John Fisher

Review: LEFT FIELD at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Steve Murray - Mar 2, 2026

The late AIDS activist Larry Kramer meets Pete Buttigieg in John Fisher’s wild political fantasia Left Field, now occupying the full stage at Theatre Rhino. Written and directed by Fisher, Left Field follows an angry radical f****t who rises from mayor to supervisor, to VP candidate, to potential President of the US.

Theatre Rhino's LEFT FIELD Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Theatre Rhino will present the new production LEFT FIELD starting February 19, 2026, at their San Francisco venue, offering a fresh theatrical experience. Learn more here!

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BATTLE OF THE RUHR POCKET Comes to the Tank in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros and The Tank NYC will present a live, in-person, presentation of BATTLE OF THE RUHR POCKET, conceived and performed by John Fisher, with live musical accompaniment by Daniel Tobias.

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

PIRATES! To Make Its World Premiere At Theatre Rhinoceros In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros will present the world premiere of Pirates! by John Fisher, running December 4–13, 2025 at its 18th Street venue in San Francisco. The new drama follows two husbands abducted by East African pirates.

Theatre Rhinoceros to Celebrate Halloween With GHOULS, ZOMBIES, & PSYCHOS!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros, the nation’s longest-running LGBTQ+ theatre company, will celebrate Halloween night with Ghouls, Zombies, & Psychos! A Halloween Shocker.

The Rhino's OTHELLO Comes to Salesforce Park
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros' free-roaming Shakespeare-in-the-park tradition continues this fall with the tragedy OTHELLO, performed at TJPA's Salesforce Park in the heart of San Francisco.

Cast Set For Theatre Rhinocero's OTHELLO At TJPA'S Salesforce Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros in collaboration with TransBay Joint Powers Authority and The East Cut has revealed the cast for OTHELLO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

OTHELLO, GOAT BLOOD, & More Included in 25-26 Season at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025

Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre anywhere, will present six mainstage productions this season ranging from brand new plays to Rhino favorites to musical theatre classics.

Václav Havel's PROTEST Comes to the 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

Theater Apparatus will present Václav Havel's 'Protest' at the 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave. This performance marks the company's fifth appearance at the festival.

The Marsh SF to Host Kevin Fagan for Talkback at DOODLER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

Pulitzer Prize-nominated San Francisco Chronicle journalist Kevin Fagan will join DOODLER playwright and performer John Fisher for an exclusive talk with the audience. Learn more!

Emperor Norton to Present Talkback Following DOODLER at The Marsh San Francisco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

Legendary San Francisco personality, tour guide, and historian Emperor Norton will speak to the audience after the performance of John Fisher’s DOODLER. Learn how to attend.

Review: DOODLER at The Marsh
by Steve Murray - Jun 15, 2025

Developed during the COVID pandemic lockdown, this one-man show has Fisher playing about a dozen characters and running the technical aspects of the show as well.

HARD KNOCKS Sets HBO Return with The Buffalo Bills and The NFC East
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025

HBO and NFL Films re-team to present two upcoming editions of the groundbreaking series HARD KNOCKS: TRAINING CAMP WITH THE BUFFALO BILLS debuting TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.

John Fisher's DOODLER Begins At The Marsh This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

The Marsh San Francisco will present John Fisher's true crime thriller DOODLER after a sold-out first run at Theatre Rhinoceros. Set in 1970s San Francisco, DOODLER follows a young gay man on a relentless investigation to solve the mystery of the “Doodler,” a serial killer who targeted the queer community and left behind drawn portraits of each of his victims.

DOODLER Extends at SAFEHouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

DOODLER has extended with new dates and a new venue. DOODLER tells the tale of the “Doodler,” who terrorized San Francisco in the 1970s. Learn more here!