"Wives" Weaves & Wavers on Women's Identities"at Aurora by Patricia L. Morin

Jacklyn Backhaus Spins Herstory from Medieval to Modern by Patricia L. Morin Jaclyn Backhaus' "Wives," a comic satire spanning five centuries in four acts, mixes exaggerated caricatures of w…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:40pm on July 5, 2022[SHARE]

"The Mojo and the Sayso" Reveals Tragedy of a Lost Child"at Oakland by Patricia L. Morin

Aishah Rahman Unfolds Grief Inflicted on Black Families by Patricia L. Morin Aishah Rahman's 1987 play "The Mojo and the Sayso" tells the story of a 1973 murder of a 10-year-old-boy in Queen…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:18am on June 9, 2022[SHARE]

"Balikbayan Box" Delivers the Steps to Love"at TheatreFirst by Patricia L. Morin

Jeffrey Lo Highlights Struggles of Filipino Immigrants in America  by Patricia L. Morin Playwright Jeffrey Lo takes us on the touching journey of a young couple who clash over traditional…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:47am on June 3, 2022[SHARE]

"A Doll's House, Part 2" Questions Family Loyalties"at Novato by Patricia L. Morin

Lucas Hnath Explores What We Owe to Ourselves & What We Owe to Others by Patricia L. Morin In 1879, Ibsen's Nora Helmer escaped the suffocating "doll's house" with all its restrictions, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:26am on May 29, 2022[SHARE]

"Monument, or Four Sisters" Explores Loss of Love & Coral Reefs"at Magic Theatre by Patricia L. Morin

Sam Chanse Illuminates Need for Perseverance & Preservation by Patricia L. Morin On a small stage with four ottomans, used as seats and storage, Playwright Sam Chanse reminds us of our n…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:46pm on May 18, 2022[SHARE]

"The Government Inspector": Classic Comedy Mocks Corrupt Officials"at Ross Valley by Patricia L. Morin

Gogol's Satire Highlights How Self-Deception Fuels Greed by Patricia L. Morin Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's 1836 comedy delights us with satire of small-town tyranny. In a …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:21pm on May 11, 2022[SHARE]

"Crowns" Spotlights African American Perseverance"at CCCT by Patricia L. Morin

Regina Taylor's Songs Unveil the Glory of Hats by Patricia L. Morin "Crowns" illuminates the resilience of the African American spirit though the magic of hats. Devon LaBelle creates a spiri…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:48am on April 26, 2022[SHARE]

"Fefu and Her Friends" Introduces Us to Eight Extraordinary Women"at ACT  by Patricia L. Morin

María Irene Fornés' Absurd Comedy Probes Women's Fears  by Patricia L. Morin "Fefu and Her Friends" delicately weaves individual women's stories into themes to spotlight women's strug…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:58pm on April 12, 2022[SHARE]

"Intimate Apparel" Probes Conflict Between Love & Marriage"at LHT by Patricia L. Morin

Lynn Nottage Extols Sisterhood for Independent Women by Patricia L. Morin In 1905 New York, Esther (dynamic Jeunée Simon), an independent businesswoman and talented seamstress, creates love…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:15pm on April 7, 2022[SHARE]

"Packrat Gene" Unfolds Our Need to Cling to Clutter"Ross Valley Players by Patricia L. Morin

Margy Kahn Touches Three Generations of Jewish History      by Patricia L. Morin Playwright Margy Kahn entices us to ask what price we place for collecting treasures from the pas…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:51pm on March 27, 2022[SHARE]

"Escape from the Asylum" Highlights Women's Cunning"at Central Works by Patricia L. Morin

Patricia Milton Wraps Women's Rights in Clever Mystery by Patricia L. Morin   Central Works' "Escape from the Asylum" returns us to the male-dominated Victorian era, to shine a powerfu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:31am on March 22, 2022[SHARE]

"Passing Strange" Rocks Music & Memories"at Shotgun Players by Patricia L. Morin

Stew & Heidi Rodewald's Black "Youth" Takes Mystical Tour by Patricia L. Morin Director William Thomas Hodgson's "Passing Strange" follows a young Black man called "Youth" down a twisted…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:43pm on March 17, 2022[SHARE]

"Legend of Georgia McBride" Attempts to Explore Men in Drag"at 6th Street by Patricia L. Morin

Matthew Lopez Unfolds a Straight Man's Fears by Patricia L. Morin 6th Street Playhouse's "The Legend of Georgia McBride" highlights both the humorous and disheartening challenges for men in …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:52pm on February 22, 2022[SHARE]

"Heroes of the Fourth Turning" Challenges Liberal Beliefs"at SF Playhouse by Patricia L. Morin

Will Arbery Builds Characters Who Embody Our Conflicts    by Patricia L. Morin "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" at SF Playhouse tells a unique story mixing right-wing Catholic college gr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:27pm on February 8, 2022[SHARE]

"Swept Away": Macho Whalers vs. Christian Farmboys"at Berkeley Rep by Patricia L. Morin

John Logan, Avett Brothers Team Up for a Country Musical by Patricia L. Morin & Barry David Horwitz In their 2004 album "Mignonette," The Avett Brothers sing the fate of a sinking ship. …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:34pm on February 2, 2022[SHARE]

"The Band's Visit" Explores Hope, Music, and Silence"at BroadwaySF    by Patricia L. Morin

Itamar Moses' Book Binds Two Countries in Everyday Experiences  by Patricia L. Morin   On tour from New York, Broadway SF bring us "The Band's Visit," a welcome respite from Complic…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:33am on January 19, 2022[SHARE]

"Susan Hill's The Woman in Black" Fuses Fear & Fun"at ACT by Patricia L. Morin

Stephen Mallatratt Breathes Dramatic Life into Gothic Novel by Patricia L. Morin At a time when the world is topsy-turvy and we don't know when the next unpredictable crisis will flare up, A…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:34pm on December 20, 2021[SHARE]

"Twelfth Night" Delights with Musical Magic"at S.F. Playhouse by Patricia L. Morin

Kwei-Armah & Taub Amplify Shakespeare's Comedy by Patricia L. Morin & Barry David Horwitz In a peaches and cream adaptation of "Twelfth Night," Shaina Taub's impressive New Orleans' …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:18pm on December 6, 2021[SHARE]

"Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley" Pioneers Women's Rights"at MTC by Patricia L. Morin

Gunderson & Melcon Unfold the Profound Power of Sisterhood  by Patricia L. Morin As a person who believes in the universal power of music, I am especially touched by "Georgiana and Ki…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:06pm on November 30, 2021[SHARE]

"The Importance of Being Earnest" Delights in Double Standards"at Novato by Patricia L. Morin

Oscar Wilde Demonstrates Saving Power of the Alter Ego  by Patricia L. Morin The Novato Theater Company delights us with Oscar Wilde's keen wit and hidden messages, in "The Importance of …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:39pm on November 12, 2021[SHARE]

"Vincent" Spotlights the Unbroken Bond between Brothers, at 6th Street Playhouse by Patricia L. Morin

Leonard Nimoy Uses Theo's Letters to Delve into Vincent    by Patricia L. Morin Jean-Michel Richaud shines in "Vincent," a solo performance highlighting the powerful bond between Vi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:34am on October 27, 2021[SHARE]

"Jesus Christ Superstar" Rocks!"at BroadwaySF by Patricia L. Morin

Rice & Webber Modernize Christ's Message with a Big Beat   by Patricia L. Morin BroadwaySF is throwing a sizzling celebration for the 50th Anniversary of "Jesus Christ Superstar."Å

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:32pm on October 23, 2021[SHARE]

"Topdog/Underdog" Explodes American Myths"at Main Stage West by Patricia L. Morin

Suzan-Lori Parks Spotlights Overlapping Black Histories by Patricia L. Morin In her 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Suzan-Lori Parks creates a fantasy shared by two brothers, reflecting th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:04pm on October 18, 2021[SHARE]

"The Great Leap" Places a Price on a Free Throw"at The Stage    by Patricia L. Morin

Lauren Yee Pits U.S. vs. China in a "Friendship Game" by Patricia L. Morin Lauren Yee's unique play "The Great Leap," at The Stage in San Jose calls our attention to winning and losing, and …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:28pm on October 8, 2021[SHARE]

"Starting Here, Starting Now" Sings of Romantic Interludes"at SF Playhouse by Patricia L. Morin

Shire & Maltby Create a Collage of Musical Delights by Patricia L. Morin San Francisco Playhouse, under the innovative direction of Susi Damilano and Choreographer Nicole Helfer, offers …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:18pm on September 16, 2021[SHARE]