"Spanish Stew"
Jan 17 – Feb 22, 2026
The Marsh Berkeley welcomes audiences to the pulse of 1976 with Marga Gomez’s Spanish Stew, the acclaimed writer/performer’s 15th solo work. The comedy follows Gomez’s...
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE NOTEBOOK at Orpheum Theatre?...
Review: M. BUTTERFLY at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - February 12, 2026
What did our critic think of M. BUTTERFLY at SF Playhouse?...
Review: IMPROBABLE FICTION at Masquers Playhouse
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - February 11, 2026
IMPROBABLE FICTION at Masquers Playhouse is a tale of two parts. Don’t let the easy-going first half lull you into complacency. When the action hits, it comes in quick succession with quippy lines, funny costumes, over the top dramatics, and plenty of belly laughs....
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Marin Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 04, 2026
Change is hard, we all know that. We get stuck in patterns and the comfortable, even if that inertia is destructive. Watching Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard, brilliantly directed by American Conservatory Theatre Artistic Director emerita Carey Perloff and starring an all-star cast of local legends, will...
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Hillbarn Theatre
by Steve Murray - February 02, 2026
Heidi Schreck’s award-winning 2019 homage to the US Constitution couldn’t be timelier than at this moment of political crisis in America. Written as a remembrance of her 15-year-old self as a debater in love with the constitution, the present-day Heidi narrates the play which links her family’...
Review: THE WIZ Lights Up Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - January 28, 2026
Opening Night of The Wiz at Broadway San Jose was dazzling, the kind of evening that reminds you why musical theater, at its best, feels communal, electric, and alive. From the moment the curtain rose, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm, and unmistakable joy, offering a vibrant a...
Review: EUGENE ONEGIN at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - January 26, 2026
San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2026 repertory season with the massively ambitious world premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin. It’s a tall order to create a full-length contemporary classical ballet to compete with the warhorses we’ve seen a zillion times, but SFB has given it th...
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - January 16, 2026
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are on a high recently, with their long- running animated series South Park skewering the present administration in their inimitable profane and darkly surreal style. 2011’s The Book of Mormon brought their irreverent humor to Broadway in what at the time seemed shocking...
Review: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL at The Henry J. Kaiser Center For The Arts
by Linda Hodges - January 05, 2026
Dog Man: The Musical fetches laughs, heart, and legit Broadway-level craft in a show that never talks down to its audience. Read our review here!...
Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose
by Linda Hodges - December 31, 2025
What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Broadway San Jose?...
Past Shows
"Drapetomania"
Oct 4 – Oct 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 the tools...
"Before I Forget"
Jun 14 – Jun 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 oft-extended run...
"The Waiting Period"
May 23 – Jun 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"
May 1 – May 29, 2025
The Marsh Berkeley presents the hilarious folie à deux from national television stars Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz: The Mommies: The Last Trimester, a wild...
"Overlooked Latinas"
Apr 5 – May 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 chaos. At...
"Angry Black Woman 101"
Mar 15 – Apr 13, 2025
Writer/performer Kathryn Seabron returns to The Marsh Berkeley with her solo show, Angry Black Woman 101, showcasing the resilience, brilliance, and strength of Black women as...
Living the Shuffle
Jan 31 – Mar 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 rollercoaster journey...
Living the Shuffle
Jan 31 – Mar 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 rollercoaster journey...
The Marsh Berkeley presents “Seeing Stars”
Jun 1 – Jul 13, 2024
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”
Jun 23
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”
Jun 8
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”
May 4 – May 25, 2024
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”
Apr 19 – May 24, 2024
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”
May 19
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”
Apr 13 – May 4, 2024
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 by Rebecca Fisher and David Ford. Filled with irony, irreverence,...
The Marsh Berkeley presents “The Waiting Period”
Apr 14
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”
Mar 1 – Apr 12, 2024
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”
Mar 24
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!”
Feb 17 – Mar 9, 2024
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…?”
Feb 10 – Mar 2, 2024
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 Pitts,...
The Marsh Berkeley presents “Swimming With Lesbians”
Feb 4 – Feb 25, 2024
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 this...
The Marsh presents “The Waiting Period”
Feb 4
The Marsh has added a free performance of “The Waiting Period,” marking the 10th anniversary of its suicide prevention effort, offering no cost public performances...
Swimming With Lesbians
Jan 6 – Jan 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"
Jun 10 – Jul 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 a helping hand, Kornbluth began to...
"The Never Too Late Show"
May 6 – May 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, an inspirational comic tale...
"Fool La La Gift"
Feb 19 – Mar 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 African American entertainers who contributed...
"Fool La La Gift"
Jan 15 – Feb 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 La Gift. Wrapped with goofy...
"The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed"
Nov 27 – Dec 18, 2022
The Marsh Berkeley will inspire audiences this fall with The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, a comic tale about never giving up. Both hilarious and...
"The Mushroom Cure"
Jun 17 – Jul 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"
Jun 11 – Jul 9, 2022
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"
Apr 8 – May 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"
Apr 9 – May 21, 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...
"Border People"
Apr 17 – May 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
Mar 20 – Apr 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"
Mar 8 – Mar 22, 2020
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
Feb 1 – Feb 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"
Dec 27 – Jan 5, 2020
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"
Oct 25 – Dec 1, 2019
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"
Apr 26 – May 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"
Mar 16 – Apr 6, 2019
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?"
Feb 3 – Mar 24, 2019
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"
Jan 19 – Feb 23, 2019
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"
Nov 29 – Dec 22, 2018
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"
Oct 5 – Nov 17, 2018
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"
Oct 18 – Oct 20, 2018
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"
Aug 17 – Sep 29, 2018
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"
Aug 4 – Sep 9, 2018
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
Jul 13 – Aug 25, 2018
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"
Jun 23 – Jul 29, 2018
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"
Jun 22 – Jul 7, 2018
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"
May 4 – Jun 16, 2018
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"
Jun 4
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"
Mar 16 – Mar 24, 2018
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"
Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2018
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"
Feb 2 – Mar 3, 2018
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"
Feb 8 – Feb 10, 2018
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"
Jan 14 – Jan 21, 2018
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"
Dec 20 – Jan 7, 2018
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
Nov 10 – Dec 9, 2017
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"
Oct 21 – Nov 4, 2017
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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