THEATRE news, REVIEWs,
& interviews
David Ellenstein talks about history and humor in BEN BUTLER
Interview with Director David Ellenstein on how humor can be found in even the most serious of events, and BEN BUTLER, now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through November 21st finds the humanity and comedy during a pivotal moment of the Civil War.
SHAKESPEARE: CALL AND RESPONSE
As theatres reopen that means that the Globe For All Tour is bringing this year's show SHAKESPEARE: CALL AND RESPONSE out into the San Diego community. With performances throughout San Diego through November 14th, you can see talented performers in a fast-paced and fun audience interactive show bring Shakespeare plays to life in inventive ways.
MOTHER ROAD
MOTHER ROAD proves that there is nothing that makes a family fight or bond, more than a road trip. Now playing at San Diego Repertory Theatre through October 31st, MOTHER ROAD offers a modern perspective to family, legacy, and what it means to be able to come back home.
SHUTTER SISTERS
ashington is a sweet, funny, and touching play about two women who connect over some of the most emotionally turbulent days of their lives. SHUTTER SISTERS is now playing in The Old Globe's Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre through November 7th.
Andrew Polec on winning the 23rd Annual Lotte Lenya Competition
October 3rd. He also is this year's winner of The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music's 23rd Annual Lotte Lenya Competition. Polec talks about the competition, how he composed his pieces, and what he loves about performing HAIR.
IRIS & THE AXE
IRIS & THE AXE, the newest show by Turnkey Theatre is a “gothic choose your own adventure murder mystery” which makes it a perfect show for those that want to celebrate the spooky season while cuddled up with a nice cup of tea. IRIS & THE AXE is live streaming Oct. 1, 2, 15, and available on-demand October 1 - 31st.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Cygnet Theatre offers to return theatre audiences what they truly want from a show - a fun, frothy musical, with heart and lots of glitter. They deliver on this with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, which is playing through November 7th.
THE GARDEN
Charlayne Woodard's new play THE GARDEN, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through Oct 17th, proves that relationships are like gardens; they need to be tended regularly in order to flourish. Featuring dynamic performances THE GARDEN is a moving play that is not to be missed.
Making IRIS & THE AXE
Turnkey Theatre's newest production is " a gothic choose-your-own-adventure play" called IRIS & THE AXE . Running from Oct 1 - 31st is a perfect Halloween season show. Director and writer Katie Turner, actress Marisa Taylor Scott, and sound designer Andrew Gutierrez all talk about how they went about creating this show.
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, the world premiere Old Globe commissioned musical is a lovely, funny, and heartfelt musical that celebrates the love of family, art, and even the adversity that helps a person truly bloom. THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA is playing at The Old Globe through October 17th.
Andréa Burns on THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
Interview with Andréa Burns on her role in the world premiere musical THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA and working with the director and choreographer Graciela Daniele at The Old Globe through October 17th.
Tom MacRae on writing EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE quickly became one of the most successful new musicals in years conquering the hearts of West End theatre-goers. Now the film adaption of the musical will be premiering on Friday, September 17th on Amazon Prime Video. Writer Tom MacRae talks about what it was like to create the show and then go back to adapt it to film, and what audiences can expect from this amazing new cast and soundtrack.
James P. Darvas talks THE DROWNING GIRLS
hat has opened to great reviews for cast and crew. Director James P. Darvas talks about how he came to choose this show, the creative joys, and the challenges of a show with subject matter fit for Halloween where the performers emerge from bathtubs and stay soaking wet for the entire show.
DANCING LESSONS
nd we're all listening to a different song. In DANCING LESSONS now playing at North Coast Rep through October, 3rd shows that all it takes is a little empathy, and trying to stretch out your comfort zone to find someone who will dance along with you, even if just for one song.
THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
Coronado Playhouse welcomes back their audience with the charming musical review THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND. The piece is a review of John Kander and Fred Ebb's works, both the adored and some that may be a little more obscure. With a charismatic cast, the show delivers on a fun return to the playhouse stage and runs through October 10th.
THE DROWNING GIRLS
THE DROWNING GIRLS at OnStage Playhouse is a compelling look at the true story of the "Brides in the Bath Murders." In this one act play three ghostly brides tell their tales and reflect on how love and marriage don't always equal a happily ever after...especially if you marry a serial killer. THE DROWNING GIRLS is dramatic, funny, wistful, and an indictment of a society that offers little to no opportunity for women to lead their own lives and is playing through September 26th.
HAIR
HAIR feels like a fitting show to open after the extended theatre shut down; it's full of hope, rage, protests, and the desire to make change happen. The Old Globe brings back this musical with an incredibly talented cast who have outstanding vocals, and direction that shows how relevant the show's themes still are today. HAIR is playing at The Old Globe through October 3rd.
Storm Lever in HAIR
Storm Lever talks about how she made San Diego her quarantine home, how her activism during that time feels like it directly speaks to her role in HAIR, and what the audience can expect for this show at The Old Globe. Playing through September 26th
Ailey
your name becomes bigger than yourself. Do you really know who that is or what it is? Alvin Ailey, You see a name but I don’t see a man.” This observation by Carmen De Lavallade, a dancer and choreographer, is not just a poignant observation but also a good way to describe the documentary “Ailey” that looks at the life of dance legend Alvin Ailey. “Ailey '' focuses on what made him the dancer and choreographer that he is, but is more enigmatic with details on the man behind the legend. “Ailey” premieres nationwide August 6th.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Teatro San Diego debuts their inaugural show, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD streaming August 5th - 15th. Staying true to their founding mission of a more accurate representation on stage of what is happening in the world, this show connects these characters and songs through the unique and timely perspective of current events. The cast of this show talk about their characters and their favorite moments working together