THEATRE news, REVIEWs,
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JERSEY BOYS at CCAE Theatricals
“Jersey Boys,” now playing at CCAE Theatricals through October 6th, invites you to New Jersey and asks, “Who loves you?” Judging by the audience, the answer is everyone.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
“A View From The Bridge,” now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through October 13th, brings a classic to the stage anchored by powerful performances.
'CONSTELLATIONS' at Chalk Circle Collective
'Constellations' is touching, smart, funny, and heartbreaking. It is extraordinarily performed with clear and compelling performances that go straight to the heart. “Constellations” is playing through September 29th at Liberty Station.
'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.
'FULLY COMMITTED' at Scripps Ranch Theatre serves up lots of laughs
Dinner and theatre have always been a perfect pair, but “Fully Committed,” now playing at Scripps Ranch Theatre through September 29th, shows that there is just as much comedy and drama behind the scenes of the restaurant as there is on stage.
'8-TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE '70S' at New Village Arts
“8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s” is a musical review that brings the colorful and varied song styles of the 1970s to life with a lot of love, musicality, and full of good-time summer vibes.
VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR at La Jolla Playhouse
“Velour: A Drag Spectacular” is a delightfully intelligent, funny, and visually dazzling theatrical fantasia. Playing through September 15th at the La Jolla Playhouse, this show celebrates the art of drag artistry with a lot of heart and humor.
'CLEOPATRA' at Moxie Theatre And Loud Fridge Theatre Group
“Cleopatra” offers everyone an audience with the charismatic Egyptian queen, as performed by Joy Yvonne Jones, through September 7th. A joint production, this play opens Moxie Theatre’s 20th season and closes Loud Fridge Theatre Group’s second season with an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra.”
Interview: Elizabeth A. Davis is a Warrior Queen in 'HENRY 6' at The Old Globe
Interview with Elizabeth A. Davis, who plays the dynamic and driven Queen Margaret in 'Henry 6,' which is playing at The Old Globe through September 15th.
Interview: Conversation with the King - Keshav Moodliar talks 'HENRY 6' at The Old Globe
Interview with Keshav Moodliar, who plays Henry VI in 'Henry 6' parts one and two, and is now playing at the Old Globe through September 15th.
DERECHO at La Jolla Playhouse
“Derecho” by Noelle Viñas at the La Jolla Playhouse explores the complex tapestry of relationships between sisters, friends, and spouses and how actions can have an impact even more destructive than the most powerful storm. “Derecho is playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through August 18th.
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT 2B at The Old Globe
Sherlock Holmes has had many pop culture reinventions over the years, from traditional to modern and edgy, and now in a fun and fast-paced gender-flipped pop culture-infused comedic parody that pays homage to Sherlock with lots of humor. “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B” plays at the Old Globe through September 1st.
HENRY 6 PART ONE: FLOWERS AND FRANCE and PART TWO: RIOT AND RECKONING at The Old Globe
The Old Globe brings an epic two-show adaption of “Henry 6” to the stage with a fantastic cast to tell a story filled with intrigue, battles, and a pursuit for power that would forever alter England’s history. “Henry 6 Part One: Flowers and France” and “Two: Riot and Reckoning” are playing in repertory at The Old Globe through September 15th.
Interview: Kalani June And Marco Ingaramo of DUEL REALITY at The Old Globe
Interview with Kalani June and Marco Ingaramo on bringing 'Duel Reality' to the Old Globe and the thrill of the audience interaction. 'Duel Reality' is running through August 4th at the Old Globe.
DUEL REALITY at The Old Globe
Love can make you feel like you are soaring above everything, like life is a circus, and if your families don’t get along, a tricky balancing act as they fight. “Duel Reality” by The 7 Fingers highlights all of these to the stage in their new artistic and acrobatic show inspired by “Romeo and Juliet: to the Old Globe stage through August 4th
Interview: Sandra Ruiz of 'ROMEO Y JULIETA' at The 2nd Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival
Interview with Director Sandra Ruiz on this new adaption to a Shakespeare classic with "Romeo Y Julieta" playing at the 2nd Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival.
Interview: Artistic Director Kim Strassburger of 2024 Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival
Kim Strassburger is the Artistic Director of the 2nd Annual Southwestern Summer Shakespeare Festival and the director for “Much Ado About Nothing” on bringing this show to life..
'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.
THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Backyard Renaissance
“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Backyard Renaissance finds humor in the darkest situations and plays through July 13th at 10th Avenue Arts.
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.