Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Parents, we’ve got something special just for you! Theatre Explorers is a brand-new subscription series offering engaging, educational workshops for children in grades K-5 during select Saturday matinees throughout the 2024/25 season.

While you enjoy a performance, your kids will have a blast learning theatre games and crafting art projects led by Berkeley Rep’s talented teaching artists—all right next door at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre.

Workshops are just $25 per child, per performance. Add Theatre Explorers to your subscription today and give your child a creative adventure while you enjoy your own!

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� Spotted: Brian and Nygel rocking their official tees! Want to rep this powerful story? Pick one up next time you visit the theatre and spread the message of solidarity “todos estamos juntos en esto” (we are in this together) everywhere you go! Wear the journey of resilience, history, and freedom with pride. Limited quantities—don’t miss out! �

From our friends at La Lengua Teatro en Español! Get your tix for their last weekend of performances!

PARADISE — Brava for Women in the Arts A new bilingual play by Tere Martinez, casts light on the exploitative relationship the United States has with Puerto Rico and reveals how colonization processes are still alive and well in our contemporary society. Performed in Spanish, English, or Spanglish, depending on the scene's content, the p

Announced today: GODDESS will be part of The Public Theater's Spring 2025 season! Conceived and directed by Saheem Ali, featuring music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, a book by Jocelyn Bioh (Jaja's African Hair Braiding), and choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie. GODDESS' World Premiere was part of our 2022/23 season and we are delighted that more audiences will get to experience this rousing tale of romance, the supernatural, and the quest towards one’s truest self.

📸: The cast of GODDESS at Berkeley Rep | Photo by Kevin Berne

MEXODUS is LEAPING MAN certified! Don't miss your chance to experience this thrilling West Coast premiere, and see for yourself why the San Francisco Chronicle raves, "to watch Robinson and Quijada layering so many musical influences is to witness genius in motion.” MEXODUS plays now through October 20!

https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mexodus/

Happy Opening to the cast and crew of MEXODUS!

Early audiences for MEXODUS are buzzing with excitement and so are we! Here’s your first look at the cast in this one-of-a-kind, dynamic production.

Mexodus, created by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, is a powerful story of freedom, independence, and liberation. This hip-hop musical explores the untold history of the Underground Railroad leading south into Mexico. With 15 instruments and live-looping technology, MEXODUS is a groundbreaking theatrical experience, celebrating resilience, resistance, and the strength of Black and Brown solidarity.

Performances run through October 20—secure your seats today!

Photos by Ben Krantz Studio

Performances for Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson's MEXODUS begin TONIGHT!

They’ve already brought MEXODUS to the stage twice, and now they’re taking this third production to new heights just for you.

Catch them in our electrifying season opener tonight through October 20. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Photo of Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson by Ben Krantz

TICKET ALERT: 6 seats available for tomorrow night's W. Kamau Bell show at 7:30. Grab them now!

https://tickets.berkeleyrep.org/events?k=wkb&hidedate

If you miss out this time, not all is lost! Unclaimed tickets will be released for onsite resale five minutes before the start of each performance.

A waitlist for unused tickets will be available when doors open, starting 30 minutes before every show.

From our friends at Berkeley Playhouse:

Berkeley Playhouse presents THE PROM 🪩🌈

~Playing now thru October 13, 2024~

A fabulous whirlwind of Broadway magic and small-town drama—and you're invited!

“The Prom at Berkeley Playhouse sparkles with energy, sequins, and high-octane choreography…With humor and heart, and a few downright “wow” moments, ‘The Prom’ is a good time that will leave you with a smile.”–Kelly Rogers Flynt, BroadwayWorld

➡️ Get tickets at Berkeleyplayhouse.org.

Get ready for the Get Down— a celebration of solidarity hosted by Berkeley Rep and the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)! Start the evening in style with a vibrant performance from Oakland-based country and Americana singer-songwriter Miko Marks, discover offerings from Black and Brown-owned businesses, and enjoy delicious light bites alongside tastings from Theopolis Vineyards in our Narsai M. David Courtyard—all before the 8pm showing of MEXODUS, a hip-hop musical that narrates the lesser-known story of the Underground Railroad leading south into Mexico. Keep the energy going and join us after the show at Michael's Second Act Bar and get down with DJ Wonway Posibul. Doors open at 6:45pm. This event is free and open to everyone. Tickets to MEXODUS must be purchased separately. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/NBMa50ThBwi

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a vibrant pre-performance by the all-female Mexican trio, Las Coronelas, followed by Bridging Gaps: Enhancing Latine Presence in Bay Area Arts. Moderated by Paul S. Flores, this panel will explore the exodus of Latino artists from the Bay Area and the urgent need to retain Latine talent.

Key topics include:
How theaters can better engage Latine audiences and improve outreach.
The role of large and small theaters in supporting Latine artists.
Overcoming barriers for Latine playwrights in regional theaters.

Panelists include Virginia Blanco (La Lengua Teatro en Español) David Mendizábal (Berkeley Repertory Theatre), Dr. Berta Hernandez (Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts - New), and KJ Sanchez (American Records).

Join us for this insightful discussion and celebration of Latine arts!

RSVP here: https://ow.ly/t5vb50ThVWC

From our friends at Z Space!

2024 Z Space Artist-in-Residence Austin Dean Ashford returns to Z Below for a free workshop presentation of his new monodrama, BEAUTY AND THE BEAT! This fantastical narrative explores the timeless themes of beauty, academia versus artistry, and the profound bond between mother and son. BEAUTY AND THE BEAT is a poignant reminder of the apology every mother deserves from her son, as it delves into the profound question: who determines what is beautiful and what is not?

BEAUTY AND THE BEAT
A new monodrama by Austin Dean Ashford
Directed by Ashley Smiley
September 13 & September 14, 7pm
470 Florida St., San Francisco, CA 94110

More information and RSVP to the free workshop presentation at [link in bio]: zspace.org/beautyandthebeat

Did you know the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre has over 35 classes open for registration this fall? Here's a few that we're getting excited for— view our full selection at BerkeleyRep.org/Classes!

You’ve met MEXODUS co-creators Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, now gather round to hear the tale of their fictional alter-egos, Henry and Carlos, and how their unlikely friendship formed...

Henry is a self-described “momma’s boy” and “sensitive son” who was ripped away from his mother, sold into slavery, and sent from Kentucky to Texas at the tender age of eight years old. After 12 years of grueling labor in the harsh Texan sun, Henry embarks on a harrowing journey across the Rio Grande to Mexico, driven by his desperate quest for freedom.

Carlos is a tenant farmer working on la Frontera, near the Mexican border. Carlos provides Henry refuge in his barn after he successfully crosses the Rio Grande. Haunted by his own past, and suspicious of his new guest’s motives for crossing the border, Carlos offers Henry hospitality at a stoic distance while he recovers from his long journey.

MEXODUS is a story about two men who come together to help each other find their own version of liberation.

Be the first to see this west coast premiere. Prime availability from 9/17 to 9/22 — act fast!

Did you know that Berkeley Rep offers $25 tickets on a weekly basis during the run of all regular season shows? 🎟️ Every Tuesday at 1pm, grab your $25 tickets for the week’s upcoming performances — available online, by phone, or in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Our first $25 ticket drop for MEXODUS will go LIVE starting NEXT WEEK (Sept 10). Make sure to follow us and check our stories every Tuesday so you don't miss out on this incredible offer!

Friday nights just got better! Join us for 7 incredible shows this season with a TEEN NIGHT SEASON PASS 🎟️🎭 With a season pass, Bay Area high schoolers can get guaranteed seats to all 7 shows before they sell out, plus free dinner and exclusive artist interviews before each show!

Guess HUGH popped in to visit our booth at
Downtown Berkeley's Front Row Arts Festival?!? None other than Hugh Bonneville(Downton Abbey, Paddington) who will be crossing the pond and treading the boards of our intimate Peet’s Theatre, playing the titular character in Berkeley Rep’s production of Uncle Vanya, starting February 14, 2025!

Thanks so much for stopping by Hugh, and thank you to the Downtown Berkeley Association for hosting such a joyful community event!

Check out that stunning marquee! 😍

John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe, and Wayne Duvall are set to return in the highly anticipated Broadway run of Swept Away: A New Musical Tale.

This nautical musical, featuring a book by John Logan and music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers, made its debut at Berkeley Rep in January 2022, under the masterful direction of Michael Mayer.

Mark your calendars—previews start Tuesday, October 29, at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre!