Elvis may have left the building but that doesn’t mean his spirit doesn’t live on. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the 1950’s fun musical ALL SHOOK UP by San Diego Musical Theatre now playing through September 1st. In this case, it’s the music of Elvis that is the biggest influence of this show-…
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SISTER ACT at San Diego Musical Theatre
What do you do if you’re an aspiring lounge singer in the 70’s, who accidentally witnesses her gangster boyfriend murder someone? How do you stay safe? And more importantly, where do you go that can possibly contain all of your fabulousness? Luckily, the fun and funny SISTER ACT now playing at San Diego Musical Theatre…
Kevin Hafso Koppman joins a family of comedic mad scientists in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Mel Brooks may have declared that ‘It’s good to be the king”, but being another one of his iconic creations that is invading San Diego Musical Theatre with his science experiments later this month. Dr. Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen” ) played by Kevin Hafso Koppman When Dr. Frankenstein (Koppman) finds out he has inherited his family’s…
You can’t stop the beat of this HAIRSPRAY at SDMT
There is an infectious energy that starts with the opening beats of San Diego Musical Theatre’s HAIRSPRAY at the Horton Grand Theatre that grabs the audience and doesn’t let them go. There is no need to ask what gives this show power and punch, because with this top notch cast, the choreography, and the sense…
THE FULL MONTY may lack pants but not heart or charm at SDMT
San Diego Musical Theatre is going THE FULL MONTY at the Horton Grand Theatre through February 25th. Keeping the charm of the original productions, this show keeps the heart and the charm intact for these down on their luck central characters. The musical (the first premiered at The Old Globe 18 years ago) is based…
Danny Stiles brings THE FULL MONTY to SDMT
Danny Stiles has been seen performing all over the country over the years; from the original Broadway casts of WONDERLAND, SISTER ACT, and LEAP OF FAITH, to playing the Genie among other roles at Disneyland’s theme park theatre. His travels in performing have taken him around Europe and back to Orange County, and his current…
Janaya Jones and SDMT bring the 90’s back in PUMP UP THE VOLUME
For those people who grew up in the 90’s, it doesn’t seem possible that this decade is over 20 years in the past. San Diego Musical Theatre is hoping the world premiere of their newest show (by the creators of the hit musical MIXTAPE the Lamb’s Player’s Theatre musical review) PUMP UP THE VOLUME: A…
Leslie Stevens talks fun, flirting, and the challenge of being Lola
Leslie Stevens is having some devilish fun playing Lola in San Diego Musical Theatre’s current production of DAMN YANKEES! As Lola, Leslie gets to dance, sing, and flirt in this musical about America’s favorite pastime. When baseball fan Joe Boyd sells his soul to the devil in order to play baseball and take his favorite…
Theatre openings, closing, and everything in between this weekend!
I think it’s safe to say that the summer season of activates is in full swing. Here is a list of what is opening, what is closing, and some fun entertainment options that are still running. Two options are even outside so you can enjoy the summer weather Opening this weekend!! Damn Yankees Baseball and…
San Diego Theatre highlights for 2016
One of the most frequent questions I get when I tell people that I write about theatre in San Diego is “San Diego? Is there a lot of theatre there?” Which I think is a disservice because San Diego is one of the BEST cities for theatre, for creativity, and for thinking outside the box….
SDMT’s MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET gives sparkle to the season
MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by San Diego Musical Theatre is the perfect aperitif for the holidays. Instead of the sometimes fruitcake heaviness of Scrooge’s self-reflection, or the cloying sweetness of sugar plums; this production offers the perfect mix of bubbly fun and festiveness to spark the holiday spirit. The story follows…
SDMT brings history to life with RAGTIME
“All things old are new again”, is proven true on stage at San Diego Musical Theatre’s production of RAGTIME, now playing at the Spreckels Theatre through February 21st. RAGTIME follows three groups of people pursuing the American Dream over the course of a few years in the early 20th century: the well to do and…