"As You Like It" Welcomes Love, Laughter, & Immigrants"at Cal Shakes by Bdhorwitz

Shakespeare's Fantasy Thrives in Orinda's Forest of Arden by Barry David Horwitz A visit to the Forest of Arden brings a bracing breath of fresh air. Scenic Designer Nina Ball has outdone he…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:20pm on September 18, 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☆⚑

"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☆⚑

"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☆⚑

"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☆⚑

"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☆⚑

"Cabaret" Shows Us How Fascists Take Over"at Center REP by Bdhorwitz

Rotimi Agbabiaka Triumphs as Electric, Elegant Emcee by Barry David Horwitz If you see one musical this year, Center REP's "Cabaret" would be the one. There's no bigger thrill than seeing ma…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:13pm on June 6, 2024☆⚑

"Dear San Francisco": A Mind-Blowing Trip"at Club Fugazi by Bdhorwitz

Carroll & Snider's Affectionate Acrobats Thrill & Inspire  by Barry David Horwitz You can only see "Dear San Francisco" at Club Fugazi in North Beach. Born out of Cirque du Soleil…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:28pm on June 2, 2024☆⚑

"Lehman Trilogy" Strikes Gold with Superb Staging, Acting"at ACT by Bdhorwitz

Stefano Massini's World-Wide Hit Unmasks Capitalist Bravado by Barry David Horwitz With a magnificent rafter-reaching glass and steel revolving cube, "The Lehman Trilogy" depicts American ca…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:02pm on May 31, 2024☆⚑

"tick, tick…BOOM!" Celebrates "Rent" Composer's Doubts & Dreams"at NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Jonathan Larson's Musical Blossoms with Youthful, 90s Passions by Barry David Horwitz "tick…. tick…. Boom!" is more than the origin story of "Rent." It's a witty and brilliant commentary…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:46pm on May 27, 2024☆⚑

"Torch Song": A Gay Jewish Drag Queen Triumphs!"at Marin by Bdhorwitz

Harvey Fierstein's Classic Gay Comedy Touches Our Hearts by Barry David Horwitz Lend an ear and you will hear an authentic argument between a gay, New York drag queen son and his disappointe…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:17pm on May 20, 2024☆⚑

"Not A Genuine Black Man": Rich in Wit & Warmth"at The Marsh, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Brian Copeland Returns in 20th Anniversary Triumph! by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland's "Not A Genuine Black Man" reminds us of our nation's history through his own personal history of r…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:50pm on May 3, 2024☆⚑

"Pipeline" Draws Us into Moving Mother-Son Crisis"at AASC by Bdhorwitz

Dominique Morisseau Passionately Targets School-to-Prison Pipeline by Barry David Horwitz "Pipeline" opens to public view the concept of the "school-to street-to-prison pipeline" for young b…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:40pm on March 21, 2024☆⚑

"The Far Country" Exposes Torture of Chinese on Angel Island"at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Lloyd Suh Pits Business Values vs. Ancient Human Caring by Erin Weitzman & Barry David Horwitz Like a mirage, the ideal country constantly eludes us. "The Far Country" shows the true cos…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:54am on March 18, 2024☆⚑

"Unpacking in P-town" Revives 50s Memories"at NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Jewelle Gomez Brings Gay, Black, & Women's Lib to Life by Barry David Horwitz Where else but in San Francisco can you travel through time, back to Cape Cod in the summer of 1959, and cha…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:39pm on March 13, 2024☆⚑

"Big Data" Blows Our Minds with Comedy & Mysterious "M""at A.C.T by Bdhorwitz

Kate Attwell Queries: "Can Love Can Survive Artificial Intelligence? by Barry David Horwitz If you want to follow a hilarious comedy that pits tech life against the old-fashioned ways, Kate …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:29pm on February 26, 2024☆⚑

"Bees & Honey" Brings Sweet & Bitter Love to Light"at Marin by Bdhorwitz

Guadalís Del Carmen's Bachata Beat Inspires Dominican Duo by Sarah Jackson Marin Theatre Company's "Bees & Honey" moves quickly, dancing to a Dominican beat. Don't miss your chance to…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:49pm on February 25, 2024☆⚑

"Billy" Brilliantly Obliterates Gender Barriers"at Rhino by Bdhorwitz

John Fisher [aka Tom Cruise] Spoofs Action Heroes Onstage by Barry David Horwitz The Rhino has its own Mission Impossible action hero"it's John Fisher of course.  John Fisher, The Rhino's…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:39pm on February 15, 2024☆⚑

"Cult of Love" Drowns Religious Hypocrisy in Floods of Laughter"at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Leslye Headland's Satire of Confused Christian Family Rings True by Barry David Horwitz "Cult of Love" begins and ends with the Dahl family singing together at Christmas. But a War of Pride …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:41pm on February 4, 2024☆⚑

"Kooza" Dazzles with Daring Spectacle Under Big Top"at Oracle Park by Bdhorwitz

Cirque du Soleil Brings Thrills & Fellowship to S.F. by Barry David Horwitz The brilliant and beautiful tumblers, dancers, lovers, and high-flying balancers are nearly close enough to to…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:32pm on January 30, 2024☆⚑

"Omar" Enshrines Words of Muslim Scholar, 50 Years a Slave"at S.F. Opera by Bdhorwitz

Giddens & Abels' Resonant Rhythms Celebrate Fortitude & Faith by Barry David Horwitz We all know that Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" to wake up his…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:46am on January 16, 2024☆⚑

"Citizen Brain" Combines Comedy, Genius, Caring"at Club Fugazi by Bdhorwitz

Josh Kornbluth Proves We're All in This Together! by Barry David Horwitz What a show! What a Genius! "Citizen Brain" is a one man show by the extraordinary solo truthteller Josh Kornbluth…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:32pm on January 2, 2024☆⚑

"A Christmas Carol" Celebrates Scrooge's Great Generosity"at ACT by Bdhorwitz

Dickens' Magical World Is Touching & Terrific! by Barry David Horwitz A Christmas Carol is everyone's favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story of transform…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:00pm on December 16, 2023☆⚑

"The Jewelry Box" Overflows with Joy & Love"at The Marsh by Bdhorwitz

Brian Copeland: A Genuine Christmas Gem! by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland, famed for his "Not a Genuine Black Man" solo show, is our master story-teller. His gift to audiences during th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:05am on December 15, 2023☆⚑

"Lion King": A Spectacular Safari into African Legend "at BroadwaySF by Bdhorwitz

Julie Taymor's Playful Parade of Animals, Ancestors Still Thrills by Barry David Horwitz The colors, the lights, the beautiful animals walking with acrobatic grace, the moving grasslands"the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:38pm on December 5, 2023☆⚑