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…

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“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 teenager findi…

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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 investigating…

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 to the impact …

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 Mayor Moscone…

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.” The cast of ei…

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 community effort…

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 laughter, sharp commentary, a…

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 musical does not…

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,” a phonetics profess…

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 from ancient A…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:36PM
Saturday, July 5, 2025

“DISRUPTION – A Musical Farce” Ignites Politics & Comedy—in CA Parks by John-Thomas Hanson

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT) launches its 66th season with “DISRUPTION – A Musical Farce,” an incisive and timely new work that blends song, satire, and spec…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:22PM
Monday, June 30, 2025

“The Last Goat” Explores Trio of Treachery—at Central Works by Emily Mendel

Gary Graves Ponders Collapse of Empires, from Greece to US by Emily S. Mendel Three thousand years ago, a grandmother and her granddaughter live alone on the Greek island of Kasos. They eke…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:05PM
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
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

“The Laramie Project” Resurrects Chilling Gay Murder—at Rhino by Jenyth Jo

Moisés Kaufman’s Docudrama Still Horrifies After 25 Years  by Jenyth Jo In 1998, two ignorant losers brutally beat and hogtie Matthew Shepard to a barbed-wire fence post outside Laramie,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:56AM
Sunday, June 22, 2025

“Annunciation” Looks Back in Wonder, Illuminating a Woman’s Growth—at Z Space  by Mary F. Burns

Lauren Groff Inspires with Superb ‘Word for Word’ Treasure by Mary F. Burns Who hasn’t wanted to run away and not even tell anyone where you’re going? In Lauren Groff’s “Annuncia…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:16PM
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 20, 2025

“Do You Feel Anger?” Stirs Up Feelings of Annoyance & Pain—at Marin  by Lynne Stevens

Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s Absurd Office Pranks Hide Mens’ Emotional Problems by Lynne Stevens Do we have to accept that there are still so many creeps in the workplace? Do we really need t…

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

“Yellow Face” Echoes African American History—at Shotgun by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Reflections David Henry Hwang Reflects Blackface for White America by Kheven Lee LaGrone Shotgun Players presented David Henry Hwang’s “Yellow Face,” which won an Obie Award for Playwr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:51PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

“Sweat”:  A Gut-Wrenching Drama of Rust Belt America—at Palo Alto by Lynne Stevens

Lynn Nottage Paints Gripping Portrait of Workers Who Lose Everything by Lynne Stevens I arrived in Palo Alto early and take a stroll in Stanford Shopping Center. With its high-end shops that…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:58AM
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…

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Sunday, June 1, 2025

“Happy Pleasant Valley, A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery”—at Center REP by Mary Lou Herlihy

Min Kahng Exposes Senior High Jinx in Raucous Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy –first published on March 13, 2025, for the TheatreWorks co-production. There may be changes of performers in the C…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:57AM

“Doodler”: Mysterious Gay Murders Still Unsolved–at The Marsh by Barry David Horwitz

John Fisher’s Solo Masterpiece Exposes Perils of Gay Life by Barry David Horwitz Good News! John Fisher has written, designed, and performed one of his great Essential Service Projects, an…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:04AM
Friday, May 23, 2025

“Yellow Face” Reveals Rainbow of Comic Hypocrisy—at Shotgun by Kristian Stovall

Millennial Notes Henry David Hwang Skewers Himself in Real-Life Revelation by Kristian Stovall “Yellow Face” begins like a puzzle missing its pieces. A swirl of characters and shifting r…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:12PM
Thursday, May 22, 2025

“Yellow Face” Exposes Playwright’s Secrets & Lies—at Shotgun by Mary Lou Herlihy

David Henry Hwang Takes a Forensic Look in the Mirror by Mary Lou Herlihy At the intersection of Truth and Fiction lies the storyteller. David Henry Hwang’s comedy “Yellow Face” blurs…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:40PM

“To My Girls”: A Brilliant, Hilarious Toast to Gay Friends—at NCTC by Barry David Horwitz

JC Lee’s Millennial Comedy Salutes Out & Proud Among Us by Barry David Horwitz Lift a glass of bubbly “to my girls,” celebrating three generations of gay life—including Generatio…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:30PM
Saturday, May 17, 2025

“Radicalization of Ralph” Reveals Young Gay Choosing Nazis—at Safehouse Arts by Barry David Horwitz

Andrew Bergh Exposes Greed & Spies in Sound of Music by Barry David Horwitz If you’ve ever wondered what went on behind the scenes in “Sound of Music” or how the Nazis gained power…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:21PM
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

“The Book of Will” Proves Where There’s a Will, There’s a Play—at Ross Valley by Lynne Stevens

Lauren Gunderson’s Women Keep Shakespeare’s Words Alive! by Lynne Stevens Lauren Gunderson convinces us that we must thank women for the very first collection of Shakespeare’s plays. I…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:45AM
Monday, May 12, 2025

“the aves” Flies Like Doves in Dangerous Storms—at Berkeley Rep by Barry David Horwitz

Jiehae Park’s Swirling/Peaceful Pool Queries Age/Youth by Barry David Horwitz “the aves” is a rare bird among plays. Set in a lovely park, complete with a beautiful moving pool of wate…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:50AM
Thursday, May 8, 2025

“John Proctor is the Villain”: Teens do the Teaching—at Saint Mary’s by Jenyth Jo

Reflections “Who’s the Witch in the Witchhunt?” by Jenyth Jo In “John Proctor Is the Villain,” Carter Smith, a high school English teacher in Georgia, explains, “Art tries to mak…

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