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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Josh Kornbluth - What Is To Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Josh Kornbluth’s\nWhat Is To Be Done?\nFighting Fascism and Depression\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \n“Josh Kornbluth is a genius: his latest show displays the full breadth of his keen insights and biting wit.”\n–Theatrius \nJune 19 – July 31\, 2026\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nNo Show June 26 & July 3\nSpecial Matinee Saturday June 27 at 5:00 pm \nWritten & Performed by Josh Kornbluth\nDeveloped in Collaboration with Jon Tracy\nTicket Information\nTickets: $15 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n90 minutes | No intermission\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nFor over 35 years\, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on\, and in\, his mind are the related subjects of fascism and depression. For over seven months last year\, he was mired in a deep depression. At the same time\, our country had begun rapidly descending into fascism. So Josh found himself in a Resistance on at least two levels: against MAGA’s depredations\, and against attacks from within his own psyche. And the struggle continues! Can he help save our democracy even as he tries to pull himself together? Will he have to perform these improvs from a psychiatrist’s couch? What Is To Be Done? is a work in (and of) progress. \nArtist Biography\nJosh Kornbluth (Playwright & Performer) has been creating and performing autobiographical monologues for over three decades. He also has written and starred in two feature  films\, directed by his brother Jacob Kornbluth: Haiku Tunnel and Love & Taxes. For two years he hosted his own interview program on KQED-TV in San Francisco\, cleverly titled The Josh Kornbluth Show. His “Citizen Brain” videos (citizenbrain.org) have been viewed by over half a million people. Josh is starring in an upcoming feature film called Morons. He has a Substack called “But Not Enough About Me” (https://joshkornbluth.substack.com/)\, which you can subscribe to for free. You can also find him at joshkornbluth.com. Josh lives in Berkeley with his wife and son.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-josh-kornbluth-what-is-to-be-done/2026-06-19/
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody’s The Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment in the History of the World
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody’s\nThe Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment\nin the History of the World\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \nJune 20\, July 18 & 25\, 2026\nSaturdays at 8pm\nWritten & Performed by Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody\nDirected by Cliff Mayotte \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n75 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 14+\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nJohnny Lonely\, matchless torch singer\, is convinced that the reason his career hasn’t taken off is because his “Unhappy Hour” isn’t gloomy enough.  But since his girlfriend just dumped him\, tonight’s audition at “The Nowhere to Go but Up Club\,” is his perfect chance to debut The Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment in the History of the World.  His accompanist\, Raoul\, sees this as a professional dumpster fire\, and sabotages Johnny’s plans by throwing in happy songs\, sharing mindfulness tips and changing minor keys to major ones. Like Daffy Duck being tortured by Bugs Bunny\, Johnny eventually loses his mind\, which might be what his audience wanted the act to be all along.  \nThe show incorporates both classic torch songs and original jazz and blues tunes by Johnny Lonely.   An early version of this show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, was first performed on “Blue Mondays\,” at the Paradise Lounge\, in San Francisco\, in 1987.  Using a mixture of original songs in the vein of jazz standards with sad pop song covers\, Johnny has underwhelmed crowds at Dear San Francisco\, The 4Star\, Bird and Beckett\, Playground\, The Plush Room\, The Cowell Theatre\, The Rite Spot\, Noe Valley Ministry\, PS NBC\, Joe’s Pub\, (NYC) A revised version\, also directed by Cliff Mayotte\, premiered at The Marsh\, then toured to Australia\, was a Fringe finalist at the 1996 Adelaide Fringe Festival and received 5 star reviews at The Melbourne Comedy Festival.  Other Lonely venues include Club Deluxe\, DNA Lounge\, The Melkweg (ND)\, Catzahr (Paris.) \nArtist Biographies\nBrian Lohmann is a singer-songwriter\, actor-improviser with BATS Improv. “Johnny Lonely\,” grew out of his work with the seminal 80’s SF comedy troupe\, Faultline. He recorded and toured with John Wesley Harding and was a part of the SF vocal jazz sextet\, Acapella Gold. His songs were featured in the indie film\, Thanks\,with Rita Rudner and Edi Patterson. He hosted LIFEGAME for 8 episodes on TNN and was a recurring guest on the talk show\, Ask Rita\, with Rita Rudner.  His solo show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, premiered at The Marsh\, then toured to Seattle and Australia. Marsh audiences may also remember him from Pulp Playhouse\, the improv-scripted hybrid he created\, and Seasonal Help!\, his multi-character Christmas show\, at the Bayfront Theater.  His debut album\, The One and Lonely\, Johnny Lonely\, is available on BANDCAMP. https://brianlohmann.bandcamp.com/album/the-one-and-lonely-johnny-lonely \nJoshua Raoul Brody is a keyboard player\, accompanist\, and musical director. He has worked with Robin Williams\, Richard Montoya\, Rick & Ruby\, and many other acts that begin with the letter R. He currently runs the live karaoke show Plays His Favorite Beatles Songs AND Accompanies YOU On YOURS!\, plays with and arranges for the medium-sized big band Orchestra Nostalgico\, and is musical director for BATS Improv\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, and probably The Residents’ (hey\, there’s another act that begins with R!) God In Three Persons if it ever plays again.\nAn early version of this show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, was first performed on “Blue Mondays\,” at the Paradise Lounge\, in San Francisco\, in 1987.  Using a mixture of original songs in the vein of jazz standards with sad pop song covers\, Johnny has underwhelmed crowds at Dear San Francisco\, The 4Star\, Bird and Beckett\, Playground\, The Plush Room\, The Cowell Theatre\, The Rite Spot\, Noe Valley Ministry\, PS NBC\, Joe’s Pub\, (NYC)\, The Melbourne Comedy Festival (AUS)\, Club Deluxe\, DNA\, The Melkweg (ND)\, Catzahr (Paris.)
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-johnny-lonely-joshua-raoul-brodys-the-saddest-night-of-musical-entertainment-in-the-history-of-the-world/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Dan Hoyle – Takes All Kinds
DESCRIPTION:The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage\n70 Minutes | No Intermission | Ages 15+ \nBACK FROM TOURING FOR A LIMITED RUN \nFrom the creator of Tings Dey Happen\, The Real Americans\, and Border People comes Takes All Kinds\, a raw\, funny\, moving new piece of journalistic theater and embodied storytelling. Takes All Kinds channels powerful\, funny and complex people caught in the social and political currents roiling our society. And in tender portraits of everyday Americans turned unlikely changemakers\, it illuminates ways forward in these tumultuous times. \nBased on immersive reporting from school board showdowns in Florida\,  grassroots organizers in Atlanta\, barbershops in Las Vegas\, deprogrammers of violent extremists in Missouri and more. Experience the moving\, funny\, true Stories of American Democracy in these tumultuous times.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-dan-hoyle-takes-all-kinds-8/
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Josh Kornbluth - What Is To Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Josh Kornbluth’s\nWhat Is To Be Done?\nFighting Fascism and Depression\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \n“Josh Kornbluth is a genius: his latest show displays the full breadth of his keen insights and biting wit.”\n–Theatrius \nJune 19 – July 31\, 2026\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nNo Show June 26 & July 3\nSpecial Matinee Saturday June 27 at 5:00 pm \nWritten & Performed by Josh Kornbluth\nDeveloped in Collaboration with Jon Tracy\nTicket Information\nTickets: $15 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n90 minutes | No intermission\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nFor over 35 years\, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on\, and in\, his mind are the related subjects of fascism and depression. For over seven months last year\, he was mired in a deep depression. At the same time\, our country had begun rapidly descending into fascism. So Josh found himself in a Resistance on at least two levels: against MAGA’s depredations\, and against attacks from within his own psyche. And the struggle continues! Can he help save our democracy even as he tries to pull himself together? Will he have to perform these improvs from a psychiatrist’s couch? What Is To Be Done? is a work in (and of) progress. \nArtist Biography\nJosh Kornbluth (Playwright & Performer) has been creating and performing autobiographical monologues for over three decades. He also has written and starred in two feature  films\, directed by his brother Jacob Kornbluth: Haiku Tunnel and Love & Taxes. For two years he hosted his own interview program on KQED-TV in San Francisco\, cleverly titled The Josh Kornbluth Show. His “Citizen Brain” videos (citizenbrain.org) have been viewed by over half a million people. Josh is starring in an upcoming feature film called Morons. He has a Substack called “But Not Enough About Me” (https://joshkornbluth.substack.com/)\, which you can subscribe to for free. You can also find him at joshkornbluth.com. Josh lives in Berkeley with his wife and son.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-josh-kornbluth-what-is-to-be-done/2026-06-27/
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Josh Kornbluth - What Is To Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Josh Kornbluth’s\nWhat Is To Be Done?\nFighting Fascism and Depression\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \n“Josh Kornbluth is a genius: his latest show displays the full breadth of his keen insights and biting wit.”\n–Theatrius \nJune 19 – July 31\, 2026\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nNo Show June 26 & July 3\nSpecial Matinee Saturday June 27 at 5:00 pm \nWritten & Performed by Josh Kornbluth\nDeveloped in Collaboration with Jon Tracy\nTicket Information\nTickets: $15 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n90 minutes | No intermission\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nFor over 35 years\, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on\, and in\, his mind are the related subjects of fascism and depression. For over seven months last year\, he was mired in a deep depression. At the same time\, our country had begun rapidly descending into fascism. So Josh found himself in a Resistance on at least two levels: against MAGA’s depredations\, and against attacks from within his own psyche. And the struggle continues! Can he help save our democracy even as he tries to pull himself together? Will he have to perform these improvs from a psychiatrist’s couch? What Is To Be Done? is a work in (and of) progress. \nArtist Biography\nJosh Kornbluth (Playwright & Performer) has been creating and performing autobiographical monologues for over three decades. He also has written and starred in two feature  films\, directed by his brother Jacob Kornbluth: Haiku Tunnel and Love & Taxes. For two years he hosted his own interview program on KQED-TV in San Francisco\, cleverly titled The Josh Kornbluth Show. His “Citizen Brain” videos (citizenbrain.org) have been viewed by over half a million people. Josh is starring in an upcoming feature film called Morons. He has a Substack called “But Not Enough About Me” (https://joshkornbluth.substack.com/)\, which you can subscribe to for free. You can also find him at joshkornbluth.com. Josh lives in Berkeley with his wife and son.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-josh-kornbluth-what-is-to-be-done/2026-07-10/
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Josh Kornbluth - What Is To Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Josh Kornbluth’s\nWhat Is To Be Done?\nFighting Fascism and Depression\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \n“Josh Kornbluth is a genius: his latest show displays the full breadth of his keen insights and biting wit.”\n–Theatrius \nJune 19 – July 31\, 2026\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nNo Show June 26 & July 3\nSpecial Matinee Saturday June 27 at 5:00 pm \nWritten & Performed by Josh Kornbluth\nDeveloped in Collaboration with Jon Tracy\nTicket Information\nTickets: $15 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n90 minutes | No intermission\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nFor over 35 years\, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on\, and in\, his mind are the related subjects of fascism and depression. For over seven months last year\, he was mired in a deep depression. At the same time\, our country had begun rapidly descending into fascism. So Josh found himself in a Resistance on at least two levels: against MAGA’s depredations\, and against attacks from within his own psyche. And the struggle continues! Can he help save our democracy even as he tries to pull himself together? Will he have to perform these improvs from a psychiatrist’s couch? What Is To Be Done? is a work in (and of) progress. \nArtist Biography\nJosh Kornbluth (Playwright & Performer) has been creating and performing autobiographical monologues for over three decades. He also has written and starred in two feature  films\, directed by his brother Jacob Kornbluth: Haiku Tunnel and Love & Taxes. For two years he hosted his own interview program on KQED-TV in San Francisco\, cleverly titled The Josh Kornbluth Show. His “Citizen Brain” videos (citizenbrain.org) have been viewed by over half a million people. Josh is starring in an upcoming feature film called Morons. He has a Substack called “But Not Enough About Me” (https://joshkornbluth.substack.com/)\, which you can subscribe to for free. You can also find him at joshkornbluth.com. Josh lives in Berkeley with his wife and son.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-josh-kornbluth-what-is-to-be-done/2026-07-17/
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody’s The Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment in the History of the World
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody’s\nThe Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment\nin the History of the World\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \nJune 20\, July 18 & 25\, 2026\nSaturdays at 8pm\nWritten & Performed by Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody\nDirected by Cliff Mayotte \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n75 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 14+\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nJohnny Lonely\, matchless torch singer\, is convinced that the reason his career hasn’t taken off is because his “Unhappy Hour” isn’t gloomy enough.  But since his girlfriend just dumped him\, tonight’s audition at “The Nowhere to Go but Up Club\,” is his perfect chance to debut The Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment in the History of the World.  His accompanist\, Raoul\, sees this as a professional dumpster fire\, and sabotages Johnny’s plans by throwing in happy songs\, sharing mindfulness tips and changing minor keys to major ones. Like Daffy Duck being tortured by Bugs Bunny\, Johnny eventually loses his mind\, which might be what his audience wanted the act to be all along.  \nThe show incorporates both classic torch songs and original jazz and blues tunes by Johnny Lonely.   An early version of this show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, was first performed on “Blue Mondays\,” at the Paradise Lounge\, in San Francisco\, in 1987.  Using a mixture of original songs in the vein of jazz standards with sad pop song covers\, Johnny has underwhelmed crowds at Dear San Francisco\, The 4Star\, Bird and Beckett\, Playground\, The Plush Room\, The Cowell Theatre\, The Rite Spot\, Noe Valley Ministry\, PS NBC\, Joe’s Pub\, (NYC) A revised version\, also directed by Cliff Mayotte\, premiered at The Marsh\, then toured to Australia\, was a Fringe finalist at the 1996 Adelaide Fringe Festival and received 5 star reviews at The Melbourne Comedy Festival.  Other Lonely venues include Club Deluxe\, DNA Lounge\, The Melkweg (ND)\, Catzahr (Paris.) \nArtist Biographies\nBrian Lohmann is a singer-songwriter\, actor-improviser with BATS Improv. “Johnny Lonely\,” grew out of his work with the seminal 80’s SF comedy troupe\, Faultline. He recorded and toured with John Wesley Harding and was a part of the SF vocal jazz sextet\, Acapella Gold. His songs were featured in the indie film\, Thanks\,with Rita Rudner and Edi Patterson. He hosted LIFEGAME for 8 episodes on TNN and was a recurring guest on the talk show\, Ask Rita\, with Rita Rudner.  His solo show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, premiered at The Marsh\, then toured to Seattle and Australia. Marsh audiences may also remember him from Pulp Playhouse\, the improv-scripted hybrid he created\, and Seasonal Help!\, his multi-character Christmas show\, at the Bayfront Theater.  His debut album\, The One and Lonely\, Johnny Lonely\, is available on BANDCAMP. https://brianlohmann.bandcamp.com/album/the-one-and-lonely-johnny-lonely \nJoshua Raoul Brody is a keyboard player\, accompanist\, and musical director. He has worked with Robin Williams\, Richard Montoya\, Rick & Ruby\, and many other acts that begin with the letter R. He currently runs the live karaoke show Plays His Favorite Beatles Songs AND Accompanies YOU On YOURS!\, plays with and arranges for the medium-sized big band Orchestra Nostalgico\, and is musical director for BATS Improv\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, and probably The Residents’ (hey\, there’s another act that begins with R!) God In Three Persons if it ever plays again.\nAn early version of this show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, was first performed on “Blue Mondays\,” at the Paradise Lounge\, in San Francisco\, in 1987.  Using a mixture of original songs in the vein of jazz standards with sad pop song covers\, Johnny has underwhelmed crowds at Dear San Francisco\, The 4Star\, Bird and Beckett\, Playground\, The Plush Room\, The Cowell Theatre\, The Rite Spot\, Noe Valley Ministry\, PS NBC\, Joe’s Pub\, (NYC)\, The Melbourne Comedy Festival (AUS)\, Club Deluxe\, DNA\, The Melkweg (ND)\, Catzahr (Paris.)
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-johnny-lonely-joshua-raoul-brodys-the-saddest-night-of-musical-entertainment-in-the-history-of-the-world/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Josh Kornbluth - What Is To Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Josh Kornbluth’s\nWhat Is To Be Done?\nFighting Fascism and Depression\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \n“Josh Kornbluth is a genius: his latest show displays the full breadth of his keen insights and biting wit.”\n–Theatrius \nJune 19 – July 31\, 2026\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nNo Show June 26 & July 3\nSpecial Matinee Saturday June 27 at 5:00 pm \nWritten & Performed by Josh Kornbluth\nDeveloped in Collaboration with Jon Tracy\nTicket Information\nTickets: $15 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n90 minutes | No intermission\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nFor over 35 years\, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on\, and in\, his mind are the related subjects of fascism and depression. For over seven months last year\, he was mired in a deep depression. At the same time\, our country had begun rapidly descending into fascism. So Josh found himself in a Resistance on at least two levels: against MAGA’s depredations\, and against attacks from within his own psyche. And the struggle continues! Can he help save our democracy even as he tries to pull himself together? Will he have to perform these improvs from a psychiatrist’s couch? What Is To Be Done? is a work in (and of) progress. \nArtist Biography\nJosh Kornbluth (Playwright & Performer) has been creating and performing autobiographical monologues for over three decades. He also has written and starred in two feature  films\, directed by his brother Jacob Kornbluth: Haiku Tunnel and Love & Taxes. For two years he hosted his own interview program on KQED-TV in San Francisco\, cleverly titled The Josh Kornbluth Show. His “Citizen Brain” videos (citizenbrain.org) have been viewed by over half a million people. Josh is starring in an upcoming feature film called Morons. He has a Substack called “But Not Enough About Me” (https://joshkornbluth.substack.com/)\, which you can subscribe to for free. You can also find him at joshkornbluth.com. Josh lives in Berkeley with his wife and son.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-josh-kornbluth-what-is-to-be-done/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody’s The Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment in the History of the World
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody’s\nThe Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment\nin the History of the World\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \nJune 20\, July 18 & 25\, 2026\nSaturdays at 8pm\nWritten & Performed by Johnny Lonely & Joshua Raoul Brody\nDirected by Cliff Mayotte \nTicket Information\nTickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n75 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 14+\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nJohnny Lonely\, matchless torch singer\, is convinced that the reason his career hasn’t taken off is because his “Unhappy Hour” isn’t gloomy enough.  But since his girlfriend just dumped him\, tonight’s audition at “The Nowhere to Go but Up Club\,” is his perfect chance to debut The Saddest Night of Musical Entertainment in the History of the World.  His accompanist\, Raoul\, sees this as a professional dumpster fire\, and sabotages Johnny’s plans by throwing in happy songs\, sharing mindfulness tips and changing minor keys to major ones. Like Daffy Duck being tortured by Bugs Bunny\, Johnny eventually loses his mind\, which might be what his audience wanted the act to be all along.  \nThe show incorporates both classic torch songs and original jazz and blues tunes by Johnny Lonely.   An early version of this show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, was first performed on “Blue Mondays\,” at the Paradise Lounge\, in San Francisco\, in 1987.  Using a mixture of original songs in the vein of jazz standards with sad pop song covers\, Johnny has underwhelmed crowds at Dear San Francisco\, The 4Star\, Bird and Beckett\, Playground\, The Plush Room\, The Cowell Theatre\, The Rite Spot\, Noe Valley Ministry\, PS NBC\, Joe’s Pub\, (NYC) A revised version\, also directed by Cliff Mayotte\, premiered at The Marsh\, then toured to Australia\, was a Fringe finalist at the 1996 Adelaide Fringe Festival and received 5 star reviews at The Melbourne Comedy Festival.  Other Lonely venues include Club Deluxe\, DNA Lounge\, The Melkweg (ND)\, Catzahr (Paris.) \nArtist Biographies\nBrian Lohmann is a singer-songwriter\, actor-improviser with BATS Improv. “Johnny Lonely\,” grew out of his work with the seminal 80’s SF comedy troupe\, Faultline. He recorded and toured with John Wesley Harding and was a part of the SF vocal jazz sextet\, Acapella Gold. His songs were featured in the indie film\, Thanks\,with Rita Rudner and Edi Patterson. He hosted LIFEGAME for 8 episodes on TNN and was a recurring guest on the talk show\, Ask Rita\, with Rita Rudner.  His solo show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, premiered at The Marsh\, then toured to Seattle and Australia. Marsh audiences may also remember him from Pulp Playhouse\, the improv-scripted hybrid he created\, and Seasonal Help!\, his multi-character Christmas show\, at the Bayfront Theater.  His debut album\, The One and Lonely\, Johnny Lonely\, is available on BANDCAMP. https://brianlohmann.bandcamp.com/album/the-one-and-lonely-johnny-lonely \nJoshua Raoul Brody is a keyboard player\, accompanist\, and musical director. He has worked with Robin Williams\, Richard Montoya\, Rick & Ruby\, and many other acts that begin with the letter R. He currently runs the live karaoke show Plays His Favorite Beatles Songs AND Accompanies YOU On YOURS!\, plays with and arranges for the medium-sized big band Orchestra Nostalgico\, and is musical director for BATS Improv\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, and probably The Residents’ (hey\, there’s another act that begins with R!) God In Three Persons if it ever plays again.\nAn early version of this show\, Johnny Lonely’s Unhappy Hour\, was first performed on “Blue Mondays\,” at the Paradise Lounge\, in San Francisco\, in 1987.  Using a mixture of original songs in the vein of jazz standards with sad pop song covers\, Johnny has underwhelmed crowds at Dear San Francisco\, The 4Star\, Bird and Beckett\, Playground\, The Plush Room\, The Cowell Theatre\, The Rite Spot\, Noe Valley Ministry\, PS NBC\, Joe’s Pub\, (NYC)\, The Melbourne Comedy Festival (AUS)\, Club Deluxe\, DNA\, The Melkweg (ND)\, Catzahr (Paris.)
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-johnny-lonely-joshua-raoul-brodys-the-saddest-night-of-musical-entertainment-in-the-history-of-the-world/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Marsh: Josh Kornbluth - What Is To Be Done?
DESCRIPTION:Josh Kornbluth’s\nWhat Is To Be Done?\nFighting Fascism and Depression\nThe Marsh San Francisco Mainstage \n“Josh Kornbluth is a genius: his latest show displays the full breadth of his keen insights and biting wit.”\n–Theatrius \nJune 19 – July 31\, 2026\nFridays at 7:30 pm\nNo Show June 26 & July 3\nSpecial Matinee Saturday June 27 at 5:00 pm \nWritten & Performed by Josh Kornbluth\nDeveloped in Collaboration with Jon Tracy\nTicket Information\nTickets: $15 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating\n90 minutes | No intermission\n(Please do not bring infants to the show)\nOnline ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance.\nAdditional tickets may be available for purchase at the door. \nShow Description\nFor over 35 years\, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on\, and in\, his mind are the related subjects of fascism and depression. For over seven months last year\, he was mired in a deep depression. At the same time\, our country had begun rapidly descending into fascism. So Josh found himself in a Resistance on at least two levels: against MAGA’s depredations\, and against attacks from within his own psyche. And the struggle continues! Can he help save our democracy even as he tries to pull himself together? Will he have to perform these improvs from a psychiatrist’s couch? What Is To Be Done? is a work in (and of) progress. \nArtist Biography\nJosh Kornbluth (Playwright & Performer) has been creating and performing autobiographical monologues for over three decades. He also has written and starred in two feature  films\, directed by his brother Jacob Kornbluth: Haiku Tunnel and Love & Taxes. For two years he hosted his own interview program on KQED-TV in San Francisco\, cleverly titled The Josh Kornbluth Show. His “Citizen Brain” videos (citizenbrain.org) have been viewed by over half a million people. Josh is starring in an upcoming feature film called Morons. He has a Substack called “But Not Enough About Me” (https://joshkornbluth.substack.com/)\, which you can subscribe to for free. You can also find him at joshkornbluth.com. Josh lives in Berkeley with his wife and son.
URL:https://missionlocal.org/event/the-marsh-josh-kornbluth-what-is-to-be-done/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:The Marsh\, 1062 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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