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Appearances include Frances Bergman in Freedom Riders at the New York Musical Festival. With Lamb's players theatre, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) the original cast of MiXtape, for which she was awarded the Craig Noel award for her performance as Allison, Festival of Christmas – Christmas Stars and Catch a Falling Star, , An American Christmas, as well as regular appearances with the Lamb's Sunday Night Cabaret series and as a vocalist on the BEST of Festival Christmas CD. Regional credits include the Original Cast of Jersey Boys and Frank Wildhorn's Dracula, the Musical at the La Jolla Playhouse; Sally Bowles in Cabaret with Cygnet Theatre; Beehive, the 60's Musical with Miracle Theatre Productions (Patté Award); Annie Get Your Gun with Welk Resort Theatre (San Diego Playbill Award); I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Welk Resort, Candlelight Pavilion, Starlight); Man of La Mancha, (North Coast Rep.) Other favorites include Dancing at Lughnasa, Pippin, The Miracle Worker, The Servants Ring, Brilliant Traces and Once Upon a Mattress.

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Review: Lamb's Players Theatre pays a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the music of the 1960s with their new show


R-E-S-P-E-C-T playing at Lamb’s Players Theatre welcomes everyone back to the ’60s with the fun and entertaining musical tribute to the women singers and songwriters of the 1960s  playing through March 26th.

FREEDOM RIDERS World Premiere Recording to be Released


Richard Allen and Taran Gray, the creators of the award-winning FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical will be releasing the 18-song world premiere recording in its entirety on November 19th. 

BWW Review: MIXTAPE at Lamb's Players Theatre is a blast from the past


MIXTAPE, the audience favorite that ran for many years at the Horton Grand These  is back at the Lamb's Players Theatre in Coronado through September 1st and it has brought all of the 80''s back for the audience to enjoy. 

BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY at SDMT


San Diego Musical Theatre is going THE FULL MONTY at the Horton Grand Theatre through February 25th. Keeping the charm of the original productions, this show keeps the heart and the charm intact for these down on their luck central characters

Review Roundup: THE FULL MONTY at San Diego Musical Theatre


The reviews are in for THE FULL MONTY at San Diego Musical Theatre, which opened on January 26th and is set to run through February 25th. The musical comedy features Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek and Book by Terrence McNally, and is based off of the 1997 comedy film of the same name.

Photo Coverage: Have a Look at THE FULL MONTY at San Diego Musical Theatre!


THE FULL MONTY opened on January 26th and is set to run through February 25th at San Diego Musical Theatre. The musical comedy features Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek and Book by Terrence McNally, and is based off of the 1997 comedy film of the same name. THE FULL MONTY follows six men recently laid off from their jobs working at a Steel Mill. Desperate to earn some cash to help support their families, they note how much the women in their lives enjoy a Chippendales act, and how willing they are to give their money to them. Inspired, the guys decide to take it a step further: they'll do a strip-tease act, but they'll go THE FULL MONTY.

San Diego Musical Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for THE FULL MONTY


San Diego Musical Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of The Full Monty. With a mix of raucous humor and an audacious pop-rock score, this Americanized stage version of the hit 1997 hit film features a book by Terrence McNally (Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Ragtime, Catch Me If You Can) with music and lyrics by David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown). The Full Monty will be directed by Neil Dale (SDMT's Billy Elliot), with Music Direction by Don LeMaster, and choreography by Paul David Bryant (SDMT's Ragtime). The Full Monty runs January 26 - February 25, 2018, at the historic Horton Grand Theatre, with press opening on Saturday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m.

VIDEO: Peek Inside the Rehearsal Room for San Diego Musical Theatre's THE FULL MONTY


THE FULL MONTY, a musical with Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek and Book by Terrence McNally, opens on January 26th and is set to run through February 25th at San Diego Musical Theatre. The musical comedy follows six friends recently laid off from their Steel Mill jobs. In need of money to support their families, these 'average joes' decide to turn to a more unassuming way to make some extra cash: stripping.

FREAKY FRIDAY, SUMMER & More Earn San Diego Craig Noel Nominations


The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominations for its 16th annual Craig Noel Awards for Theatrical Excellence, which will be presented in a ceremony on Feb. 12, 2018, at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in San Diego.

San Diego Musical Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for THE FULL MONTY


San Diego Musical Theatre announced today the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of The Full Monty. With a mix of raucous humor and an audacious pop-rock score, this Americanized stage version of the hit 1997 hit film features a book by Terrence McNally (Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Ragtime, Catch Me If You Can) with music and lyrics by David Yazbek (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown). The Full Monty will be directed by Neil Dale (SDMT's Billy Elliot), with Music Direction by Don LeMaster, and choreography by Paul David Bryant (SDMT's Ragtime). The Full Monty runs January 26 - February 25, 2018, at the historic Horton Grand Theatre, with press opening on Saturday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m.

Errolyn Healy to Benefit Everytown for Gun Safety with MOONLIGHT COCKTAIL at Feinstein's/54 Below


Recording artist Errolyn Healy will be bringing her concert Moonlight Cocktail to 54 Below to benefit Everytown for Gun Safety.

BWW Review: BILLY ELLIOT at San Diego Musical Theatre Shines


BILLY ELLIOT at San Diego Musica Theatre proves that no matter how crazy the dream, all you really have to do is shine. Don't miss it at San Diego Musical Theater through October 8th at the Spreckels Theatre.

VIDEO: Behind The Scenes Look At BILLY ELLIOT At San Diego Musical Theatre!


Watch director Neil Dale, choreographer Jared Nelson, and actress Joy Yandell (Mrs. Wilkinson) as they discuss BILLY ELLIOT!

Review Roundup: BILLY ELLIOT at Spreckels Theatre


BILLY ELLIOT runs through October 8 at the Spreckels Theatre, and the critics are weighing in!

Photo Flash: First Look at SDMT's Production of BILLY ELLIOT


San Diego Musical Theatre in co-production with California Ballet Company presents the award-winning musical, Billy Elliot at the Spreckels Theatre.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for SoCal Co-Production of BILLY ELLIOT


San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) and California Ballet Company (CBC) announced today the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming co-production of Billy Elliot. This Tony Award-Winning musical includes music by Elton John, with book and lyrics by Lee Hall. Billy Elliot features direction by Neil Dale, who makes his San Diego directorial debut, music direction by Don LeMaster, and choreography by California Ballet Company Associate Artistic Director, Jared Nelson. Performances run from September 22 - October 8, 2017, at the Spreckels Theatre. Press opening is Today, September 23, 2017, at 8:00 p.m.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for SoCal Co-Production of BILLY ELLIOT


San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) and California Ballet Company (CBC) announced today the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming co-production of Billy Elliot. This Tony Award-Winning musical includes music by Elton John, with book and lyrics by Lee Hall. Billy Elliot features direction by Neil Dale, who makes his San Diego directorial debut, music direction by Don LeMaster, and choreography by California Ballet Company Associate Artistic Director, Jared Nelson. Performances run from September 22 - October 8, 2017, at the Spreckels Theatre. Press opening is Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 8:00 p.m.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for SoCal Co-Production of BILLY ELLIOT


San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) and California Ballet Company (CBC) announced today the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming co-production of Billy Elliot. This Tony Award-Winning musical includes music by Elton John, with book and lyrics by Lee Hall. Billy Elliot features direction by Neil Dale, who makes his San Diego directorial debut, music direction by Don LeMaster, and choreography by California Ballet Company Associate Artistic Director, Jared Nelson. Performances run from September 22 - October 8, 2017, at the Spreckels Theatre. Press opening is Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 8:00 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of SDMT's 9 TO 5


San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) presents the regional premiere of 9 to 5: The Musical, now playing through February 26th at the historic Spreckels Theatre.

Cast, Creatives Announced for San Diego Musical Theatre's 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL


San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) today announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego regional premiere of 9 to 5: The Musical.

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