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THE MARSH BERKELEY

2120 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704



Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!


by BWW Awards - December 08, 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 - December 01, 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!...

The Marsh Berkeley to Present A VERY SCRUMPY HOLIDAY CAROL Holiday Variety Cabaret


by A.A. Cristi - November 26, 2025

The Marsh Berkeley and the ghosts of politicians' past, present and future have a message this holiday season with an irreverent variety show, A Very Scrumpy Holiday Carol starring Joyful Raven as the laughably notorious King Scrump....

Brian Copeland's THE JEWELRY BOX is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2025

Award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland’s family-friendly holiday show The Jewelry Box ushers in the season with two special performances at The Marsh....

Wayne Harris' DRAPETOMANIA Extends at he Marsh Berkeley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2025

The Marsh Berkeley will extend the World Premiere engagement of acclaimed playwright and performer Wayne Harris’ Drapetomania, directed by David Ford. Learn more!...

Terry Baum’s LESBO SOLO: MY TRUE-LIFE ADVENTURES THRU 50 YEARS OF GAY LIBERATION Extended at The Marsh


by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2025

Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley has extended Terry Baum’s Lesbo Solo: My True-Life Adventures Thru 50 Years of Gay Liberation through November 30, 2025. ...

Photos: LESBO SOLO: MY GAY HISTORY PLAY at The Marsh


by A.A. Cristi - October 02, 2025

The Marsh Berkeley is presenting Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play, the latest solo work from pioneer lesbian playwright Terry Baum, co-directed by Sarah Albertson and Bill Peters. Check out photos from the show....

Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD Adds Performances at The Marsh Berkeley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2025

Continuing its efforts towards suicide prevention, The Marsh will offer free performances of The Waiting Period in Berkeley this October and November. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

SCAT-TER BRAIN: THE MUSIC OF ADHD to Return to The Marsh Berkeley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2025

Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley will bring back Scat-ter Brain: The Music of ADHD from multihyphenate talent Candace Johnson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

Interview: Terry Baum of LESBO SOLO: MY GAY HISTORY PLAY at The Marsh Berkeley


by Jim Munson - September 19, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with pioneering lesbian playwright and performer Terry Baum about her latest show 'Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play' running at The Marsh Berkeley through October 12th. Her hilarious and deeply moving piece won 'Best of Fringe' at the San Francisco Fringe Festival....

Past Shows

Drapetomania
"Drapetomania"
10/4 - 10/25/2025


The Marsh Berkeley will present the World Premiere engagement of acclaimed playwright and performer Wayne Harris ’s Drapetomania , an exploration of political dissent and ...

Before I Forget
"Before I Forget"
6/14 - 6/21/2025


The Marsh Berkeley presents a new workshop production from Adam Strauss , Before I Forget . Directed and developed by Jonathan Libman , and succeeding ...

The Waiting Period
"The Waiting Period"
5/23 - 6/15/2025


Continuing its efforts towards suicide prevention, The Marsh will offer free performances of The Waiting Period in Berkeley this May and June. Now in its 11th ...

The Mommies: Their Last Trimester


The Marsh Berkeley presents the hilarious folie à deux from national television stars Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz : The Mommies: The Last Trimester , ...

Overlooked Latinas
"Overlooked Latinas"
4/5 - 5/10/2025


The Marsh Berkeley presents playwright and performer Tina D’Elia ’s hit comedy, Overlooked Latinas , offering its comedic blend of queer storytelling, history, culture, and ...

Angry Black Woman 101
"Angry Black Woman 101"
3/15 - 4/13/2025


Writer/performer Kathryn Seabro n returns to The Marsh Berkeley with her solo show, Angry Black Woman 101,  showcasing the resilience, brilliance, and strength of Black ...

Living the Shuffle
Living the Shuffle
1/31 - 3/9/2025


The Marsh Berkeley will present the return of Living the Shuffle , a captivating one-man show by renowned actor and director Robert Townsend . This ...

Living the Shuffle
Living the Shuffle
1/31 - 3/9/2025


The Marsh Berkeley will present the return of Living the Shuffle , a captivating one-man show by renowned actor and director Robert Townsend . This ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Seeing Stars”


Steve Budd, award-winning actor, writer, and storyteller, acclaimed for his solo shows “What They Said About Love” and “What They Said About Sex,” returns to ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “The Waiting Period”


Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Breed or Bust”


The timely, entertaining, and thought-provoking solo show Breed or Bust by award-winning actor, director, and “story midwife” Joyful Raven returns to the Bay Area this ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Breed or Bust”


The timely, entertaining, and thought-provoking solo show Breed or Bust by award-winning actor, director, and “story midwife” Joyful Raven returns to the Bay Area this ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Tobacco, Zigzags, & Gum”


Due to high demand for tickets, The Marsh Berkeley has extended the world premiere of “Tobacco, Zigzags & Gum,” a new work by film, television, ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “The Waiting Period”


Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Other”


The Marsh Berkeley  will present  Elaine Magree ’s “ Other ,” a profound and entertaining journey of personal and genealogical discovery, directed by  Kenny Yun  and developed ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “The Waiting Period”


Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Tobacco, Zigzags & Gum”


The Marsh Berkeley will present the world premiere of a stunning new work by film, television, and stage actor/writer Algiin Ford, “Tobacco, Zigzags & Gum,” ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “The Waiting Period”


Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Fool La La: Gift!”


Bay Area’s beloved “Clown Prince of Fools” Unique Derique will return to The Marsh Berkeley and streaming with “Fool La La: Gift!” for family-friendly performances. ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Aren’t You…?”


Following a successful East Bay run and a transfer to San Francisco, “Aren’t You…?” returns to The Marsh Berkeley , written and performed by Fred ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents “Swimming With Lesbians”


Due to limited ticket availability, The Marsh Berkeley has added performances of beloved Bay Area solo performer Marga Gomez’ latest work, “ Swimming With Lesbians” before ...

The Marsh presents “The Waiting Period”


The Marsh has added a free performance of “ The Waiting Period ,” marking the 10th anniversary of its suicide prevention effort, offering no cost ...

Swimming With Lesbians
Swimming With Lesbians
1/6 - 1/28/2024


Beloved Bay Area solo performer Marga Gomez returns to The Marsh Berkeley to kick off 2024 with performances of her latest work, "Swimming With Lesbians," ...

Citizen Brain
"Citizen Brain"
6/10 - 7/29/2023


The Marsh Berkeley  presents  Josh Kornbluth ’s engaging and enlightening autobiographical monologue  Citizen Brain , told in Kornbluth’s inimitable humorous, intelligent, and forthright style. Inspired to provide ...

The Never Too Late Show
"The Never Too Late Show"
5/6 - 5/27/2023


Due to popular demand,  The Marsh Berkeley  has announced a third and final extension run of  The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed , ...

Fool La La Gift
"Fool La La Gift"
2/19 - 3/12/2023


The Marsh Berkeley  celebrates Black History Month with special added performances of  Unique Derique ’s family-friendly  Fool La La Gift , shining light on different ...

Fool La La Gift
"Fool La La Gift"
1/15 - 2/5/2023


Due to popular demand,  The Marsh Berkeley  welcomes back the Bay Area’s favorite Clown Prince of Fools,  Unique Derique , for added performances of  Fool La ...

The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed


The Marsh Berkeley  will inspire audiences this fall with  The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed , a comic tale about never giving up. ...

The Mushroom Cure
"The Mushroom Cure"
6/17 - 7/15/2022


Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley has extended Adam Strauss hit solo show, "The Mushroom Cure," performing Friday nights (June 17July 15). "The Mushroom ...

Adam Strauss is Not Unhappy


Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley has extended Adam Strauss spontaneous comedic solo show, "Adam Strauss is Not Unhappy," with performances on Saturday nights ...

The Mushroom Cure
"The Mushroom Cure"
4/8 - 5/27/2022


Adam Strausss hit solo show, "The Mushroom Cure," will return to The Marsh Berkeley for a limited run. It will run in repertory with his ...

Adam Strauss is Not Unhappy


Adam Strausss hit solo show, The Mushroom Cure, will return to The Marsh Berkeley for a limited run. It will run in repertory with his ...

Border People
"Border People"
4/17 - 5/30/2020


Returning from a triumphant six-week run Off-Broadway, "Border People" will be presented at The Marsh Berkeley for a limited run. The newest solo show by ...

GRANDMA & ME
GRANDMA & ME
3/20 - 4/25/2020


The Marsh San Francisco presents "GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents," the highly anticipated new solo show by award-winning playwright and actor Brian ...

Welcome to The Cancer Café


A PT Clinical Specialist in Chronic Pain, Judith C. never imagined being on the opposite end of treatment until she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, ...

Living the Shuffle
Living the Shuffle
2/1 - 2/29/2020


"Living the Shuffle," Robert Townsends one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business, will be presented The Marsh Berkeley. Renowned actor/director Robert Townsend ...

Fool La La: Once Upon a Mind


The Bay Areas favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, returns to The Marsh Berkeley for his annual holiday show offering brand new, mindfully comedic ...

The Marsh Berkeley presents Living the Shuffle


The Marsh Berkeley presents "Living the Shuffle," a one-man rollercoaster-ride through the ups and downs of show business. Renowned actor/director Robert Townsend has worked with ...

Mother's Milk
"Mother's Milk"
4/26 - 5/31/2019


Wayne Harris award-winning, music-infused, spiritual, and uplifting "Mothers Milk" will return to The Marsh Berkeley. Original songs, traditional blues, and gospel classics come together to ...

Fool La La: Over the Rainbow


The Bay Areas favorite Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, returns to The Marsh Berkeley in his zany comedy extravaganza for all ages, "Fool La ...

Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?


Due to popular demand, Irma Herreras "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?" will transfer from The Marsh San Francisco to The Marsh Berkeley in ...

Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane


The Marsh Berkeley extends Lisa Rothmans "Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane." This hilarious and cautionary tale describes what happens when Rothmans Oakland-raised kids venture into ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane


This holiday season, The Marsh Berkeley brings Lisa Rothman’s "Dragon in the Drop-Off Lane" to the Marsh Discovery Series, which showcases work under development. After ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Latin Standards


WHEN: October 5 – November 17, 2018 No show on Friday, October 26 SHOWS: 8:00pm Fridays & 8:30pm Saturdays After coast to coast critical acclaim, ...

The Marsh Presents Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness


The Marsh San Francisco presents "Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness" by political comedian Will Durst, with newly added material. The show will perform Tuesdays September ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents One Life Stand


WHEN: August 17 – September 29, 2018 NO SHOWS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 SHOWS: 8:00pm Fridays & 8:30pm Saturdays Alicia Dattner ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Can You Dig It?: The '60s


The Marsh Berkeley announces the extension of Don Reed’s wonderfully wild autobiography "Can You Dig It?: The ‘60s" through September. Hot on the heels of ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents


Focusing on how media and the digital experience resonate in the Trump era, Dan Hoyle’s solo show "Each and Every Thing" comes to The Marsh ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Can You Dig It?: The '60s


Due to popular demand, Don Reed’s wonderfully wild autobiographical trilogy "Can You Dig It?: The ‘60s" will transfer to The Marsh Berkeley. Hot on the ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents The Mushroom Cure


The Marsh Berkeley announces the extension of "The Mushroom Cure" by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder ...

The Marsh Berkeley Extends The Mushroom Cure


WHEN: Now through June 16, 2018 (NO SHOWS JUNE 1&2) SHOWS: 8:00pm, Fridays & 8:30pm, Saturdays The Marsh Berkeley announces the extension of "The Mushroom ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Times Unseen


In current times of political turmoil and uncertainty, artists gather at The Marsh Berkeley, the Bay Area’s home for solo performance, to reflect and react ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Durst Case Scenario


The Marsh announces that in addition to his hit performances at its San Francisco location, political comedian Will Durst’s "Durst Case Scenario" will return to ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Open Mic Nights with Ellen Hoffman


Continuing its commitment to transformation, possibilities, and the community, The Marsh Berkeley announces monthly "Open Mic Nights with Ellen Hoffman" for 2018. Bay Area pianist, ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents What They Said About Love


The Marsh welcomes a new solo show to the Berkeley stage, "What They Said About Love" by Steve Budd, which was awarded the “Best of ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Durst Case Scenario


The Marsh San Francisco announces political comedian Will Durst’s solo show, "Durst Case Scenario" has been extended due to popular demand now running through March ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Fool La La! Over the Rainbow


For the New Year, The Marsh Berkeley extends Bay Area’s beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany extravaganza "Fool La La! Over ...

Fool La La! Over the Rainbow


This holiday season, The Marsh Berkeley celebrates the return of the Bay Area’s beloved Clown Prince of Fools, Unique Derique, in his zany holiday and ...

Cops and Robbers: Hunter Poetry


November 10-December 9, 2017 8pm Fridays, 8:30pm Saturdays Jinho “The Piper” Ferreira returns to The Marsh Berkeley this November with his hard-hitting solo show Cops ...

The Marsh Berkeley Presents Colette Uncensored


The Marsh Berkeley announces "Colette Uncensored," the first solo show by acclaimed actress Lorri Holt, will return to the East Bay for the fall with ...

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