So… I finally saw ‘Hamilton’ last week
Through sheer lottery luck, I finally saw that show everyone’s been talking about for 3 1/2 years. Verdict?
With Attitude: ‘Nigga-Roo’ at The EXIT
Dazié Grego-Sykes’ incendiary Fringe solo show gets a full staging (such as it is) at EXIT Stage Left.
Belated Black History Month Double-Feature: ‘The Last Sermon of Sister Imani’ by TheatreF1rst and ‘Her Portmanteau’ at ACT
In which I catch up with two brand new Bay Area shows based exclusively around Black women.
And what a Lovely Tale it is: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
Barry Jenkins uses James Baldwin’s classic novel to create one of the best films of 2018.
Here’s Why I ‘Hate’ It: ‘The Hate U Give’ – A Black Man’s (angry, incoherent) Review
Angie Thomas’ best-selling novel becomes a hypocritical melodrama that exploits BlackLivesMatter.
Not quite Detroit’s Finest: ‘Detroit ‘67’ Bay Area Premiere at Aurora Theatre
One of the most volatile events in US history is the backdrop for an ultimately toothless story at the Aurora.
Drowning in White Tears: ‘White’ at Shotgun Players
Shotgun hosts the West Coast premiere of James Ijames’ scathing satire of White privilege in art.
Of ‘Rags’ and Richies: ‘Ragtime’ at Berkeley Playhouse
Though the script is over-packed with characters, the combination of great direction, performances, and tech make this another winner for Berkeley Playhouse.
I saw ‘Black Panther’ last night and My Life is Better for it (My Non-Spoiler Review)
Black Panther isn’t “a hero who happens to be Black”. Rather, Black identity is central and crucial to the story of his fantastic first MCU solo film.
I’m Lovin’ ‘Black Lightning’ for all the same reasons I Hated ‘Luke Cage’ (and I’m an MCU fan!)
The unapologetic Blackness of this superhero show makes it a must-watch.✊🏿
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 