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Hasty entrances and exits, jealousy bordering on paranoia, a philandering husband, hypnotism, a spurned lover and a scandalous discovery. Here is classic French farce as only North Coast Rep can do it! NOW YOU SEE IT, written by the French master of the form, Georges Feydeau, in a brilliant translation by British playwright Kenneth McLeish, takes audiences on a dizzying escapade. Furiously fast and clever, this visual and verbal treat is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. You won't want to miss this hilarious  U.S. premiere.

More than 100 local and national theatre artists representing nearly than 60 San Diego theatrical productions will compete for the 2015 Craig Noel Awards, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announced today.

Cygnet Theatre will continue its nine-year tradition of presenting a holiday show suitable for all ages. This season welcomes the return of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson, this production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The fully staged production runs November 27 - December 27 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Opening Night for Media is Saturday, December 5th at 8:00pm.

It's no surprise that 'Unnecessary Farce' has been produced one hundred times

It's about time for a new comedy cabaret fiesta with a hilarious company of San Diego's favorite award-winning comic actors and Señor Phil (Phil Johnson)'s rollicking variety extravaganza: CASA DEL HAHA! The very special cabaret engagement will be bringing down the house at Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage on February 23rd, 2015 kicking off at 8pm.

Cygnet Theatre continues its eight-year tradition of presenting a holiday show suitable for all ages. This season welcomes the return of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson. This production is a completely re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects.

In December, Cygnet Theatre will continue its eight-year tradition of presenting a holiday show suitable for all ages. This season welcomes the return of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson. This production is a completely re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The airwaves of WCYG Playhouse of the Air will be silent this season as Cygnet returns to presenting a fully staged production. This 'little musical ghost story' runs November 28-December 28 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Opening Night for Media is Saturday, December 6, 8 pm.

In December, Cygnet Theatre will continue its eight-year tradition of presenting a holiday show suitable for all ages. This season welcomes the return of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson. This production is a completely re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. The airwaves of WCYG Playhouse of the Air will be silent this season as Cygnet returns to presenting a fully staged production. This 'little musical ghost story' runs November 28-December 28 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Opening Night for Media is Saturday, December 6, 8 pm.

Cygnet Theatre Season 12 got off to a rollicking start with the return of audience favorite and off-Broadway hit, Pageant, just in time for summer fun. James Vasquez directed and choreographed this hilarious mash-up of a beauty pageant and a drag musical that let's audience members decide who is crowned the winner. The talented and funny David McBean returned as Miss Deep South and Phil Johnson reprised his role as the wacky master of ceremonies. With Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and Frank Kelly (The Texas Chainsaw Musical) and Music by Albert Evans, this crowd pleasing romp about beauty contestants ran over the summer. BroadwayWorld has a look back at photos from the show below!

After Cygnet's first successful TWEET Night with Spring Awakening, the theatre is once again inviting audience members to 'keep their phones on during the show!' at PAGEANT tonight, August 1st at 8 p.m. The cast and crew will also be live-posting.

After Cygnet's first successful TWEET Night with Spring Awakening, the theatre is once again inviting audience members to 'keep their phones on during the show!' at PAGEANT on Friday, August 1st at 8 p.m. The cast and crew will also be live-posting.

PAGEANT is back at the Cygnet Theatre and James Vasquez is happy to be the man that directs this new production. I was able to chat with him between rehearsals to chat about bringing the Glamouresse pageant back to the stage. PAGEANT is playing at the Cygnet Theatre through Sunday, August 31.

The Cygnet Theatre brings PAGEANT back to San Diego! SSix beauty contestants vie for the crown of Miss Glamouresse in this fun and frothy musical. This sparkly and revival is fun send up of all those ideals of feminitity, beauty, and the scholarship contests that are beauty pageants.

Cygnet Theatre Season 12 gets off to a rollicking start with the return of audience favorite and off-Broadway hit, Pageant, just in time for summer fun. James Vasquez directs and choreographs this hilarious mash-up of a beauty pageant and a drag musical that let's audience members decide who is crowned the winner. The talented and funny David McBean returns as Miss Deep South and Phil Johnson reprises his role as the wacky master of ceremonies. With Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and Frank Kelly (The Texas Chainsaw Musical) and Music by Albert Evans, this crowd pleasing romp about beauty contestants runs from today, July 10 - August 31. Opening night for media is July 19.

In Cygnet Theatre's hilarious production of the off-Broadway hit, Pageant, audience members help crown a different beauty contest winner each night. On July 20th, 7 PM, our Pageant contestants will have to perform for judges who really know their stuff! Miss California USA, Cassandra Kunze and Miss California Teen USA, Bianca Vierra will serve as Celebrity Judges and help evaluate our 'girls' on swimsuit, physical fitness, spokes model and beauty crisis counseling. They will also be on hand pre-show to sign autographs and pose for pictures.

Cygnet Theatre Season 12 gets off to a rollicking start with the return of audience favorite and off-Broadway hit, Pageant, just in time for summer fun. James Vasquez directs and choreographs this hilarious mash-up of a beauty pageant and a drag musical that let's audience members decide who is crowned the winner. The talented and funny David McBean returns as Miss Deep South and Phil Johnson reprises his role as the wacky master of ceremonies. With Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell (Side Show) and Frank Kelly (The Texas Chainsaw Musical) and Music by Albert Evans, this crowd pleasing romp about beauty contestants runs from July 10 - August 31. Opening night for media is July 19.

Tonight, April 15 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting 'Three Divas: A Lover, A Lot and A Librarian - A Cabaret Event with Leigh Scarritt, Eileen Bowman and David McBean. Come see these three divas and decide which title fits which diva!

On Tuesday, April 15 at 8:00 PM, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage and Sher Krieger Events are presenting 'Three Divas: A Lover, A Lot and A Librarian - A Cabaret Event with Leigh Scarritt, Eileen Bowman and David McBean. Come see these three divas and decide which title fits which diva!

Theme: Moliere's 'Misanthrope.' Variations: 'The School for Lies.'

San Diego Musical Theatre wins awards, for their 2013 Season of Musicals, at the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle 12th Annual Craig Noel Awards on February 10th, 2014 at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in La Jolla among 500 San Diego theatre industry members and supporters. Scroll down to see pictures from the event!