"Mary Poppins" Inspires Rich & Poor, at S.F. Playhouse by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Susi Damilano Delivers a Poppin' Nanny for the Ages by Rachel Norby and Tyler Jeffreys P.L. Travers' quirky, beloved English governess, Mary Poppins (commanding El Beh) take…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:40pm on November 25, 2018☆⚑

"Volta""Big Tent Acrobats Amaze & Electrify, at Cirque du Soleil, Santa Clara by Bdhorwitz

Magnificent Cirque Celebrates Acceptance & Love by Barry David Horwitz Cirque du Soleil, a French-Canadian invention, has a story to tell"it's about brotherly love, giving a hand to othe…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:56pm on November 21, 2018☆⚑

"Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure""A Retro Treat, at BACT, S.F. by Rosa Del Duca

Millennial Notes Hannah Dworkin Channels Lewis Carroll, Enchantingly by Rosa del Duca "Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure" opens with a grand gesture"the entire cast sings a high-…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:48pm on November 20, 2018☆⚑

Cynthia Lopez by Cynthia Lopez

Growing up, Cynthia Lopez acted in and directed elaborate backyard plays with her sister and childhood friends. They even charged for admission and snacks. Decades later, she still appreciat…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:47pm on November 20, 2018☆⚑

"Everything Is Illuminated" Sheds Light on WWII Ukraine, at Aurora, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Foer & Block Show Why History Matters      by Rachel Norby Simon Block's adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel Everything is Illuminated exposes the unf…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:37am on November 19, 2018☆⚑

"Crazy for You" Defies the Great Depression, at Bay Area Musicals, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

The Gershwins & McCoy Deliver Delicious Dancing by Evelyn Arevalo and Barry David Horwitz Here's a musical that illuminates 30s history. "Crazy for You" takes place during the Great Depr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:44am on November 19, 2018☆⚑

"Wizard of Oz""Charming Stage Pictures, at Berkeley Playhouse by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Lexie Lazear Orchestrates Lovely Performance by Rachel Norby At Berkeley Playhouse, Director Lexie Lazear's version of L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" includes a talented…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:17am on November 15, 2018☆⚑

"All the Way" Makes LBJ Real to Us, at Palo Alto Players by Bdhorwitz

Robert Schenkkan Reveals Women behind Throne by Barry David Horwitz The power behind Lyndon Baines Johnson (sympathetic Michael Monagle) is Lady Bird Johnson (touching Gwendolyne Wagner). La…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:00pm on November 14, 2018☆⚑

"Tartuffe""Thoroughly Modern Moliere, at CAL, Berkeley by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Director Dominique Lozano Dazzles with Inventive Staging by Jordan Freed Cal's production of Moliere's "Tartuffe" turns out to be glamorous and modern, with amazing sets.Â�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:23am on November 13, 2018☆⚑

"In the Heights" Elevates Immigrant Spirit, at Custom Made, S.F. by Carly Van Liere

Millennial Notes  Lin-Manuel Miranda's Strong Women Carry the Barrio by Carly Van Liere It's clear that now is a perfect and poignant time for this awesome musical, as the lights come up …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:10am on November 13, 2018☆⚑

"Aida""A Kinetic Explosion! at Broadway by the Bay, Redwood City by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Elton John, Tim Rice Expose Imperialism Today by Tyler Jeffreys Broadway by the Bay's "Aida" explodes with energetic performances that give me goosebumps. The ensemble's gam…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:14am on November 12, 2018☆⚑

"Twelfth Night""A Delightful Whirlwind, at Arabian Shakes, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Audrey Rumsby Rejuvenates Shakespeare Comedy  by Rachel Norby "Twelfth Night" has all the convoluted plot lines and fanciful, farcical characters we expect in a Shakespea…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:02pm on November 7, 2018☆⚑

"Cardboard Piano" Shocks with War & Love in Uganda, at NCTC, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Hansol Jung Dissects Sin & Forgiveness by Jordan Freed and Barry David Horwitz      Who has the power to absolve us? Does God or those we have sinned against? The intense …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:36pm on November 6, 2018☆⚑

"Men on Boats"─A Rollicking Pioneer Delusion, at ACT, S.F. by Jennifer Charron

Jaclyn Backhaus Spins Men, Gender, & Western Lore by Jennifer Ann Charron and Barry David Horwitz In "Men on Boats," Jaclyn Backhaus transforms the deadpan journals of a 19th century exp…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:51pm on November 5, 2018☆⚑

"PlayGround 25" Celebrates Writers, Actors, Directors, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Jim Kleinmann Sparks Six Mini-Plays Monthly by Barry David Horwitz When all the theaters go dark on Monday nights, the best playwrights, actors, and directors magically appear in six ten-min…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:51pm on November 4, 2018☆⚑

"The Boy from Oz" Dances into Our Hearts, at Rhino, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Peter Allen Inspires Tears, Joy from Down Under by Barry David Horwitz Director John Fisher has done it again. He has revived the most fabulous gay musical, telling the story of famous loung…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:08pm on October 30, 2018☆⚑

"Dancing Lessons" Shimmies and Shakes, at Center REP, Walnut Creek by Beau McGlasson

Millennial Notes Mark St. Germain Asks: Do We Have the Strength to Change? by Beau McGlasson Dance is pure human expression. It's the carefree wildness of a club at 1 A.M., the controlled pa…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:54am on October 30, 2018☆⚑

"Arabella" Engages Musically and Theatrically, at S.F. Opera by Pamela Feinsilber

Strauss's Effortlessly Lyrical Music Outweighs Problematic Libretto by Pamela Feinsilber Richard Strauss's 1933 "Arabella" was last seen in San Francisco in 1998. The long delay between perf…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:18am on October 26, 2018☆⚑

"You Mean to Do Me Harm""Four Superb Actors Expose Our Obsessions, at S.F. Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Christopher Chen, Bill English Pit Techies against Redwoods by Barry David Horwitz Ben drops an "innocent" remark at a cocktail party about a camping trip/date in long ago college days, and …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:14pm on October 25, 2018☆⚑

"Dracula""A Haunting Masterpiece, at Theatre Lunatico, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Steven Dietz Entices Us with Suspense and Mystery by Rachel Norby I thoroughly enjoyed Theatre Lunatico's masterful presentation of "Dracula." Performed in La Val's Subterra…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:22am on October 24, 2018☆⚑

"Hedda Gabler" Surprises and Charms, at Pear Theatre, Mountain View by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Ibsen Reveals Dark Side of Marriage by Rachel Norby "Hedda Gabler," the story of a woman trapped in the strict confines of a patriarchal society, comes to life at the Pear T…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:04pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

"The Resting Place" Exposes Horrifying Family Secrets, at Magic Theatre, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Ashlin Halfnight Questions Unconditional Love by Evelyn Arevalo "Even though I'm no more than a monster"don't I, too, have the right to live?"   "Oldboy "The  Resti…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:54pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

"Women Laughing Alone with Salad" Gets Salty, at Shotgun Players, Berkeley by Svea Vikander

In a New York City nightclub, Guy watches sultry Meredith (compelling Regina Morones) gyrate and dance. She's grinding, showing off her curves in a futile attempt to shed her heteronormative…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:04am on October 23, 2018☆⚑

Main Stage West"Best of the Best, in Sebastopol by Jennifer Charron

REFLECTIONS Elizabeth Craven Creates Exceptional Live Theater by Jennifer Ann Charron Grinding through life as a single mom of two teenagers in the East Bay"you know the drill"underpaid, ove…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:30pm on October 21, 2018☆⚑

"Graveyard Shift" Digs Up Texas Terror, at S.F. Playhouse by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Korde Arrington Tuttle Blends News & Poetry by Tyler Jeffreys  "Graveyard Shift" shows us just how awkward it is for us "all to just get along." We see a Black couple…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:52am on October 21, 2018☆⚑