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TWELFTH NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (OR WHAT YOU KILL) at Loud Fridge Theatre Group
Loud Fridge invites you to experience a Shakespearean classic with a comedic horror twist in “Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (Or What You Kill)” for free at the City Heights Performance Annex through July 7th.
THE COLOR PURPLE at New Village Arts
“The Color Purple” brings Alice Walker’s novel of the same name to life with wonderful musical numbers and a talented cast playing at New Village Arts through July 21st.
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
Interview: m And Xavier Pacheco of FAT HAM at The Old Globe
Interview with m and Xavier Pacheco from 'Fat Ham' now playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.“Fat Ham” is playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.
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.
“FAT Ham” at The Old Globe
“Fat Ham” is a dynamic, tragic, and comedic, remixing key moments of the original into a one-act exploring societal roles and expectations, toxic family dynamics, and being true to yourself in a wholly entertaining and creative way. “Fat Ham” is playing at the Old Globe through June 23rd.
“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.
Interview: Melinda Lopez And Joel Perez write and perform STIR at The Old Globe
Interview with 'Stir' writers and performers Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez about their new show about food, family, and love making its world premiere at the Old Globe and plays through May 26th.
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.
SENSE OF DECENCY at North Coast Repertory Theatre
“Sense of Decency” makes its world premiere using misdirection, manipulation, and magic to try to find the difference between a monster and a man. “Sense of Decency” is playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre 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.
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.
HAND TO GOD at The Roustabouts Theatre Co.
If the saying “laughter is the best medicine” is true, then the irreverent and funny “Hand To God” by The Roustabouts will cure what ails you.
TARTUFFE is Full of Laughter at North Coast Repertory Theatre
This standout production of 'Tartuffe' at North Coast Repertory Theatre is energetic and intelligent proving that even at 360 years old, this show can still have an audience laughing from start to finish. “Tartuffe” is playing through April 7th.
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.