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Interview: Erica Marie Weisz on being a funny femme fatale in “The 39 Steps”
Interview with Erica Marie Weisz on playing the three leading ladies in the comedy 'The 39 Steps' currently playing at New Village Arts through May 12th.
THE 39 STEPS at New Village Arts
It is a novel and a hit film, but now New Village Arts brings all the mystery, murder, and imagination of “The 39 Steps” to life in this comedic Hitchcock homage through May 12th.
Fandom and Friendship for the Win in KING JAMES at The Old Globe
“King James” is a funny, heartwarming look at fandom, friendship, and how sometimes the unlikeliest people can become irreplaceable members of your life. “King James” is playing at the Old Globe through April 7th.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at CCAE Theatricals
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME by CCAE Theatricals is a visually and physically creative endeavor that effectively tells this story and the inner thoughts of the lead character who uniquely perceives the world.
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at The Old Globe
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE is a gorgeously sumptuous and lush production full of beautiful people, costumes, and lighting, as it explores the true cost of keeping up appearances. THE AGE OF INNOCENCE is playing at The Old Globe Theatre through March 10th.
ENGLISH at The Old Globe
ENGLISH is a funny and contemplative play written by Sanaz Toossi that explores the vulnerability, and determination, of adults of a variety of ages in Iran who are learning English. ENGLISH is playing at The Old Globe through February 25th.
A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023
The new year is almost upon us and so it seems this is the best time to reflect on some of the theatrical experiences over 2023 that made a lasting impact.
PROOF at Backyard Renaissance
PROOF from Backyard Renaissance ponders how love, family, and mathematics can bind people inextricably together and make them strangers to each other at the same time. Math might be hard, but interpersonal relationships and emotions might be an unsolvable mystery. PROOF is playing at the 10th Avenue Arts Center through December 9th.
EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe
“Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show” is back at The Old Globe, bringing laughter and holiday celebration through December 24th. If you are someone who enjoys it when those pranky spirits from “Nightmare Before Christmas” take over the Haunted Mansion, or the zany comedy of“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” then this fast-paced, funny, and lovingly irreverent show may be a perfect holiday fit.
Interview: Alaudin Ullah On Creating and Performing DISHWASHER DREAMS
Interview with Alaudin Ullah who has brought his one-man show DISHWASHER DREAMS about his family and his life growing up as a first-generation American to the Old Globe through October 15th.
DRAGON MAMA AT DIVERSIONARY THEATRE
Playwright and performer Sara Porkalob brings an extraordinary, funny, and touching performance to the Diversionary Theatre in DRAGON MAMA through October 15th. This 90’s song-filled one-woman adventure spans from Hawaii, Seattle, to Alaska and showcases the love and struggles of a Filipino woman who is growing up and coming into her own.
DISHWASHER DREAMS at The Old Globe
DISHWASHER DREAMS at the Old Globe offers a first-generation glimpse at a family raising children and working on assimilating their culture and transitions once in America. Written and performed by Alaudin Ullah, this show is a specific tribute to this family that also resonates with people of all backgrounds. DISHWASHER DREAMS is playing through October 15th at the Old Globe.
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at Backyard Renaissance
AUGUST: OSGAE COUNTY by Backyard Renaissance, which is playing through September 16th offers some breathtaking performances in this comedy-drama about the strong-willed Weston family who have all chosen paths away from each other until a family crisis brings them all back.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe
Sitcom shenanigans and hilarious hijinks abound in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing at the outdoor theatre at The Old Globe through September 3rd.
Interview: Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, And Ruibo Qian Bring The Laughs To THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe
Interview with Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, and Ruibo Qian from THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Playing at the Old Globe through September 3rd, performers talk about the show, their roles, and some of the moments they are excited for the audience to see.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY at The Old Globe
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, A COMEDY playing at the Old Globe through August 13th turns this Russian tragedy on its head and re-imagines it as a light-hearted, high-energy, and zany comedy.
Interview with Playwrights Gordon Greenberg And Steve Rosen on CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Interview with playwrights Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen on creating a new comedic adaption of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT that will run at The Old Globe through August 20th.
BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL at CCAE Theatricals
BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL at CCAE Theatricals brings the beauty of Napa Valley and the tale of the underdog 1970s winery that took Paris and the world of wine by storm in the summer of 1976. This original musical has some beautifully sung numbers, an abundance of heart, and also some wine-tasting options if you really want to feel immersive. BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL is running through July 23rd at California Center for the Arts in Escondido.
PASSENGERS at The Old Globe
You’re going to want to grab a ticket to ride this train in PASSENGERS by the Montreal group 7 Fingers at the Old Globe. This show is a dreamy, creative, and acrobatic adventure set during the time on a train, where time moves differently as you are both in motion and limbo at the same time. PASSENGERS is playing at The Old Globe through July 30th.
TWELFTH NIGHT at The Old Globe
TWELFTH NIGHT is one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies, and the current production at The Olde Globe playing through July 9th invites the audience to a music-centered and lighthearted version that is lively, lyrical, and full of laughter!