Mid-June 2017 - Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding - the musical" is a great way to take your mind off of any/all strains of the day. Very good production values in design and some exceptional voices. Interesting staging, choreography, use of projections. Quality acting all around. I'm a fan of the original film and I enjoyed this musical telling very much and my companion who had never seen the film also enjoyed it every much. read more

Great venue. Really close to BART, lots of restaurants/bars/ice cream shops nearby and the shows are generally really good. Just watched American Idiot, which was phenomenal! Go see it now! read more

Just saw Mandy Patinkin in "Compulsion" and let me just say.... if you call yourself a theatre lover and you have not yet been to the Berkeley Rep, you need to get down there toot-sweet. Edgy, smart, bold theatre that is unafraid to push boundaries. Seriously. Do it. Do it. read more

i gave it 4 stars because I've never been there and I don't want to rock the boat. this isn't really a review, more of a suggestion to the management. Make it easier to buy tickets! i felt like seeing a movie tonight but there was nothing good playing. I thought about checking out the repertory theatre instead, and found a play I was interested in. It said 11 tickets were left but I couldn't buy them online. The website said call the box office. I called the box office and it was closed. Maybe if I had a car or bart wasn't on strike I would have gone anyways and tried my luck. but the bus ride wasn't worth it when I wasn't sure if I could even see the play I don't know if shows frequently sell out there, but if they don't, it would be cool if you made it so people could go see a play like they go see a movie. when the urge strikes you can go see a show in 45 minutes. after all it's only like $5 more than the movies. read more

We loved the The Wild Bride at the Berkeley Rep. We brought two teenage daughters who enjoyed it as well. The Kneehigh company is an amazing group of multi-talented, gifted performers. Each member is an accomplished musician who also is a gifted singer, dancer and/or actor. It was wonderful. We are so lucky to have the oppurtunity to see the talent and wonderful productions the Berkeley Rep brings to town. Way to go REP. read more

Berkeley Rep is an incredible theater. Despite being local, they put on incredible productions, with talented casts and crews. I was recently there to see Angels in America, which is by far one of the best theater productions I've ever seen. Everyone who works there are very helpful and friendly. It's lovely to sit out in their courtyard before a show starts. Overall, it's just a really good theatergoing experience. read more

American Idiot. First let me tell you what this show isn't. It's not the in-your-face punk rock Bush bashing I had hoped for. The plot is thin, the characters underdeveloped. It's hardly political. And yet, I loved it. I've seen it twice. I was impressed but unsatisfied with the first viewing, too caught up in my preconceived notions. But since I knew what to expect the second time around, I was able to enjoy every bit of the show, and there is a lot to take in. It's dense with vocals, live music, an incredible multi-media collage and innovative dancing. Know what to expect so you also get beyond the shortcomings to enjoy the strengths of this show. Three near adult males are full of angst, living in suburbia. One gets into heavy drugs, one joins the army, one gets his girlfriend pregnant and goes nowhere. Eventually they are reunited, worse for the wear but still lacking direction. I can't relate to these characters. But I have the distinct feeling that they speak to a generation of Bush era adolescents. The women in the show are more compelling, but equally two dimensional. This is a period piece, but it's so recent it may be difficult to "look back" in that way. The street fashion is punk-influenced middle america, available with a Green Day CD at Target. Or Hot Topic. Jeans, T-shirts, hoodies, Vans, etc. A little leather. Not extravagant but fitting. The dancing is innovative: jerky and awkward at times, rebellious but not cliche. The vocals are gritty but not rock concert. In fact I wish they were louder. Amazing cast of talented artists. The set is a towering backdrop of news clippings, graphic novels, and flat screen televisions. Live musicians sit on a scaffolding stairway, and a car looms overhead on chains. Lighting and media tricks aplenty are a feast for the eyes. The music is familiar, even if you aren't a Green Day fan. But it was the energy of the performers that pulled me in. Remarkable. This show will have a cult following across the country. But it is starting right here, right now. In Berkeley. I.V. drug use and sex on stage (no nudity) make this inappropriate for youth, IMHO, but not shocking to R-rated moviegoers. Buy your tickets while you can. read more

As a professional actor and clown I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the current Moliere show at B-rep! A Doctor in Spite of Himself is AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! - World class acting, clowning, direction and design!!! SEE IT NOW!!!! I'm going again on LGBT Night, this Thursday, February 16th - Use the Promo Code NIGHTOUT20 to save 20%! Buy your tix NOW for this show is certain to sell out quickly! Take it from a clown and a true Moliere fan. This show is all the best that Moliere offers - irreverent, outrageous, improvisatory, romantic, ingenious, slap-stick, inventive and OH SO FUN! Treat yourself to the BEST! http://theater.meetup.com/173/ Bay Area Theatre Lovers Rick Haffner - MFA The LIVE Theatre Concierge read more

I've seen some theater in my day. I have a good friend who is in the biz and in order to hang out with her, i must see shows constantly. Since I have a hard time holding on to friends because I'm pretty obnoxious and often covered in dog vomit, I gotta takes what i can gets. And often that's in the audience of a high school production of Les Miserables. God help me. I've seen more theater than you and your dork friend who saw Rent twenty times on Broadway put together and then times two. I've seen good, bad and REALLY REALLY I WILL KILL EVERY PERSON INVOLVED IN THIS PRODUCTION AND THEN EAT THEM SO THAT THEY MAY NEVER INFLICT THIS KIND OF PAIN ON THE WORLD EVER AGAIN FUCKING BAD. i have no idea why i would eat them. it doesn't even make any sense. except that it does. i'm naked. still reading? okay. I have given my friend a list. It is a list of bay area theaters, broken down into three categories: Theaters I enjoy very much so, Theaters I will tolerate if free booze is involved and THESE THEATERS ARE DEAD TO ME. Berkeley Rep heads up, Theaters I enjoy very much so list. They put on the kind of theater that makes people uncomfortable and it's obvious that makes them happy and that in turn, makes me happy. They produce everything from the classics to world premieres from emerging playwrights and it's always fresh, interesting, relevant, smart, different. And not just different to be weird but different in the way that makes you think in new ways. It's all very Berkeley. I know this sounds a bit cheesy and trite but that's what I am, right? Oh yes, and an asshole. I'm a total asshole. Let's see...some geriatric bitch tried to shush me when i was laughing last night and that shit is NOT cool. It's a comedy, I'm gonna laugh. And I understand that you're about 1,000 years-old and look just like George Burns so that's gotta suck but neither of those things are my fault. We had a ten minute stare down in the middle of the show...everything disappeared, the actors, the rest of the audience, the stage, everything. it was just me and her in our own private fuck-if-i-leave-first stare down world. let the best man win. or let the man less concerned with the plot line of the play win. and that'd be ME, grandma. Now turn around before I beat you with your own cane. KIDDING!!! Which brings me to my next thought. There are some hip elder folks, for sure, but it seems to me that certain works the Berkley Rep is experimenting with are not so much for the senior citizen set. It looks like they are trying to bring in the younger kids with special deals for people under 30 and fun events involving wine, cheese and strippers. one of those things is not true. Anyway, definitely check out their website for info on those deals. There is little more exciting than seeing good theater live...it's so interactive and just like, I kinda get a rush. It's a little like sex. but worse. but still good...i mean, sex is like really, really, really great whereas theater...only two "reallys". I definitely recommend Berkeley Rep for those people who are intimidated, bored or generally apathetic in regards to live theater. I mean, if a philistine such as myself can enjoy it, you probably will in spades as you are very smart. and handsome. I wrote this review in a steady stream of conscious that took 5 minutes. I will not edit it for you or any man. I cannot stop typing and must just hit "post it" so that icanshutthefuckupsorryforthekindacrappyreviewgolivetheatergo!!! read more

"Ain't Too Proud" Musical Debuts Bringing Heart & Soul to Berkeley! I Absolutely LOVED "Aint Too Proud" which had its second preview last night in Berkeley California and strongly recommend it to anyone in the bay area or coming to the bay area. most shows are nearly sold out already. In a few words; "Heart & Soul" is what this show delivers-the heart demonstrated by the narrator and founder/leader of the the Temptations, Otis Williams (played to perfection by Derrick Baskin of OBC Memphis, 25th Annual Putnam, Little Mermaid), and the Hot and Sweet Soul that the absolutely jaw dropping group of talented actors portraying the Temptations lays down, led by the electrifying performance of Ephraim Sykes(of NBCs Hairspray and obcs of Hamilton, Memphis, Motown) as David Ruffin and Jeremy Pope as Eddie Kendricks. Unless you are in your mid 60s or older, you probably never experienced the thrilling energy of a mid sixties soul group: combining incredible vocals, gospel infused harmonies, stunning choreography and tons of raw dripping sweat and soul. The show opens with the five Temps delivering a smoldering version of one of their biggest hits, complete with all of the above elements and the berkeley audience just went crazy. Then Derrick/Otis starts with the back story and the rise of the the most successful crossover R&B group in history, with Derrick/Otis seamlessly pivoting between fourth wall narrator and being himself in the story as it unfolds. Of course the story weaves through the Temps rise to the top and also interweaves the African African experience in the 60s including violence against the group as they were touring the deep south the unrest in Detroit, and their experiencing the shocking murder of Dr King, and their desire to speak up in the late 60s through their songs, while often clashing with their mentor and record producer Berry Gordy, Unlike "Motown the musical", which was pure Jukebox, there is space here for character development between Otis the founder of the band, the other original temps, Gordy, and Otis's strained relationship with his son. Most of the show thankfully focused on the great songs of the Temptations as performances vs shoehorning songs in to "advance the plot'..... and oh the glorious temptations songs and explosive performances by Sykes(Tony nom. worthy performance) Baskin (Tony nom worthy performance) the amazing Jeremy Pope as Eddie Kendricks, Jared Joseph bringing that famous bass line of Melvin Franklin, and James Harkness as Paul Williams, the choreographer for the original Temptations. Aint Too Proud to Beg, My Girl , Heard it through the Grapevine, Just my imagination, The way you do the things you do, I wish it would rain, Get Ready, Im gonna make you love me, Cloud Nine, Ball of Confusion, I Cant Get Next to you- All these iconic songs were performed, and most got full on sweaty soul, stunning vocals, and fantastically choreographed production numbers and kept the show moving and the audience dancing in their seats and spontaneously standing and dancing. Huge kudos to orchestrations magician Harold Wheeler and bad ass musical direction by Kenny Seymour. This band smoked and played everyone out of the theatre front and center Staging including the seemingly now standard turntable and also a conveyor that pulled mic stands, small stage items and even people across the front of stage. The sets also used background projections that worked well and featured a full size convertible cadillac. The cast has strong broadway resumes and this show feels a lot to me like when I saw the second preview of Beautiful in that this show and cast and team are very close to broadway ready. One of the team members told me they are waiting for a theatre to open up and all plans are go for a spring 2018 opening. Temptations founder and author of the biography which the book is based on (and also the great mini series that aired on TV) Otis Williams was in attendance, and is a beautiful soul with a strong quiet dignity and strength about him, Otis took photos with attendees during intermission and after the show until the last fan had their photo or autograph. Also attending was the Temps longtime manager Shelly Berger The "messages" of the musical and of Otis's life are clear and straight-forward, and delivered in a way that was not preachy at all- He found a "higher calling" which was the music and entertaining others, The band members were his family of "brothers" and the band came first, above any individual band member /brother(several were asked to leave for drug abuse and bad behavior) The band also came first over family (sadly) or Otis's or other members individual ambitions (to write more original songs, to be the name star, etc.)I predict a strong and very successful multi-year Broadway run for this show if its promoted properly and a very successful tour, and when they run it in London it will probably play for a decade. See this show while you can! read more

Quintessential Murakami. "After the Quake" is a Frank Galati adaptation of two of Haruki Murakami's short stories "Honey Pie" and "Super Frog Saves Tokyo" melded into one telling. Reviews I've read have noted: The stark, minimal setting, one reviewer describing it as a Japanese aesthetic (the focus is on a large black laquered table). Having never set foot in Japan, this is what came to my mind as well. The understated costume (The heroic Superfrog is dressed in a gray business suit, green gloves, socks and sunglasses). The "muscular" words and Murakami's dry humor. The Beatles' Norwegian Wood and cello and koto score. And rightfully, the seamless interweaving of the two stories; the actors moving "elegantly" and "deftly" between roles (notably Paul Juhn's transformation from Katagiri to Takatsuki); and the "porous" "membrane" separating real life and fantasy, waking life and dream state. The Murakamian themes remniscent of Jules et Jim, sentiment, longing and ineffectualness (a la Norwegian Wood). In addition to Norwegian Wood (actually, not one of my Murakami favs., i.e., his portrayal of one-dimensional women & rels., I could digress ..), I love the allusions in "After the Quake" to other Murakami themes, symbols, refrains: going underground or inside (a la Wind Up Bird and Hard Boiled Wonderland), symbolically captured by the appropriately lit manhole grates on stage; the ubiquity of food and eating; animals; music; history as storytelling; the irrelevance of real-life time measurement juxtaposed with the urgency of time; the fantastic and surreal occurring to the ordinary Joe, or Katagiri; and an earthquaking climax to bring everything back to normal or as it should be or not. Whatever. I am still awed that this adaptation was able to capture so much of Murakami in such a creative way. Go see this play. Even better if shared with Murakami fans. Reason Number 5,236,759... why I love Peg S. for finding out about the show and getting me tix. read more

Not a bad seat in the house! Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Restrooms are not as close to the seating area and one has to arrive very early to find a good parking spot in that neighborhood. read more

The theater charges significantly more if you are over the age of thirty five. 1) Why? 2) How is this even legal? It's fine to offer a lower price for students, but thirty five is way past that, this looks like ageism. This policy has made it very unlikely that we will come back. And don't even think of asking me for a donation. read more

Saw Monsoon Wedding yesterday and it was brilliantly entertaining, inspiring and exhilarating!!!

Eric and I saw "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" at REP's Roda theater over the weekend. First, Berkeley REP does a great job of A) organizing its ticketing/entry line/will-call line; second, their 'snack bar' is well stocked and offers the option of ordering food before Act 1 so your wine or other libation is ready and waiting during intermission; third, love that they are 'green' right down to making it easy to recycle the playbill. But organization,food and saving the planet all come second to the quality of the theater, and I'm never disappointed at Berkeley REP. Whether it's a one-person show, or a full-cast play, Berkeley REP does an outstanding job of staging and casting. There really isn't a bad seat in their theaters .. (OK, I wasn't in love with the balcony seating when we saw Carrie Fisher last year, but coulda been worse.) And finally .... their production of "Joe Turner" was magnificent. Every cast member brought their particular character to life with little nuances and timing, and the set was incredible. Past productions of August Wilson's work have brought me to tears, even when the story isn't particularly sad, and this one was no exception. Thank you, Berkeley REP, for the gift one of those magical performances that will linger for months in my memory .... can't ever say that about either the silver or little screen! read more

The program with Hershey Felder on a scale of ten was 45 and a half. The physical layout of theater is a giant Death Trap. Stairs are excessively steep; space in the seat was meant for munchkins. April 23 program, I saw many a seniors on knees trying to read the seat number because the numbering is too small for seniors. The rise on steeps is illegal on some since they are very high. I was assigned the last row which placed us in the peanut gallery at a cost of 80 dollars per seat and 160 for two AND UP I WENT AS A HANDICAPPED PERSON. We were ripped off as they say. All literature sent to us on the program says that one must come early because it is very busy in downtown Berkeley. However when we arrived cane in hand, we were told that we could not enter till 1:30. Why say arrive early enough to Berkeley when the theater does not open till later. I witness way too many seniors crawling up and down the stairs trying to survive or avoid the fall down the very steep stairs. Program was fabulous; theater was truly a death trap waiting to happen. A hand rail to assist was poorly not there. Hand rail was very broken up for obvious reasons BUT NO to accommodate seniors making their way up or down the very dangerous stairs. Since most attendees are seniors, one of us will be seriously injured there. Poor design over all. Since there was no intermission, a good crowd headed to the single toilet in that theater. House management arrived very late to tell people that they could cross over to other building to use the toilet. read more

I went to the Rep to see Murakami's "After the Quake". While the actors were quite good, the production crew seemed a little amateurish. The sound was too loud, and the lights a little cheesy. I was also disappointed by the layout of the theatre, which doesn't have great acoustics. read more

Berkeley Rep rocks. For those who love words and good theater, it is pure heaven and one of a kind in the Bay Area. I attended "White Snake" with friends...and we are still talking about it! Not only are their productions original, thought-provoking, and a visual feast, some shows are followed by an audience Q&A (not standard but we lucked out). The audience in this case included some English grad students, so the questions were just as interesting as the answers. I have been a season subscriber to other theaters in the area--some offer a fare that is too standard; others are a bit too cutting-edge and avant-garde for be easily digestible (or enjoyable). Berkeley Rep strikes the right balance--just light enough to be fun but with enough depth and substance that it makes you think long after the curtains come down. Some of the scenes stay with you, just like classic movie moments. All the seats are good, and it's a great excuse to trek out to Berkeley to try out some new restaurants. Oooohhh...and the best part--you can bring drinks INTO the theater! =) How cool is that?! How refreshingly down-to-earth and yet savvy. How Berkeley! read more

We went for a Sunday matinee of Watch on the Rhine, and as a 5' woman, LOVE that the entire theater is dramatically graduated, such that I had no problem with my view of the stage being obstructed--I got a free and clear, easy view, and I lucked out in that nobody sat in front of me :-) There have times in other venues that I've actually had to sit on a booster, but not here! This is a relatively contemporary structure, the building is modern with clean lines and right angles, and in sharp contrast to the majestic theaters in S.F., which are beautiful but functionally very poor. The Berkeley Rep bathrooms have dozens of stalls, with no long lines snaking out at intermission and post shows. It's kinda cold and austere, not terrific seating in the lobby, etc. But the actual theater is phenomenal and functionally superior to many of the theaters I've been to. read more

I love their content, space and talent. Truly one of the best places to see theatre in California. They offer a significant discount to people under 30 which I think every theatre company should do, that age group is the one that needs the most incentive to attend theatre. read more

I came here to see "Jason and the Argonauts", and I must say that I was impressed by the stage setup and the seating arrangements throughout the theatre. I was amazed at how seamless the actors changed the props and how well coordinated they handled the sceen changes. The seating was arranged as such that regardless if you're sitting in the back or front, one could see the stage. Brownie points too for a "green" system. The bathrooms had a system in place where they seperated recycleable paper towels from trash. But then again, what place in Berkeley doesn't adhere to a "green" system? My experience here was wonderful. The Argonautika theme song still rings clear in my mind.... "Shabooya sha sha shabooya - Roll Call!" read more

We went to see Meow Meow last night and we were treated to a self-indulgent, aimless, wreck of a performance. What was Tony Taccone thinking when he saw this performance in Portland and implored the actress playing Meow Meow to bring this to the Berkeley Rep? We felt like the show was a waste of our time and money. read more

My all-time favorite theater. It was remodeled in the last decade with spectacular results. The venue is beautiful, the seats are very comfortable, and the intimacy remarkable. I have viewed several memorable and wonderful productions including, Yellowman,, Suddenly Last Summer, Wishful Drinking and Rita Moreno's Life Without Make-Up. The prices are reasonable and It is worth paying for Orchestra seats. There are several high quality restaurants nearby if you want an upscale meal. I rcommend Gather, Revival, And Five. if not, lots of wonderful reasonable priced choices. Highly, highly, highly recommend. read more

I have thoroughly enjoyed every performance I have attended here, and The Wile Bride just may be the best theater experience this past year (and we've had a run of great shows here in the Bay Area). Don't let the Berkeley location deter you--they are literally steps away from the Downtown BART stop. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed Danny Hoch's Hip Hop Theater. However, I don't think I would have bought tickets for my friend and I had it not been for the Rep's discount tickets for those under 30. (our tickets were 50% off). The audience consisted mainly of the Berkeley intellectual types, the season ticket holders, and a few students. I would definitely go back to see another show, The Rep is conveniently located next to the downtown Berkeley Bart station which makes it easy to get a bite to eat or a beer at Jupiters before or after the show. read more

My wife and I had purchased two front row (Row A) seats weeks ago at $70 a ticket to see Anna Deavere Smith on Sunday, August 2, 2015. We had purchased our two front row (Row A) seats weeks ago at $70 a ticket. When we reached our seats we saw that another row of seats (Row AA) had been temporarily bolted into the floor making a row in front of us. Our friend who came to the play with us purchased her ticket last week and she was seated in the row in front of us (Row AA.) She only paid $55.00 for her ticket! We were not happy to say the least. We were more upset when two people sat down in front of us causing a partially obstructed view for us. There is no elevation of the floor between temporary row AA and permanent Row A. There is some elevation between all other rows in the theater. We were so angry we went to the box office and asked for a refund. We returned after the show to pick up our friend. What Berkeley Rep did is called "Bait and Switch" and it is illegal. Berkeley Rep sold us front row seats and then added a row in front of us making our seats a second row seats, reducing our legroom and visibility of the stage. Then they sold new front row seats at $15 less per seat! Surely Berkeley Rep is aware that patrons carefully choose their seats from the seating chart on their website. Nowhere on the Berkley Rep website does it say, "If our play is very successful, we will add more seats in front of the first row." Greedy, greedy, greedy and could not care less about their paying patrons, of which we will no longer be including ourselves. read more

Attended The Wild Bride premiere at the Berekeley Rep. The theatre is nice and intimate. The performers were all very talented, singing, dancing, playing instruments. All in all, a terrific performance. There was a tequila tasting before the play and reception in the garden afterwards. It was really beautiful and serene in the garden. read more

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is a great theatre! I was lucky enough to see The White Snake, thanks to a Yelp special event, and I have to say I was very impressed. The theatre is right in downtown Berkeley near many restaurants and right across the street from a parking structure, which was only $5 for the whole night! The theatre is a beautiful brick building with a great interior. Inside the theatre there is even a bar with drinks, wine, and I believe beer, as well as some yummy homemade goodies (I'm assuming from local bakeries). The ushers are very friendly and help you find your seat. The actual theatre has great stadium seating, so really every seat is a good seat and you can see everything. The production itself was flawless and had great lighting! I would definitely come back to Berkeley Rep! read more

i just saw a production of "after the quake" based some murakami short stories. it was awesome! the actors are fabulous and the space is small and intimate and elegant - ok, elegant is a little over-the-top, we are talking about berkeley after all. but you always have a good view and clear audio and that is what matters. they had this sushi tasting before the show which was a great idea only someone totally misjudged quantities - thinking three plates of sushi would be enough for a theater full of people. i think they are new to the tasting thing so maybe they'll get it. or maybe Ko Sushi is just stingy. note: the refreshment stand in the lobby is totally over priced - as refreshment stands are wont to be important thing - good theater read more

I live in San Francisco but I made a special trip over to the Berkeley Rep because of the rave reviews I read about a play. I saw a performance of Party People and it was well worth the $88.00 I paid for a front row seat. I am all for supporting the arts. I know this repertory will continue to bring cutting-edge, class act theater to the Bay Area. I love the non-traditional layout of this theater. I will be back. read more

Berkeley Rep is presenting a really powerful world premier play, How to Write a New Book for the Bible. Don't be put off by the title! This is a really excellent work that resonates with those of us getting older, especially those of us with older parents. I urge you to go to the play. It's well worth it! read more

I came here to see American Idiot. The smaller style theater made is such an intense performance. Not that it wasn't already, but it made it even more. The acoustics are good, which I really like. You can understand the words that are coming out of the performers mouths! Sadly, that cannot be said for all venues. The seats are comfy and the volunteers who run this place are really nice. It's Berkeley and so it's all very relaxed and all about enjoying the show. And that's the way it should be! read more

I agree with David S: the seating is "worse than any coach flight." The Thrust Theater is worse than the Roda. By intermission of last night's performance, my entire right arm was asleep because the man next to me had shoulders broader than his seat. We are on our second season of being a full-season ticket holder, but after last night, I've had it. The plays are fabulous and thought-provoking, but our seats are $66 a ticket (Saturday night premium) and that's way too much money to spend on something you dread. read more

Berkeley Rep knocks it out of the again with Emotional Creature. I saw it last night. The play was filled with moving monologues, upbeat songs, and some inspired acting. If there is somebody in your life that you love who identifies as female or loves musicals, you owe it to them to see this performance with them. read more

How nice to come to this Theater for the first time for the opening night of Emotional Creature. The theater isn't that big, but it doesn't matter because if what I saw for the first time is an indication of the talent that comes through, then sign me up season ticket holder! Great location, people that work there are so friendly, and they have a great snack bar. Whats not to like? Get your tickets now and enjoy this hidden treasure in Berkeley! read more

I just became a Berkeley rep season tix holder for the first time, so I thought this was an appropriate moment to leave a review. This place is incredible. Every production I've see here has been world class. They have a playwriting/production program that allows artists to develop new plays, the vast majority of which premiere at Berkeley rep, and most of which go to broadway or tour widely. The theaters are beautiful snd surprisingly intimate. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I've also taken three classes with Berkeley Rep school of theater, which are taught by incredible instructors and are surprisingly affordable. Anyway I don't always have a lot of money so I count on under 30 discounts to make theater affordable. Any theater organization that doesn't offer a youth discount needs to think carefully about what they are doing (spoiler alert: you are slowly committing suicide) Good theater should be available to the people, not just the richest people. Most people don't have access. Berkeley rep is leading the way in this regard as well. Half price tickets for everyone under 35! Anyway, I can't say enough good things about Berkeley rep. This place is doing as much as any theater in America to keep the art form alive. read more

Just saw hand to god.wonderful play.and really funny. Great production.easy parking and beautiful venue.great night . read more

The volunteer ushers are so nice. Free drink included in your entrance fee. John Leguizama show was a fun experience.

Went here last night with my friend merri for the yelp event. We had wine tasting before the play and socializing it was really cool. The show passing strange was not that good I was expecting more of a story but overall the threater was really nice and looks good! read more

Saw RED and it was fabulous. Not only was the show clever, funny and poignant, the acting - especially Chandler - was amazing. Kudos to Les Waters and the whole production crew that really made this show breathe through set design and props. Awesome experience. The theater is really intimate, not really a bad seat in the house. Came to a show here last year and it was in a larger theater. The Rep is a block from BART, across from a parking garage and right downtown so there is a slew of dining options pre/post show. I already have tickets for two more shows in the spring. The variety of shows they offer is great and has a little something for everyone-go, go, go. read more