Jay Barmann

Jay Barmann is a contributor to multiple publications including Eater SF, Curbed, and SF Weekly, and formerly served as Editor in Chief of SFist.com. He's lived in the Bay Area for 18 years, has plenty of opinions about theater and cocktails, and is the founder of the blog Opening Night SF.

Jay Barmann

Theater Review: 'Come From Away' is a heartening balm in the annals of 9/11 lore

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a triumph at the Curran

Playing at The Curran through December, this Tony Award–winning musical deserves all the buzz and accolades it's received—and then some.

Theater Review: Taylor Mac's 'Holiday Sauce' Delivers Irreverence, Love + Wonder

The show, which Mac promises to bring back annually, runs through this weekend.

Theater Review: Sara Bareilles' 'Waitress' is quirky, refreshing fun at SHN

The Tony-nominated musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name starring Keri Russell.

'Miss Saigon' returns with brilliant new staging at SHN

The newest touring production is derived from the 2014 London revival.

Feminism and family collide in the Ibsen-inspired 'A Doll's House, Part 2' at Berkeley Rep

'Sunday in the Park With George' gets a stunning, faithful revival at SF Playhouse

New epically absurd meta-musical at the Curran skewers Trumpian nationalism

'A Walk on the Moon' finds new life as an endearing period musical at ACT

Comedy Central's Clusterfest Returns to Civic Center With Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart + More

'An Entomologist's Love Story' takes an unflinching look at modern romance

At Berkeley Rep, 'Angels In America' feels as relevant as ever

'Head Over Heels' at the Curran Is a Zany Shakespearean Romance Set to the Go-Go’s Infectious Beats

Common plays San Francisco Symphony, April 24

SoundBox: Sculptures arrives at Davies Symphony Hall, April 11–12.

See 'Titanic' with a live orchestra at the SF Symphony, April 4-5

Downtown San Francisco is back: Here's how to spend a perfect Saturday.

Another buzzy opening makes it official: West Portal is having a moment.

Modern Guide to North Beach: Pizza and poetry meet in the classic San Francisco neighborhood

West Edge Opera pushes boundaries at its striking summer festival in Oakland.

Sleep under the stars at Under Canvas Yosemite's new glampsite.

Yolo County is the wine country you didn’t know you were missing.