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 and Supervisor Harvey Milk in City Hall, the public expected a first-degree murder conviction. White, a former Marine, fireman, and cop, fired two bullets into the head... Read More Read More| Theatrius
I discovered ‘The Holiday Game’ by Mihail Sebastian through Marina’s recommendation. The play was originally written in Romanian and Marina was kind enough to share her translatio…| Vishy's Blog
I can’t even start writing a play until I have mapped its inner world. Sometimes the outer world, but mostly, what it feels like to be inside it.| Northwestern University Press
Lauren Groff Inspires in Superb ‘Word for Word’ Treasure| Theatrius
by Jonathan Curry-Machado I first met Rodney backstage at the South London Theatre, as I was just embarking on my Continue readingPlays of War and Peace The post Plays of War and Peace first appeared on Amaurea Press.| Amaurea Press
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 Center REP show. A horny grandma and her self-obsessed granddaughter light up the stage with comedic timing and musical gifts. In grandma’s bedroom at the Happy Pleasant Valley Senior Apartments, men are dropping faster than red herrings and sex toys. When we meet frisky June (fabulous Emily Kuroda), she...| theatrius.com
Shakespeare & Christina Anderson’s Madcap Update Shines| Theatrius
“Seriously? What in the world do Sondheim and crime fiction have in common?” That question, gracing the back cover of Josh Pachter’s eighth “Inspired by . . . “ story anthology, Every Day a Li…| Ah Sweet Mystery!
Doug Wright’s Masterpiece Spotlights Superb Trans SHERO| Theatrius
Reflections by Jenyth Jo I met Harry Davis, a member of Actors Equity, in the spring of 2023 in a play writing class at Berkeley Rep. Now Central Works has added his “Push/Pull” to its long list of World Premieres, and at 26, Harry is the youngest playwright they have produced. Harry Davis: Interviewed on 21 February 2025, Peet’s Coffee, Orinda, CA Jenyth: Harry, is it more stressful to approach opening night as an actor or a playwright? Harry: I think I get more stressed as a writer ...| theatrius.com
Bess Wohl’s Comedy Questions 50-Year Marriage by Zack Rogow From the opening lines of Altarena Playhouse’s production of the Tony Award-nominated play “Grand Horizons,” we know we’re in for a wild ride. Nancy and Bill, a couple in their late 70s, sit down to a routine dinner in an independent living community for seniors. Out of the blue, Nancy announces, “I think I would like a divorce.” Without batting an eye, Bill answers, “All right.” Playwright Bess Wohl slowly unravels...| theatrius.com
Hershey Felder Plays Melancholy Maestro, Passionate Piano by Barry David Horwitz After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Sergei Rachmaninoff fled Russia, abandoned his aristocratic life, and moved to New York. The popular pianist-composer arrives in the U.S. with nothing. Hershey Felder plays the exiled Rachmaninoff with verve and passion, calling up vivid memories of Russia, bringing brilliant acting and musical genius to the role. As Rachmaninoff, at his lavish Beverley Hills estate in 1943, ...| theatrius.com
That headline might say 14 shows, but there are so many more. That's because it's festival time in DFW — and we don't just mean Oktoberfest and the like. Festivals are happening onstage too this month, covering new work, international offerings, and so much more. Plus, the State Fair show is back!| CultureMap Dallas
The headline says 14 shows, but there are really so many more. That's because it's festival time in DFW, and we don't just mean Oktoberfest and the like. Festivals are happening onstage too this month, covering new work, international offerings, and so much more. Plus, the State Fair show is back!| CultureMap Fort Worth
Eric Pfeffinger Pits Red vs. Blue States in Pregnancy Mix-Up by Robert M. Gardner The plot of “Human Error” revolves around a mistake made by a blundering fertility doctor who implants an embryo in the wrong woman. Much laughter ensues as the two couples try to resolve the improbable situation. Their problems are not over as when they go to give birth because the inept Dr. Hoskins (versatile John Charles Quimpo) surprises them with another impossible blunder. This doctor is everyone...| theatrius.com
WolfKlain & Donovan Exalt Beloved Singer’s Brief, Brilliant Career by Lynne Stevens My knee hurt badly, and I was feeling sorry for myself. I could barely limp to my car. I was ready to call it in and cancel my date with an old friend. But I reminded myself that I only had to get there, and I’d be sitting down. As soon as the six piece “Grand Ole Opry” band struck up, my pain vanished, and I was drawn back to 1961. Patsy Cline’s songs were playing on the radio when I was a young tee...| theatrius.com
Naomi Iizuka’s ‘Play On Shakespeare’ Pits Loyalty vs. Betrayal by Kim Waldron You may get lost during this tale of a tragic king, but if you can follow the story, it offers plenty of rewards. This work is less pageant and more psychology than Shakespeare’s other historical plays. Sure, there’s swords, beheadings, and an unworthy king. But it’s the emotions and ideas we feast on—loyalty, betrayal, greed, fear, a mother’s ferocious love. It's a tragedy, but not a simple one. We ...| theatrius.com
This year's Ojai Playwrights Conference tackled the existential threat of climate change. The post Can Live Theater Help Spur Climate Action? appeared first on Pacific Standard.| Pacific Standard
Michael Gene Sullivan Alerts US: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” by Robert M. Gardner Hooray! The San Francisco Mime Troupe is back! And they are just in time with a topical show about our current political mess. Written by the genius that is Michael Gene Sullivan, the master of political satire, the new musical sizzles with humor, insights, and warnings of impending political disaster. This year’s show, “American Dreams,” carries the motto: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” I saw it ...| theatrius.com