THEATRE news, REVIEWs,
& interviews
NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre
“Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” now playing at Cygnet Theatre is a maximalist electro-pop opera immersive musical dream, with a superb cast, and wonderful choreography, it will leave you dazzled. “Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” is running through May 19th.
“Ride” at The Old Globe
“Ride” at The Old Globe is an incredibly fun, clever, and wholly entertaining musical about a woman who chased the American Dream around the world from the back of a bicycle. This musical is a delightful fun two-handed, one-act musical that may inspire you to go find adventure yourself. “Ride” is now playing at The Old Globe through April 28th.
DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Broadway San Diego
Aladdin now playing through April 7th at the Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego invites you to enjoy their Arabian night of magic, music, and magic carpets.
Interview: Conductor and Music Director James Dodgson brings Music and Magic to 'Aladdin'
Interview with ALADDIN music director and conductor James Dodgson. ALADDIN is playing at Broadway San Diego through April 7th.
REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
REDWOOD, the world premiere musical now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse offers soaring visuals and vocals in a story that tackles how to turn tragedy into transformation.
FUN HOME at New Village Arts
FUN HOME will make you laugh and might make you cry, but this nuanced musical features some excellent performances by a talented cast. FUN HOME is playing at New Village Arts through March 3rd.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Cygnet Theatre
Billie Holiday is a superstar jazz musician though often her tremendous talent is sometimes eclipsed by the more sensational exploits of her life. LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL, now playing at Cygnet Theatre through February 18th, invites you to a cozy neighborhood bar, to enjoy the vocal stylings of the marvelous Lady Day in 1959 and learn more about her life in this intimate portrait of a gifted jazz musician.
Interview: CATCHING UP! with Tyler Tafolla
Interview with Tyler Tafolla about his newest show CATCHING UP!, an evening of music and original stories from Tyler and other San Diego performers on Saturday, January 27th @ 8pm
Ease on Down To See THE WIZ at Broadway San Diego Before It Goes to Broadway
THE WIZ, now playing at Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through Sunday, January 14th has soaring vocals, striking choreography, and a vibrant cast in this pre-Broadway stop.
Interview: DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Stage Manager Jess Slocum
Interview with Jess Slocum, stage manager for “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” at the Old Globe on what the Stage Manager role involves, and why she loves being a part of the Grinch family for so many years. “Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” playing at The Old Globe through December 31st.
THE TURN OF THE SCREW at chalk circle collective
Chalk Circle Collective brings the classic gothic horror story TURN OF THE SCREW to life through October 29th at the black box theatre at Diversionary Theatre. This atmospheric two-person production provides excellent performances, along with some inventive choices to a show that is perfectly suited for the late October weeks before Halloween.
Interview: chalk circle collective on THE TURN OF THE SCREW
Interview with Megan Carmitchel, Michael Cusimano, and Frankie Errington from Chalk Circle Collective, a new theatre company looking to bring a new approach to working on theatre with a collaborative and artists-first mission. They talk about launching this new endeavor with their production of THE TURN OF THE SCREW, playing through October 29th.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY at San Diego Musical Theatre
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, they’re even a little bit spooky - it's THE ADDAMS FAMILY and they’re at San Diego Musical Theatre through October 29th. This musical inspired by the popular comic strip, television show, and movies is filled with music, and dancing and is a perfect seasonal treat - a little silly, a little spicy, and a little scary.
Interview: Erica Marie Weisz talks about THE ADDAMS FAMILY at San Diego Musical Theatre
Erica Marie Weisz took a moment from singing, dancing, and cutting off the heads of roses to talk about her love for the role of Morticia and what the audiences can expect from this production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY which is playing at San Diego Musical Theatre through October 29th
Interview: Joanna A. Jones Talks About CABARET at The Old Globe
Interview with Joanna A. Jones WHO plays the iconic “toast of Mayfair, Fraulein Sally Bowles!” in CABARET playing at the Old Globe through October 15th. Joanna talks about the new approach to the show and Sally, and one of her favorite moments where she gets to float above the stage.
Interview: Lincoln Clauss of CABARET at The Old Globe
Interview with Lincoln Clauss, who plays the entertaining and enigmatic Emcee of the Kit Kat Club in CABARET at the Old Globe through October 15th. Clauss talks about what it’s like working on this show, and coming back to San Diego, and why he is excited to bid you a “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!”
THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL brings the rebellious, idealistic, and often intoxicated writer to life with a talented cast at the La Jolla Playhouse through October 8th.
CABARET at The Old Globe
As promised in the opening of CABARET, which is now playing at The Old Globe through October 15th, “In here life is beautiful” and that is certainly true. This CABARET sparkles and shines with sequins and striking performances that bring a new interpretation to the classic musical.
BEETLEJUICE at San Diego Civic Theatre
It’s showtime for the ghost with the most at Broadway San Diego as BEETLEJUICE has descended upon the San Diego Civic Theatre through August 20th. This musical, inspired by the hit movie, brings familiar characters and new adventures from this world and the Netherworld, with ghosts, demons, and even a sandworm or two.
EVITA at Cygnet Theatre
EVITA, like the person whose life inspired it, Eva Perón, is an iconic musical that is forever being re-invented to bring new life to the subject. Cygnet Theatre brings its version of EVITA to the stage with a charismatic cast, high-flying vocals, and engaging choreography through October 1st.