By David John Chávez
@davidjchavez.bsky.social
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
Waiting on this one for a while. #hellatheatre
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Waiting on this one for a while. #hellatheatre
Sixth and final show on the trip. Two straight days at the Public.
November 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Sixth and final show on the trip. Two straight days at the Public.
Show #4 - taking in some Jordan E. Cooper magic. My goodness, this pre-show playlist is just 🔥🔥🔥.
November 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Show #4 - taking in some Jordan E. Cooper magic. My goodness, this pre-show playlist is just 🔥🔥🔥.
"The only places you have to leave your home to have a true experience are hospitals and theaters." Great words by @brittanidsamuel.bsky.social, in conversation with NY critic Linda Armstrong. #ATCANY2025
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"The only places you have to leave your home to have a true experience are hospitals and theaters." Great words by @brittanidsamuel.bsky.social, in conversation with NY critic Linda Armstrong. #ATCANY2025
Medina Prize presentation with @christianlewis.bsky.social and Citlali Pizarro. Wonderful morning with some phenomenal artists.
November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Medina Prize presentation with @christianlewis.bsky.social and Citlali Pizarro. Wonderful morning with some phenomenal artists.
Jordan E. Cooper and Kelundra Smith chatting at the Public in lower Manhattan for @americantheatre.org Offscript Podcast.
November 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Jordan E. Cooper and Kelundra Smith chatting at the Public in lower Manhattan for @americantheatre.org Offscript Podcast.
A little technical difficulty at Chess tonight.
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A little technical difficulty at Chess tonight.
New theater space debut. On the job for the @mercurynews.com. world premiere at TheatreWorks. #hellatheatre
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
New theater space debut. On the job for the @mercurynews.com. world premiere at TheatreWorks. #hellatheatre
Thrilled to revisit this one, loved it in NY. On the job for @kqedarts.bsky.social #hellatheatre
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Thrilled to revisit this one, loved it in NY. On the job for @kqedarts.bsky.social #hellatheatre
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
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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
Different kind of theater tonight. #hellahockey #SanJose
October 10, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Different kind of theater tonight. #hellahockey #SanJose
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
September 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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
Evening show, all the theaters on my beat opened the same weekend. Keeping busy! On the job for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre #worldpremiere
September 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Evening show, all the theaters on my beat opened the same weekend. Keeping busy! On the job for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre #worldpremiere
Matinee time. On the job for McNeal for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre
September 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Matinee time. On the job for McNeal for the @mercurynews.com #hellatheatre
Opening night! On the job for the @mercurynews.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Opening night! On the job for the @mercurynews.com
World premiere time. Hyped. #hellatheatre #sfbatco
September 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
World premiere time. Hyped. #hellatheatre #sfbatco
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
September 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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
Busy theatrical September continues. Seated for The Reservoir at Berkeley Rep. #hellatheatre
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Busy theatrical September continues. Seated for The Reservoir at Berkeley Rep. #hellatheatre
Opening night for the good folks at Crowded Fire. Seated for a world premiere, on the job for @kqedarts.bsky.social #hellatheatre
September 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Opening night for the good folks at Crowded Fire. Seated for a world premiere, on the job for @kqedarts.bsky.social #hellatheatre
Thrilled to revisit this one. Loved it the first time. #hellatheatre
September 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Thrilled to revisit this one. Loved it the first time. #hellatheatre