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THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

TalktheatretomeJune 14, 2022

Can one tame the untamable? That is the question The Old Globe and Director Shana Cooper tried to answer with the current production of TAMING OF THE SHREW, now playing under the stars in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre through July 10th. Starring Deborah Ann Woll and James Udom as the headstrong pair Petruchio and Katherine, a lovely set, and a sense of playful fun, the show is successfully turned into a fun romantic comedy, though never fully overcomes the questionable behavior built into the script. … Continue readingTHE TAMING OF THE SHREW

Reviews Theatre

COME FROM AWAY

TalktheatretomeMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022

iego Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego this show offers irresistible Celtic-inspired music, a strong ensemble playing multiple roles, and a reminder that even in the darkest of moments light can be found. COME FROM AWAY is playing through May 22nd. … Continue readingCOME FROM AWAY

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“boy: a new musical” premieres with a concert fundraiser

TalktheatretomeMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022

“boy: a new musical” made it’s stage debut in a concert fundraiser at SDMT stage on Monday, May 16th. “boy: a new musical” is still in the development stage, and the concert was a fundraiser to help them continue to work on the show and present it to industry professionals in New York. … Continue reading“boy: a new musical” premieres with a concert fundraiser

Pop Culture Reviews Theatre

TOOTSIE The Musical

TalktheatretomeApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

TOOTSIE the musical brings an old-fashioned musical to life based on the movie of the same name from 1982. The show offers up a talented cast, physical comedy, and some updates to the story, but can’t fully disguise a problematic premise under comedy, costumes, and choreography. TOOTSIE is playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, April 17th. … Continue readingTOOTSIE The Musical

Theatre

Celebrating the best shows of 2021

TalktheatretomeDecember 29, 2021December 29, 2021

As we head towards the end of the year and look forward to a new one, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the great theatre that was made by San Diego theatres and artists. From virtual to in-person, theatre proved that art finds a way, and even a pandemic can’t keep them down … Continue readingCelebrating the best shows of 2021

Interview Live Streaming Theatre Theatre

The Seeing Place Theatre streams innovative MIDSUMMER

TalktheatretomeAugust 29, 2020August 29, 2020

Erin Cronican, Brandon Walker, and Dan Mack talk about their production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at The Seeing Place August 29th and 30th, as well as some of the places they miss from their time in San Diego. … Continue readingThe Seeing Place Theatre streams innovative MIDSUMMER

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ZOOMFEST has live virtual theatre for you to enjoy from home

TalktheatretomeApril 8, 2020April 20, 2020

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean distancing yourself from new theater works, not if MOXIE Theatre has anything to say about it! They have created ZOOMFEST, an ongoing series of performances through everyone’s favorite video conferencing app Zoom. This festival has shows that were specificallyContinue readingZOOMFEST has live virtual theatre for you to enjoy from home

Behind The Scenes Interview Theatre

Behind the scenes with New Match Collective

TalktheatretomeApril 2, 2020April 21, 2020

Everyone is getting a healthy dose of serious right now, but how about some fun as well? Doesn’t that sound nice? In this Behind The Scenes, I talk with Jasmine Haddad from New Match Collective. New Match Collective has a mission to bring stories withContinue readingBehind the scenes with New Match Collective