Monday, April 20, 2026

“Come From Away”: A Layover Arouses Humanity—at TheatreWorks by Isa S. Chu

Sankoff & Hein’s Musical Turns Crisis into Connection by Isa S. Chu A sign in the lobby informs us that our “layover” is 100 minutes long. Suitcases and pet carriers line the front…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:50PM

“How to Make an American Son”: Hard-Working Dad vs. His Privileged Son—at NCTC by Rachel Norby

Christopher Oscar Peña Casts Cringey Doubt on Immigrant Future by Rachel Norby A Honduran American dad seems to achieve the “American Dream.” He has worked his way up from poverty to ow…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:30AM
Thursday, April 9, 2026

“Lost in Yonkers” Finds Tenderness in Tough Love—at Center REP by Mary Lou Herlihy

Neil Simon Tempers Jewish Immigrants’ Grief with Youthful Laughter by Mary Lou Herlihy Generations of bitterness cast a pall over the Kurnitz family. But the unexpected arrival of an estra…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:12PM
Sunday, April 5, 2026

“The Monsters”: An Intense Sibling Love Story—at Berkeley Rep by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Ngozi Anyanwu’s Big Brother/Little Sister Tale Moves Us by Kheven Lee LaGrone Berkeley Rep’s production of Ngozi Anyanwu’s “The Monsters” seduced me from its beginning. Anyanwu has…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:30PM

“Flex” Features Black Female Athletes Yearning to Break Free—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

Candrice Jones’ Lady Train Scores Victory! by Jenyth Jo As a former Division 1 athlete from Stanford, I wondered whether watching a play about basketball would be as much fun as going to a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:42PM
Thursday, April 2, 2026

“The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?” Tears the Veil & Confronts Us—at Shotgun by Bevon Benet Brye

‍Edward Albee’s Searing Tragedy Evokes Laughter, Tears, Revelation‍ ‍ by Bevon Benet Brye ‍ In “The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?” Edward Albee uses bestiality as a scorched-earth me…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:29AM
Monday, March 30, 2026

“Public Charge” Proves Diplomacy Is Difficult & Worth Pursuing—at The Public by Andrea Libresco

Reynoso & Chepiga Spotlight Government as Force for Good by Andrea Libresco “Public Charge” feels like the foreign policy companion to Michael Lewis’ Who is Government?: The Untold…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:42PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

“Macbeth” Updated to 70s New York, A Vital New Vision—at Magic by Jo Tomalin

Migdalia Cruz Adapts Shakespeare for Our Time by Jo Tomalin The Magic Theatre’s new vibrant production of “Macbeth,” in a modern version by Migdalia Cruz, directed by Liam Vincent, is …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:57AM
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

“Pass the Nails & Shame the Devil” Lifts Up Black Women Changemakers—at The Marsh by Mary Lou Herlihy

Pearl Louise Gets Pulled into Parents’ Duplex Dream in 80s East Oakland by Mary Lou Herlihy “Pass the Nails and Shame the Devil,” is a love letter to Pearl Louise’s powerful mom. Sma…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:43PM

“Assassins” Reveals What Triggers Alienated Americans—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Adam KuveNiemann Astounds in Reimagined Sondheim Musical by Jenyth Jo Oakland Theater Project has delivered a great run-up to the next No Kings March in “Assassins” preshow montage. Proj…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:45AM
Saturday, August 23, 2025

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

Josh Kornbluth Takes No Prisoners, Connecting Private & Public by Robert M. Gardner On Friday, August 15, at The Marsh in Berkeley, we were thrilled to attend a work-in-progress improvis…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:04PM
Friday, August 22, 2025

“Twelfth Night or, What You Will” Highlights Our Humanity—at The Public by Andrea Libresco

Shakespeare in the Park Returns, Joyfully & Inclusively, to New York by Andrea Libresco As the performance begins, multiple helicopters fly over the Delacorte Theater. While not a part o…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:08AM
Thursday, August 21, 2025

“The Tempest” Mixes Magic, Old Feuds, & New Love—at Marin Shakes by Jenyth Jo

Shakespeare’s Sorcery Illuminates Island Power Struggles  by Jenyth Jo Prospero, the dethroned Duke of Milan, is a vengeful woman with magic in her hands. She conjures up a wild st…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:03PM
Saturday, August 16, 2025

“The Return” Investigates Repression & War—at Golden Thread by Lynne Stevens

Eady & Mast Propose Treatment for Israeli/Palestinian Tribalism by Lynne Stevens “We Repair Army Jeeps,” claims the sign outside a modest garage in a small Israeli town. But …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:50PM
Friday, August 15, 2025

“Some Things You Should Know About My Mom” Summons the 60s—at Exit by Barry David Horwitz

Gabriel Diamond Evokes Laughter, Tears, Love, SF Style by Barry David Horwitz Somehow, I was summoned magically to The Tenderloin Sunday night and ended up at the Fringe Festival at the invi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:47AM
Thursday, August 14, 2025

“Scat-ter Brain: The Music of ADHD” Celebrates Spontaneity—at The Marsh by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Candace Johnson Brings Music, Creativity, Joy by Isa S. Chu We’ve all had that moment when our ‘to-do’ list stares back at us, smug and untouched, while …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:27PM

“The Return” Exposes Tortured Love Under Tyranny—at Golden Thread by Jenyth Jo

Eady & Mast Unveil Palestinian Identity Nightmare by Jenyth Jo In “The Return,” playwrights Hanna Eady and Edward Mast sensitively portray the suffering of Palestinians in Is…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:21AM
Monday, August 4, 2025

“Home?”: Palestinian Woman Enacts Her Amazing Story, Brilliantly—at Z Space by Lynne Stevens

Hend Ayoub Travels from Israel to US, Making Art from Life by Lynne Stevens Hend Ayoub takes us on a gripping journey through her life, from her childhood as a Palestinian in Israel to her t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:57AM
Thursday, July 31, 2025

“Jurassiq Parq, A Musiqal Parody”: A Wild Joy Ride!—at Oasis by Jenyth Jo

Michael Phillis Excavates Ironies in Dancing Dinos & Pop Songs by Jenyth Jo Can this incredible spectacle, extended until Sept. 13 and overflowing with talent and mischief, save the fabu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:01PM
Monday, July 28, 2025

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

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

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:04PM

“The Magnolia Ballet”: A Bold, Black Father-Son Love Story—at Shotgun by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Terry Guest Intertwines Black History & Growing Up, A Saga by Kheven Lee LaGrone “The Magnolia Ballet” tells a part of American history through the eyes of a Black gay teenag…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:50PM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

“The Magnolia Ballet”: A Bold, Black Father-Son Love Story—at Shotgun by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Terry Guest Blends Black History & Growing Up, A Saga by Kheven Lee LaGrone “The Magnolia Ballet” follows United States history through the eyes of a Black gay teenager inves…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:14PM
Sunday, July 20, 2025

“Les Blancs” Delivers the Truth about Colonialism—at OTP by Kristian Stovall

Millennial Notes Lorraine Hansberry Exposes European Arrogance in Africa by Kristian Stovall “Les Blancs” is a story that doesn’t let you look away. It holds up a mirror t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:27PM
Saturday, July 19, 2025

“Execution of Justice” Exposes the ‘Twinkie’ Defense—at Chautauqua by Jenyth Jo

Emily Mann Revives Outrage Over 1978 Moscone/Milk Murders by Jenyth Jo When San Francisco Supervisor Dan White revealed—in a taped confession—that he deliberately shot both May…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:56PM
Friday, July 18, 2025

“Les Blancs” Exposes Hypocrisy of Imperialism—at OTP by Robert M. Gardner

Lorraine Hansberry’s Final, African Play Rocks the House by Robert M. Gardner OTP has scored a timely hit with its new production of Lorraine Hansberry’s “Les Blancs.�

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:46PM
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

“Into the Breeches!”: Wartime Women Take Center Stage–at Masquers by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes George Brant’s WWII Comedy Shows Us How to Fight Back by Isa S. Chu George Brant’s 1942 ensemble comedy, re-set in Richmond, California, imagines a bold commun…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:34PM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

“My Fair Lady” Hits Perfect Pitch of Cockney Comedy—at SF Playhouse by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Lerner & Loewe’s Songs Renew Dream of “A Room Somewhere” by Isa S. Chu At SF Playhouse, “My Fair Lady” sings a new tune—full of lau…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:31PM

“Ride the Cyclone Returns”: Death-Defying, Wild, Musical Ride—at NCTC by Kim Waldron

Richmond & Maxwell’s Witty Story & Songs Spotlight Stellar Ensemble by Kim Waldron “Ride the Cyclone” was reviewed on September 30, 2024, at NCTC. The standard mus…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:18AM
Friday, July 11, 2025

“My Fair Lady”: Lush Update of a Musical Masterpiece—at SF Playhouse by Lynne Stevens

Bill English Spotlights Woman’s Liberation & Sexual Shenanigans  by Lynne Stevens In Director Bill English’s smart new “My Fair Lady,” a “street urchin…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:55PM
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

“Takes All Kinds”: Tour Kick-Off, One Night Only—at The Marsh by Corey Finnegan

Dan Hoyle Channels Citizens Across America, Amazingly by Corey Finnegan & Barry David Horwitz The Great Dan Hoyle is taking it on the road. For his TOUR KICK-OFF, he is performing a last…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:57PM
Sunday, July 6, 2025

“Aztlán”: A Fiery Journey to Mexican Myth—at The Magic by Robert M. Gardner

Luis Alfaro’s Epic Speeds from Aztec Splendor to U.S. Sacrifice by Robert M. Gardner “Aztlán” covers centuries of Aztec and Mexican stories, spanning thousands of miles…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:36PM

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off