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By David John Chávez

@davidjchavez.bsky.social

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Brown drama guy. Bay Area theater critic/reporter @ SJ Mercury News, SF Chronicle, KQED, American Theatre Mag + others. Chair: American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association, 2X Pulitzer Drama Juror ('22-'23) GO SJ Sharks! IG: @davidjchavez #hellatheatre

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Nov 12

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Brown Bay Area theater writer ✍️ South San José - #hellatheatre

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 2h

I'll be arriving in New York tomorrow morning in a much different post-election situation than when I arrived last year the day after an election.

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 2d

It was great to revisit the terrific touring production of "Stereophonic" and how the Bay Area is a central figure in the story. Easter eggs galore for those who embrace this region. My review of the show for @kqedarts.bsky.social, runs through 11/23 at the Curran. #hellatheatre

Review: ‘Stereophonic’ Finally Returns to Its Spiritual Home in the Bay Area | KQED

Set in Sausalito, the play about a band’s fraught recording session in the 1970s has Bay Area vibes galore.

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 2d

Hmmm...

Louis Peitzman @louispeitzman.bsky.social · 2d

If you are able to see Bat Boy at City Center, do yourself a favor and see it. A gorgeous production of one of my all-time favorite musicals.

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 2d

New theater space debut. On the job for the @mercurynews.com. world premiere at TheatreWorks. #hellatheatre

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 3d

Loved the Broadway production of #Stereophonic - the tour in SF, fitting our region like a glove, is outstanding. I was fortunate to speak w/ Arcade Fire's Will Butler and Benicia native Cornelius McMoyler for the @mercurynews.com about the tour at the Curran, thru 9/23. #hellatheatre (gift article)

A rock band implodes under expectations in ‘Stereophonic’

Tony-winning play examines the impact of pressure on artistic creation

www.mercurynews.com

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 3d

Every once in a while, there are shows you just need. One of those I will see next week. But last week, I saw the phenomenal #Suffs in #SanFrancisco. My review of the show for the @mercurynews.com, which spends another week in the Bay, through 11/9. #hellatheatre www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/28/r...

Review: ‘Suffs’ serves up a tuneful tribute to fight for equality

Award-winning Broadway hit musical plays at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre through Nov. 9.

www.mercurynews.com

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 5d

I had a convo with the NY Times theater reporter when it was at Playwrights Horizons, and he said I had to see it. No tickets left, so caught it on Broadway a year later. Let me know your thoughts!

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 5d

Thrilled to revisit this one, loved it in NY. On the job for @kqedarts.bsky.social #hellatheatre

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 7d

Got it next Friday. So hyped!!! I have heard nothing bad about it. I can use this show right now.

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 7d

I hope you saw Liberation.

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 7d

Soooo hyped. Hey @amandafinn.bsky.social, you ready for Next Friday night????!!! #Liberation

Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · 7d

Those who loved JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN or EUREKA DAY should buy a ticket to LIBERATION. If you love great playwriting that is cathartic, speaks deeply to the present moment and our collective unease, but also doesn’t pretend to have answers….support LIBERATION and great storytelling

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 11d

Oh my, 100 percent yes. There is such ferocity and balm in those luscious harmonies. Soooo what is needed right now.

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 12d

Yeah, we kinda need this one right now, though I would have preferred to see this when I was in NYC in Nov of '25, the day after a certain election 😭😭😭. On the job for the @mercurynews.com. #hellatheatre

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Joey Sims @joeysims.bsky.social · 18d

A year later, RAGTIME does not hit nearly as hard. But my god, those voices! www.theatrely.com/post/a-glori...

A Glorious RAGTIME Is Finally Back On Broadway — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theatre in New York City.

www.theatrely.com

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 14d

You look stunning, Soraya! Keep on winning the day!

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Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · 21d

Wanna learn about Broadway labor contracts? Have I written an explainer for you

Which Shows Are Affected by a Potential Broadway Strike?

The actors and musicians union might go on strike. Here's what it means for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring shows.

playbill.com

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 26d

Different kind of theater tonight. #hellahockey #SanJose

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 26d

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

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 28d

Ready for Durand Jones and the Indications in #Oakland!

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Oct 1

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

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Oct 1

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.

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 30

😍🥰👍

Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · Sep 30

Your review convinced me to go see it!

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 30

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!

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 30

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

Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · Sep 30

"Our lot in life is not to be on the front lines of a protest. This is our contribution to all that. We’re hoping out of the 300 people that are seeing it every night, somebody is a little bit changed by what they heard." I talked to the creators/performers of Mexodus, the fantastic new musical

Mexodus Has Been Called 'The Next Hamilton.' Its Creators Don't Mind the Comparison

Nygel D. Robinson and Brian Quijada's musical features history and hip-hop, but it’s also an entirely original and innovative creation.

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 30

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