Friday, August 7, 2026

“Urinetown” Elevates Musical Satire with Flawless Production—at Ray of Light by Mary Lou Herlihy

Hollmann & Konitz’s Masterpiece Skewers Corporate Greed & Cruelty  by Mary Lou Herlihy “Urinetown” just turned 25. My first time and I LOVED it! The 2001 Tony award winning mu…

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

“Iphigenia in Splott” Spotlights Alicia Mason in Stellar Role—at Shotgun by Zack Rogow

Gary Owens’ Solo Play Captures Welsh Woman’s Sexy Defiance by Zack Rogow When a character changes dramatically onstage, a magical transformation takes place right before our eyes. That…

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Monday, August 3, 2026

“Present Laughter” Exposes Arrogance & Privilege—at Orinda by Jenyth Jo

Noel Coward’s Hilarious Comedy Rings True Today by Jenyth Jo What’s better than a midsummer night play in an outdoor amphitheater? Add a beautiful studio set in striking nocturne blue, a…

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

“Little BIG Mouth” Pays Tribute to Women Artists—at The Marsh by Mary Lou Herlihy

Pamela Gaye Walker Embraces, Illuminates Painful Memories  by Mary Lou Herlihy Attics are mysterious, sometimes scary places, crowded with memories. We find Penelope (Pamela Gaye Walker’s…

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Monday, July 27, 2026

“The Prince” Pits Power-Crazed Duke vs. Mad Monk—at Central Works by Adraper

Gary Graves Shows How Machiavelli Fits US Now by Aaron Draper Director, teacher, and playwright Gary Graves has produced 80 original plays over 36 years. Many were written by his collaborato…

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Friday, July 24, 2026

“Hairspray” A Campy Antidote to White Supremacy—at SF Playhouse by Jenyth Jo

Bill English Directs Outstanding Ensemble in Beloved Musical by Jenyth Jo From the height of her shellacked bouffant to the tips of her tapping toes, Ella Ruth Harris turns fat-shamed Tracy …

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Saturday, July 18, 2026

“The Bumpy Road Less Traveled” Exposes School-to-Prison Pipeline—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Anthony Michael Jefferson Boldly Speaks Truth to Power by Robert M. Gardner Anthony Michael Jefferson enters wearing white pants and loose shirt—elegant and confident. Soon we will learn t…

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“Employee Dharma Handbook” Exposes Corporate Caste Secrets—at TheatreWorks by Mary Lou Herlihy

Geetha Reddy’s Comedy Mixes Indian & U.S. Outrages by Mary Lou Herlihy A funny and deeply thoughtful new comedy by Geetha Reddy zigzags its way to a playful crescendo. “The Employee …

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

“Going to St. Ives” Where the Black Theater Movement Tackles Colonialism—at LBP by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Lee Blessing Conjures Two Powerful Women Tangled in Cultural Conflict by Kheven Lee LaGrone According to Director Cat Brooks, the Lower Bottom Playaz does not simply entertain, they try to g…

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Friday, July 10, 2026

“Scabmuggers” Empowers with Lessons in Courage—at The Freight by Mary Lou Herlihy

Yvonne Martinez Incites US to Be Brave Again by Mary Lou Herlihy “Scabmuggers” is full of passion. Spontaneous applause and snapping fingers make it clear—this play is about democracy.…

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

“Hamlet” Highlights Corruption in Surveillance State—at SPARC by Jenyth Jo

Andre Amorotico Elevates Rebellion in Shakespeare Masterpiece by Jenyth Jo SPARC Theater’s outdoor production of “Hamlet” displays the best of regional theater: talented actors pay sup…

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

“Goat Blood” Conjures Mixture of Race, Lust, & Demons—at Rhino by Kheven Lee Lagrone

Mark-Eugene Garcia Invokes Gay Latine Mystery by Kheven Lee LaGrone Mark-Eugene Garcia’s “Goat Blood” sneaks up on us like a slowly boiling pot of water.  His play starts with a simme…

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

“Absolutely Science Fiction!” Blasts Off with Strangely Familiar Futures—at Z Space by Mary Lou Herlihy

Bradbury & Vonnegut Conjure Comic Characters Searching for Easy Answers by Mary Lou Herlihy In “Absolutely Science Fiction!” Ray Bradbury and Kurt Vonnegut offer stories with remarka…

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

“The Fre” Shows Conformity at Its Most Foolish—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Taylor Mac’s Queer-Friendly Farce Inspires Hope & PRIDE by Jenyth Jo I’m certain Eleanor Roosevelt never imagined her words, “With freedom comes responsibility” would inspire a p…

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

“Arab Spring” Wrestles with Tradition vs. Modernity—at Golden Thread by Zack Rogow

Playwright Denmo Ibrahim Spotlights Immigrant Family Conflicts  by Zack Rogow In Denmo Ibrahim’s “Arab Spring,” a brother and sister literally wrestle with their recently deceased fat…

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

“What Is To Be Done?” Fights Depression & Fascism, Brilliantly—at The Marsh by Robert M. Gardner

Josh Kornbluth’s Comedy Discovers Core of Democracy! by Robert M. Gardner First published at Theatrius on August 23, 2025, the opening at The Marsh. Josh Kornbluth’s hilarious new sho…

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Friday, June 12, 2026

“Romeo & Juliet” Illuminates Personal & Political Connections—at The Public by Andrea Libresco

Saheem Ali Marries Shakespeare to the Moment by Andrea Libresco Walls are more than metaphorical in this well-known play about barriers to young love. An imposing 25-foot wall, evoking the o…

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

“A Few Good Men” Engages in Hard Struggle for Truth—at Royal Underground by Robert M. Gardner

Aaron Sorkin’s Courtroom Drama Shows Debate Defeating Deceit by Robert M. Gardner If you are looking for a play that exposes the trickery of our world today, “A Few Good Men” is a must…

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“Tiny Beautiful Things” Reveals Healing Power of Listening Deeply—at Town Hall by Mary Lou Herlihy

Cheryl Strayed Helps Advice Seekers with Her Stories by Mary Lou Herlihy “Tiny Beautiful Things” tells the story of a real-life advice columnist who exudes empathy. The play is adapted f…

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

“Flight Risk” Offers a Master Class in Empathy—at The Marsh by Rachel Norby

Carole Klyce, Labeled “Incorrigible Child,” Calls Us to Action by Rachel Norby “Flight Risk” tells the painful story of Carole Klyce’s own adolescence. Beginning with herself as a …

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“Girl, Interrupted” Exposes Machinery of Madness—at The Public by David Moore

Majok & Mann’s Musical Probes Psychosis & Privilege by David Moore As an emergency physician who initiates involuntary psychiatric admissions, I was intrigued to see the process un…

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

“The Lunchbox” A Musical Triumph Over Loneliness—at Berkeley Rep by Rachel Norby

Ritesh Batra & the Lazours’ Dynamic  Songs & Dances Celebrate Connection by Rachel Norby We are living in a loneliness epidemic. Despite cohabiting with others, or living in a cro…

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

“The House of Bernarda Alba” Exposes the Tragedy of Absolute Power—at OTP by Jenyth Jo

Federico García Lorca’s Spanish Women Link 30s Fascism to US by Jenyth Jo After watching Stephen Colbert’s last show, I needed a good, old-fashioned Greek catharsis. CBS’s cancelled C…

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

“Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” Bends Genders for Juicier Stakes—at SF Playhouse by Mary Lou Herlihy

Kate Hamill Camps Up Dracula with Victorian Vamps by Mary Lou Herlihy In a wildly entertaining goth romp, we join freedom fighting feminists, taking revenge on monstrous men. Dracula, the wo…

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Friday, May 22, 2026

“Hamnet” Looks at Shakespeare through Women’s Eyes—at ACT by Mary Lou Herlihy

O’Farrell & Chakrabarti Impart Awe for Nature’s Magic by Mary Lou Herlihy In a brilliant reimagining of Anne Hathaway’s life, Royal Shakespeare Company’s “Hamnet” conquers th…

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

“Drapetomania” ‘Disease’ of Freedom Calls Us to Action—at The Marsh, Berkeley by Mimi Pinson

Wayne Harris Wittily Liberates Himself & All Armchair Activists by Mimi Pinson Not many know the term that Wayne Harris chose for the title of his latest solo show: “Drapetomania,” n…

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

“La Cage aux Folles” Liberates True Love in Classic Drag—at The Rhino by Jenyth Jo

Fierstein & Herman’s 80’s Musical Soars with Hope & Joy by Jenyth Jo In 2017, Michael Billingsley rightly claimed “no piece of theatre has done as much to encourage sexual tole…

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Monday, May 18, 2026

“Shakespeare Over My Shoulder” The Bard on Tap—at African-American Shakes by Jared Randolph

Ted Lange Shakes His Spear with Four Geniuses in Tavern Debate by Jared Randolph Okay, stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a scientist, an earl, and a spy walk into a tavern. What do …

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

“Pictures from Home” Exposes Myth of ‘Good Life’—at Marin by Mary Lou Herlihy

Sharr White Shows Corporate Greed Eroding Fragile Family  by Mary Lou Herlihy For so many dads of the 50s generation, my own included, the message was clear: “Work hard for Corporate Amer…

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

“The Grown-Ups” Conjures Summer Camp, Exposes Our Lies—at Lunatico by Robert M. Gardner

Fox & Henriques’ Camp Counselors Grapple with Comic Catastrophe by Robert M. Gardner Down in La Val’s Subterranean, Theatre Lunatico brings us an exciting, dark comedy ripe for our t…

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

“Cyrano” Exposes Limits of ‘Pretty Privilege’—at Berkeley Shakes by Jenyth Jo

Tachis & Lo’s Woman-Centered Classic Upends Patriarchal Power by Jenyth Jo In a time when our trust for so-called ‘leaders’ is nearly non-existent, Berkeley Shakes’ “Cyrano” …

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