Monday, April 28, 2025

“Last of the Love Letters” Explores Aftermath of Great Passion—at Crowded Fire  by Zack Rogow

Ngozi Anyanwu Energizes Paired Monologues with Music, Dance by Zack Rogow Theater and movies about love stories almost always show us the lead-up to a romance. It’s rare that we hear about…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:31PM
Saturday, April 26, 2025

“Comedy of Errors”: Fasten Your Seat Belts—at ACT by Kim Waldron

Shakespeare & Christina Anderson’s Madcap Update Shines by Kim Waldron “Comedy of Errors” is guaranteed fun; I laughed a lot. It’s a Play on Shakespeare co-production—they’re…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:02PM
Thursday, April 24, 2025

“Bamboozled”: A Comedy-Mystery Exposes Liars & Cheats—at Benicia by Teri Piccolo

Patricia Milton Strips the Veneer from Precious Antiques by Teri Piccolo & Tracy Allen First produced in Berkeley in 2018, “Bamboozled,” a fantastic comedy-mystery by local playwrigh…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:29PM
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

“It’s True, It’s True, It’s True”: An Acting Showpiece—at Marin by Rachel Norby

Barrett & Stevens Turn Renaissance Rome into Punk-Rock London by Rachel Norby Amazingly, “It’s True, It’s True, It’s True”  takes its dialogue from a 1612 rape trial in Renais…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:35PM
Saturday, April 19, 2025

“Two Trains Running”: Reclaiming Land & Love in Civil Rights Era—at ACT by Kristian Stovall

August Wilson Exposes Con Game that Keeps U.S. Unequal by Kristian Stovall & Barry David Horwitz August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running,” set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1969, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:02PM
Thursday, April 17, 2025

“Macbeth at Fort Point” Confronts Wild Winds, Cruel Rulers—at WE Players by A.j. Jefferson

Ava Roy Adapts the Bard to Seaside Civil War Landmark  by A.J. Jefferson “And what seem’d corporal melted / As breath into the wind…”  A blustery Pacific gale buffets us at We Play…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:42PM
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

“AZAD (the rabbit & the wolf)” Unleashes People & Puppets—at Golden Thread by Pina Piccolo

Sona Tatoyan’s Powerful Story Alarms Kingdoms of Silence  by Pina Piccolo Premiering to the world in a packed house at Potrero Stage, Golden Thread and Hakawati NGO’s co-production of �…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:38PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025

“Here There Are Blueberries”: Nazis Dreaming, Eating the Future—at Berkeley Rep by Barry David Horwitz

Kaufman & Gronich Name Names of Mass Murderers by Barry David Horwitz “Here there are blueberries” is written on a post card sent by one of the young women working at Auschwitz, the …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:27PM
Friday, April 11, 2025

“Doodler”: Unsolved Castro Murders Still Scary—at SafeHouse by Barry David Horwitz

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

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:40PM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

“Government Housing” Invokes AfroFuturism, Reveals Hard Truths—at LBP by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Ayodele Nzinga Transforms Realism to Fantasy, Opening Our Eyes by Kheven Lee LaGrone According to Marvin X, a leading playwright of the movement, “Black theater was the mother of the Black…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:42PM

“The Roommate”: Da Bronx vs. Iowa in Hilarious Culture Clash—at Center REP  by Mary Lou Herlihy

Jen Silverman’s Laugh Riot Liberates Women on the Edge by Mary Lou Herlihy With memorable characters and laugh out loud dialogue, “The Roommate” reminds us that we are just one strange…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:41AM

“The Heart Sellers” Steals Our Hearts in Immigrant Tale—at TheatreWorks by Lynne Stevens

Lloyd Suh Reveals Asian Women’s Dreams in Moving Comedy by Lynne Stevens In the kitchen aisle at K-Mart, two lonely young immigrant women recognize each other as frequent shoppers. Chatty …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:38AM
Monday, April 7, 2025

“Izzard Hamlet”: A One-Woman Shakespearean Wonder—at ACT by Jennifer Charron

Eddie Izzard Welcomes Us to Hamlet’s World by Jennifer Charron Full disclosure: I’m the ultimate Eddie Izzard fan girl from the 90s. I’ve worn out more than one DVD of “Dressed to Ki…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:15AM
Sunday, April 6, 2025

“Izzard Hamlet”: Trans Genius Transcends Gender—at ACT by Jenyth Jo

Eddie Izzard Plays All 23 Roles in Hamlet, Brilliantly by Jenyth Jo Precision without pretension: gifted actor Eddie Izzard brings great joy to our beloved Hamlet. From the be-bop jazz entry…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:15PM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

“Grease” Evokes Memories of Sock Hops, Happy Days—at Altarena by Lynne Stevens

Jacobs & Casey Have Us Dancing in Our Seats  by Lynne Stevens When I was in high school a boy who took auto shop classes and was rumored to have been in “juvie” asked me to the prom…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:30PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025

“Fat Ham” Lights Up “Hamlet” for Potent Contact High—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

James Ijames Delights with Riotous Black Family Comedy by Jenyth Jo After twenty minutes of “Fat Ham,” a comical version of “Hamlet” set at a North Carolina backyard BBQ, it’s clea…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:31PM

“Fat Ham: Sexy Family Comedy Pits Older vs. Younger Generations—at SF Playhouse by Mary Lou Herlihy

James Ijames Finds Funny Bone in Black BBQ-Wedding by Mary Lou Herlihy “Fat Ham,” a raucous, rapid-fire romp about a southern Black family, tackles sexual secrets and gender roles with r…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:24PM

“Fat Ham” Turns Tragedy to Comedy—at SF Playhouse by Emily Mendel

James Ijames Gives “Hamlet” Brand-New Black American Look by Emily S. Mendel “Fat Ham” is a rollicking comedy that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2022. Acclaimed playwright James Ijames …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:56PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025

“Angry Black Woman 101”: A Modern Sojourner Truth Speaks Out—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Kathryn Seabron Reveals the Rise of MYSOGYNOIR by Robert M. Gardner Kathryn Seabron’s unique solo show is rooted in an incident she had with the Human Resources Officer at the non-profit w…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:46PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

“I Am My Own Wife”: Notorious Gay Life under Hitler, Stalin, US—at OTP by Barry David Horwitz

Doug Wright’s Masterpiece Spotlights Superb Trans SHERO by Barry David Horwitz “I Am My Own Wife” startles with beauty and grace. The solo show has lost none of its charm since burstin…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:10PM
Saturday, March 22, 2025

“Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” Delights with Laughter & Love—at Marin by Mary Lou Herlihy

Lewis & Rajan Elevate Daily Life into Pure Joy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Using an Indian celebration in New Zealand and a shared meal, “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” t…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:53PM
Friday, March 21, 2025

“Push/Pull” Exposes the Price of ‘Perfection’—at Central Works by Lynne Stevens

Harry Davis Lifts Heavy Weight of Young Male Experience by Lynne Stevens Picture a gym in your garage. A bench press and a barrage of rock music to fuel the heavy lifting. Two young men, old…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:59PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025

“Sumo”: A Tale of Power, Leadership, Redemption—at The Public, N.Y. by David Moore

Lisa Sanaye Dring Envisions a New Kind of Leader by David Moore Lisa Sanaye Dring’s “Sumo” invites us into the ritualistic world of sumo wrestling. Beneath the physical discipline, “…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:20AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

“Wild with Happy”: A Comedy Road Trip to The Enchanted Kingdom—at NCTC by Lynne Stevens

Colman Domingo’s Wild & Bumpy Journey Lifts Us Up by Lynne Stevens Hop into an Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme for a crazy trip south to Disney World, where all your dreams come true. That�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:58PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

“Night Driver”: Hong Kong Princess Navigates S.F. Queer Scene—at The Marsh by Zack Rogow

Pearl Ong Speeds to Lesbian Liberation as All-Night Cabby by Zack Rogow Pearl Ong has certainly lived a larger-than-life story. She went from Hong Kong princess to joining the lesbian libera…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:24PM
Monday, March 17, 2025

“Art” Challenges Friendship in Explosive French Comedy—at Shotgun by Emily Mendel

Yasmina Reza Provokes Questions on Modern Art, Modern Friends by Emily S. Mendel The long-time platonic friendship of three mid-life men is tested in the Tony Award-winning one-act “Art�…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:13AM
Saturday, March 15, 2025

“Nobody Loves You”: Hilarious Musical Mash-Up of The Bachelor—at ACT by Jennifer Charron

Itamar Moses & Gaby Alter Spoof Modern Love with Glamor & Glitz by Jennifer Charron Love them or hate them; or love to hate them—reality dating shows fascinate audiences across the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:22PM
Friday, March 14, 2025

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

Min Kahng Exposes Senior High Jinx in Raucous Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy A horny grandma and her self-obsessed granddaughter light up the stage with comedic timing and musical gifts. In gran…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:24AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

“Push/Pull”: Great Show, Bring on Act Two—at Central Works by Barry David Horwitz

Harry Davis’ Two Hander Delves into Male ‘Perfectionism’ by Barry David Horwitz What a groundbreaking play by Harry Davis! The young local playwright digs deep into depicting bodybuild…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:49PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025

“Doomers”: A Wild Struggle for the Future—at Pallas Gallery by Kim Waldron

Matthew Gasda’s Tech Titans Clash in San Francisco by Kim Waldron I can’t remember the last time I was so exhilarated listening to dialogue—in this case, a fight by the tech elite over…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:44PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

“Cuckoo Edible Magic”: Hilarious Rice Cookers Attack—at SFBATCO by Barry David Horwitz

Reed Flores’ Comic Heroes Fight Apocalypse on BART by Barry David Horwitz When three dancing rice cookers in their white sacks take over the stage, you may just fall off your chair. Good f…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:11PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre