By David John Chávez

Different kind of theater tonight. #hellahockey #SanJose

Trying to nail down some shows in November, please post your thoughts! It looks really good.

Ready for Durand Jones and the Indications in #Oakland!

Sadly, it's not, because THAT would have made me cool. 😂

Since the Padres are my adopted team, it feels good to see him in the playoffs. Will always be grateful to him for flexing the Oakland after the Coliseum's last out.

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Heeeeyyyyy!!!!! When my sister went to see it again after she plus-oned with me, they made me a video thanking me for the review. Glad you made it out and loved this piece you wrote!

Love that this transformative show is getting all the pearls. Blew me away at every turn.

Coolest thing ever - my quote in front of Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre. Love seeing this show kicking all the ass in New York, we were so lucky to have it in Berkeley. #geniusinmotion #offBroadway

Evening show, all the theaters on my beat opened the same weekend. Keeping busy! On the job for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre #worldpremiere

Matinee time. On the job for McNeal for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre

Opening night! On the job for the @mercurynews.com

World premiere time. Hyped. #hellatheatre #sfbatco

Very short, very tight, very funny. Not perfect, but a beautiful immigrant story that is able to box in plenty of issues to ponder. Also, terrific performances from a small cast. Didn't crack 85 minutes, time well spent. 😉

After some nasty Bay Bridge traffic, absolutely shocked I made it on time (barely) to #KimsConvenience at #ACTSF. Very glad I did, on the job for the @mercurynews.com. #hellatheatre

I saw it recently and thought it was hilarious.

Chicana Ibsen In Josefina López’s ‘An Enemy of the Pueblo,’ even a flawed woman can tell the truth.

In Josefina López’s AN ENEMY OF THE PUEBLO, even a flawed woman can tell the truth. We revisit David John Chávez's summer 2024 piece as the play makes its way to Western Stage this fall.
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An Escape from Conversion Therapy in ‘Limp Wrist on the Lever’ | KQED Crowded Fire’s world premiere, though dense and long, takes the Christian practice of ‘reforming’ homosexuality to task.

There are many good things about "Limp Wrist on the Lever" at Crowded Fire, but overall, it didn't work for me. The set and sound are phenomenal, and the play will inspire dialogue. My review of the production for @kqedarts.bsky.social, the show runs through Saturday, Oct. 4 in #SF. #hellatheatre

After rough start, ‘Shucked’ sprouts a Broadway success story Popular touring musical playing at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre through Oct. 5

A few years ago, I got a last minute ticket to #Shucked and fell in love with its tongue-in-cheek joy, the book's wit, and a great score. It's been running at #BroadwaySF for a few weeks now, and I was fortunate to speak about it w/ #BrandyClark and #RobertHorn for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre

Busy theatrical September continues. Seated for The Reservoir at Berkeley Rep. #hellatheatre

Opening night for the good folks at Crowded Fire. Seated for a world premiere, on the job for @kqedarts.bsky.social #hellatheatre

Thrilled to revisit this one. Loved it the first time. #hellatheatre

I love Josh Allen. As an FSU Bulldog alum, I will never forgive the coaches for the putrid waste of quarterbacks they recruited when all Josh Allen wanted was to be a 'Dog.

Final show on the quick trip. Watched both seasons of #Smash, so I'm kinda hyped. And never saw this movie. #Broadway

Queens on point tonight. #Broadway

Nice to be back in #NYC. Show #1 of 3, can't wait. #Broadway

Is this an audition for Hollywoodland the sequel? Another former Superman hitting the skids?

Me: Hmmm, there's got to be one, lemme think.
Also me seconds later: Marissa is a trivia goddess, I have no chance on this.
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The 11 Best Plays to See at Bay Area Theaters This Fall | KQED Our critic's highlights from an upcoming fall season jam-packed with plays and revivals.

There is no doubt that theaters nationwide are hurting, and it sucks to lose a company. Despite the challenges, there are still some amazing offerings this fall in the Bay. For @kqedarts.bsky.social, I offered up 11 great theater pieces to check out over the next few months. #hellatheatre

From Struggle to Strength: Kelundra Smith's Journey in Arts and Activism Girl...Call Me with Tanya and Jessica · Episode

I had the wonderful privilege of sitting in with Tanya and Jessica of the Girl. CALL ME podcast and chatting about finding joy, following your dreams, and doing what makes your heart sing. Listen now!

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