver”: Hong Kong Princess Navigates S.F. Queer Scene—at The Marsh by Zack Rogow

Pearl Ong Speeds to Lesbian Liberation as All-Night Cabby by Zack Rogow Pearl Ong has certainly lived a larger-than-life story. She went from Hong Kong princess to joining the lesbian libera…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:24PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

“Art” Challenges Friendship in Explosive French Comedy—at Shotgun by Emily Mendel

Yasmina Reza Provokes Questions on Modern Art, Modern Friends by Emily S. Mendel The long-time platonic friendship of three mid-life men is tested in the Tony Award-winning one-act “Art�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:13AM
Saturday, March 15, 2025

“Nobody Loves You”: Hilarious Musical Mash-Up of The Bachelor—at ACT by Jennifer Charron

Itamar Moses & Gaby Alter Spoof Modern Love with Glamor & Glitz by Jennifer Charron Love them or hate them; or love to hate them—reality dating shows fascinate audiences across the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:22PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

“Happy Pleasant Valley, A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical”—at TheatreWorks by Mary Lou Herlihy

Min Kahng Exposes Senior High Jinx in Raucous Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy A horny grandma and her self-obsessed granddaughter light up the stage with comedic timing and musical gifts. In gran…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:24AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

“Push/Pull”: Great Show, Bring on Act Two—at Central Works by Barry David Horwitz

Harry Davis’ Two Hander Delves into Male ‘Perfectionism’ by Barry David Horwitz What a groundbreaking play by Harry Davis! The young local playwright digs deep into depicting bodybuild…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:49PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025

“Doomers”: A Wild Struggle for the Future—at Pallas Gallery by Kim Waldron

Matthew Gasda’s Tech Titans Clash in San Francisco by Kim Waldron I can’t remember the last time I was so exhilarated listening to dialogue—in this case, a fight by the tech elite over…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:44PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

“Cuckoo Edible Magic”: Hilarious Rice Cookers Attack—at SFBATCO by Barry David Horwitz

Reed Flores’ Comic Heroes Fight Apocalypse on BART by Barry David Horwitz When three dancing rice cookers in their white sacks take over the stage, you may just fall off your chair. Good f…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:11PM
Monday, February 24, 2025

Harry Davis: Interview with Playwright of “Push/Pull”—at Central Works by Jenyth Jo

by Jenyth Jo I met Harry Davis, a member of Actors Equity, in the spring of 2023 in a playwriting class at Berkeley Rep. Central Works in Berkeley. Now Central Works has added his “Push/Pu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:18AM
Sunday, February 23, 2025

“Living the Shuffle”: Amazing Life of Legendary Black Actor—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Robert Townsend Delivers Tales & Truths, Honestly     by Robert M. Gardner When co-producer Don Reed steps forward to introduce Robert Townsend, enthusiasm for the show immediately en…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:16PM
Friday, February 21, 2025

“Uncle Vanya”: A Clarion Call for Change—at Berkeley Rep by Barry David Horwitz

Anton Chekhov’s Doctor Astrov Unfurls the Future Onstage by Barry David Horwitz Berkeley Rep’s sparkling production of Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” highlights a perennial question: Do w…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:11PM
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

“Doodler”: Unsolved Castro Murders in Brilliant Return—at Rhino by Barry David Horwitz

John Fisher Unleashes Solo Masterpiece on Gay Injustice by Barry David Horwitz John Fisher has written, teched, designed, and performed one of his great Essential Service Projects, transferr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:22PM

“Froggy” Jumps Off the Page & into Our Lives—at Center Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Jennifer Haley & Tech Wonders Animate Mystery, Dark Humor by Mary Lou Herlihy “Froggy” lifts the two-dimensional world of a dark graphic novel off the page and artfully installs it o…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:00AM
Sunday, February 16, 2025

“Waste”: Stellar Cast Unveils Edwardian Woman’s Tragedy—at Marin by Lynne Stevens

Granville-Barker Speaks Truth to Power—but Who’s Listening? by Lynne Stevens “Waste” is like jumping into a snake pit. The male characters focus mainly on their own power and reputat…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:56AM
Saturday, February 15, 2025

“The Heart Sellers”: Moving Comedy Reveals Immigrant Secrets—at Aurora by Emily Mendel

Lloyd Suh Explores Asian Women’s Joys and Pains in U.S. by Emily S. Mendel I’ve been looking forward to seeing “The Heart Sellers.” I loved playwright Lloyd Suh’s “The Far Count…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:15AM
Thursday, February 13, 2025

“Much Ado” Brings Forth a Fresh Claudio—at Marin Shakes by Barry David Horwitz

Tai White Discovers Charm and Arrogance in Elusive Role by Barry David Horwitz Tai White had a genius drama teacher down at Pacific Collegiate School, near Santa Cruz, who opened a new world…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:39AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

“Calendar Girls”: Charming Comedy of Yorkshire Ladies—at Masquers by Jennifer Charron

Tim Firth’s British Women Strip to Express Love & Hope by Jennifer Charron “Calendar Girls” tells the hilarious true story of the deep friendship among a group of Yorkshire women w…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:24PM
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

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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