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Saturday, June 28, 2025

“5 & Dime: A New Musical” Reckons Who We Were—at TheatreWorks by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Shakina’s Lyrics Evoke Memories for ‘Disciples of James Dean’ by Isa S. Chu At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:54PM

Saturday, June 21, 2025

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: A Whirlwind of Magic, Mischief, Movement—at Marin Shakes by Isa S. Chu

Shakespeare Re-Imagined in Dance, Design, & Whimsy by Isa S. Chu We settle into our seats as the sun dips in the west and a breeze rolls in from the Pacific with a hint of chill. Designe…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:05PM

Friday, June 6, 2025

“Suddenly, Last Summer” Conceals Cruelty in Velvet Fist—at Altarena by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Tennessee Williams’ Haunting Power Trip Fits Our Politics by Isa S. Chu In Tennessee Williams’ “Suddenly, Last Summer,” we step into an elegant sitting room, refined…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:52PM

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

“Simple Mexican Pleasures”: Truth & Tenderness in Mexico City Fever Dream—at NCTC by Isa S. Chu

Eric Reyes Loo Serves Heartbreak, Tortas, & Revelation in 90 Minutes by Isa S. Chu In the world premiere of “Simple Mexican Pleasures,” playwright Eric Reyes Loo serves up a vibrant,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:43PM

Monday, December 2, 2024

“Waitress”: A Slice of Love, Life, & Pie—at SF Playhouse by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Sara Bareilles’ Songs Capture Beauty in Life’s Messiness by Isa S. Chu San Francisco Playhouse’s “Waitress” is the perfect pie, with a buttery crust made of friend…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:59PM

Friday, November 22, 2024

“The 39 Steps” Climbs Higher, Faster with Energy & Fun—at Masquers by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Patrick Barlow Blends Hitchcock Thriller & Slapstick Comedy by Isa S. Chu “The 39 Steps,” a madcap comedy with breakneck pacing, tells a story as wild as its charact…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:00PM

Saturday, November 16, 2024

“Seussical” Celebrates Whimsy & Warmth in Tough Times—at BPH by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Ahrens/Flaherty’s Magical Musical Uses FUN to Banish Bullies by Isa S. Chu In a time that calls for big thinking, “Seussical” reminds us that art doesn’t just lift u…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:35PM

Friday, November 8, 2024

“Dragon Lady” Casts a Spell with Story & Song–at Center Rep by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Sara Porkalob Transforms Generations of Trauma to Healing by Isa S. Chu With her magnetic stage presence and meticulous storytelling, Sara Porkalob’s one-woman show invite…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:59PM

Saturday, September 14, 2024

“In the Heights” Soars with Joyous Latin Life & Songs–at Sunnyvale by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Musical Springs to Life by Isa S. Chu The lights dim, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Latin barrio comes alive in front of our eyes. …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:10AM

Thursday, September 5, 2024

“FALLIN”: A High-Flying Romp through Love & Lies—at The Rhino by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes John Fisher’s Dynamic Duo Delivers Queer Thrills by Isa S. Chu “Fallin” is a thrilling mashup of a high-octane action story and a bittersweet rom com set against the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:23PM

Friday, August 30, 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 …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:50PM

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