"Comedy of Errors" Takes a Surprising Female Twist"at Marin Shakes by Robert M. Gardner

Shakespeare's & Sullivan's Genius Overflows with Laughs & Wit by Robert M. Gardner Looking for a fun afternoon with the family in a beautiful green park in Marin? Director Michael Ge…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:55pm on September 2, 2024☆⚑

"Richard II": A Unique Shakespearean Experience"at Magic by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Naomi Iizuka Chronicles Richard's Fall for Our Time by Isa S. Chu Hip-hop and club music play in the house speakers, the first sign that this will not be your traditional Sh…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:50pm on August 30, 2024☆⚑

"Human Error" Scores with Comic Look at US"at Town Hall by Robert M. Gardner

Eric Pfeffinger Pits Red vs. Blue States in Pregnancy Mix-Up by Robert M. Gardner The  plot of "Human Error" revolves around a mistake made by a blundering fertility doctor who implants �…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:00pm on August 30, 2024☆⚑

"Always… Patsy Cline" Showcases a Musical Legacy"at Hillbarn by Lynne Stevens

WolfKlain & Donovan Exalt Beloved Singer's Brief, Brilliant Career by Lynne Stevens My knee hurt badly, and I was feeling sorry for myself. I could barely limp to my car. I was ready to …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:52am on August 28, 2024☆⚑

"Richard II" Exposes 'Back to the Future' Politics"at The Magic by Kim Waldron

Naomi Iizuka's 'Play On Shakespeare' Pits Loyalty vs. Betrayal by Kim Waldron You may get lost during this tale of a tragic king, but if you can follow the story, it offers plenty of rewards…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:37pm on August 27, 2024☆⚑

"The Night Alive" Whisks Irish Sorrow into American Hope"at Altarena by Hamilton Nguyen

Millennial Notes Conor McPherson Brilliantly Illuminates Neglected Lives by Hamilton Nguyen At the intimate Altarena Playhouse, Director Katina Psihos Letheule illuminates the struggles ofÂ…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:48am on August 26, 2024☆⚑

"Shipping & Handling" Challenges with Wise 'Black Robots'""at Crowded Fire by Mary Lou Herlihy

Star Finch Explores AI, Channeling the Genius of Black Women by Mary Lou Herlihy "Shipping and Handling" is voluble and experimental, bursting with humor and intrigue. Dr. Mother Mercy offer…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:24pm on August 17, 2024☆⚑

"Inventory: James Baldwin Abroad" Reveals Troubled Genius"at OPT by K. Marguerite Caronna

Norman Gee's Literary Journey Explores Baldwin's Quest for Identity  by K. Marguerite Caronna James Baldwin would have been 100 years old this week. Photographs of Baldwin in quiet mom…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:24am on August 5, 2024☆⚑

"Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties" Finds Joy in Hard Times"at Shotgun  by Bdhorwitz

Jen Silverman Evokes Laughter, Exposes Gender & Class Roles  by Barry David Horwitz "Collective Rage" conjures five women across the gender spectrum and follows their struggles to lib…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:26pm on July 30, 2024☆⚑

"Best of Second City" Displays Chicago Comedy Empire"at Berkeley Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Six Young Stars Shine in Surprising New Style Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Over decades, the famed comedy club and theater, "Second City" (Chicago) has been the seedb…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:53am on July 21, 2024☆⚑

"American Dreams, A New Musical" Brings Laughter Back Again"SF Mime Troupe by Robert M. Gardner

Michael Gene Sullivan Alerts US: "Was Democracy Just A Dream?" by Robert M. Gardner Hooray! The San Francisco Mime Troupe is back! And they are just in time with a topical show about our cur…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:01am on July 11, 2024☆⚑

"American Dreams, A New Musical" Tackles Democracy in Parks"at SF Mime Troupe by John-thomas Hanson

Michael Gene Sullivan Brings Outrageous Fun to Hot Political Topics by John-Thomas Hanson The Tony award-winning SF Mime Troupe (SFMT) opens its 65th season with "American Dreams " A New Mus…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:04am on July 9, 2024☆⚑

"Evita" Returns, Declaring Devotion to Argentina"at SF Playhouse by Lynne Stevens

Webber & Rice Expose Dangerous Legacy of Perón Era by Lynne Stevens A huge screen shows headlines that blast out the news: On July 26, 1952, Eva Perón has died at age 33.  Argen…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:48am on July 8, 2024☆⚑

"Much Ado About Nothing" Celebrates Love & Comedy with Surfers & Sailors"at Marin Shakes by Robert M. Gardner

Shakespeare, Lozano, & Ball Surf the Swell in Style by Robert M. Gardner Marin Shakespeare Company's latest production, set at a surfing beach in Key West, Florida, catches a killer wave…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:48am on July 5, 2024☆⚑

"Clybourne Park": A Powerful Production of Pulitzer Prize Masterpiece"at Masquers by Lynne Stevens

Bruce Norris Updates "A Raisin in the Sun" with Wit & Wisdom by Lynne Stevens Using Lorraine Hansberry's classic 1959 play about racial prejudice in Chicago as inspiration, Bruce Norris …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:35pm on July 4, 2024☆⚑

"Who's-Dead McCarthy": Delivers Poetic Irish Wit at Its Finest"at Word4Word by Mary Lou Herlihy

Kevin Barry's Stories, Brilliantly Staged"A Must See! by Mary Lou Herlihy Hilarious Irish characters mine a deep well of humor and humanity in all three of Kevin Barry's short stories. Melan…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:48am on July 3, 2024☆⚑

"Lifespan of a Fact" Exposes "Truthiness" with Comedy"at Aurora by Bdhorwitz

D'Agata Writes 'Masterpiece' Essay, Fingal Checks Every Fact by Barry David Horwitz Once upon a time, early in the century, a famous writer writes an essay about a teenager who jumped from t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:05pm on June 28, 2024☆⚑

"Mother Road": Epic Tale of Mexican & American Quest"at Berkeley Rep by Mary Lou Herlihy

Octavio Solis Reveals Mother Lode of Mexico-US Family by Mary Lou Herlihy and Barry David Horwitz From a CraigsList ad reading: "All Joads come home. Riches beyond your wildest dreams," surf…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:27am on June 24, 2024☆⚑

"The DMV" Brings Humor, Humanity to Dreaded Department"at The Marsh by Bdhorwitz

Don Reed's Signature Stand-Up Reveals How We Live by Barry David Horwitz Don Reed, Oakland's Clown Prince, has taken on a familiar enemy. This time, he transforms our perceptions of the DMV,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:06pm on June 23, 2024☆⚑

"Hick: A Love Story" Burns with Lesbian Passion"at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Terry Baum Affirms A Woman's Love for Eleanor Roosevelt by Robert M. Gardner Lorena Hickock, the first woman reporter to have her by-line on the front page of the New York Times, meets Elean…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:56am on June 23, 2024☆⚑

"Four Play": Brilliant Comedy Contemplates Love"at The Rhino by Bdhorwitz

Jake Brunger Brings PRIDE & Sharp Eyes to Gay Couples by Barry David Horwitz There's more than one way to love, says Jake Brunger in his witty, British comedy "Four Play." His brilliant …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:16pm on June 22, 2024☆⚑

"Innocence" Grabs Hold & Refuses to Let Go"at SF Opera by Mary Lou Herlihy

Kaija Saariaho's Masterpiece Exposes Infection of School Massacre by Mary Lou Herlihy Students' heads jerk backward in unison"a most horrifying moment, brilliantly staged. A sickening event …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:20am on June 18, 2024☆⚑

"Garuda's Wing" Celebrates Nature, Travels Time"at Magic by Mary Lou Herlihy

Naomi Iizuka Sounds the Alarm in Beautiful New Poetic Drama by Mary Lou Herlihy Naomi Iizuka's "Garuda's Wing" takes us to Borneo, teaming with ghosts, orchids, and orangutans. She beckons u…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:06pm on June 13, 2024☆⚑

"Seeing Stars" Sparkles with Comedy, Truth, Insight"at The Marsh  by Robert M. Gardner

Steve Budd Reflects on Family Life Unrealized by Robert M. Gardner "Seeing Stars" is seventy minutes of interstellar and introspective exploration under the sure hand of master storyteller S…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:21am on June 12, 2024☆⚑

"The Magic Flute" Charms with Silent Movie Magic"at SF Opera by Bdhorwitz

Mozart Meets Chaplin in Jazz Age Animation & Flapper Fashion by Barry David Horwitz What's not to love about an evening with Mozart at SF Opera in silent movie style, intriguing animatio…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:10pm on June 11, 2024☆⚑