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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Review: Queer identities enjoy loud voices in Shotgun Players ‘Collective Rage’ by Zack Ruskin

Berkeley company’s new production of 2018 play probes pathos and humor to mostly great effect.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 06:02PM

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Ahead of first Tony nomination, Bay Area actor Will Brill feels he’s already won by Zack Ruskin

The actor, who was raised in Menlo Park, spoke with the Chronicle about starring in the Marin County-set play “Stereophonic,” nominated for a record-breaking 13 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:00AM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Marin Theatre lights timely flame with queer love story ‘Torch Song’ by Zack Ruskin

Season-closing production is a showcase for lead actor Dean Linnard as neurotic drag queen Arnold Beckoff.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:00AM

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Shotgun Players’ innovative ‘Hedwig’ invites audience members to ‘dive’ in by Zack Ruskin

Actress Pangaea Colter anchors a stellar cast and crew ready to prove the cult classic musical is still as timely as ever.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 04:23PM

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Napa winery offers Broadway star Darren Criss fertile setting for intimate outdoor concert by Zack Ruskin

The special performance by the San Francisco native marks the latest event in Napa’s popular Broadway and Vine series.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 04:46PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre

Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre

Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater

Aug 12, 2024: Once Upon a Mattress - Hudson Theatre

Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre

Sep 29, 2024: The Hills of California - Broadhurst Theatre

Sep 30, 2024: McNeal - Vivian Beaumont Theater

Oct 01, 2024: Yellow Face - Todd Haimes Theatre

Oct 10, 2024: Our Town - Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Oct 20, 2024: Sunset Boulevard - St. James Theatre

Oct 23, 2024: Left On Tenth - James Earl Jones Theatre

Oct 24, 2024: Romeo + Juliet - Circle In The Square

Nov 11, 2024: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical - Studio 54

Nov 12, 2024: Maybe Happy Ending - Belasco Theatre

Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre

Nov 19, 2024: Swept Away - Longacre Theatre

Nov 21, 2024: Death Becomes Her - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater

Dec 16, 2024: Eureka Day - Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre

Jan 23, 2025: English - Todd Haimes Theatre

Feb 13, 2025: Redwood - Nederlander Theatre

Mar 01, 2025: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater

Mar 19, 2025: Buena Vista Social Club - Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

Mar 20, 2025: Operation Mincemeat - John Golden Theatre

Mar 23, 2025: Othello - Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross

Apr 05, 2025: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - Broadhurst Theatre

Apr 06, 2025: The Last Five Years - Hudson Theatre

Apr 21, 2025: Floyd Collins - Vivian Beaumont Theater

Apr 22, 2025: Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Marquis Theatre

Apr 24, 2025: The Pirates of Penzance - Todd Haimes Theatre

May 01, 2025: Nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards

Jun 08, 2025: The 78th Annual Tony Awards - Radio City Music Hall

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