“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☆⚑

“What Is To Be Done?” Fights Depression & Fascism, Brilliantly—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Josh Kornbluth’s Comedy Discovers Core of Democracy! by Robert M. Gardner First published at Theatrius on August 23, 2025, the opening at The Marsh. Josh Kornbluth’s hilarious new sho…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:23am on June 18, 2026☆⚑

“Romeo & Juliet” Illuminates Personal & Political Connections—at The Public by Andrea Libresco

Saheem Ali Marries Shakespeare to the Moment by Andrea Libresco Walls are more than metaphorical in this well-known play about barriers to young love. An imposing 25-foot wall, evoking the o…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:48am on June 12, 2026☆⚑

“A Few Good Men” Engages in Hard Struggle for Truth—at Royal Underground by Robert M. Gardner

Aaron Sorkin’s Courtroom Drama Shows Debate Defeating Deceit by Robert M. Gardner If you are looking for a play that exposes the trickery of our world today, “A Few Good Men” is a must…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:54pm on June 11, 2026☆⚑

“Tiny Beautiful Things” Reveals Healing Power of Listening Deeply—at Town Hall by Mary Lou Herlihy

Cheryl Strayed Helps Advice Seekers with Her Stories by Mary Lou Herlihy “Tiny Beautiful Things” tells the story of a real-life advice columnist who exudes empathy. The play is adapted f…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:30pm on June 11, 2026☆⚑

“Flight Risk” Offers a Master Class in Empathy—at The Marsh by Rachel Norby

Carole Klyce, Labeled “Incorrigible Child,” Calls Us to Action by Rachel Norby “Flight Risk” tells the painful story of Carole Klyce’s own adolescence. Beginning with herself as a …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:52pm on June 10, 2026☆⚑

“Girl, Interrupted” Exposes Machinery of Madness—at The Public by David Moore

Majok & Mann’s Musical Probes Psychosis & Privilege by David Moore As an emergency physician who initiates involuntary psychiatric admissions, I was intrigued to see the process un…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:25am on June 10, 2026☆⚑

“The Lunchbox” A Musical Triumph Over Loneliness—at Berkeley Rep by Rachel Norby

Ritesh Batra & the Lazours’ Dynamic  Songs & Dances Celebrate Connection by Rachel Norby We are living in a loneliness epidemic. Despite cohabiting with others, or living in a cro…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:04pm on May 30, 2026☆⚑

“The House of Bernarda Alba” Exposes the Tragedy of Absolute Power—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Federico García Lorca’s Spanish Women Link 30s Fascism to US by Jenyth Jo After watching Stephen Colbert’s last show, I needed a good, old-fashioned Greek catharsis. CBS’s cancelled C…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:46pm on May 26, 2026☆⚑

“Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” Bends Genders for Juicier Stakes—at SF Playhouse by Mary Lou Herlihy

Kate Hamill Camps Up Dracula with Victorian Vamps by Mary Lou Herlihy In a wildly entertaining goth romp, we join freedom fighting feminists, taking revenge on monstrous men. Dracula, the wo…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:40pm on May 23, 2026☆⚑

“Hamnet” Looks at Shakespeare through Women’s Eyes—at ACT by Mary Lou Herlihy

O’Farrell & Chakrabarti Impart Awe for Nature’s Magic by Mary Lou Herlihy In a brilliant reimagining of Anne Hathaway’s life, Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Hamnet” conquers th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:24pm on May 22, 2026☆⚑

“Drapetomania” ‘Disease’ of Freedom Calls Us to Action—at The Marsh, Berkeley by Mimi Pinson

Wayne Harris Wittily Liberates Himself & All Armchair Activists by Mimi Pinson Not many know the term that Wayne Harris chose for the title of his latest solo show: “Drapetomania,” n…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:47am on May 21, 2026☆⚑

“La Cage aux Folles” Liberates True Love in Classic Drag—at The Rhino by Jenyth Jo

Fierstein & Herman’s 80’s Musical Soars with Hope & Joy by Jenyth Jo In 2017, Michael Billingsley rightly claimed “no piece of theatre has done as much to encourage sexual tole…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:48am on May 19, 2026☆⚑

“Shakespeare Over My Shoulder” The Bard on Tap—at African-American Shakes by Jared Randolph

Ted Lange Shakes His Spear with Four Geniuses in Tavern Debate by Jared Randolph Okay, stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a scientist, an earl, and a spy walk into a tavern. What do …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:16pm on May 18, 2026☆⚑