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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

I hope you saw Liberation.

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

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

Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 13d

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.

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 20d

Different kind of theater tonight. #hellahockey #SanJose

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 20d

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

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 22d

Ready for Durand Jones and the Indications in #Oakland!

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 29d

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

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 29d

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 · 29d

😍🥰👍

Diep Tran @diepthought.bsky.social · 29d

Your review convinced me to go see it!

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 29d

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 · 29d

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

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 29

Evening show, all the theaters on my beat opened the same weekend. Keeping busy! On the job for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre #worldpremiere

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

Matinee time. On the job for McNeal for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre

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

Opening night! On the job for the @mercurynews.com

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

World premiere time. Hyped. #hellatheatre #sfbatco

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 25

Very short, very tight, very funny. Not perfect, but a beautiful immigrant story that is able to box in plenty of issues to ponder. Also, terrific performances from a small cast. Didn't crack 85 minutes, time well spent. 😉

By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · Sep 25

After some nasty Bay Bridge traffic, absolutely shocked I made it on time (barely) to #KimsConvenience at #ACTSF. Very glad I did, on the job for the @mercurynews.com. #hellatheatre

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bporiordan81.bsky.social @bporiordan81.bsky.social · Sep 23

I saw it recently and thought it was hilarious.

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American Theatre @americantheatre.org · Sep 18

In Josefina López’s AN ENEMY OF THE PUEBLO, even a flawed woman can tell the truth. We revisit David John Chávez's summer 2024 piece as the play makes its way to Western Stage this fall.
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Chicana Ibsen

In Josefina López’s ‘An Enemy of the Pueblo,’ even a flawed woman can tell the truth.

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