“The Cook” Amazes with Bountiful Acting, Design, Direction—at Berkeley Rep by Barry David Horwitz

Eduardo Machado’s Cuban Delight Offers Taste of Revolution by Barry David Horwitz For the play of a lifetime, don’t miss “The Cook.” Playwright Eduardo Machado takes us on a thrillin…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:11pm on September 11, 2026☆⚑

“Gloria: A Life” Depicts an Inspiring, Honest HER-story—Streaming PBS by Barry David Horwitz

Emily Mann Highlights Steinem’s Fabulous Feminism In Memory of Gloria Steinem. First posted in Theatrius on October 4, 2020. by Barry David Horwitz Emily Mann’s exciting and enlightening…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:05am on September 8, 2026☆⚑

“Public Record” Celebrates New Yorkers’ Bountiful Stories—at The Public by Andrea Libresco

Lisa Sanaye Dring Joyfully Gathers Us ALL into NYC History by Andrea Libresco Shows do not generally begin with greetings from an archivist. Nor do they sport a cast over one hundred. But �…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:23pm on September 7, 2026☆⚑

“The White Chip” A Kaleidoscope of Alcohol Dependence—at Marin by Jenyth Jo

Sean Daniels’ Comedy Unravels an Addict’s Alibis & Lies by Jenyth Jo So much depends upon a stylishly seductive bar in this sobriety story. Grey Goose-inspired bottles line vast shel…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:21am on September 5, 2026☆⚑

“The Rocky Horror Show” Immortalizes Tim Curry—at Studio 54, NY by Jenyth Jo

Richard O’Brien’s Musical Trans-ports Us to Triumphs by Jenyth Jo My two closeted god-brothers, my boyfriend, and I sneak out at 11:00 p.m. to drive downtown.  It’s Saturday night dur…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:49pm on August 31, 2026☆⚑

“Julius Caesar” Spotlights the Cost of Political Violence—at Marin Shakes   by Corey Finnegan

Jon Tracy Offers Startling Vision of National Disintegration by Corey Finnegan “Pity the nation that…acclaims the bully as hero and aims to rule the world by force…Pity the people who …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:34pm on August 19, 2026☆⚑

“The Prince Part 2” Reveals Evolution of Master Politician Machiavelli—at Central Works by Jenyth Jo

Gary Graves Links Renaissance Turmoil to Tyranny Today  by Jenyth Jo In “The Prince Part 2,” playwright Gary Graves uses cunning linguistic dexterity to dramatize conflict and choices a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:58pm on August 18, 2026☆⚑

“R.O.I.” Reveals Hypocrisy of Impact Investing—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

Aaron Loeb Raises Alarm on Venture Capitalist Greed by Jenyth Jo I saw a Tesla with a bumper sticker that reads: “I bought this before I knew Elon was crazy.” Musk and his tech bros put …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:24pm on August 15, 2026☆⚑

“Orpheus Descending” Exposes Southern Bigotry & Cruelty—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Tennessee Williams’ Disturbing 50s Drama Exposes White Patriarchy by Jenyth Jo Terrific acting in OTP’s production of “Orpheus Descending” rescues a play Tennessee Williams struggled…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:51pm on August 11, 2026☆⚑

“The Prince Part 2” Unfolds Trickery & Lies in Machiavelli’s Florence—at Central Works by Robert M. Gardner

Gary Graves’ Superb Actors Play Legendary Renaissance Artists by Robert M. Gardner After 36 years of original plays, Central Works’ final production, “The Prince Part 2,” is a triump…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:47pm on August 10, 2026☆⚑

“Urinetown” Elevates Musical Satire with Flawless Production—at Ray of Light by Mary Lou Herlihy

Hollmann & Konitz’s Masterpiece Skewers Corporate Greed & Cruelty  by Mary Lou Herlihy “Urinetown” just turned 25. My first time and I LOVED it! The 2001 Tony award winning mu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:08am on August 7, 2026☆⚑

“Iphigenia in Splott” Spotlights Alicia Mason in Stellar Role—at Shotgun by Zack Rogow

Gary Owens’ Solo Play Captures Welsh Woman’s Sexy Defiance by Zack Rogow When a character changes dramatically onstage, a magical transformation takes place right before our eyes. That�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:52pm on August 4, 2026☆⚑

“Present Laughter” Exposes Arrogance & Privilege—at Orinda by Jenyth Jo

Noel Coward’s Hilarious Comedy Rings True Today by Jenyth Jo What’s better than a midsummer night play in an outdoor amphitheater? Add a beautiful studio set in striking nocturne blue, a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:45pm on August 3, 2026☆⚑

“Little BIG Mouth” Pays Tribute to Women Artists—at The Marsh by Mary Lou Herlihy

Pamela Gaye Walker Embraces, Illuminates Painful Memories  by Mary Lou Herlihy Attics are mysterious, sometimes scary places, crowded with memories. We find Penelope (Pamela Gaye Walker’s…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:54am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

“The Prince” Pits Power-Crazed Duke vs. Mad Monk—at Central Works by Adraper

Gary Graves Shows How Machiavelli Fits US Now by Aaron Draper Director, teacher, and playwright Gary Graves has produced 80 original plays over 36 years. Many were written by his collaborato…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:07pm on July 27, 2026☆⚑

“Hairspray” A Campy Antidote to White Supremacy—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

Bill English Directs Outstanding Ensemble in Beloved Musical by Jenyth Jo From the height of her shellacked bouffant to the tips of her tapping toes, Ella Ruth Harris turns fat-shamed Tracy …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:48pm on July 24, 2026☆⚑

“The Bumpy Road Less Traveled” Exposes School-to-Prison Pipeline—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Anthony Michael Jefferson Boldly Speaks Truth to Power by Robert M. Gardner Anthony Michael Jefferson enters wearing white pants and loose shirt—elegant and confident. Soon we will learn t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:55pm on July 18, 2026☆⚑

“Employee Dharma Handbook” Exposes Corporate Caste Secrets—at TheatreWorks by Mary Lou Herlihy

Geetha Reddy’s Comedy Mixes Indian & U.S. Outrages by Mary Lou Herlihy A funny and deeply thoughtful new comedy by Geetha Reddy zigzags its way to a playful crescendo. “The Employee …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:57am on July 18, 2026☆⚑

“Going to St. Ives” Where the Black Theater Movement Tackles Colonialism—at LBP by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Lee Blessing Conjures Two Powerful Women Tangled in Cultural Conflict by Kheven Lee LaGrone According to Director Cat Brooks, the Lower Bottom Playaz does not simply entertain, they try to g…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:58pm on July 14, 2026☆⚑

“Scabmuggers” Empowers with Lessons in Courage—at The Freight by Mary Lou Herlihy

Yvonne Martinez Incites US to Be Brave Again by Mary Lou Herlihy “Scabmuggers” is full of passion. Spontaneous applause and snapping fingers make it clear—this play is about democracy.…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:04pm on July 10, 2026☆⚑

“Hamlet” Highlights Corruption in Surveillance State—at SPARC by Jenyth Jo

Andre Amorotico Elevates Rebellion in Shakespeare Masterpiece by Jenyth Jo SPARC Theater’s outdoor production of “Hamlet” displays the best of regional theater: talented actors pay sup…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:54am on July 7, 2026☆⚑

“Goat Blood” Conjures Mixture of Race, Lust, & Demons—at Rhino by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Mark-Eugene Garcia Invokes Gay Latine Mystery by Kheven Lee LaGrone Mark-Eugene Garcia’s “Goat Blood” sneaks up on us like a slowly boiling pot of water.  His play starts with a simme…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:22am on July 2, 2026☆⚑

“Absolutely Science Fiction!” Blasts Off with Strangely Familiar Futures—at Z Space by Mary Lou Herlihy

Bradbury & Vonnegut Conjure Comic Characters Searching for Easy Answers by Mary Lou Herlihy In “Absolutely Science Fiction!” Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut offer stories with remarka…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:16pm on July 1, 2026☆⚑

“The Fre” Shows Conformity at Its Most Foolish—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Taylor Mac’s Queer-Friendly Farce Inspires Hope & PRIDE by Jenyth Jo I’m certain Eleanor Roosevelt never imagined her words, “With freedom comes responsibility” would inspire a p…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:11pm on June 27, 2026☆⚑

“Arab Spring” Wrestles with Tradition vs. Modernity—at Golden Thread by Zack Rogow

Playwright Denmo Ibrahim Spotlights Immigrant Family Conflicts  by Zack Rogow In Denmo Ibrahim’s “Arab Spring,” a brother and sister literally wrestle with their recently deceased fat…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:11am on June 25, 2026☆⚑