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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.
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.
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.
PIPPIN has “Magic To Do” at North Coast Repertory Theatre
There is “Magic To Do” by the cast of PIPPIN at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Through August 20th you can see this talented troupe of players as they bring this Fosse classic musical about a young man looking to be “extraordinary” to the stage.
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.
IS IT THURSDAY YET? at La Jolla Playhouse
IS IT THURSDAY YET? is a captivating and creative performance that fuses dance, music, and video to bring audiences on her journey of past and present self-discovery after her adult Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. IS IT THURSDAY YET? Is playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through August 6th.
Interview with Director Leigh Scarritt for RIDE THE CYCLONE at Trinity Theatre Company
Director Leigh Scarritt talks about working on A RIDE THE CYCLONE with two talented casts and took a moment from rehearsals to talk about directing this story about a high school choir trip to an amusement park that goes very wrong. Running July 21st-August 12th Trinity Theatre Company invites you to RIDE THE CYCLONE, if you dare.
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.
UNDERGROUND by Blindspot Collective and the Coronado Playhouse
UNDERGROUND brings an immersive, world-premiere musical inspired by the discography of Ben Folds to the stage. Set in a local pub, the show is a lot of fun as the audiences get to enjoy the games, drinks, and an atmosphere where everybody has a story and working in hospitality is never boring. UNDERGROUND is playing at Coronado Playhouse through July 30th.
SIX at Broadway San Diego
Musical theatre royalty is in town as the women of SIX, bring attitude, dance moves, and vocals to blow the roof off of the San Diego Civic Theatre through July 9th. This musical is sure to have you cheering in your seats as the six wives of England’s Henry VIII teach you more about their lives than you probably learned in school and have you dancing in your seat.
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!
PUBLIC ENEMY at New Fortune Theatre Company
New Fortune Theatre Company brings the West Coast premiere of PUBLIC ENEMY, a streamlined new version of Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, to the stage. With a talented cast, this one act shows that the idea of truth is dangerous to the “greater good” as defined by those in power has always been a relevant one. PUBLIC ENEMY is playing through July 2nd.
SHARON at Cygnet Theatre
SHARON, now playing at Cygnet Theatre through July 2nd is a wonderfully acted world, smart, and suspenseful premiere that asks the question of family, and truth, and is full of dark humor.
Interview: Actress Kandis Chappell brings a First Lady to the North Coast Repertory Theatre stage in ELEANOR
Interview with actress Kandis Chappell on working on ELEANOR and doing justice to this complex and captivating woman. ELEANOR at North Coast Repertory Theatre through July 2nd.
Interview: Lizzie Hagstedt Invites You to HEREVILLE A at the 30th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival
Interview with HEREVILLE composer Lizzie Hagstedt about adapting this show from page to stage, and what audiences of all ages can expect from the show. HEREVILLE is playing June 11th at 7pm at The Old Globe, and July 9th at The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.
HEAD OVER HEELS at Diversionary Theatre
HEAD OVER HEELS now playing at Diversionary Theatre is a zippy, pop culture, pop song, technicolor crowd pleaser celebrating the music of the Go-Go’s. HEAD OVER HEELS is playing through June 25th.
THE FRONTERA PROJECTcrosses borders at The Old Globe
Review of THE FRONTERA PROJECT now performing at The Old Globe through June 4th.
Interview: Ruben Santiago-Hudson on bringing DESTINY OF DESIRE to life on stage at The Old Globe
Interview with Director Ruben Santiago-Hudsonon DESTINY OF DESIRE, the loving homage to the telenovela, now playing at The Old Globe through June 25th.