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ALABASTER at OnStage Playhouse
It’s not unusual to talk to your pets, though usually, when they start to talk back, it’s a cause for concern. Instead, “Alabaster,” playing at OnStage Playhouse, uses Weezy the goat, who does talk back to her owner, to add a sweet touch of magical realism to this play about love, loneliness, and how to move forward after surviving a trauma. Alabaster is playing through March 2nd.
HELLO, DOLLY! at San Diego Musical Theatre
San Diego Musical Theatre and Dolly Levi invite you to Yonkers to sing, dance, visit Harmonia Gardens, and maybe even fall in love with “Hello, Dolly!” This classic musical brings the songs and fun of the story to life through March 9th at San Diego Musical Theatre.
SOME LIKE IT HOT is tap-tastic at Broadway San Diego
“Some Like It Hot,” now playing at Broadway San Diego, brings an updated classic film to the stage in a high-energy, tap-tastic show with big Broadway staging. ‘Some Like it Hot” is playing at Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through Sunday, February 2nd.
Interview: Tarra Conner Jones knows that SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway San Diego
Interview with Tarra Conner Jones who plays “Sweet Sue” the loving but no-nonsense lead of an all-girls band in “Some Like it Hot” at Broadway San Diego.
THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE at TuYo Theatre
"The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote” by TuYo Theatre makes its San Diego premiere as part of the National New Play Network's Rolling World Premiere. This timely and thought-provoking play is running through January 19th.
HADESTOWN at Broadway San Diego
This weekend through Sunday, November 10th, Broadway San Diego will take you to hell and back with the fantastic touring production of the musical “Hadestown.”
MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET at Diversionary
Midnight at the Never Get is an intimate show that offers a wonderful musical experience and an entertaining and emotional look at how love, social justice, ambition, and some torch songs can create a life—but can they create a happily ever after?
Interview: Nickolaus Colón of HADESTOWN at Broadway San Diego
Interview with Nickolaus Colón from 'Hadestown' about the show, which returns to Broadway San Diego, at the Civic Theatre on Friday, November 8th—10th.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego
Kimberly Akimbo brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13th.
Interview: Miguel Gil of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego
Interview with Miguel Gil on bringing the Broadway blockbuster “Kimberly Akimbo” to Broadway San Diego October 8-13th!
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at San Diego Musical Theatre
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is not just a bloody good time at the theatre but one of the best shows ever from San Diego Musical Theatre. Playing through October 20th, do not miss this show about love, family, betrayal, and those delicious meat pies.
'RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW' at Cygnet Theatre
Whether this is your first time or a return visit to the castle, Cygnet's 'Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a delightfully fun production with talented performers, strong vocals, fishnet stockings, and platform heels.
'TICK, TICK, BOOM!' at Cygnet Theatre
“Tick, Tick, Boom!” is a musical love letter to artists and the choices they have to make to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity, self-doubt, and the potential of failure. As the show often ponders, which do you choose “fear or love?” “Tick, Tick, Boom!” plays at Cygnet Theatre through August 4th.
PÁSALE PÁSALE at TuYo Theatre
TuYo Theatre’s “Pásale Pásale” is an invitation to explore the treasures of the swap meet, the community, and the determination to live the American Dream in this joyful and empowering interactive musical theatre experience. “Pásale Pásale” is paying through June 30
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE: THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Broadway San Diego
It’s been over 30 years since the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire” hit the big screen and now it is on a national tour as a musical, bringing the movie's zaniness to the stage with lots of songs, dancing, and of course many fast costume changes. “Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy” is playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre by Broadway San Diego through June 9th.
“TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; A DYKE REMIX” at Diversionary Theatre
The world premiere musical “TL;DR: Thelma Louise; A Dyke Remix” playing at Diversionary Theatre is a dynamic, irreverent, and funny punk musical that contemplates questions of queer representation, who gets their happily ever after, and what that even looks like from a highly entertaining feminist and queer perspective.
LEGALLY BLONDE at San Diego Musical Theatre
San Diego Musical Theatre brings an updated “Legally Blonde” to the stage full of girl power, fun choreography, and of course, plenty of pink. “Legally Blonde is playing at San Diego Musical Theatre through June 2nd.
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.